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Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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McGregor, IA
  • Spook Cave
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • St. Feriole Island Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 , private with door

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, Loft area access with ladder, open concept

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more

Welcome to the Railway Lodge, The Cottage is the most recent cabin we’ve added to our large spacious area, we now have 2 cabins close but still very private away. So if your looking to add more guests we also have The Cabin which sleeps 4. The area is secluded yet close to fun attractions. The property is right next to bloody run trout stream so bring your fishing pole and experience the great fishing in the beautiful area. Newly built recently is our pond. We do provide 2 kayaks and a paddle boat on site. The pond is private but is shared with the other cabin guests. The large yard area gives you plenty of room to explore. We do have charcoal grill on site but you need to provide charcoal. We are right next to Spook Cave so definitely a must to take a cave tour! Don’t be alarmed with the trains that come by it actually is pretty cool at night with the lights “ Railway Lodge”
Sitting by a warm fire is what it’s all about. Fire wood is also on site for fee. We are close to area attractions like beautiful McGregor , Praire du chien. Pikes Peak, Effigy Mounds if you enjoy hiking. We also offer only for The Cottage guests for a “fee” a full rv hookup site. Come and explore this beautiful area. A perfect getaway, family vacation or a girls/guys trip! - -7 mins away from McGregor
-15 minutes away from Pikes Peak State Park
- 10 mins to Effigy Mounds Park
- 10 minutes away Praire Du Chien
- Right next to Spook Cave Campground
Eagles Landing winery in Marquette just a short drive
Walmart - 15 minutes
Nauti Marina ( pontoon rental)- 10 mins (McGregor )
10 mins to Mcgregor
7 mins to Casino Queen in Marquette We also offer pontoon/jet ski rentals through Nauti Marina 7 min drive and also a discount when you book.

Property manager

Genna Welch
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ladder access to loft area to 2nd bedroom
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

McGregor

McGregor is home to this cottage. Fort Crawford Museum and Villa Louis are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Blackhawk Junction and Riverside Square. Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center and Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park are also worth visiting.
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McGregor, IA

What's nearby

  • Spook Cave - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Villa Louis - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • St. Feriole Island Park - 22 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 22 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MJ's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪T J's Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Cottage Cabin, private area with pond, fishing nearby, swimming and more located?

Situated in McGregor, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Spook Cave and within 6 miles (10 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum and Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area. McGregor City Hall and McGregor Public Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

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

Cozy Cabin!

This cabin was perfect for our cozy weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Hunting Trip

Worked perfect for our trip. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Lovely

Property was fantastic. Quiet, peaceful, clean, safe. Owners replied so fast to answer questions. Nothing bad to say about anything here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the quiet rural aspect of this cabin. It was very clean and organized. The cabin could use some blackout curtains for the room and loft. Also a curtain for the front door window to add a little more privacy since it is a small interior. Other than those few things it was a great place to stay. I would definitely recommend checking out the spook cave tours across the road at Spook Cave campground.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Genna Welch

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Hi my name is Genna, I’ve been hosting for 4 years , I enjoy making my guests feel at home. I want my guests to feel relaxed and enjoy there time at the Railway Lodge. I take cleaning very serious, I can assure everything is cleaned and sanitized especially all blankets and yes even the comforter. I clean my cabins how I would like to come into a rental. Please let me know if you ever have any questions. I know a lot about the area as this is where I was born and raised.

Why they chose this property

Love the area, it’s quiet, beautiful with all the seasons. If you love nature you sure will enjoy this property

What makes this property unique

It’s secluded yet still close to many attractions

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests