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

Summer boat rental next door at Lake MacBride.

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Washer

Explore the area

Solon, IA

Lake Macbride State Park
‪5 min walk‬
University of Iowa
‪31 min drive‬
Kinnick Stadium
‪31 min drive‬
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

2 Double Futons

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We don't want to see evidence left behind.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Solon

Solon is home to this holiday home. Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake MacBride Golf Course and Cedar Ridge Vinyards, Winery and Distillery. Raptor Center and Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting 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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Solon, IA

What's nearby

Coralville Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lake Macbride State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 31 min drive - 31.8 km
University of Iowa - 31 min drive - 36.4 km
Kinnick Stadium - 31 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
‪Pizza Ranch - ‬21 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
Dairy Queen

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 within a 15-minute walk of Coralville Lake and Lake Macbride State Park. Lake MacBride Golf Course and Raptor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Madison J.

23 Jul, 2025

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

We went for an annual big family vacation and really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and an easy drive to different areas of interest. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

13 Aug, 2025

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

Absolutely 5 stars! Lisa was a great host! Very responsive. The home is lovely and very welcoming. We would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

11 Jul, 2025

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

2 weeks vacation, close, but far enough away.

Nice property nestled in a semi secluded setting with local conveniences close by. We saw lots of nature and enjoyed relaxing. If you like the water, this area is the place to be.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. Everyone had there own bed. Convenient location to the lakes. Nice quiet area

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

30 Jul, 2025

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

What a unique property. The different floor levels told its own story and feel to it. Never made it down to the water, but the open yard in the back was perfect for the dogs to play. Great for a larger family. Thanks for the memories.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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!

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.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

10 Mar, 2024

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

Great stay!

Would highly recommend this cabin for a stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tilly H.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful location and great Host

We had a lovely stay for our party of13 for our daughter’s wedding.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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.

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A. L.

5 Aug, 2025

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

Perfect for a family gathering

Check in and communication with Lisa was easy. We asked about the kayaks and they were moved to a very accessible location for our stay. The property was in a perfect location for our needs – close to Cedar Rapids Airport and also Iowa city. We were there for a family gathering and the night everyone came over it was about 11 of us. There were plenty of tables and chairs for everyone to eat dinner on the deck. The cabin was thoughtfully supplied with extras of everything we needed – toilet paper, paper, towel, towels, gas canisters for the gas grill, charcoal for the Weber. The kitchen had most everything we needed to cook some simple meals.The bed in the upstairs main bedroom was a bit noisy, and we found it was perfect to sleep with earplugs in the downstairs master.Our dog loved retrieving tennis balls that we would throw off of the upper deck down onto the expansive lawn.It was nice to have a washer and dryer to use as we stayed in the cabin in the middle of a long road trip and had plenty of dirty clothes to wash. When we checked in, we were informed about a faulty garbage disposal in the kitchen, so it wasn’t a surprise and we managed to get by just fine.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

16 Nov, 2024

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

Super cool

Very cool remote property with kayak access.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas D.

19 Jan, 2023

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

Great Place

We loved the space, beautiful location and great for a get together with family and friends, highly recommend and the host was fabulous with communication!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann A.

7 May, 2023

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

Great place to stay for a long weekend while attending a family wedding

Great location with access to hiking trails, beach, lake view. Close to a cute town with restaurants and shops, as well as an easy drive to the University of Iowa campus

Stayed 3 nights in May 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.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari A.

1 Mar, 2023

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

A Wonderful Place for a Getaway

This cabin was a fun weekend getaway, close to McBride hiking trails and has its own water front access for kayaking. It was really quiet and secluded. We will stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

31 May, 2023

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

Great Property and Location

The house was clean and well maintained. Lots of room for outdoor activities. The beach access with kayaks was an awesome part of our stay. Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Martin

I grew up in Iowa near here and enjoyed the family picnics at the state park. My extended family is still in the area! We now live in downtown Chicago, and this retreat is a great escape from our hectic lives.

Why they chose this property

My family has been enjoying Lake MacBride since it first opened. My grandmother told me about her experiences growing up and enjoying the lake so she made sure to bring her children. My mother has great stories of Lake MacBride and the Coralville Reservoir and she made sure to bring me and my brothers! Now a fourth generation, my own daughters, are growing up with peace and tranquility because of this fabulous property.