Cabin

Cozy, Lake View Chalet

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Kitchen
Spiral staircase to loft

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Wadena, IA
  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Backbone State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy, Lake View Chalet

Lake View Chalet, with fishing on small private lake which is located in a quiet country setting. The cozy cabin has private steps that lead to the lake and there are kayaks and a rowboat for use by guests. There is a walking path around the Lake with wildlife and beautiful scenery. In the cabin, a spiral staircase leads to a small loft is with queen sized bed and a small bedroom with set of bunk beds on the first floor, with a fold out couch in the living room which sleeps 2. Kitchen has microwave, coffee maker, and cooktop stove with the basic cooking utensils and dishes. Bathroom has tile floor and walk in shower. The spiral staircase requires cation when using and may not be suitable for everyone.
There are 3 cabins for rent here and the property is part of a campground, so campsites are available. The campers are about located some distance from the cabins but on heavy travel days, some campers may be closer. Camper hookups are available outside each cabin if needed. Its located 2.5 miles from a small town that has a bar/restaurant and a gas station with basic supplies and a grocery store is about 10miles away in Elgin. There are 2 State Parks (Pikes Peak and Back Bone) within 40 mins and lots of local trout streams for enjoyment. You will most likely see lots of wildlife including Deer, Bald Eagles, Turkey and a wide variety of Flora and Fauna. Lake is private but is used by other guests staying on the property.
There is no Wi-Fi or television in the cabins so you can just relax and unplug for a while, but there is a cell tower within a mile to give you great US cellular but other providers may be spotty.
The most important rule is to relax, enjoy your stay and please return. Bring any personal items that will make your stay more comfortable. I have most of the basics but maybe not everything you may need.
Please no shoes or smoking inside the cabin.
Before checking out, please place all used linen in pile on the floor near the front door. Feel free to bring your own sheets and towels if wanted. They are supplied but some people prefer to bring their own. If you're going to need a heavy blanket, please bring that as well because they are too difficult to wash between each guest, but if needed I can supply them. Place all garbage in the dumpster near the entrance. Pets must be house broken and let me know the size, number and type of pet you are bringing. Please bring a dog bed or sheet to lay on and a Kennel is suggested for nighttime. No pets allowed on furniture or beds or inside the cabin if wet or dirty. Pets Cannot be left alone inside the cabin, unless inside a kennel and please pick up after your pets. I have an outside kennel for guests to use if needed. If the pet has an accident inside the cabin, there will be an additional cleaning fee of 25$. And please let me know if this happens so the area can be cleaned and sanitized.
Unfortunately, there is no swimming allowed in the Lake due to insurance and liability issues.
Fishing is allowed but please use artificial bait and barbless hooks for the safe release of the fish.
No parties or events are to be held unless preapproved and no weapons are allowed on site unless preapproved and or used for hunting.
Please let me know if there is any damage or spills of any sort or if anything needs improved or repaired. Also, any help with clean up and keeping the cabin clean is greatly appreciated. Smoking is only allowed outside the cabin and no butts thrown on the ground.
Thank you for supporting small business.





Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are steep stairs that require caution
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Events

No events allowed
Only preapproved events allowed.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
There is a one time $25 pet fee, per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the Cabin
Please no shoes worn inside the cabin, and please place any garbage in the dumpster before check out.
Please put any used linen in the laundry basket before check out and any other help with clean up would be greatly appreciated.
All pets must be house trained and if there is any accident/damage there will be an additional cleaning fee of $50

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only preapproved events allowed.
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wadena

Located in Wadena, this cabin is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Volga River State Recreation Area and Brush Creek Canyon State Park, while Montauk Historical Site and Froelich Foundation Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Wadena, IA

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Volga River State Recreation Area - 26 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Backbone State Park - 38 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Spook Cave - 51 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 57 min drive - 60.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Lake View Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy, Lake View Chalet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Lake View Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Lake View Chalet located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Echo Valley State Park and Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Family weekend

We had a great time unplugging in this cozy cabin with beautiful views. The boys had fun kayaking and I enjoyed taking walks around the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

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

Relaxed

It was peaceful and calm....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Cozy Chalet

Great location and accomodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin P.

