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Cozy Lakeside Retreat

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Welcome To Lake View!
Evening on the Dock
New Washer and Dryer Free Usage
Looking North On the West Patio
Looking South On The West Patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake View, IA
  • Place, Black Hawk State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Northwest Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom one

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Lakeside Retreat

Enjoy the entire main floor of our lake home with a separate entrance, total privacy and memorable views of beautiful Black Hawk Lake. Full kitchen, with new refrigerator, new washer and dryer, and fireplace. Well lit and convenient parking. Two patios, both with lake views. Great fishing and boating. Lake View has several great eating establishments and a very nice downtown. We boast having Iowa's first lake to lake 34 mi bicycle trail. Enjoy our Weber grill and an evening lakeside fire. Join the hosts for a scenic and comfortable pontoon boat ride around beautiful Black Hawk lake!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave the keys on the counter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outdoor quiet time 10:00 P.M..

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake View

Located in Lake View, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Black Hawk State Park and Northwest Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Carroll Municipal Golf Course. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Lake View, IA

What's nearby

  • Black Hawk State Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ida Grove City Park - 31 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Northwest Park - 31 min drive - 47.8 km
  • North Twin Lake - 37 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Buena Vista University - 42 min drive - 65.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Laney's Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Lindo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mauer's Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakeside Retreat on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Lake View, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Black Hawk State Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Ida Grove Entrance Castle and Carroll Municipal Golf Course. Northwest Park and Ida Grove Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and location. Convenient to local restaurants and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
We loved having you as our guests. Please come back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Spacious 1 bedroom w/great view of the lake

Location was close to town and made access to water carnival events easy. So nice to be on the lake. Jerry and Janine are very hospitable, couldn't be nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Our pleasure having you as our guests and how enjoyable it was to sit out Sunday evening even in the rain together sharing stories from our younger days!! And thank you for your Service Jim. Janine and Jerry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful setting and very well appointed living quarters. Hosts were wonderful and super helpful. Lakeview has really become a wonderful destination. We will be back as hope to stay here again. Highly recommend this place and the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

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

Mini Reunion with others camping

Hosts were very nice. Property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you both for being our guests!! We highly recommend this couple to other hosts! And special thanks for the Colorado treats, best we ever had! Welcome back anytime! Janine and Jerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Quick but great stay!

We booked for the weekend to join a very large group in Lakeview for boating and the Sip & Sample event! The owners were so kind and welcoming and the rental was spotlessly clean and well appointed for every need! We had coffee out on the patio in the mornings and enjoyed the absolutely gorgeous view of the lake! We would 100% book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Andrea you and your friends are welcome back anytime!! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and of our community happenings!! Janine and Jerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great getaway!

Stayed 4 days and three nights enjoying the beautiful lake. House was comfortable and hosts very friendly and helpful. Boat rides were a highlight. Cute little shops and bars to visit. Last night we enjoyed a campfire. So peaceful! We will be back to see Jerry and Janine again:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curstine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this property! It was beautiful. The description is accurate and I cannot say enough about the accommodations. They thought of EVERYTHING to make you feel at home-linens, decor, bathroom soaps, kitchen supplies, extra blankets for sitting on the couch, a fan in the bedroom. Jerry gave us a 1.5 hour tour of the homes on the lake on the pontoon boat. Lake View is a neat town to visit and the drive around the lake is beautiful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

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

Holy wind

Short 2 day getaway to unwind was much needed. Jerry and Janine were super nice hosts with clean and comfortable accommodations. They offered us a boat ride around the lake, but unfortunately there were very high winds all weekend so we were unable to. They also offered fishing poles and bicycles to use as well as recommending some good restaurants to try. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for choosing Cozy Lakeside Retreat! We really enjoyed having you as our guests but sorry the wind was crazy. You do have a toon ride coming if you’re back in the area!! Stop by anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

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

Reunion weekend …great host and hostess Loved talking to them ..

Our stay was great … our kids landed in with us because of the rain .. everyone else has campers .. not us .. give us a bnb anytime… accommodations were perfect …. We will be back for sure … Thank you.. Jerry and Janice … Bernie and Digger Troy and Allie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
It was our pleasure having you in our home and thank you for being so thoughtful leaving everything perfect upon check out. We really enjoyed your family and how fun it was for all of us to sit out in the rain and get wet and not even care!!! Janine and Jerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Never Felt More Welcome

Jerry and Janine are incredible hosts. We felt welcome and appreciated with every interaction with them, whether by phone, text, or in person. It was a nice night for a fire and they had one going in the fire ring. They invited us to join but weren't pushy at all when we wanted to just go back to our accommodations. Instead, Jerry offered to put another log on the fire in case we wanted to come out by the fire later by ourselves. They were very generous with their time. We took them up on their offer to cruise the lake on their pontoon. I hadn't been on the lake in many years so that meant a lot. What meant even more is we planned to meet up with some of my relatives and Jerry welcomed them on his boat as well. Due to car trouble, my guests were a bit late, but Jerry and Janine took it in stride. Even if Jerry and Janine weren't great, the rental would be worth putting up with a little crap, lol. Very clean with everything you need. Besides the queen bed, there's lots of other mattresses tucked away in the day bed and sofa. With access to the gas grill and a kitchen complete with range and spices and condiments, there's literally nothing stopping you from picking up some food and cooking it right at the rental. And the view! If you're looking for that lakeside experience, this is it. Our stay was a great! Thanks, Jerry and Janine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
We certainly enjoyed having the Fairchilds as our guest and the bonus of meeting your family. Very neat, clean and interesting to visit with. Best Wishes to you and your new family and you are always welcome at our house!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice, but not what we were expecting

Homeowners were absolutely great. They were kind and courteous. Would suggest it be listed in the main description that: 1) You're sharing this house. And it's the bottom level 2) The lake is across the road and the doc is shared and the pontoon is for ride along only. 3) Cannot park at the house itself 4) If you bring your own boat the lake has boulders that are NOT marked. Otherwise it was cute, clean, and fun. We found these details layer under other tabs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
We are so sorry you were unhappy with your visit to Black Hawk Lake/Lake View/Cozy Lakeside Retreat. We were not aware you were bringing a boat until I contacted you due to your later arrival and you had experienced a boat trailer tire blow out. We were concerned you were having safe travels. With the unfortunate lack of rain, our lake is low, as well as most of Iowa, but hopefully all will improve before next spring. We would love to have both of back......Janine and Jerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great spot with excellent hosts

Loved our quick little lakeside getaway. Jerry was very quick to respond to my questions and the place was just a described. Centrally located to the bike trail and the winery, which i highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property is very well-maintained. The owners were a pleasure to deal with. This lakeside retreat is a perfect place to relax. We highly recommend this rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The rental is very well decorated and is well maintained. The view of the lake is beautiful. The owners were a joy to work with. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Had a relaxing, great time with the family. Everything we needed was there. Very clean and tidy with great customer service!!! Jerry & Janine were great hosts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Exceeded expectations

Owner’s were great about answering all my questions before and during my stay. Made arrangements for me to arrive late at night. Mentioned a few times to me to please ask if there was anything at all they could do for us. Asked for and was offered bikes to rent for Sauk Rail Trail. Pontoon boat ride was amazing! Clean comfortable cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed. Owner’s provided disinfectant’s and cleaning supplies. There is satellite T.V. as well and a gas barbecue. All we needed to take was food. We highly recommend and would definitely stay at this property again! Thanks Jerry and Janine we will be back!

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