Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views
Your peaceful lake escape awaits at this charming Keosauqua vacation rental! Located on the lower level of a large wood-constructed home, this apartment boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a gas fireplace for cozy movie nights. Going outside? Enjoy a meal on the spacious patio while taking in tranquil water views. Later, walk across the backyard and cast a line on Lake Sugema, or hike through Lacey State Park’s scenic trails. Return to the property in the evening for s’mores around the fire pit.
Bedroom 1: King Bed, Futon | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Twin Air Mattress, Twin Rollaway Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, fire pit, shared deck w/ outdoor dining area, Lake Sugema views INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV w/ cable, 6-person dining area, ceiling fans KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, kettle, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heat, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Long-term tenant on-site ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, exterior stairs to enter PARKING: Ample driveway parking
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Lake Sugema (on-site), Lacey-Keosauqua State Park (2 miles), hiking, biking, fishing, boating, picnicking BENTONSPORT (10 miles): Old mills, historic district, antique shopping, Des Moines River, Indian Artifact Museum NEARBY RESTAURANTS: Misty's Malt Shop (5 miles), Riverbend Pizza & Steakhouse (5 miles), Great Day Cafe (5 miles), AJ's Saloon (9 miles) AIRPORT: The Eastern Iowa Airport (102 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This single-story unit requires exterior stairs to enter - NOTE: A long-term tenant lives on-site, in the upstairs unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: This property sleeps 5 guests in 4 beds, with room for 7 total by using the queen air mattress, twin air mattress, and twin rollaway bed
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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
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 first aid kit
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About the area
Keosauqua
Located in Keosauqua, this apartment is on the waterfront. Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium and Maasdam Barns are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bentonsport National Historic District and American Gothic House. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
Maharishi International University - 45 min drive - 52.2 km
Restaurants
Cantril Fox Den - 20 min drive
Misty's Malt Shop - 11 min drive
AJ's Bar And Grill - 18 min drive
First Street Grille - 11 min drive
Riverbend Pizza & Steakhouse - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views?
As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views on 6 Jul 2026 start from £104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lacey-Keosauqua State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Keosauqua Public Library and Keosauqua City Hall. Riverview Club Golf Course and Van Buren Recreation Area Golf 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.
My husband and I stayed here, and loved it! We could've easily had our kids stay too, as there were enough beds, and a well-stocked kitchen for us to make our meals there. Very friendly and helpful interaction with Adrienne when we arrived. Highly recommend!
Erica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2022
Hi Erica, the owner wanted to share the following: "Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Hopefully one day soon, you will bring those kids back to enjoy our space!"
The view are excellent. The cookies the owners provided were gone in a flash. It was a whirlwind weekend and we left wanting to spend more time there! Highly recommend this place to anyone.
Hosts were welcoming and the location is wonderful--view of the lake, walking distance to the docks, plenty of outdoor space for the children to run and play, great patio and gas grill. The indoor space is beautiful and offers lots of space. The double sink is really nice. The single toilet will be even more accommodating when it gets updated to an ADA unit. Our older family members had a hard time getting off the commode. We hope to return for spring panfishing!
Rick M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane
26 Sept 2024
Ladies get away
Everything was perfect! Comfortable and relaxing and plenty of room for us Four gals. Thank you to the owners for making us feel welcome. Highly recommend this location.
Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
12 Aug 2024
Great stay
Had a blast at the lake. My kids fished from the dock and caught a lot of fish. The hosts were very hospitable and even helped us with we needed help fixing our boat. Great location and wonderful drive through the woods to get into town. Keosauqua is a quiet little town where there is more to do than you think. Lots of great places to shop and eat within a 20-25 min drive also.
Nice property for short stay, very close to the lake. One sink was very slow draining and the shower door was not working properly. Other than those two things everything was fine. Would have preferred a charcoal or gas grill rather than an electric grill. We did experience problems with a rebate for one night because we stayed one day less than originally booked.
Great place to get together. Beautiful scenery, nice and quiet. Hostess was available by phone to answer our questions about property. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to see scenic Van Buren county.
Everything was great with this property rental. The on-site owner had great pre-trip communication. The property was exactly as described. It was clean and fit our need perfect.
After a hectic summer, my wife and I needed a quiet get away. This was the perfect quiet place in the middle of beautiful, and historic Van Buren county. It is centrally located from a lake, state park and all the wonderful things the county has to offer. Adrienne (our host) was excellent to work with. We highly recommend the place. :)
We really enjoyed our stay in Keosauqua. Our host was gracious, responsive, and respectful of our privacy, and the space itself was well-maintained and suited our needs perfectly.
Bethany
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kara
2 Jul 2021
Very clean and close to the lake
We had a wonderful weekend - she greeted us and showed us the accommodations. Keosauqua is a lovely town and it was very relaxing!
Overall great stay and beautiful property!! Owner was attentive, courteous and thoughtful. Beautiful views and short walk to lake made this birthday weekend getaway everything we could have asked for and more!
Awesome clean place to stay. The host are awesome people who make sure you enjoy every min of your stay. Will definitely be back.
Zachary P.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ed
18 Sept 2020
Peaceful Retreat
This is a part of Iowa we've never visited. A cancelled bus trip lead to the decision to stay in Iowa. I think we may have chosen one of the best places to stay while visiting this part of of the state. There were quite a few amenities on site that we could have taken advantage of, but we chose to eat at area restaurants. In addition to that, there were a few villages in the area worth the road trip on the day we reserved for that purpose. It's a nice place to stay if your goal is a quiet getaway.
Comfortable for our family of 4. Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed being close to Lacey State park and seeing eagles in park and near property.
Deborah S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob & Lorraine
15 Oct 2019
Fantastic
We were hoping for a relaxing weekend and we got it, in abundance. Lovely view, great host, beautiful apartment. We wouldn't have wanted to stay anywhere else and we will be back. Can't go wrong here.