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Bear Creek Lodge

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Creek Lodge

This amazing lodge is exactly what you need for an unplugged getaway from your busy fast-paced lives. This acreage is right off a hard surface road outside Dorchester IA. Thousands of acres of public ground within minutes for hiking, hunting, and fishing. Upper Iowa River down the road for trout fishing, kayaking and tubing. Mighty Mississippi less than 30 minutes away. Nothing says kick back and relax like a wrap around deck, wood burning stove, fire pit, grilling, and the famous NE IA bluffs!

Property manager

Chris Dana

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Hot Tub
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: $50 per pet

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 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
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

Map
Dorchester, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 42 min drive
  • Agora - 46 min drive
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 47 min drive
  • La Crosse Center - 55 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knotty Pine Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fetketter Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Dugout - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Creek Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bear Creek Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Lodge located?

Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Bluff Country Artists Gallery, Spring Grove Aquatics Center, and Locust School. Beaver Creek Valley State Park and Houston County Historical Society are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Bear Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Very quiet little house for our weekend get away with friends to lay low. Host was very accommodating when we had any issue with anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Getaway
We loved staying here! It was very roomy and clean. We did a lot of driving though as the property was about 30 minutes from Decorah. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect multi-gen family getaway!
We had 3 families, ages 5-70. This was a perfect house to accommodate all of us. The kids loved the pool (which had been upgraded in size and with a deck/privacy fence since the last time we stayed). The house was well furnished for cooking as well as with outdoor furniture, bags game, fire pit and pool toys. The Decorah area offered plenty for us to do. The only downfalls were the distance to town and the property is on a fairly busy road which is a bit noisy. Otherwise, this was a very comfortable and fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
CHR
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice getaway
clean and comfy - just as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great stay for our family with plenty of room! Close to great hunting! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole P.

Poor communication and inflexible
The host was unavailable for communication via emails through Vrbo until I filed a claim through Vrbo on him. Also Chris was inflexible when trying to cancel my reservation due to an issue that was out of my control. So, I found a way to honor the reservation due to not wanting to be out the entire amount of the reservation. The location was very modern and up to date aesthetically but was lacking in kitchen supplies for cooking and cleaning up. A lot of cupboard space that was empty and we ended up purchasing pans needed for our dinner plans. I can not recommend using this host for reservations near Decorah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This was a beautiful home that slept 8 comfortably. Pool and hot tub were awesome. It is on a busy highway outside of any close towns but this is what we were looking for so it was excellent for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

natalie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
great stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023