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

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photo taken from firepit; dusk
New sunroom below deck
side view
view from parking area
Summer boat rental next door at Lake MacBride.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Coralville Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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

Garden

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
We don't want to see evidence left behind.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 439096vb
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

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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Solon, IA

What's nearby

  • Coralville Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Iowa - 21 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 26 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 266 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nale U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our extended family to stay in during college graduation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for a very busy graduation weekend. Big porch, fire pit and barbecue were big hits. A very nice place to unwind and spend time relaxing with friends and family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ray R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice last minute home for a work trip enough beds to accommodate multiple adults
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome. We had 10 guys on our annual fishing trip and the cabin had enough space for all of us !! It’s located very close to lake McBride and coralville reservoir. I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay, and Lisa the host was awesome too !!!!!! If you needed anything, she called right away to help, thank you Lisa and thank your cleaning lady also , place was clean and overall beautiful!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for a quick getaway. Perfect cabin. The location was great close to many things but far enough away. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet house with a peaceful view of the lake. Lots of property and privacy. A great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing. Communication was great. I loved the picture book welcome book. Everything was simple and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this cozy, rustic cabin for our winter crafting retreat. We loved the warm fire in the wood stove to take the chill of the late winter weather. The kitchen was well equipped and nice and clean, and we prepared most of our meals there, though we enjoyed visiting a couple of excellent restaurants in town as well. We loved that we could bring our pets, and we took many long walks with them in the Lake MacBride State Park, a stone's throw from the cabin. There were three couples and it was nice having three separate bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy/comfortable cabin with plenty of room to spread out. We had a great home away from home experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, well furnished to fit all our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family gathered together including my son, home from Portland-first time in a year! Extended family all hung out and enjoyed everything this beautiful cabin had to offer. Amazing location, beautiful surroundings and immaculately clean with everything we could need. Son is a chef and had everything he needed to amaze us with his skills. Fires in the woodburning stoves, games and time on the deck, hiking at Lake MacBride and Coralville reservoir, Amana visit...fantastic time. Communication was awesome-we had arranged a late checkout, wanted to enjoy our time together as long as possible but good old Iowa blizzard ended that idea. We will definitely be back. This property is wonderfully stocked, a cabin with multiple levels and is exactly as described. Awesome location with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this cozy cabin! It was the perfect location for our Thanksgiving getaway and had everything our family needed to relax and enjoy time together. The space was clean, comfortable, and beautifully set up for a peaceful retreat. The host was welcoming and accommodating, which made the whole experience even better. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen has everything you need. Multiple floors were fun for kids/adults to spread out. Nice getaway location to relax and unwind. Laundry facilities. Lisa was great to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leighton and Joanna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the cabin in the woods!The kitchen was well stocked and communication was great. We didnt spend time outside but can only imagine how nice it would be in the summer! There are quite a few steps in the cabin but that was not a big problem for our group.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time with friends and family. We were in Iowa City celebrating the marriage of our daughter and new son! We had plenty of room for sleeping and enjoying each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Great stay!

Would highly recommend this cabin for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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
Canoeing at the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tilly H.

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

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Martin

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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.

What makes this property unique

We are next to cross-country ski and snowmobile trails!

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