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Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown)

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Nestled between Iowa City and North Liberty, this log cabin retreat invites you to slow down and indulge in nature. With soaring ceilings, in-home surround sound, hand-carved craftsmanship, two spacious living areas, gardens with a koi pond and grilling porch area - it's the perfect haven for family gatherings or solo relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown)

ARTSY. GRAND. SECLUDED. And only 15 to downtown Iowa City. Nature inspired touches adorn this bright and airy log cabin. It is a place to slow down and indulge in nature, drink a glass of wine (or two), and let yourself disconnect and wander. With soaring ceilings, in-home surround sound and hand carved craftsmanship, we have designed the space for family and friends, creative retreats or BIG10 game weekends. There are 2 large living spaces and 2 kitchens for group gatherings or tiny nooks with cozy seating for quiet alone time. Enjoy our gardens and koi pond in the spring, grilling on the porch and Coralville Lake in the summer (only 1 mile away), wooded hiking trails only steps away from the cabin in the fall, and watch the snow fall while snuggled up on our luxurious velvet couch in the winter!

LOCATION:
Conveniently nestled between Iowa City and North Liberty. Our whimsical lodge sits 3 miles off of I-80, only 7 miles (15 minutes) to downtown Iowa City and Kinnick Stadium, 1 mile to Coralville Lake and hiking trails, 4 miles to North Liberty all while enjoying the privacy and tranquility of being tucked amongst the trees.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
Guests have full access to the cabin and all its amenities and surrounding 1.8 acres. The door has a digital lock to make your stay easy and keyless. There is a camera on the Doorbell that faces away from the house. Light breakfast is included in your stay, please specify if you have any food allergies or preferences when booking. We enjoy hosting and if you wish for us to pop by and say hi we would be more than happy, just say the word!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

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
Make sure grill propane tank is off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

For your safety, no swimming, fishing, or boating in the koi pond.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
If hosting an event, you must inform us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: If hosting an event, you must inform us.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Iowa - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Depot Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barrett’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Foundry Food + Tap - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown)?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown) located?

This family-friendly Iowa City cabin is located in Wickham, within 3 mi (5 km) of Coralville Lake, Devonian Fossil Gorge and Muddy Creek Preserve. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Must Stay- Gorgeous Secluded Log Cabin! (15 min from downtown) Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Family getaway

Great time! We all had a blast, and more than enough space for three families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

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

Great Family Weekend

The house was perfect for a family weekend to celebrate a graduation! Plenty of space and comfortable bedding! We were able to enjoy the outdoor deck area as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Fantastic Stay!

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay - you’ve thought of everything. Your place truly made our event special. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great house!

The house was as advertised- lots of room and easy location to get to Iowa sporting events!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggysue S.

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

Beautiful inside and out

Our family gathered together with their families at this beautiful house in the woods of Iowa City. We all had our own rooms and bathrooms, we were wonderfully surprised by the well stocked items in the kitchen and availability to use and enjoy everything that was inside for us use as well. Then outside.. ponds trees and to be able to walk about and enjoy all the surrounding areas! The host was very accommodating to us as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Fantastic Home for football weekend

This home was awesome. Better than the photos. Our group of ten were in for the Iowa football game and couldn’t have been more pleased. We felt like we were in a mountain ski lodge ( in Iowa!). Spacious. Huge kitchen. Gas grill. Decorated beautifully. This is the nicest VRBO home I have rented in 15 years. Our host even left us a homemade blueberry breakfast cake. I would highly recommend this home to any large group. Thank you Kate for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Volleyball Trip to Iowa

We had a great stay, we came to Iowa to play in a High School preseason tournament. We were looking for a house that would fit the 12 players, coaches, and parent drivers. There was plenty of space. We also were looking for something that would allow the ladies to hang and connect as a group and leading into the season, and there was more than enough space in the house to allow them to have their time as a team. The house was well supplied, and we were able to make all our meals at the house and eat as a big group. The house was everything we were looking for, and we had an amazing time. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024