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Perched on the Upper Iowa River's bank, this 3 bed/2 bath cabin offers majestic views of towering bluffs and direct access to fishing. Bring your kayaks, tubes, and bathing suits for an adventure-filled stay. Relax in the year-round hot tub with river views or take advantage of a washer/dryer for added convenience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥13,470
￥34,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lazy River Cabin

3 bed/2 bath cabin sits on the bank of the Upper Iowa River with majestic views of the towering bluffs. You can practically fish right off the back deck. Bring your kayaks, tubes, fishing poles, and of course bathing suits.
*Right by Dorchester public ground hunting.
*Hot tub available all year round with views of the river
*Pets allowed for a one time $50 pet fee per pet
*washer /dryer
-propane for grill and firewood are not provided with this rental. Please bring your own firewood/buy it in local town. There will be a tank at property that can be filled in town as well.
-3 night minimum stay required for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Start a load of sheets (2-3 sets if used ) in the washer
Put all garbage in the dumpster
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed for a one time $50 pet fee per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Dorchester, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Locust School and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lansing Wildlife Management Area and Ice Cave Hill Park. Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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IA, Dorchester

What's nearby

  • Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem
    Dunnings Spring Park
    33 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa
    Luther College
    35 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Locust School
    19 min drive - 25.2 km
  • French Creek Wildlife Management Area
    20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Bluff Country Artists Gallery
    24 min drive - 30.1 km

Restaurants

  • Knotty Marie
    8 min drive
  • Wings
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy River Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lazy River Cabin?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy River Cabin on Mar 12, 2026 start from ￥13,470, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lazy River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy River Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy River Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Locust School, Bluff Country Artists Gallery, and Spring Grove Aquatics Center. Lansing Wildlife Management Area and Houston County Historical Society are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Lazy River Cabin Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

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

Cozy cabin, awesome location

Loved staying at the Lazy River Cabin and would definitely stay again! Very cozy property and perfect location on the river with quick access to other streams. Huge bonus with the hot tub, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Talina S.

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

Girls Getaway

We had a great time at the cabin. The hot tub was nice and hot! Plenty to do in the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Galentines

Great location and as listed. Nice layout and space to hang out as well as cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Cell phone service was spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked that the cabin was exactly as advertised. 3 bedrooms was what we wanted, and space to have our things. Was a complete property, as in its a turn key stay. Just bring your food and drink, and enjoy the wonderful views and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Fishing

Great clean location with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Excellent choice!

The cabin is large and comfortable. Excellent setup for two couples and children. Inside was clean. The outside needs some picking up, which is to be expected in early springtime in Iowa.Some of the utensils, such as the can opener and vegetable peeler, need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Surprised

Surprised to see a tiny house just 500 feet from the cabin and the garage by the cabin being renovated as another cabin to rent; No one else stayed the days we did so we had the place to ourselves. It also appears that there will be more rentals going up soon, so the information and picture of the place should be updated. Otherwise, Gabby answered all questions promptly and check-in was a breeze! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kate O.

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

Family Christmas

My family met with the rest of my family at this cabin for a Christmas get together. We had a relaxing time being together in the cabin. Only thing that seemed odd was the amount of lights flickering and also electricity had shut off two times while we were there. Otherwise we loved it and wonder about visiting in the summertime too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

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

Relaxing

My husband and our 2 dogs found the cabin very relaxing. We were able to walk right out to the river & do some fishing. Our dogs had plenty of yard space to venture around. The hot tub was a nice touch at the end of the night. After the traffic calms down from the day, it is very peaceful and all you can hear is the nature. Everything was as described and we enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cabin review

We had a very nice time. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The owner did not contact us on day of arrival until later in the evening (well past check in time) I had sent a few messages the day prior with no response and no directions on how to get into the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John V.

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

Upper Iowa River House

The property was one of the nicest we have stayed in. Very clean with plenty of towels and linens. It had an amazing view of the bluffs and the river. The hot tub was clean and warm. The only downside is the same that most rwntals have, they are not accesible easily for people with mobility issues or handicaps. Bathrooms are small and cramped woth low toilets, tall toilets would help improve that. Steps were a decent angle but could use better handrails. The 2 decks were so relaxing to sit and watch the river flow and see the brightly covered fall leaf bluffs waukon is 12 miles away and has a great source for groceries and eating. A hop skip and jump East and you are at the Mississippi. Drive to New Albin for great smoked meats and steaks for grilling. It is also home to the only meat vending machine I have ever seen. .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Absolutely wonderful place!

Beautiful setting right on the Upper Iowa River. Very private. Very clean. This was a girl's trip (5 of us) and the sleeping arrangements were perfect. We are already talking about coming back. The only issue we had was no railing on the steps going into the house (even though it was only a few steps) and railing only on one side of the steps going to the basement. We had a couple people with mobility issues and had to be very careful. We strongly suggest getting railings in those 2 places. One of the ladies actually fell at the bottom of the basement steps. Luckily she did not get hurt. Aside from that, everything was perfect. We had fun watching the Baltimore Oriole in the trees as well as other birds and watching baby bunnies hopping around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alysia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Birthday getaway

We spent my besties 40th birthday here for 3 nights. Owners weren’t very good at getting back to us about the check in process, kept us on our toes worried we weren’t going to have the code when we got there. Once I found the phone number, she responded right away! Which I was thankful because once we arrived we had zero service. The cabin is a great set up for hosting the 4 couples we had. The coffee pot was our next hurdle. It’s not the same as the one pictures. We had 1 single serve and a 5 cup brewer. The single serve didn’t even work, and the 5 cup was slower than molasses. I contacted Gabbi and she had one dropped off later that night, which ended up being another 5 cup coffee pot. With 8 adults drinking coffee it wasn’t very convenient, but we made do. We enjoyed the hot tub and the view of the river. We hoped to go kayaking but the rental place and just closed for the season. All in all, it’s a great place to stay. It seems like it could use some updating- some of the outlets didn’t work, or light switches. Happy to have the privacy though and we had amazing weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and had everything you needed for a vacation or getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was just exactly set up the way it should be. Plenty of room beautiful views all amenities were there from cook surfaces to grill room to sleep. People enjoyed the hot tub. Just great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Storm N.

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

Very nice place

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

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

Great property!

10/10 recommend this house, great space. Very clean. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lazy river cottage

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY H.

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

Lazy River Cabin

It was amazing! Such a beautiful place and so well maintained! The views are stunning, the fishing was good and the quaint little town of Dorchester is a real jewel!. I fell in love with The Driftless
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Fishing

Has a great stay. Cabin has everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was perfect but you nagging me to comment is aggravating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Awesome place

This cabin is amazing. The scenery is perfect for a getaway. The river being right outside made it a nice view, good fishing, and we did a float right to the cabin. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Anniversary

This was a well needed get away. Out in the country fishing on the grounds. Right out the back door,enough land far the dogs to run and not worry.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler E.

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

Hunting Week

Overall our stay was very pleasant. The property was mostly clean but did have dead flies and ladybugs around. There was also a mouse in the lower level.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024