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Peaceful Lakeview Cabin

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wadena, IA
  • Pikes Peak State Park
  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Backbone State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Lakeview Cabin

Welcome to this beautiful country cabin, the perfect retreat for those looking to unplug and enjoy nature. The cabin features a convenient staircase leading down to the lower level, granting easy access to the water for fishing and free use of the rowboat, kayaks, and canoe—life jackets included for your safety and peace of mind.

Inside, the cabin comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, with a master bedroom, a spacious loft with hardwood floors, and plenty of additional space for sleeping bags on the floor or deck. The bathroom is well-appointed with a tile shower and a relaxing jetted tub. The kitchen includes newer appliances, a washer and dryer, and the cooking and dining essentials you’ll need to feel right at home.

Enjoy all the basics for a comfortable stay—kitchen utensils, linens, and towels are provided. Outside, you’ll find a fire pit, LP grill, picnic table, plenty of space to roam, and walking paths to explore. Guests have free access to kayaks, a canoe, and a rowboat (life jackets included). Fishing is catch and release only, and swimming in the lake is not allowed due to insurance restrictions.

This is a rural getaway, so expect some local wildlife, bugs, and gravel roads—it’s all part of the charm. Please note: self-check-in is optional, and guests may be prepared to enjoy their stay without host assistance.

If you're looking for a fun, unique place to unplug and unwind—this is it.


*** The cabin is located near a small campground where you might see a few campers, mostly on weekends. If you have friends with RVs or campers, feel free to invite them to join you!

Guests are welcome to enjoy the kayaks and rowboat provided, along with life jackets for safety. Please note: swimming in the lake is not allowed due to insurance restrictions. Fishing is catch-and-release only, and we ask that you use artificial bait to help protect the fish during release.

There’s a $25 pet fee per stay.

To make your stay more comfortable, don’t forget to bring any personal items you might want—like an extra blanket or your favorite pillow. I don’t provide heavy blankets by default since I can’t launder them between every guest, but I’m happy to offer them upon request.

***

This is a self-check-in rental and is located on a gravel road, 2 miles from Wadena. Expect a rural setting with occasional wildlife or insects. If something doesn’t meet your expectations, I’d love the chance to make it right. Please reach out directly before leaving a review so we can work to resolve it.
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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a staircase going to the loft
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
There is a one time $25 pet fee, per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cabin
There is a one-time $25 fee per pet, and all pets must be house-trained. Any accidents or damage may result in an additional $50 cleaning fee.
Fishing is catch and release only, and swimming in the lake is not allowed due to insurance restrictions.
Life jackets are required while on the water and are available for your safety.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wadena

Located in Wadena, this cabin is on a river. Montauk Historical Site and Fayette County Historical Center & Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Volga River State Recreation Area and Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wadena, IA

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Volga River State Recreation Area - 33 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Carter House Museum - 34 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Backbone State Park - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakeview Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakeview Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakeview Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakeview Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Echo Valley State Park and Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area are also within 16 miles (25 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. 46 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, had plenty of supplies (bedding, towels, etc.), and the property was beautiful. We really appreciated the use of the watercraft. Andy was a great host, and super easy to get ahold of. Overall we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Lovely property

This property is so relaxing. If you want to disconnect and just enjoy time with your family, this is the place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie W.

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

Pretty cozy stay

We were expecting 2 bathrooms and 4 total beds. Only had one double bed and 2 twins. Lucky there were 2 fold out couches. We packed our chairs to use so didn’t use the ones supplied but there was plenty seating available. Loved the wrap around porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE S.

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

Spring break get away

Had fun time staying there. Just has lots of lady bugs and box elder bugs there, but as long as your not scared to of lady bugs . Its beautiful and fun kayaks and canoes to use..i would go agsin some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great Experience

Clean, comfortable and just relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Peaceful, clean and welcoming!

Perfect cabin for a weekend stay or week long stay! All the amenities for a quiet stay & away from every day technology. Within 15-20 minutes to small, quaint towns including grocery, restaurants and small town shopping. Communication with host was convenient and very responsive. Thank you, we’ll be sure to recommend and be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

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

Perfect Off Grid Vacation

We enjoyed the property and all the outdoor activities, the water was beautiful and a perfect temperature. Our twin 4 year olds loved the loft area and jetted tub in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Clean and newer cabin. Quiet area and very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

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

Beautiful Cabin and Property

Beautiful cabin and amazing porch for morning coffee in a rocking chair! Cabin was super clean with an AMAZING jet tub for relaxing. Close to Backbone State Park and fun shopping in Elkader. Thanks Andy for the lovely week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

