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Peaceful, Lake View Cabin

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Refection of cabin seen in lake.
Front view of Cabin
Exterior
Exterior
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wadena, IA
  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Backbone State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Peaceful, Lake View Cabin

Please read all the information below. This Nice, Full log hand-built cabin is located in a quiet country setting, overlooking a private lake that is off the beaten path. The cabin has a private flight of stairs at lead to the Lake where there are kayaks canoes and rowboats available for free use for guests. The cabin has a master bedroom with a Queen size bed and small couch. The loft has a fold out couch and 2 single beds with a fold out couch on the first level, so the total beds will sleep up to 8 people with another small couch and plenty of floor and deck space for sleeping bags. Has handmade wood floors, a master bathroom with a tile shower and separate jetted tub., washer/dryer and fully stocked kitchen. Outside the cabin there is a picnic area with fire pit, LP grill, and picnic table with dry firewood for sale for $5 a bundle. The cabin is on the same property as River Valley campground so if you have friends with RVs or campers there are spots available. Campers are some distance away from Cabins but on heavy travel days campers may be closer. The lake is shared by other guests and Campers are separated mostly on the other side of the Lake and are mainly used on weekends. The cabin is in a separate area of the property and has its own access to the Lake. and has a newly added flight of stairs set goes directly to the lower level. There is a hiking trail around the lake and the local area has lots of wildlife and Flora and fauna to see.
There are 2 state parks with in 40 minutes and Volga Lake recreational area is about 10 miles away. A convenience store is 2.5 miles away in Wadena and a grocery store is 10 miles away in Elgin. There is no Wi-Fi or television in the cabin so you can just unplug and relax but there is a cell tower within a mile, so you get great reception with
US cellular but other carriers may be spotty.
The most important rule is to relax, enjoy your stay and please return. Bring any personal items that will make your stay more comfortable. I have most of the basics but maybe not everything you may need.
Please no shoes or smoking inside the cabin.
Before checking out, please place all used linen in pile on the floor near the front door. Feel free to bring your own sheets and towels if wanted. They are supplied but some people prefer to bring their own. If you're going to need a heavy blanket, please bring that as well because they are too difficult to wash between each guest, but if needed I can supply them. Place all garbage in the dumpster near the entrance. Pets must be house broken and let me know the size, number and type of pet you are bringing. Please bring a dog bed or sheet to lay on and a Kennel is suggested for nighttime. No pets allowed on furniture or beds or inside the cabin if wet or dirty. Pets Cannot be left alone inside the cabin, unless inside a kennel and please pick up after your pets. I have an outside kennel for guests to use if needed. If the pet has an accident inside the cabin, there will be an additional cleaning fee of 25$. And please let me know if this happens so the area can be cleaned and sanitized.
Unfortunately, there is no swimming allowed in the Lake due to insurance and liability issues.
Fishing is allowed but please use artificial bait and barbless hooks for the safe release of the fish.
No parties or events are to be held unless preapproved and no weapons are allowed on site unless preapproved and or used for hunting.
Please let me know if there is any damage or spills of any sort or if anything needs improved or repaired. Also, any help with clean up and keeping the cabin clean is greatly appreciated. Smoking is only allowed outside the cabin and no butts thrown on the ground.
Thank you for supporting small business.



Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a staircase going to the loft
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
There is a one time $25 pet fee, per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cabin
Please no shoes worn inside the cabin, and please place any garbage in the dumpster before check out.
Please put any used linen in the laundry basket before check out and any other help with clean up would be greatly appreciated.
Please let me know the number and type of pets, There is a pet fee of 25$ for each pet brought to the property. Please clean up after pets.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wadena

Located in Wadena, this cabin is on a river. Montauk Historical Site and Fayette County Historical Center & Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Volga River State Recreation Area and Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wadena, IA

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Backbone State Park - 38 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Spook Cave - 51 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 57 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 73 min drive - 79.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Lake View Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Lake View Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Lake View Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Lake View Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Echo Valley State Park and Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Peaceful, clean and welcoming!

Perfect cabin for a weekend stay or week long stay! All the amenities for a quiet stay & away from every day technology. Within 15-20 minutes to small, quaint towns including grocery, restaurants and small town shopping. Communication with host was convenient and very responsive. Thank you, we’ll be sure to recommend and be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE S.

