Lazy River Cabin

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A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a deck, and a view of a lake and hills.
A cozy log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.
A cabin with a porch and a small deck, surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather couch, a dining area with chairs, and a television.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Dorchester, IA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Porter House Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lansing Wildlife Management Area and Ice Cave Hill Park. Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Dorchester, IA

Restaurants

  • ‪Knotty Marie - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy River Cabin pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Lazy River Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lazy River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy River Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy River Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Bluff Country Artists Gallery, Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Lansing Wildlife Management Area. Houston County Historical Society and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property needs a little more upkeep and cleaning. Otherwise we enjoyed the setting and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this cabin. Great location, wonderful, hot tub, would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside of cabin was well kept and the area was beautiful. Host was available as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very good. The host was very responsive. The hot tub was perfect. The trip was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and had everything you needed for a vacation or getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Thanks Chris, hope to have you back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just as explained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed during the off season, spending our spring break exploring the driftless area. House was warm & welcoming and we enjoyed the hot tub. Very hands off communication with the host. We had everything we needed. Roadway was busy but the noise didn’t bother us. Fun spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lazy river cottage

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with our sons! The house was very spacious, and we really appreciated that everyone had their own room. It was a great setup for our family.A few things that may be helpful for future guests: the Keurig coffee maker wasn’t working, although we were able to use the other coffee maker. A few of the kitchen outlets were loose and may need some attention. We also enjoyed grilling, although the grill needed to be cleaned before we could use it, and the propane tank was empty, so we exchanged it in town.The dumpster is located fairly close to the house, which did attract quite a few flies around the door. We purchased fly strips during our stay to help with that.Overall, we had a great stay and really enjoyed the spacious house and our time together as a family. I hope these notes are helpful for the owners in making an already enjoyable property even better for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for the feedback! We will be moving the dumpster and replacing/fixing the Keurig. We rely on guests to let us know of issues like these so we can make sure to address them right away. Glad you had a great stay and hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was just exactly set up the way it should be. Plenty of room beautiful views all amenities were there from cook surfaces to grill room to sleep. People enjoyed the hot tub. Just great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin, awesome location

Loved staying at the Lazy River Cabin and would definitely stay again! Very cozy property and perfect location on the river with quick access to other streams. Huge bonus with the hot tub, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls Getaway

We had a great time at the cabin. The hot tub was nice and hot! Plenty to do in the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing

Has a great stay. Cabin has everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thank you Kari! Hope you are welcome to stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

This cabin is amazing. The scenery is perfect for a getaway. The river being right outside made it a nice view, good fishing, and we did a float right to the cabin. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

10/10 recommend this house, great space. Very clean. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was cozy, especially with a fire going.We had a great view of the stars and a meteor shower at night. Local recommendations for sights, food, gas, firewood, etc were spot on. Some of the cutlery/ utensils weren't completely clean (maybe from the previous guest) but we clean before using regardless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lazy River Cabin

It was amazing! Such a beautiful place and so well maintained! The views are stunning, the fishing was good and the quaint little town of Dorchester is a real jewel!. I fell in love with The Driftless
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Galentines

Great location and as listed. Nice layout and space to hang out as well as cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Four of us women stayed there and would not recommend anyone else do so. The cabin was not safe. No working smoke alarm in the entire place, yet it had a wood stove. Electrical issues could cause fires. Lighting is absent on stairs, Bulbs missing. Broken door handle. House not locked when we arrived. Shacky trailer house right next door that is not shown on the website picture. Stains on mattress covers, pillow cases, towels. Some windows had no latches for opening. Blinds were broken and would not function. Flypaper strip above the kitchen sink with dead flies. Hot tub patio had not been swept and had mud and sand around the steps. Plus trash on one side. Basement bedroom window leaked from rain. Furniture pretty beat up. We were NOT comfortable staying there, but all other places were booked for that weekend. We would NOT recommend the Lazy River Cottage to anyone until safety issues are corrected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing

Great clean location with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location and view was great, quiet. Air conditioner didn’t work the second night it was 85 degrees inside, first night was cool outside so wasn’t noticeable. We didn’t get back till late so we didn’t bother trying to get help with it. No working lights outside, blinds are all broken, fridge/freezer not cold my ice melted over night. Rodent killer bottle sitting outside the door. I cleaned the dehumidifier filter as it was completely coated with dust. The ac head is dirty so it probably needs a good cleaning too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked that the cabin was exactly as advertised. 3 bedrooms was what we wanted, and space to have our things. Was a complete property, as in its a turn key stay. Just bring your food and drink, and enjoy the wonderful views and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was perfect but you nagging me to comment is aggravating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Cell phone service was spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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