Relax Amidst Nature On Clear Creek

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Your kids will have a full day of fun at the pond and beach!

Enjoy Clear Creek Cabin in the fall. Brilliant autumn colors in the wooded hills

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 182700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Albin, IA

Luther College
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
La Crosse Center
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Cabin Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Cabin Upstairs Bedroom Overlooking Pond

1 Queen Bed

Cabin Upstairs Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mudroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Clear Creek Cabin is located in the scenic Driftless Area of Northeast Iowa.

As you walk out the doors of the secluded cabin you will find a spring-fed, one acre pond. Complete with bluegill, bass and catfish. There is also 70 feet of white sand beach. Hike 100 yards and you will find 3.2 miles of the Clear Creek trout stream. If you enjoy hiking or hunting, the cabin is adjacent to 800 acres of public hunting land.

For cyclists, The Mississippi River Trail is nearby. More fishing is also located in the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. And there are many area golf courses and snowmobile trails. Scenic beauty abounds!

And that is just the outdoors.

Clear Creek Cabin boasts 2,700 sq ft of cozy hardwood excellence. The rustic good looks of the original cabin that was built in 1873 (with another log frame addition in 1885 and a modern addition in 2000) is combined with all the modern amenities you would want.

Start your relaxing stay with a full, restful night of sleep in one of the 5 bedrooms. Choose from a king pillow top, queen, full or one of four twin XL beds or twin bunk bed. There is a plush-top futon in the balcony/den and another in an upstairs bedroom. There is even a crib for your infant.

A modern heat and air conditioning system will keep you at the right temperature as you wake up. Next you may find a hot shower or a soak in the tub is in order. Choose from one of the three full baths; one with a shower, one with a shower/tub and another with a shower/tub. Don't forget to drop your bath towel in the towel warmer so it is ready when you get out!

The smell of a hot cup of coffee or tea (or maybe even a "lumberjack" breakfast) are easily in the realm of possibilities for the full kitchen. It has all of the large and small appliances you will need during your stay. There is a full set or dishes and utensils and even a charcoal grill on the flagstone patio outside the back door.

Enjoy your meals on the porch or at the picnic table overlooking the pond or in the large dining room. With seating for 10 at the reclaimed lumber (that my Great-Grandfather milled many years ago) dining room table, there is sure to be ample space for all.

Relax in the living room with reclining seating for 10 guests. This room has a 55 inch SMART TV, DVD and VHS players, and a console with connection to all your favorites on Netflix or YouTube. You may also enjoy complimentary high speed, fiber optic Wi-Fi for your mobile devices and Wi-Fi enabled phone calls. Or you could follow the kids upstairs to play with the various toys including the 3 foot tall doll house.

This property has something for everyone. Now, go explore!

Property manager

Ryan Herman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

1 year + of age are considered paying guests

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Allowed with a $500 per day after owner agrees

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

We allow pets for a fee of $75 each.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only, 10 feet from building

Please enter all guests when inquiring. The base rate is for 6 guests, each additional guest is at a lower rate per night of $40.

Early check-in and late check-out available for $50 per hour if available

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: Allowed with a $500 per day after owner agrees

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Albin

Located in New Albin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spring Grove Aquatics Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lansing Wildlife Management Area and Clear Creek Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Albin, IA

What's nearby

Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 44 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪Knotty Pine Tavern - ‬21 min drive
‪Wings - ‬21 min drive
‪Fetketter Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Maggie's Dugout - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax Amidst Nature On Clear Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax Amidst Nature On Clear Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax Amidst Nature On Clear Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax Amidst Nature On Clear Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Lansing Wildlife Management Area and within 20 miles (32 km) of Houston County Historical Society and Clear Creek Park. Mount Hosmer Park and Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Swayze L.

18 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect Christmas Cabin

I had my whole family at the cabin for a Christmas gathering. Everything was perfect and roomy. The only downfall was that there wasn't any snow yet. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari H.

2 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Weekend getaway.

It was a very nice and cozy place to stay at.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob b.

28 Sept, 2024

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

Great

Senior siblings getting together in a quiet, scenic, private setting. Couldn’t have been much better.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

2 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the pond

Scenic, peaceful, private property with great spring fed pond. Great place for family or friends to gather and get away. Hope to go again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

22 Aug, 2024

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

Pond Vacation!

We had great time at what we refer to as the pond cabin. It's a beautiful setting and kids and adults can find plenty to do. We fished, kayaked, had campfires, cooked and ate outside. The weather was in the 70's in August, but it didn't stop the kids from getting in the water. They spent hours building and digging in the sand. They all want to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary A.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Great but Extra Planning

Let me start with the undeniably AMAZING things about this property; The scenery alone was gorgeous, including your very own secluded pond and beach area to enjoy at your leisure. The house, having been built in the 1800s, was incredibly unique, including 2 separate 2nd story areas and enough space for our large family to stay comfortably. The hiking trails were fun, fishing was great, wildlife was unbelievable and the hanging hammock chairs near the beach are now currently in my Amazon cart! As far as the actual stay, there was definitely a lot of extra planning and pre-packing of items usually included in a rental. No outdoor chairs, beach towels, laundry detergent and a desperately needed fresh dish sponge are provided. The poor lighting in the entire kitchen badly needs to be upgraded. There’s beautiful string lights on the front porch but we were unfortunately told there was no extension cord to actually plug them in….All of the kayaks/canoes disappointingly had a daily rental fee and each bundle of firewood needed to be separately purchased. Between the both relentless biting flies and mosquitos, be sure to bring bug repellent that can be sprayed around the entire area - definitely something I wish we would have brought! This property was beautiful and a wonderful place to simply be together as a family and relax whether that was sitting on the front porch rocking chairs with a hot cup of coffee or kayaking around the pond searching for turtles and other great

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnie L.

