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The Woods at Rock Creek
About This Community
For many north-metro buyers, Saylorville Lake is part of what makes this location special. With the marina just minutes away, an evening on the water, a morning outdoors, or a summer weekend at the lake can become part of everyday life rather than something you have to plan around. That relaxed lifestyle carries home, where Destination Homes combines open, inviting spaces with thoughtful design and quality finishes. Kitchens are designed for gathering with JennAir appliances, quartz or granite surfaces, generous cabinetry, and functional storage, while comfortable living spaces make it just as easy to host friends as it is to settle in for a quiet evening.
Thoughtful floor plans, Pella Impervia windows, R-49 insulation, and carefully selected finishes bring comfort and functionality into every season. It’s a home designed to make the most of life in the north metro, with the space to enjoy where you live and Saylorville Lake close enough to enjoy whenever the day calls for it.
Amenities
Prairie Trail
Ankeny's walkable district for dining, shopping and entertainment.
Saylorville Lake and Marina
Boating, fishing and long summer evenings on the water
High Trestle Trail
Iowa's iconic rail-trail, with its trailhead right in Ankeny.
Uptown Ankeny
The city's original downtown, with local restaurants and community events.
Otter Creek Golf Course
A well-kept public course for an early tee time.
Neal Smith Trail
Paved miles along the Des Moines River and Saylorville Lake.
Site Map
Neighborhood Highlights
Large, executive wooded homesites
Southwest Ankeny location
Ankeny Community School District
Seven floor plans, including five single-level designs
Minutes from Prairie Trail
Minutes from Saylorville Lake and its marina
Available Luxury Homes
Under Construction
Ready November 10, 2026
Available Floor Plans
Description
Photo Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
The Woods at Rock Creek offers luxury custom homes surrounded by natural beauty, mature trees, and scenic surroundings while still maintaining convenient access to nearby amenities. Buyers are attracted to the community for its peaceful setting, privacy, and opportunity to build a highly personalized custom home.
Yes. Destination Homes frequently designs homes around unique lot conditions including wooded lots, walkout home sites, sloped terrain, and scenic rear views. Our team works closely with architects, engineers, and site professionals to maximize functionality, views, and curb appeal.
Popular home styles include modern prairie, transitional, modern farmhouse, and timeless luxury architecture featuring large windows, natural materials, open layouts, outdoor living spaces, and thoughtfully integrated indoor-outdoor design.
Visit our custom home gallery and floor plans for inspiration.
Yes. The community offers a combination of privacy, upscale living, natural scenery, and convenient access to schools, shopping, dining, and recreation throughout Ankeny & Central Iowa, making it highly attractive for luxury homeowners.
Destination Homes has experience designing and building luxury homes that work with the natural landscape rather than against it. Our planning process focuses on site orientation, grading, views, natural light, outdoor living integration, and long-term functionality.
Homeowner Stories
Our forever home is a masterpiece of taste and elegance. Destination Homes took our dreams and made them a reality! Communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. The team listened to our needs and made sure everything was perfect and it certainly shows in the pride of craftsmanship. The elegant touches throughout from the hidden pantry to the live edge counter on the basement island are a testament to their thoughtful craftsmanship and design. We couldn't love our home more.
If you are looking for a builder that delivers excellence, quality and integrity, look no further than the team at Destination Homes. You will not be disappointed.
— Nicole R.
GREAT BUILDER!!!
We just completed our new home with Destination Homes. The entire process was great. DJ is very hands on. The communication was great and he was quick to answer any questions that we had. Building our house for the first time seemed a little overwhelming but DJ walked us through everything and helped us with selecting interior and exterior finishes. I have been in construction for 15+ years and the finishes Destination Homes uses are above and beyond.
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Destination Homes!!
— Tyler S.
Jumped into our first “Forever Home” with Destination. DJ with Destination Homes was awesome and was even pointing out things he wanted to address at the final walk through. The simple things like recessed from the floor cabinets, ball bearing door hinges, and islands with cabinets and storage on both sides were upgrades built into the price that made this house extra special. We couldn’t be more happy with our decision.
— TJ K.
Everyone at Destination Homes is wonderful to work with. Quality and craftsmanship is on a different level. They work with local contractors and business to make each home a custom dream home and a lifelong reality to Iowans.
— Kamen T.
Absolutely fantastic home builder in the Des Moines area! If you are looking for high quality and outstanding customer service from your custom home builder these are your guys! My clients have been ecstatic time and time again!
— Summer C.