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Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Holiday home in Solon with kitchen and patio

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photo taken from firepit; dusk
New sunroom below deck
side view
view from parking area
Summer boat rental next door at Lake MacBride.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Macbride State Park
  • Place, University of Iowa
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

2 Double Futons

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Next to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & Amanas. This incredible property has original beams and flooring from a 1800's church! Renew your spirit with state park hiking trails or a hammock. Walk down the 2 minute path to the Coralville Reservoir and enjoy the beach! Nestled between Lake MacBride State Park and the beautiful Coralville Reservoir, this retreat is a Godsend! Boat rentals 1 minute away! Located next to trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We don't want to see evidence left behind.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Solon

Solon is home to this holiday home. Raptor Center and Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Liberty Centre and Edgewood Crossing. Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Solon, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • University of Iowa - 27 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 27 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 27 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bobber's Bar and Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Club 76 The Lodge - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids located?

Situated in Solon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coralville Lake and Lake Macbride State Park. Lake MacBride Golf Course and Raptor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 247 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alec B.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Great cabin for hosting a family with kids or a small group of adults! Excellent view of Coralville Lake, comfortable beds, fully stock kitchen utensils, and beautiful deck! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas D.

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

Great Place

We loved the space, beautiful location and great for a get together with family and friends, highly recommend and the host was fabulous with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann A.

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

Great place to stay for a long weekend while attending a family wedding

Great location with access to hiking trails, beach, lake view. Close to a cute town with restaurants and shops, as well as an easy drive to the University of Iowa campus
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

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

Great cabin

Had everything we needed for a quiet girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Beautiful Property

Wonderful location and enjoyed all the time outside. Kids loved playing and running around. Family friendly and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P., UNION HALL

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

Family get together

It was a perfect location for getting together with some parts of the family staying in RVs at the state park and some staying in the house. Some folks walked between the RV park and the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

allen b.

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

Very nice. The only thing is mother nature made the trail down to the lake to swampy to walk.

Over all great except the hot water quit working on day two.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Earl G.

Great location

Had a great weekend with family enjoying the natural surroundings. Only complaint would be the beds, they were not comfortable and no one really got a good night sleep because of it. Other than that it was well stocked with everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Peaceful Getaway

My family had a different reason for seeking peace on our trip to the area. We were in town for a family funeral, and this little piece of heaven was exactly what we needed. The cabin was very welcoming, had what we needed, and had the peace that was very welcomed during this difficult time. We were close to events and family in Solon, but had a quiet, peaceful place to let down. The lake was a short walk from the property, with a convenient trail for walking, running, and enjoying nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikki G.

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

Peaceful Stay

Beautiful property and wonderful accommodations! The property owner was easy to communicate with and very accommodating for our change in number of guests staying. A stone’s throw from Lake MacBride state park, there are hiking trails, beaches and fishing areas close by. Kayaks available on the property to drop into the lake, a deck to enjoy early morning coffee and chatting, and a fire ring out back for the quiet evenings. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out, and we had a great time! The private trail to the beach was unusable due to the rain, but trail heads nearby led to a beach, so we didn’t miss out! A lovely week outdoors at a beautiful cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Callie B.

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

Family celebration in December

We stayed in the month of December to celebrate my wife's upcoming 60th birthday with the family. The house is approx. 30 minutes from the Amana Colonies which is a must during the Christmas season. Because it was December and cold, we did not get to participate in many of the lake activities. However, we did enjoy going on a walk in the State Park and enjoyed playing games at the house by the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, well furnished to fit all our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time with friends and family. We were in Iowa City celebrating the marriage of our daughter and new son! We had plenty of room for sleeping and enjoying each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely 5 stars! Lisa was a great host! Very responsive. The home is lovely and very welcoming. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A. L.

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

Perfect for a family gathering

Check in and communication with Lisa was easy. We asked about the kayaks and they were moved to a very accessible location for our stay. The property was in a perfect location for our needs – close to Cedar Rapids Airport and also Iowa city. We were there for a family gathering and the night everyone came over it was about 11 of us. There were plenty of tables and chairs for everyone to eat dinner on the deck. The cabin was thoughtfully supplied with extras of everything we needed – toilet paper, paper, towel, towels, gas canisters for the gas grill, charcoal for the Weber. The kitchen had most everything we needed to cook some simple meals.The bed in the upstairs main bedroom was a bit noisy, and we found it was perfect to sleep with earplugs in the downstairs master.Our dog loved retrieving tennis balls that we would throw off of the upper deck down onto the expansive lawn.It was nice to have a washer and dryer to use as we stayed in the cabin in the middle of a long road trip and had plenty of dirty clothes to wash. When we checked in, we were informed about a faulty garbage disposal in the kitchen, so it wasn’t a surprise and we managed to get by just fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Cabin Trip

We take a family cabin trip every summer and this year we stayed in Iowa. Not too many places to find on a lake so I was excited when I found this one. Bonus was the nearby State Park!I was a little disappointed to see that while it was near the lake, you really didn't have the lake feel we were all expecting. You had to walk down to the water and couldn't see the lake through the trees. The cabin itself was nice and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the garbage disposal and sub pump which were both brought up with the owner. Kind of made you jump when the toilet would "burp" like it was going to explode. Both were going to be taken care of but we had to ignore the issues during our stay.The owner was very prompt with responses and instructions were very clear. Had no issues at all!Gave a little lower score due to the disappointment with the view of the lake, some issues, and a little cleanliness with the bedding in the lower bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a unique property. The different floor levels told its own story and feel to it. Never made it down to the water, but the open yard in the back was perfect for the dogs to play. Great for a larger family. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for an annual big family vacation and really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and an easy drive to different areas of interest. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

2 weeks vacation, close, but far enough away.

Nice property nestled in a semi secluded setting with local conveniences close by. We saw lots of nature and enjoyed relaxing. If you like the water, this area is the place to be.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. Everyone had there own bed. Convenient location to the lakes. Nice quiet area
Canoeing at the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

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

perfect for a cozy retreat

Organized an escape for my book club! We appreciated the plentiful seating, functional kitchen, and quiet location. Little touches like extra fans helped make everyone comfortable for temperature and white noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena B.

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

Unique house in a beautiful location

My mother, sister, niece, and I take a girl’s weekend every year. We look for unique houses in locations where there an interesting places to explore. This house perfectly fit the bill. Host was nice and responsive without being overbearing. One thing I think is important for future renters to know is that the main living area and kitchen are up a flight of stairs. Location is beautiful and Lake MacBride offers a lot to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia V.

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

Cabin on the Lake

We had a wonderful time with lots of space to visit with family and friends. Nice quiet neighborhood with nice trails to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les B.

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

Real nice place

Just a great location with a good host who was a pleasure to deal with throughout.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

Super cool

Very cool remote property with kayak access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Martin

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I grew up in Iowa near here and enjoyed the family picnics at the state park. My extended family is still in the area! We now live in downtown Chicago, and this retreat is a great escape from our hectic lives.

Why they chose this property

My family has been enjoying Lake MacBride since it first opened. My grandmother told me about her experiences growing up and enjoying the lake so she made sure to bring her children. My mother has great stories of Lake MacBride and the Coralville Reservoir and she made sure to bring me and my brothers! Now a fourth generation, my own daughters, are growing up with peace and tranquility because of this fabulous property.

What makes this property unique

We are next to cross-country ski and snowmobile trails!

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