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River Valley Cabin

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
  • Place, Clear Creek Park
  • Place, Mount Hosmer Park

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

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 Lansing Wildlife Management Area and Waterville Pines Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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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 - 10.5 km
  • Museum of River History - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lansing City Library - 12 min drive - 11.6 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.

How much is parking at River Valley Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

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

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

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

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

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

k o.

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

Wonderful spot!

We rented the property to host an anniversary dinner and have a space for friends and family to gather. We couldn't have been happier. The property is beautiful, well maintained and easy to access. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

This was a great place for our annual trout hunt

Location and accommodation s were perfect for our group
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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

Michael L.

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

Perfect

Amazing location. Gracious and helpful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The large cabin is beautiful! Bathroom on every floor definitely was a plus. Only thing we will do differently in the future is renting the cottage as well lol be nice for the grand parents on a family reunion to have a place to step away from the grandkids! 10/10 would recommend and will use again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Michelle W.

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

Family Christmas

This is the 2nd year we have stayed at this property for our family Christmas. There are plenty of rooms and beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Linda M.

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

Lovely property. Lots of room for activities. Nicely isolated yet close enough for a run into town to restock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great property

Beautiful relaxing property. Clean and plenty of space. Owner was quick to respond and was really friendly. Had great suggestions for fishing spots. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOM K.

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

Perfect stay

Everything was exactly as described. Beautiful house and beautiful views. If there were 100 stars for communication with the owner, Jane would get 100 everytime. We would definitely stay again. Alreadplann
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house for multiple family members to stay in. Everyone had a great time! Hope to return again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Fantastic long weekend!

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our family and it was a an amazing experience at The River Valley Cabin! Beautiful scenery, quiet, peaceful...perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K., Demotte,, Indiana

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

Fantastic Very Welcoming Cabin

Great place for 8 of us to enjoy our ice fishing trip. Great place for relaxing and enjoying good times. Absolutely beautiful estate for relaxing and enjoying life.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

So good we came back

Faces a beautiful bluff, easily accommodates eight men, and has serene walkable grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Courtney B.

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

Family trip

Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracie C.

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

One of the best places we have ever stayed at

If you are looking for a family get away or a place to meet up with friends for the weekend, this is the place! The owners were so accommodating to everyone and they were so easy to get ahold of! The house had everything you'd possibly need and the fire pit was AMAZING! We couldn't recommend this place enough. Such an amazing experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Duehr

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