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

The Unplug We Were Looking For

We have 3 busy teens & just wanted to unplug for a few days before the school year starts back. We’re nature lovers & this fit the bill. It’s close to adorable little towns, all things nature, & we loved that we could take our two dogs. Andy was very helpful & friendly, the cabin was great, & we loved the views. The kids have even mentioned they miss cabin life a couple of times since we’ve been home. The only thing I’d recommend changing, on the VRBO site the description says there’s a hot tub with this cabin. Or that’s how I interpreted it. I’d remove that from the description. It was part of the reason we chose this cabin over the larger one. We’ll definitely be back though & will book the bigger cabin :) Thanks for a wonderful week, Andy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Good times

Nice place. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas M.

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

Oct 8- Oct 11th

It’s what we wanted, great fishing, peace and quiet. Only thing I would add is more shades to the front and back door. We had a neighbor park his camper across from us and we kept seeing him looking through the front door window. We locked eyes once . So more blinds for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Great cabin stay!

Had a great family trip to the cabin! Andy was a great host. Great location to visit the little towns and explore Backbone! Caught an almost 6# bass in the pond!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andy does great job, fishing was great even though temps in the 90's. Campers are all vary quiet don't even no there aound. Cabins air works great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andy has done an excellent job providing the comforts of cabin camping! This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we plan on coming back again! The air conditioning was a blessing in this heat and the cabin was perfect fit for two, but plenty of sleeping options to accommodate more people if necessary. The peace and quiet is what I appreciated most about this stay, as neighbors were respectful and a far enough distance away to not feel crowded. From out the back door, you simply need to walk down some stairs and you’re at the lake. It was fun to fish and had some good sized carp and bass in it that provided us with plenty of entertainment. I really can’t say enough about this hidden gem of a camping location, you simply have to experience it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Quiet getaway

We enjoyed our stay! It was a quiet and peaceful few days. We enjoyed being able to use the kayaks and paddle boat to do some fishing. It was a great, relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great Stay!

This is a Great property, the accommodations were great, the host was great at answering questions a providing a nice quiet place to stay! We will be back! Thank you Andy for the Hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Relaxing

Great location for peace and quiet. The place was clean and the owner was prompt. And the fishing was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little getaway for my family of 4 and small dog! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie N.

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

Awesome little place. Wonderful people to work with

Nice loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Fishing weekend

No range, no TV or Wifi made for a disappointing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy v.

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

Peaceful and cozy!

To celebrate my husband's retirement, we sought a peaceful place with a pond to overlook. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. This location was just what we desired. Loved listening to the nighttime owls, geese and coyotes as we enjoyed our fires at night. Enjoyed use of kayak and paddleboat. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. Good comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeri D.

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

Cabin rented

We rented a cabin and when we got there and got mostly unloaded we realized the AC wasn't working. We called Andy right away and he was nice and have us the option of staying in the cabin we rented or switch to another smaller cabin and he'd reimburse the difference. We chose to switch. The smaller cabin was nice, it had things like pans, dishes, and linens that we could use. It was a nice area, really quiet and peaceful and we were allowed to take our dog. The only bad part was there wasn't any need, just a pullout couch, which was new, but still not very comfortable so we purchased an air mattress and put in on the floor to sleep on. Also the grill had a lot to be desired. Over all, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We had a great time exploring this part of the state. You were supposed to call upon arrival but we had zero cell reception (Boost/Sprint) so we could not properly check in. We learned that Strawberry Point was the nearest place we had signal. That was the only hiccup. If you're looking for off grid peace and quiet this place is for you. We drove and hiked at the near by parks and did a little fishing in the lake. We would return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Very clean cute cabin. Comfortable to sleep 4.

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great overall experience

The kids had a great time on the lake, especially the paddle boat. The short drive to Elkader provided a great shopping trip that didn’t consume a full day. The cabin was just the right size for our family and met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pond

Need a bigger smaller pond. It needs a dam and not just a hole dig with water. So people can catch some fish. Lol

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

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

Excellent little getaway

Everything was easy and pain free and the cabin was clean

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Pet Friendly, Quiet, Clean Cabin

This was a great cabin to stay at! Andy was great to talk to and made the check in and check out process very easy. The cabin is clean and stayed very cool on the two hot humid days we stayed. And it is pet friendly, so we were able to bring our Alaskan Malamute with us! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Honeymoon getaway

The owner was very helpful. Easy check in. Adorable cabin with nice amenities. Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kasey W.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We were able to relax and take time with the family without all the extra of everyday life. Check in and out we’re easy and Andy was available if we needed anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andy

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Languages:

English