Title: Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34151609&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Holiday home in Solon with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids ![Exterior - Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids (Solon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151700/34151609/99247e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids (Solon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151700/34151609/c47e3d5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids (Solon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151700/34151609/20deb238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids (Solon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151700/34151609/1958042b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids (Solon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151700/34151609/f0919f95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between Lake MacBride State Park and the Coralville Reservoir, this retreat near Iowa City offers a serene escape. Take a short walk to the beach or rent a boat just minutes away. Hike state park trails, unwind in a hammock, or cross-country ski and snowmobile on nearby trails. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89177700/89177628/32ed3552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entertainers Paradise House + Shop Robins - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=89177628&PinnedHotelID=89177628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109112400/109112302/9863914f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake front home in Solon, close to University of Iowa, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids. 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lake Macbride Cabin State Park! Book 2 Nights get 3rd Free! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.80736%2C-91.57326&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7J9vLtA_5QnI977c-OhTJXHqYVE=) Solon, IA #### What's nearby - Coralville Lake \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Lake Macbride State Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Lake MacBride Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - University of Iowa \- 23 min drive \- 18.3 miles - University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics \- 26 min drive \- 19.3 miles #### Getting around - Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬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! 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 188 8 - Good 53 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alec B. 17 Mar 2025 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! ##### Alec B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Les B. 11 Dec 2024 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. ##### Les B. Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie M. 31 Mar 2025 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. ##### Jennie M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candy J. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We loved our time at the cabin. Great meeting space for our extended family to get together to spend time together. Great location and we had a great relaxing time. ##### Candy J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvia V. 12 Dec 2024 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. ##### Sylvia V. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily L. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin We had a great stay, the listing was exactly as it was advertised. Lisa was very responsive. Close to the beach at lake McBride. Would definitely stay again. ##### Emily L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jena B. 23 Mar 2025 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. ##### Jena B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber K. 1 Jul 2024 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. ##### Amber K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renata M. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin Had everything we needed for a quiet girls weekend. ##### Renata M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cam and Julia A. 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Neat cabin in the woods Our family really enjoyed this fun cabin in the woods! Plenty of room for all of us and lots to do on the property. It worked perfect for our extended weekend trip! ##### Cam and Julia A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C K. 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Just a lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Check-in was so smooth. We had a great experience! ##### C K. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay It was perfect for us. It gave us room for the little ones to play and the adults to sit around and talk. ##### Laura S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noelle F. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together My husband and I joined our adult children for a weekend gathering at this house. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We had a good weekend at this house and we would stay here again. ##### Noelle F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to stay for familes! We had a wonderful stay at this property. We had 3 families with two children and it met all of our needs. It was wonderful to have us all under one roof and space to spread out on the deck. The owner is fantastic to work with and we would recommend this property to everyone who needs more than two bedrooms. Thank you! ##### Wendy B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Elaine D. 31 Jul 2025 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. ##### Elaine D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy L. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin in the woods Sturdy cabin on the lake. All the modern conveniences. Very clean and comfortable. Wonderful for the kids and our German Shepherd was permitted. The cabin was very thoughtfully decorated and was very quaint. Nice deck for relaxing. The beds could use an upgrade of mattresses. Overall excellent place. ##### Timothy L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William P., UNION HALL 28 Aug 2023 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. ##### William P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie G. 28 Apr 2024 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. ##### Jamie G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the cabin. We had a great time in Iowa. Staying at this cabin was a joy. We are thankful the owners took our last minute reservation. We can’t imagine staying anywhere else. This is a beautiful property filled with wildlife and scenic views. This cabin was very comfortable for sleeping and hanging out. It had everything that we needed. Even thought it was just my husband and I visiting this time, this cabin is the perfect spot for a larger family or group. There is tons of space. We highly recommend staying here. We hope to get back here again soon! ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rikki G. 3 Aug 2024 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! ##### Rikki G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Callie B. 4 Dec 2023 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. ##### Callie B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelli H. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needs some TLC I stayed here for four nights with friends. The location between the two lakes is fantastic and their are beautifully maintained trails all around. The house itself is fun and unique, but it needs a little updating. The house felt a little dirty (cobwebs on the fixtures and floors that made your socks dirty) and all of the furniture needs to be updated. The beds were all pretty old. They were very noisy to move around on. The sheets and comforters all seemed a little worn as well. The path to the lake wasn’t what I expected. It seemed more like following a deer trail, we had to go single file and push through branches and waist high grasses. Overall, with some updating, deep cleaning, and a bit of extra landscaping, this could be quite a retreat. ##### Kelli H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Eugene G., Van Meter 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Not as I recalled It is a beautiful property in a great location. We had many people that did not stay there for various reasons, but paid for the full stay. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was good. The wiring was subpar by using extension cord wire which should only be for temporary use, but it was probably okay. No fire! The basement utility room had trash that people had left behind as well as the condiments in the refrigerator. Perhaps things should just be tossed. The deck was very enjoyable. I guess that our group was too old for all the stairs. I had looked at the place for an earlier reunion and chose a place in McGregor mostly because it was too far for people to visit rather than stay on the property, but it was a better choice. Fred Graves ##### Eugene G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Suzanne C. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Lake house w/o lake access It was wonderful to be close to Lake Macbride State Park. My husband and I took many wonderful long walks there. What didn't happen was walking to the lake via the trail by the house. At one point the trail disappears as you walk down. Please make this accessible for future guests! The other aspect of staying there was that the fridge was partially full which triggers my "ick" response and makes me feel more like a squatter than a guest. Beds were made as if in a hurry and everything seemed care worn which is fine at my house, but not at a guest house. At one point I was outside sweeping off the patio and wiping down the outdoor furniture and I'm thinking..."Why am I doing this?" Also, there were no bikes to be found. If the hosts would have checked in with us while we were there, I would have relayed all of this verbally. I hope this makes a difference for future guests. ##### Suzanne C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patricia E., Champaign 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Mixed review This property is in a good location with easy access to Coralville, Solon, and Cedar Rapids. The lot is large & has a spacious lawn. The fairly new deck is very nice. It is a pretty, somewhat secluded location. Access to the lake is via a trail that leads to the water's edge. Not much beach there, though. Upon arrival, we found the house had not been cleaned. The owner was very responsive to our concerns, buying us dinner & giving other discounts and refunds without hesitation. Much appreciated. Interesting place, but the house needs refreshing. A pet peeve of ours in vacation rentals is that the furnishings are often the owners' used & discarded items & that seemed the case here. Kitchen items were not in great shape. Pots and pans were sticky, rusty, & worn out. There were no dishtowels and dishcloths were stained, pot holders sticky & worn. There was a shortage of coffee mugs & glassware. There was also old food still in the fridge. In our experience, it is common to find condiments & other unused food items left for the next person. We never use these & would have much preferred an empty clean fridge for our use. The couches and futons seemed worn & were uncomfortable. Some dining chairs and barstools were worn & wobbly. Seating for meals indoors would accomodate 8 people. Wiring was concerning with many extension cords & nonfunctional outlets & switches. Renters should be aware that the stairs are narrow & tricky for some to navigate. ##### Patricia E. 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