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Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!

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Lansing Vacation Rental | 1BA | 2BA | 1,500 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Kitchen | Drip Coffee Maker
Exterior | Renovated Fully Functioning Sports Bar
Cafe Table
Additional Sleeping | Loveseat | Couch (Non-Pullout)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lansing, IA
  • Place, Lansing City Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Hosmer Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Creek Park
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Double Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!

Welcome to ‘Little Nashville!’ Book your Lansing stay at this fully functioning sports bar that’s been converted into a 1-bedroom + loft, 2-bath vacation rental. This historic building is in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the Mississippi River. The Driftless area offers many sightseeing opportunities, including the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, Mount Hosmer, Mount Ida, the Riverland Conservancy, and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Mississippi River Views | Fully Functioning Sports Bar | Located in the Heart of Town | 1.5 Mi From Public Boat Landing

Ideal for a peaceful couples retreat, this studio property in Lansing has everything you’d need within a short 0.4-mile walk, including fishing, boating, and hunting.

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Full Beds | Additional Sleeping: Couch (Non-Pullout), Loveseat

MAIN FEATURES: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, renovated bar, exposed limestone wall, original stamped tin ceiling, newly renovated bedroom & bathroom, public access to marina & boating, dining table, loveseat
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, dishware and flatware, water filter
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, central heating, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, complimentary toiletries
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, stairs required to access all bedrooms & bathrooms
PARKING: Free 24-hour street parking 1 block away (first-come, first-served basis, can accommodate trucks & trailers)

-- THE LOCATION --

RESTAURANTS: Milty’s Grill (197 feet), The Safe House Saloon (400 feet), Skinny Dip (0.1 miles), Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill (0.1 miles), Fajitas Grill (0.1 miles), Coffee on the River (0.1 miles)
GROCERIES: Lansing IGA (0.1 miles), Expresso Convenience Store and Deli (0.4 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Lansing Marina (0.4 miles), Black Hawk Bridge (0.4 miles), S & S Houseboat Rentals (0.8 miles), Mount Hosmer (1.1 miles), Rush Creek State Natural Area (6.3 miles)
AIRPORTS: Rochester International Airport (106 miles), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (184 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking or vaping of any kind
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While the property offers step-free access, stairs are required to access all sleeping areas and bathrooms

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Lansing

Lansing is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of River History, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Lansing Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Lansing, IA

What's nearby

  • Lansing City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lansing City Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bright Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On The River - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Great River Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar! on 5 July 2026 start from AU$215, 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 Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to River: Unique Studio in Renovated Bar! located?

Situated in Lansing, this holiday home is steps away from Mississippi River, Museum of River History and Lansing City Hall. Black Hawk Bridge and Clear Creek Park are also within 5 minutes.

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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place to stay, historic feel with modern updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bar vibe made it really fun to chat with friends, laugh, eat, drink!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and fun, unique place to stay. Close to the river and anything you’d want to do in Lansing. Host answered a question quickly and everything about the stay was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Fun place to stay

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayson k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Perfect location. A bit confusing finding it. Maybe label as Little Nashville in listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luke s.

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

Time away

Great place to be located at. Right in the middle of town next to all the fun spots. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Staycation

A group of local friends rented to have a place to gather and stay together. We had just what we needed and we're able to enjoy local restaurants and events.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little Nashville

This was a great place to stay. Everything was just like in the listing had no issues and will definitely stay here again A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Trisha H.

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

Lansing

Great place within walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derriss P.

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

Na

Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Terrific place.

OK, initially staying in a converted old bar doesn't sound that appealling, but this place is totally refreshed and spotless. If you need a place to stay, as well as a place to entertain friends and family, this is it. It's got everything and the location is terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M.

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

Little Nashville

What a hidden gem! The bar renovation to living space is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Great place to entertain

Very nice place that had all the amenities included! Also is very nice of them to let us stay an hour later thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey I.

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

Unique stay

My fiance and I loved this place. Super cool interior, so many walkable places like restaurants, Mt Hosmer Park and the Mississippi. The people of Lansing are super friendly and we felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Christmas Getaway

Wonderful, unique property. The place was clean and comfortable. We loved putting together our puzzle and playing card games on the bar!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Another fishing and biking trip.

Have stayed here 3 times now. Enjoy thoroughly the property and location for our weekend getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Motorcycle Trip

This property was absolutely awesome! Location , parking, cleanliness, everything was great! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Perfect location

This property was so neat. Kitchen was well appointed. Property was neat and clean. It is a remodeled bar, so floors are old, but that adds to the charm. Good distance to area attractions will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Fun place

Nice little place in small town Iowa, was a good place for a group of friends to meet in the middle of our locations. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Perfect Location!!!

Lansing is such a perfect little town, it’s like going back in time. The little Nashville is perfectly located in the center of town!! Walk to everything! The layout worked out great for our group and we had an excellent time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Amazing Stay

Fantastic location in downtown Lansing with a lot of room. There is a queen bedroom with private bath, 2 full beds in a loft area overlooking the kitchen/living (bar area) and an additional bedroom with 2 twin beds. Linens/bedding/pillows were exceptional and we felt right at home. Excellent stay, great decor and amenities. Highly recommend going to Coffee on the River! Love everything about this rental and will definitely rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Bar Life

This property was a fun place to stay. Easy walking to restaurants, bars, and grocery store. And now we can say we have fallen asleep in a bar. Our only wish is to have some background on the bar…when/why did it close? What did it look like before the renevations?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DERREK A.

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

Great Location

The location was great and the place was clean. The owners even partially stocked the fridge with some pre game drinks which was nice. Very responsive with wi-fi which was great. Had a small hiccup with the air conditioning but they made it right and fixed it in a timely manner Overall if you're looking for an amazing place to stay in a great location I wouldn't look anywhere else. We will be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kia

A Good Stay

We went on a weekend getaway for my puppy's first birthday. He enjoyed the walks and the free air. He is an indoor puppy and he this was his first trip ever and he enjoyed running throughout the venue. Other than that, it was a nice place to stay for the weekend. I love small towns since I grew up in one. The city life doesn't have the views of the land and the experience of being a cozy town. The only thing that was a bothersome was the fact that people were super loud when they're going to and leaving from the bars on Main Street throughout the night. I will still rate this a 5-star stay despite the loud noises throughout the night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying and will be again! Clean and everything you need. Walking distance to whatever you need!! AAAAAAA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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