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

Spring break get away

Had fun time staying there. Just has lots of lady bugs and box elder bugs there, but as long as your not scared to of lady bugs . Its beautiful and fun kayaks and canoes to use..i would go agsin some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great Experience

Clean, comfortable and just relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

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

Perfect Off Grid Vacation

We enjoyed the property and all the outdoor activities, the water was beautiful and a perfect temperature. Our twin 4 year olds loved the loft area and jetted tub in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

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

Beautiful Cabin and Property

Beautiful cabin and amazing porch for morning coffee in a rocking chair! Cabin was super clean with an AMAZING jet tub for relaxing. Close to Backbone State Park and fun shopping in Elkader. Thanks Andy for the lovely week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Clean and newer cabin. Quiet area and very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

A Wonderful Cozy Cabin

This cabin was a beautiful little place out in the country, away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It made for a great chance for my family and I to get away from everyday life and just relax. Having access to the water made for some great memories for my niece. And my parents also especially enjoyed having such a nice sized deck/porch to laze around on. The owner was very polite and answered all my questions. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Peace and quiet

As advertised Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Relaxing Weekend

We picked this property for a relaxing sisters weekend! The cabin was what we expected, clean and cute. The teenagers loved the small lake and the kayaks and canoes provided, host was super friendly and nice. A great weekend of unplugging and spending time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was quiet and very peaceful. Having a view of the lake was great. We used the grill a few times. It was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

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

Family Time

Beautiful and peaceful area. Cozy get away and all enjoyed fishing and family time. I didn't see that no blankets are provided so make sure you bring a top blanket otherwise will be sleeping with just sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Lovely cabin!

Amazing little hidden gem in NE Iowa! Cabin was cozy, and inviting. Located close to Volga River, West Union and Fayette. Andy is a great host and made sure we had everything we might need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey W.

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

Cozy getaway

Several options for activities. Quiet area with several food options within driving distance. Loved the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Quiet peaceful cabin

Our family of five chose this cabin for a short getaway. We all had a wonderful time , the lake is beautiful and quiet. We especially enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating. Andy met us there when we arrived and was super easy to communicate with. The cabin had everything our family needed. Inside there are plenty of games, the kitchen had what we needed to eat in, the grill was great, there were plenty of towels and toiletries. We set up chairs around the fire pit and enjoyed sitting out there at night listening to the sounds of nature. This is a wonderful cabin and we’d highly recommend it. Planning to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Urbandale IA, USA

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

Another amazing stay at this great cabin!

Another amazing stay at this great cabin! My wife and I stayed here for the second time recently and just had a great time. The cabin is very, very clean, with great amenities, a beautiful pond just outback, and just extremely serene and calm. Andy is great, very kind and very good to work with. He even brought us some fresh sweet corn one night which was delicious! We will definitely be back again for our third visit, hopefully sometime this fall when the trees are turning colors and the temperatures are going down. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burton K.

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

Great Spot!

We had an amazing stay!! No issues at all with a great host!! Looking forward to returning again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Beautiful getaway, would definitely stay again.

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jacob R.

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

Great stay!

This property was a great location for myself and my extended family to stay. The fishing in the pond kept the teens busy while the adults could oversee them from the deck with drinks in hand.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda W.

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

Weekend away

Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzette G.

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

Wish we could’ve stayed longer…

This was an amazing trip, and the property was exactly as described. The cabin has a very cool wrap around porch. Andy was super nice and accommodating while 100% non-invasive. We used the canoe and caught a few fish. It was a short drive to WI where we were able to do some more fishing at Bloody Run. Beautiful scenery everywhere in this part of the state. We even brought a tv because there isn’t one at the cabin (while we were there, which was clear in the description), and didn’t even bring it inside. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Peaceful Weekend

Spent the weekend there, it was private, quiet, and I loved that I could take my two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Family weekend to unplug

This cabin was just right for our family of five. It was clean, had everything we needed, and gave us enough room to gather for a board game or for each of us to sit and read a book. We had a nice view of the snow and ice covered lake and surrounding nature. Nice and peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Iowa/Wisconsin Getaway

The property was very clean and we had the entire property to ourselves. Owner was very nice and helpful and quick to respond. I would visit this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Second stay & we will visit again

This was my family’s second stay at this cabin. We love that it is on a private pond/lake, it’s quiet and relaxing. The kayaks are right there to use freely any time and my boys enjoy the catch & release fishing too. The cabin isn’t too far from Backbone State Park & Volga Lake. These are great places to hike and fish. Check-in was easy and Andy was readily available to answer any questions. He even took a couple of our suggestions we gave after our stay last year, and incorporated them into the property. The beds were comfy enough and the cabin was just right for our family of four. The only thing I didn’t much care for was the few people on golf carts who cut through our drive to get to the campgrounds beyond the lake. Otherwise we never heard the campers or saw them. We actually kind of liked that we were completely isolated. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Great getaway!

We had a geat time at this cabin! It was a perfect place to relax and unwind. It was extremely hot during our stay but the cabin was comfortably cool and there was a nice breeze out on the lake as well as on the deck. We rented the paddleboat for our stay and I'm so glad we did our dog loved being out on the water in it! There were plenty of boats and my son's both really enjoyed the kayaks, my younger son even caught several fish. All in all it's a great place to stay if you are looking for a quiet, laid-back place to get away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andy

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English