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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
3rd floor bedroom
2 Twin Beds
3rd floor bedroom
2 Twin Beds
Bell tower room 2nd floor
1 Queen Bed
Living room 1st floor and TV room 2nd floor
2 Double Futons
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Tan room 2nd floor
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1st floor bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
3rd floor bathroom
Master bedroom bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
River Valley Cabin
Thornwood is an exclusively private 9 acre estate located in the heart of "God's Country" in Lansing, Iowa. The Thornwood Estate offers beautiful scenery and provides the best nature-filled escape. It is located just 4 miles from the Mississippi River. This property features 3 separate buildings that can be rented for everyone to enjoy together while allowing for ample spacing. Short walking trails are also located around the property for your enjoyment. The Thornwood Estate would be a great secluded event venue for a small wedding celebration or a family reunion.
The main house is beautifully appointed with custom oak cabinets and accents with impeccably detailed woodwork. The main house offers 3 spacious master bedrooms, all with gorgeous views of the landscape. 2 separate loft rooms are found on the 3rd floor in the main house that will allow for more beds to compliment your stay. This property is perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home during your stay; kitchen pots/pans/utensils, fresh linens, brand-new flat screen TVs in the living area spaces, as well as a washing/drying machine.
There is also a cabin that is also available to rent, with an additional charge. NOTE: There may be guests also staying at that cabin, at the same time of your stay.
Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the main living quarters.
The main house is beautifully appointed with custom oak cabinets and accents with impeccably detailed woodwork. The main house offers 3 spacious master bedrooms, all with gorgeous views of the landscape. 2 separate loft rooms are found on the 3rd floor in the main house that will allow for more beds to compliment your stay. This property is perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home during your stay; kitchen pots/pans/utensils, fresh linens, brand-new flat screen TVs in the living area spaces, as well as a washing/drying machine.
There is also a cabin that is also available to rent, with an additional charge. NOTE: There may be guests also staying at that cabin, at the same time of your stay.
Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the main living quarters.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
The 3rd floor has a complete gaming system and TV.
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside. Please clean up.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Lansing
Located in Lansing, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Travelers 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 kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Lansing, IA
What's nearby
- Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
- Clear Creek Park - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
- Lansing City Hall - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
- Museum of River History - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
- Mount Hosmer Park - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Restaurants
- The Safe House Saloon - 9 min drive
- Coffee On The River - 9 min drive
- The Other Place - 9 min drive
- Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - 9 min drive
- TJ Hunters Banquet Hall - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Toua X.
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toua X.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edis H.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edis H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting close to Lansing
Ann C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our annual trout hunt
Robert M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bob B.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and enjoyable layout
Bob B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Autumn R.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig Hang
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craig Hang
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Hosts!
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
k o.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot!
k o.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Michael L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
Aug 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
James
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Michelle W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny S.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Trip!
Jenny S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend Getaway
Linda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic long weekend!
Scott C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
Feb 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Very Welcoming Cabin
Thomas K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh D.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Josh D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittani M.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brittani M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken W.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good we came back
Ken W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Courtney B.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Courtney B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tandi N.
Oct 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
Tandi N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
Oct 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Color weekend in Allamakee County
Mark W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jane Duehr
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