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Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Beach
Loft with (2) Full Size Beds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Keosauqua, IA
  • Place, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chequest Wildlife Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Sugema
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Cabin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

This cabin is nestled by the bridge across the river from Pittsburgh, Iowa, just a few miles west of Keosauqua on a paved road. Accommodations not only include the cabin, but also 1.5 acres of flat, riverfront land to play, relax and enjoy nature. A screened porch with seating overlooks the Des Moines river. The river view from this cabin is amazing.

The main/master bedroom has a full-sized bed, while the remaining loft area is furnished with two full-sized beds, comfortable for sleeping six people. The cozy living room is furnished with a reclining love seat and TV/DVD player and DISH Network! The kitchen is equipped with a full refrigerator and stove and a full table/benches for plenty of seating. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing, sitting by the fire pit, or just relaxing while the sun goes down over the river.

The amazing wildlife along the river is absolutely beautiful. If you enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing and nature, this is the cabin for you!

Note: cell phone reception is spotting at the cabin, but better in town. There IS WiFi and DISH Network. You can unwind and relax with some amenities. Also the driveway is steeper. During winter months all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive is best!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The loft area is not suitable for small children
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No large parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be in control. Message with questions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the cabin only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Wash any used dishes and the Blackstone (if used)
Beds can be stripped, but don’t need to be
Leave door unlocked when you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$20/night additional per guest over 6 total.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: No large parties!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keosauqua

Located in Keosauqua, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maasdam Barns and Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Van Buren Recreation Area Golf and Riverview Club Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keosauqua, IA

What's nearby

  • Riverview Club Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Austin County Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Chequest Wildlife Area - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lake Sugema - 12 min drive - 7.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Misty's Malt Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza & Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Day Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪First Street Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tillies - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chequest Wildlife Area, Austin County Park and Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. Van Buren Recreation Area Golf and Keosauqua City Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet beautiful cabin had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. We really enjoyed the screened in back porch and fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed our stay. Setup was very nice. We plan to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

Overnight stay with friend to enjoy peace and rest. Small rustic cabin on the river was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

Nice place would stay agian
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Awesome little cabin for long weekend away, but still big enough for our family of 6. Kids loved being able to walk out the door and fish the river. We really enjoyed the screened in porch. Hostess was great to work with and super responsive, everything we needed was provided. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Eldridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax on the river

Great cabin with everything we needed for a wonderful weekend of relaxation. Comfy bed, nice amenities and close to hiking and bars/restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on the river

This was a lovely little cabin with plenty of privacy! The beds are very comfortable, and the sheets were so soft!! Thank you for a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing weekend

We enjoyed the lovely cabin. The hosts were quick to respond to our inquiries. We enjoyed the firepit and screened porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Great location and views

We loved our stay here! We had 2 couples and 3 larger dogs - we had just the right amount of room! A large area for the dogs to run and a good amount of fishing spots right on the bank. Beds were comfy - good size fire pit with plenty of wood!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful river cabin

We had a nice stay and saw an Eagle fishing one morning and geese the next morning. Beautiful screened in porch to go out and have your morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

Peaceful cabin on the river. My cousins enjoyed the stay so much they plan to rebook in the future. Caught some channel cats by the bridge even in low water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

OUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 plus dog enjoyed our stay. The cabin was cozy and clean. Beds were comfortable with plenty of linens provided. The view of the river was beautiful to wake up to and proximity to all the villages of Van Buren was great as we were there for Fall festival. A great getaway for us. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chill-cation

We love this property and have been 3 years in a row. We mostly just hang out outside by the river and fire and relax. We have also dined in town, shopped at the local stores and hiked at Lacey-Keosaqua park. We'll be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Getaway Weekend

Everything was just as promised. Lovely view of the Des Moines River from the large screened in porch. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Excellent communication with the owner. A great location to relax or explore the villages of Van Buren county. We’d do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

Second time VRBOing this place and it is crazy awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sharolyn L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Several things wrong

We were unable to flush toilet paper; therefore we all tried to not have bm's. The showerhead was totally loose. Bedbugs were found in the downstairs area. For the cost, it was disappointing. However we did love the outside area and the screened in porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin has a neighbor who lives next door. I met him and had a brief conversation. He seemed like a very nice person. The kitchen is small, but I found everything I needed. Overall, I was very pleased with my stay and will likely return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice little cabin on the Des Moines River with many historical sites close at hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property! It’s a gorgeous location and was super relaxing. Was our first time booking a Vrbo and the process was extremely easy. Will definitely visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River's Edge Cabin, Keosauqua, Iowa

cabin was centrally located so it was a short distance to town and to the lakes.Beautiful setting by the river and the cabin was very comfortable inside and felt very homey.Kelli the host was easy to communicate to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stayed a few days. so glad it had AC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing trip!

We enjoyed staying at the cabin for our fishing trip! Our older kids loved the loft and we all really enjoyed the covered sunroom!! Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this cabin. We've been several times now and love the river view and the relaxing environment
From the yard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Host

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cabin. I wish it was further away from the main road. But it is fine. Hostess bent over back wards to make sure our needs were met. Plan to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

It was a delightful getaway retreat. The host was very responsive and friendly. The rainy weather didn’t really allow for use of the fire pit, but the screened porch was a great place to watch the river and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kellie Kirkhart

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We are a family with two highschool/college kids who love to be outdoors, relax and spend time with friends and family. We purchased this cabin to have a place to spend time together, as well as help out travelers to Van Buren County!

Why they chose this property

This property is in the perfect location right on the river. There is 1.5 acres of land that accommodates wildlife and allows for family activities. The river, deer, is peaceful about this cabin! Enjoy the views from the amazing porch!

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