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Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a view of a lake at sunset.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a leather sofa.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A rustic log cabin with a covered porch and a dirt path leading to it.
A cozy lodge interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a stone ceiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Apple Canyon Lake
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Apple River, IL
  • Place, Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods

Come be a kid again at our log cabin in the woods, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, 25ft tall stone fireplace, and comfortable beds!

Our 'Great Room' gives new meaning to the name, with an open concept kitchen, eating and sitting area and French doors that open onto an elevated cedar deck overlooking the woods.

We do offer a tv and dvd player but no tv channels are available. We do offer fiber internet so you can bring a firestick for streaming. We do try and provide a supply of firewood for renters as a perk but this is not always guaranteed. We also provide a gas grill for you to use.

Please view the AVAILABILITY CALENDAR on the website for date availability. We are sorry, but we cannot lock in dates until deposit is received. Please keep in mind we often receive several inquiries for the same dates. The first paid deposit locks in the dates. The deposit is refundable until 1 month prior to your arrival. Please note that we require a minimum of a three night stay during holiday weekends.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you are bring pets, please be sure to keep dogs on leash while outside, crate dogs while in house alone, and clean up any shedding in the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 838695vb
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
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

Apple River

Located in Apple River, this cabin is on a river. Badger Mine and Museum and Apple River Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apple River Canyon State Park and Horseshoe Mound. Linmar Gardens and SplashLand Family Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Apple River, IL

What's nearby

  • Apple Canyon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dowling House - 28 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Grant Home - 30 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 31 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidetrack Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bushel & Peck's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Riley's Cove - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,133, 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.

Is Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apple Canyon Lake Log Cabin in the Woods located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Apple Canyon Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and Apple River. Apple River Canyon State Park is 8 mi (12.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic animals, and a very comfy cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, the cabin and all the space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and spacious cabin in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had an amazing time. Close to Galena for shopping. We spent a day at the beach with the access that came with our rental. We felt right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 6th time we've stayed at this cabin and will hopefully continue to come. Beautiful cabin for our family in Apple Canyon Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in your adorable cabin. A very fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location for our family get together. Our grand daughter loves the bunk bed and going down the trail to the creek area and children’s play area. Just a 5 minute walk from the house. 10 minute drive to the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A bit dated but it serve
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Comfy clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish the view of the lake was better. Very pet friendly.Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were responsive and the property was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! Had everything we needed and was exactly the experience we wanted. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy staying at Hideaway Cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole stay was wonderful! The hosts were fast to respond. The house is very nice. It is clean and well kept. I have never had such a full stocked kitchen when traveling. You could truly make a feast! The bedrooms were also very nice with tons of linens and extra towels for the baths. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Family had a blast - nice little fishing stream near for children. Would recommend and we plan on staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The house was clean and the kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The bedrooms are very large and comfortable and the AC works great! The golf, pool and boat rental were all fantastic, but a long drive from the house. The house has woods on two sides but is in a subdivision with a house right next door, so not really in the woods. The lot was very small and there is very little space for dogs to run around if they are On the medium size. Lastly, there is no water view at all from the cabin and all the games in the living area were missing pieces and extremely old. The house could use new bath towels. Two of our towels were frayed and should have been used for rags. There were also no facial tissues or clean bath mats to stand on after taking a shower. The outside porch is very dusty from all the ATV’s riding by. Not very welcoming. This seems to be more of a party house, not a place for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the house clean, comfortable and well stocked, and that you enjoyed the amenities. We’re sorry that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations and truly appreciate you bringing the concerns to our attention. We will be addressing the issues that are within our control to make sure the home is as comfortable and welcoming as possible for our future guests. We value honest feedback because it gives us an opportunity to improve, and we appreciate you staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 enjoyed the cabin and surrounding area. The location was very relaxing overall. The pool was a lot of fun and it is a quick drive to Galena and other places of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay! Beautiful place, thanks for sharing with us!

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thanks for the kind words Wes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet location. Plenty of space for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The minute you walked through the doors felt like you were home. It was spacious clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

Enjoyed the rolling hills water and Galena.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! The host were accessible and accommodating. They allowed us to make some changes to our stay which meant the world to us! Now to the cabin- beautiful, cozy, well appointed, and in a tranquil setting. Most relaxing getaway we have had n years. Would recommend anyone looking to experience a slower pace (but within a 30 minute drive of some of the best the Midwest has to offer.)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy and comfortable cabin with so many amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely amazing. It was spacious with the perfect amount of natural light. It sits on a prairie reserve around the lake. My son and I enjoyed hiking around the lake and learning about the natural ecology of the region. We spent a few days driving to Galena of course, but we also loved Shullsburg WI (Gracity Hill was so cool!) Dubuque IA and Scales Mound. Unfortunately the Horseshoe Mound was closed but we will visit that on our next adventure to the region. The weather was a bit chaotic but we all know to expect 70s one day and 20s the next lol. I highly reccomend a stay at the Hidden Cabin. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Allison

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We purchased this home to be able to spend more time together as a family. We live in the Chicago suburbs and love having this beautiful home away from home. We are excited to share it with you and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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