This immaculate country acreage, known as Boondock Treasures, offers a lucrative investment opportunity as a vacation rental, generating $18,500 on VRBO this year with minimal effort from the owner. Featuring a beautifully maintained home, heated shop, and a stunning three-acre pond, this property is ideally located along Highway 15 between Milton, IA, and Memphis, MO. Whether you're looking for a high-performing income property or a personal retreat, this Southern Iowa gem has everything to attract vacationers and long-term residents.With an impressive 10/10 rating on VRBO, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has seen recent upgrades, including a new roof, siding, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and quartz countertops. The layout features a main-level master bedroom with a private bathroom, an open kitchen, and a spacious great room—ideal for hosting guests or enjoying yourself.The three-acre pond is stocked with rainbow trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, supported by automatic feeders to grow trophy fish. Sandy Beach, Gazebo Island, and a silt retention pond ensure this picturesque spot will be a favorite among visitors. Modern amenities like rural water and high-speed internet add convenience to the charm.A 40x40 heated shop with windows, an overhead door, and concrete floors adds flexibility, whether as a rental amenity, storage, or base camp during hunting season. With its proven income generation and meticulous owner upkeep, this property is a standout investment. Contact Ben Harshyne with The Southeast Iowa Land Team for Whitetail Properties Real Estate to schedule a private tour.
Property Features:
- Short term rental investment - country acreage with pond and a great location
- $18,500/year in VRBO gross rental income
- 1,512 square foot home built in 2010
- 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 NC large bedroom downstairs with twin bunks
- Open floor plan between the kitchen and great room
- Major upgrades last year with new roof, siding, flooring
- Main level laundry
- High speed internet and rural water
- Single car garage at ground level
- 3-acre pond with a professional management plan from Bjornsen Ponds
- Rainbow trout, bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill
- Fish feeders are included
- Beach area for swimming and wading, island with bridge to a gazebo
- 40 x 40 heated metal shop with concrete floor
- Carport and two other small sheds
- Large yard with a great area for a garden
- Next to a paved road
- 25 minutes from Lake Sugema and Keosauqua
- 12 minutes from Memphis, MO
- Under 2 hour drive from Iowa City, IA and Quincy, IL