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Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing

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Private kitchen
Interior
Exterior
A bathroom with a marble sink, grey cabinets, a towel rack, and a painting of a beach scene.
A bathroom with a marble sink, a towel rack with towels, a shower, and a wall-mounted painting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Lansing, IA
  • Place, Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Creek Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hosmer Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing

Bosco Bluff Cottage, a beautiful, modern, yet rustic cottage nestled high in the bluffs of the Driftless Region, south of Lansing, Iowa! Directly off the Scenic Byway - Great River Road! Amazing rock formations & a view of the Mississippi River. Several trout streams close by, backwaters & main channel of the Mississippi are right here. There are lots of unique parks and trials to explore. Great Hunting in close proximity. Lansing is breathtaking! The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & sleeps eight. Custom quarts counter-tops in a modern kitchen. There's laundry, fiberoptic Wi-Fi, and a 55" smart TV in the basement. A large deck outback to enjoy the view of the river & bluffs. The wildlife is spectacular with squirrels, deer, birds like the local population of Paragon Falcons, & Bald Eagles to name a few. Bring your friends & family to this retreat or go for a couple's great escape!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place all trash bags and recycling in bins in garage.
Please shut off all lights, and air-conditioning if used.
If keys were used return to where found. Hope you had an amazing stay!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4869115vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

About the area

Lansing

Lansing is home to this cottage. Travellers 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.
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Lansing, IA

What's nearby

  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lansing City Hall - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lansing City Library - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On The River - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Nickel Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Highway 35 Dive - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a river view in the bluffs just south of Lansing located?

Situated in Lansing, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mississippi River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center. Clear Creek Park and Lansing City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our stay near Lansing. It wasn't very far from town and the scenery and peacefulness was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2025
Thanks for taking the time to give us a positive review, Chris!

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