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Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$509
avg per night

Explore the area

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Washington, IA
  • Place, Sockum Ridge County Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

Common area 3

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is AU$509
avg per night

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About the area

Washington

Washington is home to this lodge. Chatauqua Park and Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sockum Ridge County Park and Fern Cliff County Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Prayer Labyrinth, or check out an event or a game at CJ Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • Sockum Ridge County Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalona Historical Village - 33 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 35 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 48 min drive - 77.0 km
  • Finkbine Golf Course - 49 min drive - 76.6 km

Getting around

  • Mt. Pleasant Station - 30 min drive
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Your Choice Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪lebowski rock and bowl - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting

Beautiful lodge surrounded by nearly 40 acres of timber with hiking trails and a pond. Enjoy the amazing sunsets on our wrap around porch. Sit out by the fire under the stars roasting marshmallows The kids are sure to enjoy the fresh air.
Enjoy our game room and spending time with your loved ones. Put a puzzle together or play a board game.
Enjoy our spacious kitchen for cooking, baking or grab takeout from historic downtown Washington Town Square restaurants.
If you feel up for a scenic drive, visit beautiful Mount Pleasant, where Old Threshers is held every year at the end of August, beginning of September. Visit our Swinging Bridge in Colombus Junction or take a drive to Iowa City/Coralville (home of the Hawkeyes) and enjoy shopping, at Coral Ridge Mall.
Sleep soundly on our luxurious bedding and upgraded pillows. Cozy up in front of the fireplace with a good book and shut the world out if you so choose.
Enjoy a walk through the trees and enjoy God's beauty. It's a wonderful place to decompress.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A CONTRACT IS REQUIRED. # of guests TBD
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All events are subject to an Events Fee. Must be approved in writing by Jenn before check in.
All bedding must be gathered and put in bathroom at the end of your stay. No food allowed to be left behind. All garbages to be taken to outside cans

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: A CONTRACT IS REQUIRED. # of guests TBD
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting on 25 May 2026 start from AU$509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting located?

This family-friendly Washington lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sockum Ridge County Park and Fern Cliff County Park. Prayer Labyrinth and Central Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Christmas stay at this beautiful, outdoorsy cabin with our family. The openness of the space paired with the cozy fires made it the perfect place to relax, connect, and truly enjoy the season. One thing that stood out and meant a great deal to us was the thoughtful honoring of our military—it was deeply appreciated and did not go unnoticed. We loved exploring the trails and being surrounded by nature while still feeling completely at home. This cabin created lasting memories for our family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for comfort, meaning, and a true outdoor escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in great condition and was perfect for our family getaway..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for kids to play outside, nice thought out bathrooms inside, open seating, eating and kitchen area—and away from the bustle of life!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing week at a perfect lodge! Plenty of room inside and outside!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, have stayed here several times for family events. Great experience again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Layout of home was perfect for our family of 12 in ages ranging from three months to 64. I only gave four stars for the check in process because I was not notified how to access the house. I had to text an hour before our arrival to get the information needed to gain access to the house. Canoeing on the pond was a hit with our young “sailors”. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that our rental fee went towards helping veterans who use the house to help them heal both physically and emotionally from their time in combat to protect us from danger.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, peaceful, private property. The house is a spacious and clean and there was plenty of room for 10 adults and 6 kids to spread out. It was great to have 2 kitchens and 2 family room areas. The fishing in the pond was exceptional and the lawn was perfect for yard games and campfires. We have stayed in VRBOs for 14 years and this was one of the best. Would recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful for reunion, absolutly beautiful place. Reach out to the owner with questions.

We really enjoyed this beautiful property. Its perfect for lots of family members and has enough room for everyone to relax. The communication with the manager is a little rough, he lives about twenty feet away & keeps a close eye on everyone. The owners were very apologetic and were going to handle everything right away. The manager is very much geared towards veterans and having a wonderful place for them to get away and relax and regroup. I cant say enough good about the owners. They are fantastic and respond right away. Dont hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay here so much!!! Kids and adults had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

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

Nieces gathering

Wonderful place for family gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

could have been so much better

Property/lodge was nice, but the horrible communication by the host significantly impacted our stay. I reached out after booking (prior to our stay) with an easy question and it took the host almost three days to respond. The listing also said lockbox code would be provided day of check in (a pain, as we were traveling and the property is located in a remote area with bad cell coverage). No code or instructions were provided that day, even by 4:00pm check in time, so I called and the cell number was unreachable. I messaged via the app right after that (from an area that had cell coverage) and the host replied a hour and a half later saying the house is unlocked and the key was inside. There was also a significant amount of someone’s left over food in the refrigerator and two of the beds were unmade.Very frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Beautiful property!

