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Lazy River Cabin

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
The current price is £230
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lazy River Cabin

3 bed/2 bath cabin sits on the bank of the Upper Iowa River with majestic views of the towering bluffs. You can practically fish right off the back deck. Bring your kayaks, tubes, fishing poles, and of course bathing suits.
*Right by Dorchester public ground hunting.
*Hot tub available all year round with views of the river
*Pets allowed for a one time $50 pet fee per pet
*washer /dryer
-propane for grill and firewood are not provided with this rental. Please bring your own firewood/buy it in local town. There will be a tank at property that can be filled in town as well.
-3 night minimum stay required for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.

Property manager

Gabby

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed for a one time $50 pet fee per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Dorchester, IA

What's nearby

  • Dunnings Spring Park - 41 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 42 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Luther College - 44 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 50 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Yellow River State Forest - 52 min drive - 34.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Knotty Marie
  • ‪Wings - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy River Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lazy River Cabin?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy River Cabin on 14 Sept 2025 start from £229.99, 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.

What time is check-in at Lazy River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy River Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy River Cabin located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Bluff Country Artists Gallery, Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Houston County Historical Society. Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm and Agora are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Lazy River Cabin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

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

Cozy cabin, awesome location

Loved staying at the Lazy River Cabin and would definitely stay again! Very cozy property and perfect location on the river with quick access to other streams. Huge bonus with the hot tub, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Cell phone service was spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Talina S.

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

Girls Getaway

We had a great time at the cabin. The hot tub was nice and hot! Plenty to do in the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lazy river cottage

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Fishing

Has a great stay. Cabin has everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked that the cabin was exactly as advertised. 3 bedrooms was what we wanted, and space to have our things. Was a complete property, as in its a turn key stay. Just bring your food and drink, and enjoy the wonderful views and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kate O.

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

Family Christmas

My family met with the rest of my family at this cabin for a Christmas get together. We had a relaxing time being together in the cabin. Only thing that seemed odd was the amount of lights flickering and also electricity had shut off two times while we were there. Otherwise we loved it and wonder about visiting in the summertime too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Anniversary

This was a well needed get away. Out in the country fishing on the grounds. Right out the back door,enough land far the dogs to run and not worry.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Fishing

Great clean location with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cabin review

We had a very nice time. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The owner did not contact us on day of arrival until later in the evening (well past check in time) I had sent a few messages the day prior with no response and no directions on how to get into the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann M.

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

Beautiful spot

This was a great spot for anyone interested in convenient river access. As far as housekeeping, there was an evident deficit. Dust, toys, and garbage were found in corners of house. It was poorly cleaned and poorly maintained. Prescription medications was left in the unorganized kitched cupboards. Lack of adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John V.

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

Upper Iowa River House

The property was one of the nicest we have stayed in. Very clean with plenty of towels and linens. It had an amazing view of the bluffs and the river. The hot tub was clean and warm. The only downside is the same that most rwntals have, they are not accesible easily for people with mobility issues or handicaps. Bathrooms are small and cramped woth low toilets, tall toilets would help improve that. Steps were a decent angle but could use better handrails. The 2 decks were so relaxing to sit and watch the river flow and see the brightly covered fall leaf bluffs waukon is 12 miles away and has a great source for groceries and eating. A hop skip and jump East and you are at the Mississippi. Drive to New Albin for great smoked meats and steaks for grilling. It is also home to the only meat vending machine I have ever seen. .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Absolutely wonderful place!

Beautiful setting right on the Upper Iowa River. Very private. Very clean. This was a girl's trip (5 of us) and the sleeping arrangements were perfect. We are already talking about coming back. The only issue we had was no railing on the steps going into the house (even though it was only a few steps) and railing only on one side of the steps going to the basement. We had a couple people with mobility issues and had to be very careful. We strongly suggest getting railings in those 2 places. One of the ladies actually fell at the bottom of the basement steps. Luckily she did not get hurt. Aside from that, everything was perfect. We had fun watching the Baltimore Oriole in the trees as well as other birds and watching baby bunnies hopping around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

The cabin was really nice, but it was a little hard communicating with the property manager she didn’t always reply back. We couldn’t get the air-conditioning to work and I tried messaging and calling and never got a response back from the property manager. Luckily, there was a bedroom in the basement which was nice and cool for the whole trip other than that the cabin was really nice only other thing is that we never got any check-in information I had to call and figure out what was going on and how to do it . Would still recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alysia R.

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

Birthday getaway

We spent my besties 40th birthday here for 3 nights. Owners weren’t very good at getting back to us about the check in process, kept us on our toes worried we weren’t going to have the code when we got there. Once I found the phone number, she responded right away! Which I was thankful because once we arrived we had zero service. The cabin is a great set up for hosting the 4 couples we had. The coffee pot was our next hurdle. It’s not the same as the one pictures. We had 1 single serve and a 5 cup brewer. The single serve didn’t even work, and the 5 cup was slower than molasses. I contacted Gabbi and she had one dropped off later that night, which ended up being another 5 cup coffee pot. With 8 adults drinking coffee it wasn’t very convenient, but we made do. We enjoyed the hot tub and the view of the river. We hoped to go kayaking but the rental place and just closed for the season. All in all, it’s a great place to stay. It seems like it could use some updating- some of the outlets didn’t work, or light switches. Happy to have the privacy though and we had amazing weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Storm N.

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

Very nice place

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Excellent choice!

The cabin is large and comfortable. Excellent setup for two couples and children. Inside was clean. The outside needs some picking up, which is to be expected in early springtime in Iowa.Some of the utensils, such as the can opener and vegetable peeler, need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Surprised

Surprised to see a tiny house just 500 feet from the cabin and the garage by the cabin being renovated as another cabin to rent; No one else stayed the days we did so we had the place to ourselves. It also appears that there will be more rentals going up soon, so the information and picture of the place should be updated. Otherwise, Gabby answered all questions promptly and check-in was a breeze! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Galentines

Great location and as listed. Nice layout and space to hang out as well as cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler E.

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

Hunting Week

Overall our stay was very pleasant. The property was mostly clean but did have dead flies and ladybugs around. There was also a mouse in the lower level.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024