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Compare 54 Cottages in Central Iowa with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Mulberry Cottage Farm-Stay
Terrace/patio

Mulberry Cottage Farm-Stay

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"I only got three days for my vacation this year and really wanted something different. This little cottage is truly a solitary getaway - and yet, in the midst of a working farm!! It is brand new and set up for every convenience. The sourdough bread and farm-fresh eggs were such a great extra and SO good!! We were blessed with a spectacular sunset (pretty sure that was not included in the extras) and the weather cooperated for a memorable stay. The roosters greeted the morning but were far...
The price is AED 367
AED 501 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Mulberry Cottage Farm-Stay
Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood
Microwave, oven, stovetop, reusable coffee/tea filters

Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood

Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood
Charming Eagle Grove Farmhouse w/ Patio!
Interior

Charming Eagle Grove Farmhouse w/ Patio!

3.0 star property
Charming Eagle Grove Farmhouse w/ Patio!
Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.
Property grounds

Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Great location"
Cute little cottage on South Shore just steps from city beach and downtown.
Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat
Property grounds

Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"The house has a very large open living room upstairs, plenty of bedrooms for us. The backyard is large, although most of it fairly steep slope towards the lake. The lake was up several feet when we stayed, so the beach in the photos was under water. Pella is a 7-8 minute drive away. Overall we liked the property."
Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat
Cottage Daze
Terrace/patio

Cottage Daze

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Completely met our expectations! Thanks for the stay. "
The price is AED 364
AED 1,226 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Cottage Daze
Angler's Cottage on Lake Cornelia: Pets Welcome!
Terrace/patio

Angler's Cottage on Lake Cornelia: Pets Welcome!

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"The house was clean, comfortable, and had beautiful views right on the water. Kitchen was easy to use and had all the basics we needed. We found fun stores to poke around in and good places to eat in Clarion and Belmond. We also enjoyed the county park at the end of the lake. "
Angler's Cottage on Lake Cornelia: Pets Welcome!
4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"It was great! Hope to visit again. "
4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces
Newly Renovated, Lake Haven Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6, Clear Lake, Iowa
Terrace/patio

Newly Renovated, Lake Haven Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6, Clear Lake, Iowa

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Very clean and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay."
Newly Renovated, Lake Haven Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6, Clear Lake, Iowa
Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!
Private kitchen

Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"The bathroom had active mold growing on the ceiling. Found a lot of dead bugs throughout the house "
Adorable little beach house by the Surf Ballroom!
Newly Remodeled Modern Cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, Wi-Fi, AC in peaceful Clear Lake
Interior

Newly Remodeled Modern Cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, Wi-Fi, AC in peaceful Clear Lake

2.0 star property
Newly Remodeled Modern Cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, Wi-Fi, AC in peaceful Clear Lake
≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋
Exterior

≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72)
"We wanted peace and quiet and 5hats exactly what it was. Good choice!"
≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋
Completely remodeled home within walking distance to the lake!
Interior

Completely remodeled home within walking distance to the lake!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Good neighborhood excellent host"
Completely remodeled home within walking distance to the lake!
Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM
Exterior

Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"What a great location. Less than a 2 minute walk to the Surf Ballroom and a 10-15 minute walk to downtown area. Very comfortable bed too. We enjoyed our stay. "
Swordfish Suite North Beach - Steps to the SURF BALLROOM
Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!
Interior

Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Great stay. Nice roomy place to stay. Stayed nice and cool during hot summer. Had a small issue and Kelly fixed it right away. Definitely will stay here again. "
Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!
Cottage on Clay - Downtown CF New Construction!
Living area

Cottage on Clay - Downtown CF New Construction!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Cottage on Clay - Downtown CF New Construction!
Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!
Interior

Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!
Hike, Fish & Boat: Lake Mills Home w/ Yard
Living area

Hike, Fish & Boat: Lake Mills Home w/ Yard

3.0 star property
Hike, Fish & Boat: Lake Mills Home w/ Yard
Charming Iowa Abode Near Knoxville Raceway!
Interior

Charming Iowa Abode Near Knoxville Raceway!

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"There are no pet friendly hotels in Knoxville so we were very happy to find this pretty house for our stay when back for a family funeral. Pros: ample parking, good location, very clean, large space, nice kitchen, large yard, DISH TV, pet friendly, rapid response from owner, sleeps multiple people Cons: sleeps multiple people but only 1 key provided, couches don’t face TV, 2 BRs have no doors so there is privacy only for people in upstairs BR, outlet in basement bath not working "
Charming Iowa Abode Near Knoxville Raceway!
Charming Winterset Vacation Rental w/ Yard & Patio
Interior

Charming Winterset Vacation Rental w/ Yard & Patio

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"We stayed here on a trip for the Knoxville Nationals. Went to the John Wayne Museum, seen the bridges. The house is a nice house, met many locals at the pharmacy-resturaunt in the square downtown, very friendly, ate at several other local spots, all good service and food. The area is quiet and the house in great shape, clean, had plenty of towels and comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend if you need a place in this area. "
Charming Winterset Vacation Rental w/ Yard & Patio
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Other property types in Central Iowa

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81)
"Everything was great except this room is VERY close to the main entrance and the walls are VERY thin, making it a noisy stay. On top of that, someone started vacuuming the hallway outside at 7am. "
The price is AED 422
AED 472 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Game room

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47)
"Everything was great and really fun!"
The price is AED 547
AED 1,872 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!
Smart TV, video games, table tennis

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Our large family had a great stay here! There was something for everyone to do! "
The price is AED 547
AED 1,637 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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