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Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River

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Exterior
Bedroom 1: Private Bedroom with Full Size Bed
Bedroom 2: Full Size Bed with privacy curtain.
Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Beds with privacy curtain.
Eat-in kitchen with island that seats 6.
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Central City, IA
  • Popular LocationNational Motorcycle Museum28 min drive
  • Popular LocationRockwell Collins30 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoe College34 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom w/prIvacy curtain

Couch with hide-a-bed

Double Bed w/privacy curtain

Private Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River

Need to unplug? Then this is the place for you! Bring your family and stay at our Rustic Cabin located on the Wapsipinicon River, outside of Waubeek, IA. Located 7 miles from Prospect Meadows Ball Complex in Marion.

Small cabin built in 1950 that has beds for 8 people. Enjoy floating down the river, playing on the beach, fishing and roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Everything you need is here for your use including lawn chairs, firewood, charcoal for the grill, floaties, life jackets, cookware, hammock, volleyball net, board games, linens, shower towels and beach towels. Unplug from daily life and reconnect with your family!

Things to note:
-there is no Wi-Fi
-cell service can be spotty
-very small TV with DVD player
-there is no washer/dryer

Property manager

Monica Hiles

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Front of house
Quiet Cabin on the Wapsipinicon with great views and fishing
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, (17 reviews)
Quiet Cabin on the Wapsipinicon with great views and fishing

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkout list is posted on the refrigerator.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Central City

Located in Central City, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brucemore and Ushers Ferry Historic Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cedar Rapids Ice Arena and Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alliant Energy PowerHouse or Veterans Memorial Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water tubing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Central City, IA

What's nearby

  • National Motorcycle Museum - 28 min drive
  • Lindale Mall - 30 min drive
  • Rockwell Collins - 30 min drive
  • Coe College - 34 min drive
  • Czech Village - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BIT Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The General Store Pub - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Moon Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Stove House Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Foxy's Chill and Grill - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roxanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Cabin Life
I went to this cabin with my sister's we all live in different states. This cabins was stocked from kitchen supplies to dry wood. They even had tubes that we used to float down the river. The setting was beautiful and quiet and when the neighbors came around they were friendly and great to visit with. We did most of our cooking there . Although for $140 a night some updates would be nice like better beds and some new windows and screens would really improve this place. Would we all go back again if the opportunity arose most definitely. Contact with host was easy and helpful she gave very clear direction how to get into the cabin. We had a blast!!!! Take your own water along.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a fun stay, decent place overall
Not a whole lot to say, it's a rustic cabin as the listing says. It's well kept, everything was in place and working. The neighbors were friendly. One thing that was a bit of an issue: the instant we arrived we were swarmed by mosquitos. I had two types of bug spray and a hat with mosquito netting, but ... wow. My son and I wanted to be outside doing stuff, but we had to have constant vigilance to survive the onslaught. My wife basically refused to come outside LOL. She said something about wanting her blood to remain in her body. There is a screened in porch as well, so we ate dinner and played games there for most of the time. Not the fault of the hosts of course, it is what it is. But just be warned =). Two other issues: 1.My son, who is 11 wanted to do smores, but we couldn't find any skewers, not a big deal, we used some sticks. But I could see where others might be like "well don't we need skewers?" 2. There was a container with drinking water available and it was fine for me, but I think others will probably want to bring their own water, the well water is not drinkable, as the host states in their notes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay by the Wapsie
We had 8 in our party, we enjoyed the stay. Property was as described. Not a lot of cooking utensils or skillets to make meals with but maybe that is in the description. Crank the AC when you get there, screened in patio is very nice to escape mosquitos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River
Exactly as it was described, it's a nice rustic cabin deep in the woods by the river. It's very off the beaten path, which was just perfect for our needs. No wifi, no big TV, spotty internet/phone service, so we just chilled, hiked, enjoyed cooking and each other's company. VRBO owner was a great communicator and the cabin was very well appointed with everything we needed. Pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Great stay; quite and peaceful. Responsive and accommodating hosts. Thank you for letting my son and me enjoy your beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monica Hiles

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Languages:

English
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