The ranch farmhouse at dusk framed by a large oak, with a lit deck, cedar barrel sauna, rocking chairs and a burning firepit ringed by black chairs on the lawn

LOESS LAKES RANCH · HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA

Come to disconnect. Leave restored.

A private countryside retreat surrounded by 300 acres of lakes, trails and wide-open space.

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The Best Stay Begins Here

Book through the official Loess Lakes Ranch website for our best available direct rate and a more personal booking experience. Escape the everyday and settle into a newly renovated farmhouse designed for rest, reconnection and time outdoors.

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Sunset aerial view across the private lake, wooded ridges and surrounding Loess Hills landscape

Sunlit lawn with cornhole boards, a rope tree swing under mature oaks and the gas firepit with chairs beside the deck

Aerial view over 300 private acres at Loess Lakes Ranch: rolling wooded hills, open fields and a small lake catching golden evening light

The setting

A Retreat All Your Own

Surrounded by approximately 300 private acres, the ranch offers the rare freedom to slow down, explore and enjoy the landscape without crowds or distractions.

Quiet woodland path curving between lush undergrowth and tall hardwood trees

Along the trails

Miles of Room to Explore

More than five miles of trails wind through the property, inviting guests to hike, explore the woods and experience the changing landscape throughout the seasons.

Living room at Loess Lakes Ranch with tan leather seating, a round coffee table, wall art and a window looking out to wooded hills

The farmhouse

Rest, Reimagined

The newly renovated farmhouse combines the character of the original ranch with warm, thoughtfully selected interiors. The home accommodates up to eight guests and offers comfortable spaces to gather or retreat.

Gas firepit surrounded by black Adirondack chairs on gravel beneath a cedar tree, looking out over the rolling Loess Hills at sunset

Unhurried days

Slow Down and Stay Awhile

Spend the afternoon fishing from the dock, unwind in the private dry sauna, gather around the fire or share dinner beneath the open sky. At Loess Lakes Ranch, having no agenda is part of the experience.

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