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River Valley Cabin

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Point of interest
Interior
5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

River Valley Cabin

Thornwood is an exclusively private 9 acre estate located in the heart of "God's Country" in Lansing,  Iowa. The Thornwood Estate offers beautiful scenery and provides the best nature-filled escape. It is located just 4 miles from the Mississippi River. This property features 3 separate buildings that can be rented for everyone to enjoy together while allowing for ample spacing. Short walking trails are also located around the property for your enjoyment. The Thornwood Estate would be a great secluded event venue for a small wedding celebration or a family reunion. 
The main house is beautifully appointed with custom oak cabinets and accents with impeccably detailed woodwork. The main house offers 3 spacious master bedrooms, all with gorgeous views of the landscape. 2 separate loft rooms are found on the 3rd floor in the main house that will allow for more beds to compliment your stay. This property is perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home during your stay; kitchen pots/pans/utensils, fresh linens, brand-new flat screen TVs in the living area spaces, as well as a washing/drying machine. 
There is also a cabin that is also available to rent, with an additional charge. NOTE: There may be guests also staying at that cabin, at the same time of your stay.

Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the main living quarters. 

Property manager

Jane Duehr

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside. Please clean up.

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The 3rd floor has a complete gaming system and TV.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Property is also known as

River Valley Cabin Lansing
River Valley Cabin Private vacation home
River Valley Cabin Private vacation home Lansing

About the neighborhood

Map
Lansing, IA

What's nearby

  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 8 min drive
  • Clear Creek Park - 9 min drive
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 10 min drive
  • Yellow River State Forest - 19 min drive
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dip - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Valley Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Valley Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Valley Cabin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Valley Cabin located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center, Mississippi River, and Clear Creek Park. Mount Hosmer Park and Immaculate Conception - Wexford Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

River Valley Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Trip!
This was a perfect place for our family Fall trip! It was peaceful and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. So many things to do in Lansing and surrounding towns. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Beautiful relaxing property. Clean and plenty of space. Owner was quick to respond and was really friendly. Had great suggestions for fishing spots. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins Weekend
This was a great place for us to have our cousins weekend! The cottage was a great size for our group, we had plenty of room. Definitely could host a large family or friends weekend. We enjoyed the dry creek bed and the surrounding paths. Only thing I wpuld suggest is a step stool for us short people. Highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend Getaway
Lovely property. Lots of room for activities. Nicely isolated yet close enough for a run into town to restock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a blast
Worked out perfect for our family. Very nice ! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We stayed at Jane and John’s place for my parents 50th. We really enjoyed the house! Plenty of room for our group of 11. Owners were very helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Would highly recommend to bigger groups wanting to explore the Mississippi River and surrounding area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best places we have ever stayed at
If you are looking for a family get away or a place to meet up with friends for the weekend, this is the place! The owners were so accommodating to everyone and they were so easy to get ahold of! The house had everything you'd possibly need and the fire pit was AMAZING! We couldn't recommend this place enough. Such an amazing experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Hosts!
An excellent property and very friendly/helpful hosts who went out of their way to make our stay the best it could be. The fire pit area was wonderful and relaxing. Would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for multi-family gathering
We had a group of 10 adults and 1 teenager and it was the perfect house for our gathering. The house is 3 floors with plenty of beds and rooms for all of us. There was an area on the third floor for the young adults to play games. The house was spotless and had everything we could need. I would highly recommend this house for large family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alex M., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean fun stay
Really liked this place and property. Plenty of beds for everyone and well equipped kitchen. Clean and lots of bedding and blankets. Only small challenge was a slow dishwasher and the request to have all dishes clean dry and put away before checkout. Would prefer to start a dishwasher load just before checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Color weekend in Allamakee County
Great location for family trips to Decorah Dunning Springs Park, Luster Heights trails of Yellow River State Forest, and Mt Hosmer in Lansing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makaila D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jensen Wedding/ Family Reunion 2023
We had a little backyard family get-together/small wedding and the cabin was perfect! Large enough to hold our family plus some more family who rented out the small cabin on the property and a camper! We had enough room to put a tent up for our reception and plenty of room for parking! We will definitely being coming back, we couldn't of asked for a better place or better owners, Jane and her husband are lovely people and so easy to get along with and who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could of possibly needed. Honestly, I still can't get over how perfect this weekend was!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tandi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apple fest 2023
No other property compares! Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right!
My group of friends began camping together 30 years ago and this was our first rental property Labor Day weekend. The house is beautiful and very well laid out, with kitchen and gather spaces down stairs. The two teens loved the game room. Fire pit area was well stocked with wood and is large enough for group gathering. Short trails on the property lead from the house and cabin to the fire pit and are well maintained. It was a HOT weekend and we didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful deck but hope to on another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Gathering
We totally enjoyed this home as it provided us with a great time to have fun as a family exploring Lansing Iowa. Thanks Jayne for your help in making this experience a very memorable one for the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic long weekend!
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our family and it was a an amazing experience at The River Valley Cabin! Beautiful scenery, quiet, peaceful...perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So good we came back
Faces a beautiful bluff, easily accommodates eight men, and has serene walkable grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

denise k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane E., Fort Atkinson, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Funtastic Family Vacation - House and Cottage
We rented both the house and little cottage for a family vacation. It was perfect with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms! The firepit is perfect for evening around a fire. The house is well stocked, with the two refrigerators, dishes, cooking pans and tools. My grandchildren loved the bedrooms and the games. The house is close to many fun things in Iowa. I cant imaging the view in the fall with all the trees in color. Highly recommend this property and property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
This property is amazing !! The house is as described and has everything you need for a relaxing get away- even the fireflies showed up for us 😊 We would highly recommend staying here and will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iverson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Birthday
Best and perfect place for spending quality time with family. such a beautiful cabin house, with provided needs! my daughter had blast on her special day. hope to go back soon .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place for our annual trout hunt
Location and accommodation s were perfect for our group
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K., Demotte,, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Very Welcoming Cabin
Great place for 8 of us to enjoy our ice fishing trip. Great place for relaxing and enjoying good times. Absolutely beautiful estate for relaxing and enjoying life.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property Near River
Large group of guys for an ice fishing weekend on the Mississippi River. Great space and layout with kitchen and entertaining area on ground floor. Well appointed; worked great for our group. Plenty of parking Communications with owner clear and concise. Will rent again when we come back to Lansing for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023