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River Valley Cabin

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lansing, IA
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Clear Creek Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • 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. 

Property manager

Jane Duehr
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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.

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

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. 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 - 10.9 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Immaculate Conception - Wexford Church - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 25 min drive - 23.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dip - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Valley Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 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

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

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

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

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

Janet K.

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

Cousins Weekend

This was a great place for us to have our cousins weekend! The cottage was a great size for our group, we had plenty of room. Definitely could host a large family or friends weekend. We enjoyed the dry creek bed and the surrounding paths. Only thing I wpuld suggest is a step stool for us short people. Highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Alex M., Naperville, IL

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

Clean fun stay

Really liked this place and property. Plenty of beds for everyone and well equipped kitchen. Clean and lots of bedding and blankets. Only small challenge was a slow dishwasher and the request to have all dishes clean dry and put away before checkout. Would prefer to start a dishwasher load just before checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Fall Color weekend in Allamakee County

Great location for family trips to Decorah Dunning Springs Park, Luster Heights trails of Yellow River State Forest, and Mt Hosmer in Lansing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Tandi N.

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

Apple fest 2023

No other property compares! Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Courtney B.

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

Family trip

Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

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

Diane E., Fort Atkinson, WI

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

Funtastic Family Vacation - House and Cottage

We rented both the house and little cottage for a family vacation. It was perfect with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms! The firepit is perfect for evening around a fire. The house is well stocked, with the two refrigerators, dishes, cooking pans and tools. My grandchildren loved the bedrooms and the games. The house is close to many fun things in Iowa. I cant imaging the view in the fall with all the trees in color. Highly recommend this property and property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra J.

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

Family wedding

This property is amazing !! The house is as described and has everything you need for a relaxing get away- even the fireflies showed up for us 😊 We would highly recommend staying here and will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iverson H.

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

1st Birthday

Best and perfect place for spending quality time with family. such a beautiful cabin house, with provided needs! my daughter had blast on her special day. hope to go back soon .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jane Duehr

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