4 Aug, 2024

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

2024 Family Vaca

Very well kept.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

20 Jul, 2024

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

3rd Visit to Clear Creek

This was our third stay at Clear Creek Cabin, and everything was great! This place provides lots of privacy, and is very scenic. We love the spring-fed pond, and the sandy beach is perfect for little kids of all ages. The pond is also great for paddle boarding and for teaching kids how to fish! Our family uses the large dining room and living room throughout the day, and we also grill or cook all our meals while we are there. A well-stocked kitchen provides all the dishes, glasses and cooking utensils that you would need. Ryan, our host, is always very responsive, and knowledgeable. Everyone enjoyed our time at Clear Creek, and we would not hesitate to come back again for another stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Wow!

This cabin is exactly as described! Our whole family loved it-perfect for a family reunion. We had space to spread out in the house and on the pond. The dining table was large enough for all 10 of us to enjoy meals together and play some games! First time for that on a vacation. Ryan was very available to help when we had a possible storm issue. Appreciate the communication! Kitchen is very well stocked. The kayaks were great-we now have some people wanting to purchase! The only suggestion we had was to change out the futons to beds when you’re able to. We plan on returning to this little piece of paradise in Iowa!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deb S.

1 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Annual Family Vacation

We had 9 adults and 7 children age 7-17. The bedroom situation did not really fit our needs but made it work with sleeping on couches and air mattresses. I feel the advertising of sleeping 18 was a real stretch. We greatly enjoyed the pond for fishing-we had never seen such big fish! The area is beautiful and remote and we loved the wildlife and birds. The kitchen was well stocked. Ryan answered all questions right away and was easy to communicate with. The narrow winding stairs to two of the bedrooms was neat and historical but difficult to navigate for the 4 adults that slept in that area, especially with no bathroom upstairs. The front porch was great and we spent a lot of time there. I would recommend this property for 10 people and be sure to bring bug spray!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

28 May, 2024

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

Perfect secluded stay

This property is one of a kind! The pond is perfect for kids to play and fish. Wonderful view while drinking coffee on the porch in the mornings was a great way to start the day. A lot of wildlife to see and trout fishing close by kept everyone busy! The house is stocked with anything you might need for cooking. The owners were very easy to communicate with. If you’re looking for a very quiet, secluded vacation this is the place!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ronda B.

24 May, 2024

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

outside

The cleanliness of the cabin was great, The outside area looks to need some TLC.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

11 Mar, 2024

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

A Wow Weekend

We Loved our family get together at Clear Creek Cabin. The grounds were beautiful all nestled in the hills. Oppertunities to hike and explore. Evenings by a campfire and sharing family time and playing outdoor games. Inside the home was large and beautiful with the original cabin connected to a newer build. We spent many hours at the large table eating meals and playing board games. Enough bedrooms and space along with 3 bathrooms to make us all comfortable. The kitchen was nicely stocked with all the supplies we needed. We had a mild winter to enjoy this location and would stay here again. The owners were wonderful with their comunication and to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

19 Nov, 2023

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

Great retreat

Lovely property tucked in a quiet valley. We had a beautiful fall weekend at this cabin with friends. The cabin is large and was very accommodating. It is also well supplied and equipped. Ryan is great to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donna C.

10 Oct, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftless

Frig needed cleaning

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyubov M.

5 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect time

We had a wonderful time with my husband and our children, though not everyone was able to make it but it was beautiful and a lot of things to do !! Great for getting away from reality and spending time with loved ones!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P., Bristol Indiana

11 Sept, 2023

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

Private and relaxing

Three generations together to fish and swim. The pond was delightful for the grandkids. We all had so much fun. Cabin is large but cozy. We highly recommend! Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Relaxation

It was very nice and a great getaway that was secluded and perfect for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn W.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Gorgeous property!

We brought our extended family here as a gift to my in-laws, and it did not disappoint. There was more than enough room for 14 people, and having three nice bathrooms was great. This place is remote enough to truly get away from it all but close enough to towns to do things (like shop or tube the river).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Serenity

The log cabin and number of beds are attractive. The serene nature of the pond with a sugar sand beach is the greatest attraction. Swimming, paddle boat, fishing are all part of the great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Family retreat

From booking through the end of the trip, we had great communication with our host. The kids enjoyed the water, whether swimming, fishing, or kayaking. The adults relaxed and took advantage of the nearby trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandra M.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Clear creek cabin

Beautiful scenery,clean clear water,comfortable living spaces,quiet and peaceful. Very relaxing time. I’m sure we’ll be back 💕

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Coal Valley

8 Aug, 2023

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

Peaceful and Fun Retreat

A serene setting where all age groups can enjoy their stay with various activities to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

7 Aug, 2023

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

40th wedding anniversary family get away

Amazing place to get away...unplug and enjoy family!! The scenery of this secluded slice of heaven is like no other! Would highly recommend this to anybody and we hope to return! Thank you Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Herman

My wife and I married in 2002 and now have three children. We purchased this cabin in 2015. We have found that the cabin has been a wonderful place for us to slow the pace of life down and reconnect with each other and spend quality time with the kids.

Why they chose this property

Clear Creek Cabin adjoins our family farm. We enjoy all the cabin has to offer as much as we can, but our work and children's activities don't allow us to be there as much as we would like to stay. This is great for you! We decided to share the relaxing cabin with its rustic good looks and the natural splendor of the Driftless Area with you .

What makes this property unique

We think you will fall in love with the authentic hand built log cabin with its stone walk and porch overlooking the pond (REDONE IN 2017 TO A FULL 9 FEET OF DEPTH) just as we have fallen in love with it. It is hard to explain the feeling you get by being in this place. But, whether you are looking to relax, have fun or enjoy nature you will find it here.