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Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Independence, IA
  • Popular LocationRiver Ridge Golf Course10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Island Waterpark35 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle Casino Waterloo41 min drive
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)48 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

It was perfect for what we needed! I would like to return in the spring or summer months!
Carol A.
Nov 27, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.

Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Wapsipinicon River and the serene Goose Lake, The Lake House in historic Independence, Iowa, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle of everyday life. Our property, exclusively designed for nature lovers and history enthusiasts, promises an experience where modern comforts meet the untamed beauty of Iowa's landscapes.

Your Sanctuary by the Water

Indulge in the dual vistas of the majestic Wapsipinicon River to the West and the placid waters of the private Goose Lake to the East. Our wrap-around deck, featuring a spacious sectional, is the perfect spot to unwind with a beverage or to perfect your grilling skills on our state-of-the-art Traeger smoker.

Exclusive Access to Goose Lake

Our private 10-acre Goose Lake is a sanctuary for those seeking solitude or quality time with loved ones. Engage in catch-and-release fishing, swim in the clear waters, or glide in our complimentary 4-person paddle boat, available exclusively to our guests.

Property manager

Adam Kies

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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Interior
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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Microwave
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on the furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Peaceful Fishing Getaway on Private Lake Independence
Peaceful Fishing Getaway on Peninsula on Private Lake
Peaceful Fishing Getaway on Private Lake Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Independence

Located in Independence, this vacation home is on the waterfront. River Ridge Golf Course and Three Elms Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lost Island Waterpark and The Heart Of Darkness. Lost Island Theme Park and Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • River Ridge Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Heartland Acres Agribition Center - 18 min drive
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 35 min drive
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 41 min drive
  • University of Northern Iowa - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 16 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 15 min drive
  • Denali's On the River - 11 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 17 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of River Ridge Golf Course, Wapsipinicon Mill, and Buchanan County Health Center. Three Elms Golf Course and Heartland Acres Agribition Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
My husband and I had a amazing day at the Lake house. It was very homey and very clean... And it had all the comforts and necessities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We just spent last weekend at the lake cabin and we would recommend it. We live in the country and enjoy the solitude and quietness. The only sound we heard at the cabin were the geese (which I love). We kayaked, fished and paddleboarded. Took our 2 dogs and it was nice not to have to tie them up. Pretty cool to have the little lake on one side and the river on the other. Adam was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We had a wonderful time. Very quiet and relaxing. Wi-Fi worked fine. The 2 tv's in the living room areas worked just fine but could not get the tv in the bedroom to work. Overall it was a very enjoyable and relaxing time. Sure we will be going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake cabin
It was perfect for what we needed! I would like to return in the spring or summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Fishing Trip
Dad and sons enjoyed 5 day fishing trip. Fish were biting and time together was great. Cabin was very private (gated), modernly remodeled, clean, comfortable, relaxing and had everything we needed. Entire grounds of property well maintained (mowed with no tall grass shore to shore). Drive to Independence very short trip. Highly recommend for peace and quiet away from work and city life.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jacki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and relaxing
Very quiet and relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P., Ankeny, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location!
We loved our stay in the Lake House. The photos were very accurate, and the whole place was nice and clean. We saw so many turtles and frogs in the pond and our daughter loved the paddle boat. It was also easy to use the dock on the Wapsi side to get our canoe in and out. It is a very peaceful, quiet setting but still close to the conveniences of town. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
We had a wonderful stay. It was private, quiet, and relaxing. The setting is beautiful. The house is comfortable, clean, and nicely furnished. The house has splendid views on both sides and has multiple windows to enjoy the scenery. The one item that would have made the views better is if the windows had been cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Nice, private property
My family (plus pup) has a great stay at this property. Everything was as pictured, and the cabin was very clean. We enjoyed the fishing and the kayaks for a week away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We needed a few days of relaxation away from home, and this place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie S., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd year in row
We love the privacy of the area. The dog ran all week. Quiet and surrounded by water. If the fishing had been better, it would have been perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Great spot to get away and enjoy the lake/river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!!
Cozy and secluded… Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin in the woods
We were warm and cozy. Fairly good accomodations. Our only complaints are no extra paper products (Kleenex etc). The hand soap dispensers didn't work. I had a puppy that we had to take out after dark and it was hard to see the steps. The lock box thing was way too hard to use. I ended up leaving the keys in the lock and notifying the owner. The property was comfortable and clean but not a good place for small children. Great fishing camp, I'm sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It’s was freezing cold and snowy while we stayed there. It would be amazingly fun there in the summer, but it is absolutely peaceful sitting out in the deck while it was snowing watching a bald Eagle fly by. I will absolutely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome get away!
We rented the lake house for some weekend fishing and were not disappointed! Peaceful and pretty location. Lake house was clean and comfortable. We had one day of rain, which was disappointing, but were able to stream the Iowa game. Owner was readily available when I had questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
This house is a perfectly tranquil getaway. River on one side and lake on the other offer fishing and kayaking. We enjoyed visiting the small shops in town, but it was great to come back to a quiet retreat after wandering all day. The house was clean and well maintained with modern amenities/ appliances. Communication was very well. Check in was straightforward.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation
The property is great with the private lake on one side and beach on the other. Adam was great to work with throughout the entire process. Our family had an amazing weekend and made lots of memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather was a big problem
Not the property's fault, but we had unseasonably cold and rainy weather, so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we would have liked. You need nice weather to enjoy being by the small lake and the river. Inside the cabin was fine, but the furniture was not as comfortable as we would have liked. It would have been good to have a regular height table instead of the high countertop with stools for playing games during cold weather. It was clean, good beds. the drive into Independence took a little while just due to the country roads, and it was a pretty long trip to reach Waterloo area.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie S., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
The property was well maintained and comfortable. Views of the river and lake no matter where you were. Fishing on the Wapsi was great; catch and release on the lake was fun. Great hosts...very responsive! Will definitely check this out again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a fantastic time staying at the lake house! The privacy of the lake was unprecedented. The house has seen a lot of memories, but provides very comfortable amenities on the inside and out. Everything we needed to enjoy the outdoors (firewood, picnic area, deck, dock, kayaks, etc) we’re all stocked and available. Loved the ribs and burgers we made on the smoker, all around fantastic weekend, dogs had a blast too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakehouse
This property was perfect for my family. We enjoyed fishing in the private lake on one side of the lake house and the river on the other. It was fantastic! Adam was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway!
Nice quiet retreat and visit to Amish country.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We wanted a cabin on a lake for easy access for ice fishing this year. With younger kids having the ability to set up and come and go as they wanted was perfect. Internet was spotty at times but was expected. We loved watching a wide collections of movies and enjoying some much needed family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation by the water
This rental was nicely appointed, beautiful water views, peaceful setting. Would highly recommend and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Independence
Structure Type
Private vacation home