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10/10 Excellent
Chad S.
1 Dec 2025
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Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Cabin
Bone's Backwater Retreat - "Where Rest and Relax are on Repeat!" 1 bd Cabin
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 646.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Charles City, IA
- Place, Charles City Arts Center18 min walk
- Place, Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park19 min walk
- Place, Floyd County Museum3 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Bone's Backwater Retreat - "Where Rest and Relax are on Repeat!" 1 bd Cabin
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House Rules
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
About the area
Charles City
Located in Charles City, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park and Comet Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Winterink Woods and Howards Wood Recreation Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Charles City, IA
What's nearby
- Charles City Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Floyd County Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Mooney Art Collection - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Wartburg College - 32 min drive - 58.7 km
Restaurants
- Love's Travel Stop - 7 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Kwik Star - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
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Communication
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John P.
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
About the host
Hosted by Jay Jung
My family and I live just outside of Charles City and I grew up just North of town between the towns of Floyd and Colwell, IA. I love spending time in the outdoors fishing, hunting and boating. I also love coaching my sons baseball team and watching him play. My wife and I have 2 rescue dogs that keep us busy and on the go all the time. I work as an Insurance Agent for Farm Bureau Financial Services and my wife works for Snap Fitness Corp as a regional director. We also own the Snap Fitness 24 hour gym on the Mainstreet of Charles City along with a Smoothie bar called "McCoy Smoothies and More" (which I highly recommend you check out while you are in town staying!) This is the first property and experience I have had as a VRBO Host and I am excited to show off the community that I live and work in. There is some incredible history in this town and in Floyd County and several hidden treasures and cool experiences you and your family can enjoy. We have updated and upgraded our property to make it feel like your home away from home and we love to hear from our guests on things they liked and things they would like us to change or improve. Thank you for visiting our page and we hope you decide to book with us at Bone's Backwater Retreat- "Where Rest and Relax is on Repeat!"
Why they chose this property
I had a client walk into my office one day asking if Farm Bureau could insure estates because she was the executor of an estate for a close friend that had recently passed away. She gave me the address and although I grew up here all my life I was completely unfamiliar with the property. So I drove to the address she had given me, and as I walked up to it and seen the view of the river and the privacy of the location I instantly fell in love with the property and could see all of the potential it had. I worked with the estate when the property went up for sale and was fortunate to get it bought and the rest is history. The idea of Bone's Backwater Retreat was born.
What makes this property unique
The property sits just inside city limits but with private river access and the incredible view of the Cedar River you would not know it. Adjacent to the property and across the street Lions Field City Park sits, with baseball diamonds, public pool, shelter houses, playground and connects to the Charlie Western Bike Trail. The street the property sits on is a dead end and we are the second from last property to the end. The opposite side of the cabin is flanked by the Cedar River and right across the river is a wildlife refuge where deer, turkey,ducks, and Eagles can be seen regularly. Its a very very unique property with lots and lots of options for adventure, fun, or relaxation.
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