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

Wonderful stay

Love love loved the property! Already have plans to come back. Thanks Andy for making r stay a wonderful one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was quiet and very peaceful. Having a view of the lake was great. We used the grill a few times. It was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great stay-excellent fishing

Great cabin, very peaceful. The only thing keeping this from full 5 stars is in the listing, there is nothing noting that this is in a campground. Luckily, it wasn’t busy so the stay was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Iowa/Wisconsin Getaway

The property was very clean and we had the entire property to ourselves. Owner was very nice and helpful and quick to respond. I would visit this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Peace and quiet

As advertised Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Relaxing Weekend

We picked this property for a relaxing sisters weekend! The cabin was what we expected, clean and cute. The teenagers loved the small lake and the kayaks and canoes provided, host was super friendly and nice. A great weekend of unplugging and spending time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek F., Columbia

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

Wonderful Trip!

Really enjoyed brining my family to this cabin for a nice get away. Wadena is a nice remote town. We felt very secure and away from everyone. The cabin was perfect for what we were looking for. Great tub, shower, stairs to the pond, fire pit...everything you need. Would gladly book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

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

Family Time

Beautiful and peaceful area. Cozy get away and all enjoyed fishing and family time. I didn't see that no blankets are provided so make sure you bring a top blanket otherwise will be sleeping with just sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa Z.

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

We enjoyed our recent stay at this cabin. It’s location is great for a relaxing and peaceful getaway. Close proximity to Elkader if you are looking for some great shopping and also close to Pikes Peak and Backbone State Park if you want options for a day trip. Andy is great to work with and quickly replies to any questions or needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzette G.

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

Wish we could’ve stayed longer…

This was an amazing trip, and the property was exactly as described. The cabin has a very cool wrap around porch. Andy was super nice and accommodating while 100% non-invasive. We used the canoe and caught a few fish. It was a short drive to WI where we were able to do some more fishing at Bloody Run. Beautiful scenery everywhere in this part of the state. We even brought a tv because there isn’t one at the cabin (while we were there, which was clear in the description), and didn’t even bring it inside. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Second stay & we will visit again

This was my family’s second stay at this cabin. We love that it is on a private pond/lake, it’s quiet and relaxing. The kayaks are right there to use freely any time and my boys enjoy the catch & release fishing too. The cabin isn’t too far from Backbone State Park & Volga Lake. These are great places to hike and fish. Check-in was easy and Andy was readily available to answer any questions. He even took a couple of our suggestions we gave after our stay last year, and incorporated them into the property. The beds were comfy enough and the cabin was just right for our family of four. The only thing I didn’t much care for was the few people on golf carts who cut through our drive to get to the campgrounds beyond the lake. Otherwise we never heard the campers or saw them. We actually kind of liked that we were completely isolated. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Rochelle W.

Liked: Check-in

People forgetting what customer service means

My family and I were so excited for our time away at the “Peaceful, Lake View Cabin.” We booked our stay from August 22-26. When we arrived, the owner was there and was not masked. We were expecting a “no in person” check-in due to COVID-19. After the owner left, we settled in and learned that the kitchen was not fully stocked as advertised. The cabin was at the entrance to a trailer park so it was not private at all. The beds were terribly uncomfortable, many of the electrical outlets did not work and the bathroom floor and tub were littered with bugs. We told the owner about the outlets but he was unable to fix them and we did not want an electrician intruding on our time. The owner never acknowledged our request for a solution to the incredibly uncomfortable beds. Amazingly, when we told the owner that we were leaving two days early, he was very indifferent to the idea that we may be leaving because we were unhappy. He wrote, “ Oh OK, I'm sorry you had to leave early. I hope you enjoyed your stay. If not i apologize. I ask people for a review if they had a good time and to accentuate the positives. But I know it doesn't always work out and in that situation I also ask that people not leave me a bad review. But thank you very much for staying and supporting a local small business. Best wishes.”It was his responsibility to make sure our stay was everything we hoped for. It is our responsibility to you to make sure you don’t only hear about the positives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

A little slice of heaven in Small Town Iowa!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

A Wonderful Cozy Cabin

This cabin was a beautiful little place out in the country, away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It made for a great chance for my family and I to get away from everyday life and just relax. Having access to the water made for some great memories for my niece. And my parents also especially enjoyed having such a nice sized deck/porch to laze around on. The owner was very polite and answered all my questions. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Lovely cabin!

Amazing little hidden gem in NE Iowa! Cabin was cozy, and inviting. Located close to Volga River, West Union and Fayette. Andy is a great host and made sure we had everything we might need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey W.

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

Cozy getaway

Several options for activities. Quiet area with several food options within driving distance. Loved the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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