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Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

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A modern, single-story wooden cabin with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a wooden deck and a fenced yard.
A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, a table, a lamp, and a wood-burning stove.
A wooden deck with a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a picnic table and benches.
A rustic wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, exposed beams, and a simple bed setup.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a small countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Keosauqua, IA
  • Place, Keosauqua City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverview Club Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Cabin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

This cabin is nestled by the bridge across the river from Pittsburgh, Iowa, just a few miles west of Keosauqua on a paved road. Accommodations not only include the cabin, but also 1.5 acres of flat, riverfront land to play, relax and enjoy nature. A screened porch with seating overlooks the Des Moines river. The river view from this cabin is amazing.

The main/master bedroom has a full-sized bed, while the remaining loft area is furnished with two full-sized beds, comfortable for sleeping six people. The cozy living room is furnished with a love seat and TV/DVD player and DISH Network! The kitchen is equipped with a full refrigerator and stove and a full table/benches for plenty of seating. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing, sitting by the fire pit, or just relaxing while the sun goes down over the river.

The amazing wildlife along the river is absolutely beautiful. If you enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing and nature, this is the cabin for you!

Note: cell phone reception is spotting at the cabin, but better in town. There IS WiFi and DISH Network. You can unwind and relax with some amenities. Also the driveway is steeper. During winter months all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive is best!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The loft area is not suitable for small children
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No large parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be in control. Message with questions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the cabin only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Wash any used dishes and the Blackstone (if used)
Beds can be stripped, but don’t need to be
Leave door unlocked when you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$20/night additional per guest over 6 total.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1268521vb
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: No large parties!
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
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

Keosauqua

Located in Keosauqua, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maasdam Barns and Burns Gallery & Tea Emporium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Van Buren Recreation Area Golf and Riverview Club Golf Course. Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and Arts Center Theater are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Keosauqua, IA

What's nearby

  • Keosauqua City Hall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Keosauqua Public Library - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Riverview Club Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Austin County Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Misty's Malt Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪First Street Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza & Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vets Club - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chequest Wildlife Area, Austin County Park and Van Buren Recreation Area Golf. Keosauqua City Hall and Keosauqua Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin with a rustic atmosphere. Loved the view of the river. Very friendly host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time there. Host was very accomodating. Dogs loved the big green space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a little cabin get away with our family! The area had a lot of great things to do and we enjoyed the state park so close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin with screened in porch on the river. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My SO and I were looking for a quiet escape for the week of the 4th of July; this wonderful cabin did not disappoint It was clean, comfortable, and beyond relaxing. We cooked, we played farkle, we went to the river, we got quality time together The host, Kellie, was easy to contact and provided ample information about nearby attractions. 10 out of 10 recommend!! Oh, and if you want a fantastic GIANT tenderloin check out AJ's Saloon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean. Beds were very comfortable. The view was beautiful! Hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful, caring, accommodating too! The cabin was clean and comfortable, plenty of towels, wifi worked great. I recommend for a little retreat at any time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian h.

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

Beautiful cabin! Can't wait to stay again!!

Great vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great cabin stay

Comfortable quiet cabin near beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location with a view of the river. Screened in porch was a definite perk for a lovely sunset. The beds were comfortable and linens were more than adequate. If I had to whine about a few things would be skillets need replacing along with better drinking glasses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice little cabin on the Des Moines River with many historical sites close at hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this cabin. We've been several times now and love the river view and the relaxing environment
From the yard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property! It’s a gorgeous location and was super relaxing. Was our first time booking a Vrbo and the process was extremely easy. Will definitely visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet beautiful cabin had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. We really enjoyed the screened in back porch and fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chad F.

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

Nice cabin

Nice place would stay agian
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed our stay. Setup was very nice. We plan to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiffani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for a laid back weekend. The beds are comfortable, the screened-in porch is spacious, and this is the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in.I only have a couple of complaints. I understand not investing a lot of money on cookware for a rental property, but there wasn’t a single pan that I would use for cooking. The other is that the view of the river is blocked by overgrown brush. The lot is mowed, and I’m not suggesting cutting down trees. But knocking down the brush between the trees would allow a much better view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne M.

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

Great fishing trip!

We enjoyed staying at the cabin for our fishing trip! Our older kids loved the loft and we all really enjoyed the covered sunroom!! Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stayed a few days. so glad it had AC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

a perfect stay for us & our 2 pups

host was so amazing, the location was perfect. its a perfect place to stay & fish. we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terri D.

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

Quiet retreat

Overnight stay with friend to enjoy peace and rest. Small rustic cabin on the river was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Relax on the river

Great cabin with everything we needed for a wonderful weekend of relaxation. Comfy bed, nice amenities and close to hiking and bars/restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabe S.

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

Great Place

Really cool cabin and location. Great property with lots to see and explore. Very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia Chad F.

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

Repeat Satisified Visitors

We love coming to this cabin! It is private (only 1 neighbor), quiet, close to town if needed, and everyone we met in the area was so friendly! We had a great time and will return for a third time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kellie Kirkhart

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We are a family with two college age kids who love to be outdoors, relax and spend time with friends and family. We purchased this cabin to have a place to spend time together, as well as help out travelers to Van Buren County!

Why they chose this property

This property is in the perfect location right on the river. There is 1.5 acres of land that accommodates wildlife and allows for family activities. The river, deer, is peaceful about this cabin! Enjoy the views from the amazing porch!

What makes this property unique

We allow pets so families or couples who like to travel with their animals have a space to relax, unwind and enjoy the country.

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