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River Valley Cabin

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lansing, IA
  • Place, Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Creek Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellow River State Forest
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3rd floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

3rd floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bell tower room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1st floor and TV room 2nd floor

2 Double Futons

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Tan room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

3rd floor bathroom

Master bedroom bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

River Valley Cabin

Thornwood is an exclusively private 9 acre estate located in the heart of "God's Country" in Lansing,  Iowa. The Thornwood Estate offers beautiful scenery and provides the best nature-filled escape. It is located just 4 miles from the Mississippi River. This property features 3 separate buildings that can be rented for everyone to enjoy together while allowing for ample spacing. Short walking trails are also located around the property for your enjoyment. The Thornwood Estate would be a great secluded event venue for a small wedding celebration or a family reunion. 
The main house is beautifully appointed with custom oak cabinets and accents with impeccably detailed woodwork. The main house offers 3 spacious master bedrooms, all with gorgeous views of the landscape. 2 separate loft rooms are found on the 3rd floor in the main house that will allow for more beds to compliment your stay. This property is perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home during your stay; kitchen pots/pans/utensils, fresh linens, brand-new flat screen TVs in the living area spaces, as well as a washing/drying machine. 
There is also a cabin that is also available to rent, with an additional charge. NOTE: There may be guests also staying at that cabin, at the same time of your stay.

Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the main living quarters. 
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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The 3rd floor has a complete gaming system and TV.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside. Please clean up.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Lansing, IA

What's nearby

  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Immaculate Conception - Wexford Church - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 25 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 37 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On The River - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪TJ Hunters Banquet Hall - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Valley Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at River Valley Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Valley Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Valley Cabin located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center, Mississippi River, and Clear Creek Park. Mount Hosmer Park and Museum of River History 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 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Autumn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the cleanest VRBOs we have ever stayed in!! Plenty of room for everyone. The little ones loved the large front yard and we could watch them from the balcony porch. The loft space was their favorite spot! Lots of things to do in the surrounding towns. We LOVED this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Great location and enjoyable layout

A large group of us stayed here for 1 night and enjoyed the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Wonderful Hosts!

An excellent property and very friendly/helpful hosts who went out of their way to make our stay the best it could be. The fire pit area was wonderful and relaxing. Would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Amazing Trip!

This was a perfect place for our family Fall trip! It was peaceful and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. So many things to do in Lansing and surrounding towns. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Great place to stay!

We stayed at Jane and John’s place for my parents 50th. We really enjoyed the house! Plenty of room for our group of 11. Owners were very helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Would highly recommend to bigger groups wanting to explore the Mississippi River and surrounding area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Family trip

Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Had a blast

Worked out perfect for our family. Very nice ! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Armstrong, IA

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

Sjoblom Family Vacation 2021

Our family was impressed with the property and how inviting the decor is. Communication with owners was excellent. For our family it was perfect. There was enough room to relax inside or out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Summer Gathering

We totally enjoyed this home as it provided us with a great time to have fun as a family exploring Lansing Iowa. Thanks Jayne for your help in making this experience a very memorable one for the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Wonderful vacation

My family of 14 (Adults thru infant) plus our dogs, ALL enjoyed the home in Lansing. It was big enough for a huge family and the location was perfect and so beautiful. The on property trails and the fire pit were great and the wild flower garden was inspirational. I can't stress enough how kind and gracious our hosts were and how easy it was to communicate with them. Thanks for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

denise k.

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

Nice

It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

secluded get away with the Mississippi just minutes away

The property was very clean. It is great for a large group. Our teenagers loved having the gaming systems. There was a nice firepit area that we didn't get the chance to use, next time! It is a lovely location and the owner was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula N., Iowa Falls, Iowa US

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

Lovely family reunion location

Our family reunion group of 28 used this property for home base (we rented another vacay home as well). This gorgeous home was a fantastic setting to all gather, from the well appointed and gorgeous kitchen to the fire pit up on the hill. And two refrigerators - GENIOUS! Top notch accommodations and just overall a blessing to us all. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

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

Perfect stay for multi-family gathering

We had a group of 10 adults and 1 teenager and it was the perfect house for our gathering. The house is 3 floors with plenty of beds and rooms for all of us. There was an area on the third floor for the young adults to play games. The house was spotless and had everything we could need. I would highly recommend this house for large family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

This house was amazing! Beautiful setting, close to town but still very private.

We rented this house with my 7 kids and my mom. There was ample space for the kids to spread out. The yard was great for the kids to run and play! Nice fire pit. The upstairs was perfect for the kids with the gaming system. I loved the open kitchen/ living room. Perfect for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew J.

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

Great Property Near River

Large group of guys for an ice fishing weekend on the Mississippi River. Great space and layout with kitchen and entertaining area on ground floor. Well appointed; worked great for our group. Plenty of parking Communications with owner clear and concise. Will rent again when we come back to Lansing for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makaila D.

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

Jensen Wedding/ Family Reunion 2023

We had a little backyard family get-together/small wedding and the cabin was perfect! Large enough to hold our family plus some more family who rented out the small cabin on the property and a camper! We had enough room to put a tent up for our reception and plenty of room for parking! We will definitely being coming back, we couldn't of asked for a better place or better owners, Jane and her husband are lovely people and so easy to get along with and who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could of possibly needed. Honestly, I still can't get over how perfect this weekend was!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcene S.

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

Just right!

My group of friends began camping together 30 years ago and this was our first rental property Labor Day weekend. The house is beautiful and very well laid out, with kitchen and gather spaces down stairs. The two teens loved the game room. Fire pit area was well stocked with wood and is large enough for group gathering. Short trails on the property lead from the house and cabin to the fire pit and are well maintained. It was a HOT weekend and we didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful deck but hope to on another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

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

Wonderful memories

We had a great time during our stay! Far enough off the beaten path for quiet relaxation but close enough to the things we wanted to do. We were able to be the central hub for our family members to start our daily adventures. We had plenty of space even with four kids and four adults - never felt cramped. The entertainment/gaming room was a huge hit with dvds and games for all ages to enjoy. The nature trail they have on property was great for our little explorers too! We are already trying to find when we can come back to stay. Everything we or anyone could need plus things you don’t even think about. Just a great time spent with family and friends. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great! Check in process was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toua X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was nice, clean and family-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6 friends for a weekend away playing cards, board games, a little shopping and food!! The property was well kept, secluded, clean and lots of nature!!
Great food and atmosophere!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I want to thank Jane & John for hosting my friends and family. This place is spacious, clean, and warming. The scenery is awesome as well. The check in to the check out process was smooth. Everything was accommodated well and Jane is responsive! I recommend this place to anyone who is staying in the area with a bigger party.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and setting! Met all our needs!Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Beautiful setting close to Lansing

We had a great stay- plenty of room, beautiful home and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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