We had a lovely stay! The hiking trails around the house are beautiful, and the house is well equipped with nearly everything we needed for our family of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

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

Great for a larger group!

We had an awesome stay in this lodge! This was perfect for our large group with two living areas and plenty of room to spread out. Would have loved to have some carpet or a big comfy couch for more of the warm cabin feel, but it wasn’t necessary for our group and the grounds/space is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Great Accommodations

Wonderful place for our family of 8 adults and 8 children. Would love to come back in warmer weather to enjoy the beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

An unreal escape.

Amazing place to stay. You won’t beat it. The only problem is they can’t slow down time while you’re there. And, if it applies to you as a veteran/first responder with PTSD or CPTSD, you can literally feel the weight of it again when you leave. But the break, even if just for a bit, Is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

family reunion of siblings

This house is perfect for families. It is set up with plenty of sleeping, eating and spaces for games. The outside property is beautiful as well as the inside. There are many beautiful small towns nearby to explore as well as parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Best Family Vacation Home we've ever stayed in!!!

This fabulous rural property fit our needs perfectly… Eight adults ranging 40 years to 68 years and eight "kids "ranging seven years to 18 had plenty of space to spread out and explore and also plenty of room to join together for meals and games… The only change I would say is please do more photos and explanation of this fabulous house… We were very, very pleasantly surprised to have TWO kitchens, an amazing wraparound deck and all the other amenities that came with the Hero Lodge. Jennifer was a fabulous hostess, and everyone in our family voted to come back again next year!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Relaxing Weekend with Friends

We had a wonderful time at the lodge! We had three families in our group with 11 kids ranging in age from 2-9, and they all had a blast! It's super nice having 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Plenty of space for people to spread out and hang out together. We visited in August, and the pond had 2 canoes and 1 paddle boat. We brought our own life jackets and we all fished and went out on the boats every day. There are water snakes, so just watch for those. We went into town and got coffee and ice cream and found Sunset Park, which was a hit! They had 2 playgrounds and a disc golf course. Communication was good and friendly, but we didn't have instructions upon check-in. Thankfully, the building owner had left the doors unlocked for us when we arrived because it was hard getting ahold of them. Phone number was not connected. Overall, had a wonderful, memorable experience and would recommend to anyone! Thank you thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Family get together

We had a great time relaxing in this spacious quiet country home. We had a group of 11 and there was plenty of room for everyone. We grilled a few meals, walked the trails, and enjoyed the firepit. Place was clean and property well kept. All in all this was a great place for our family to spend quality time together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Definitely Recommend!!

2nd year of holding our annual family camping trip. Wonderful accommodations, very clean!! Definitely recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DewAnn S.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate big birthdays with family!! Beautiful, peaceful, and spacious!! We loved sitting on the huge porch and talking and enjoying the lovely view. We enjoyed the pond as well. Such wonderful memories! We hope to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Great location for a peaceful weekend away

Our group of friends had a great stay. Very nice location on a quiet road adjacent to a county park. The fire pit in a clearing in the woods is so nice. Ample space for sleeping and gathering, and 5 full bathrooms is a huge plus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

family vacation

Quiet setting with plenty of room for all of us (3 generations) to spread out. We enjoyed sitting on the lovely covered deck listening to birds, watching deer as well as watching the storms pass thru. Large table so we could all eat together and play games. Some used the paddle boat and canoes. Nice facility and wheelchair accessible. good to have 2 kitchens available for meal prep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Great place for our family

This house worked out great for our family of 14. Each couple had their own bathroom which is a huge plus. The kitchen was very nice - maybe could have used a crockpot and a few other kitchen items but it worked out ok. A nice location but you have to be ok with driving dusty gravel roads which we are used to. A little short on bath towels and dish towels but we just ran the washing machine more often. Would recommend to anyone wanting a big house for a gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Family Get Away

The place was very clean and set up was nice for a large gathering. There are two kitchens, one stocked well. Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of bathrooms. There were several taxidermy animals throughout the space. These are not shown in the listing or pictures. The pond is lovely to look at but is not swimmable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024