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Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Solon, IA
  • Popular LocationLake Macbride State Park11 min walk
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)23 min drive
  • Popular LocationKinnick Stadium29 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa29 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 15
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Common area
    2 sofa beds
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath

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 manager

Lisa Martin-Eatinger

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Note from host: We don't want to see evidence left behind.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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

Solon

This holiday home is located in Solon. Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cedar Ridge Vinyards, Winery and Distillery and Finkbine Golf Course. Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 11 min walk
  • Mercy Hospital - 25 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 29 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 29 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • Casey's - 21 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 20 min drive
  • Dan & Debbie's - 12 min drive
  • Bobber's Grill - 29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids located?

Situated in Solon, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Macbride State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Macbride Nature Recreation Area and The Kirkwood Center. Cedar Ridge Vinyards, Winery and Distillery is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Had everything we needed for a quiet girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Just a lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Check-in was so smooth. We had a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Callie B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P., UNION HALL

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene G., Van Meter

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

brian e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not impressed
We felt the pictures were a little misleading, as it appeared to have a lot more room than there actually was. While we enjoyed our stay, we were disappointed in the amount of space for congregating. There was sleeping space for all of us but the mattresses were hard as a rock. There was not enough room for us to all sit and eat together unless we sat on the deck. There wasn’t enough space for us all to sit and watch a movie together either. We did enjoy the deck; it was very nice and had sufficient space. The house was well stocked from kitchen items to towels and bedding and even a few condiments.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia E., Champaign

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelli H.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023