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Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River

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Exterior
Bedroom 1: Private Bedroom with Full Size Bed
Bedroom 2: Full Size Bed with privacy curtain.
Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Beds with privacy curtain.
Eat-in kitchen with island that seats 6.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Central City, IA
  • Rockwell Collins
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Coe College
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Alliant Energy PowerHouse
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom w/prIvacy curtain

2 Single Bunk Beds

Couch with hide-a-bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Bed w/privacy curtain

1 Double Bed

Private Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River

Need to unplug? Then this is the place for you! Bring your family and stay at our Rustic Cabin located on the Wapsipinicon River, outside of Waubeek, IA. Located 7 miles from Prospect Meadows Ball Complex in Marion.

Small cabin built in 1950 that has beds for 8 people. Enjoy floating down the river, playing on the beach, fishing and roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Everything you need is here for your use including lawn chairs, firewood, charcoal for the grill, floaties, life jackets, cookware, hammock, volleyball net, board games, linens, shower towels and beach towels. Unplug from daily life and reconnect with your family!

Things to note:
-there is no Wi-Fi
-cell service can be spotty
-very small TV with DVD player
-there is no washer/dryer

Property manager

Monica Hiles
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Checkout list is posted on the refrigerator.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Central City

Located in Central City, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wapsipinicon State Park and Wanatee Creek Park, while Springville Area Historical Society and Coggon Opera House are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water tubing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Central City, IA

What's nearby

  • Lindale Mall - 36 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Rockwell Collins - 38 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Coe College - 41 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 43 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Czech Village - 45 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BIT Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stove House Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Moon Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Foxy's Chill and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fb & Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Springville City Hall, Springville Area Historical Society and Cox Lake. Cox Lake Park and Springville Memorial Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jo Ann S.

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

Good for young families on a budget

Very off the beaten track, but a nice set up for a young family getaway on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Relaxing getaway

Great property! We enjoyed the screened in porch as it was pretty buggy. We also very much appreciated all the fire word and supplies provided. Would recommend for any family looking for a relaxing, quiet cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

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

Cute Cabin

Cute cabin to stay in. Not very private if you are staying with extended family as only curtains divide the bed and bunk beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Beautiful Property

Great stay; quite and peaceful. Responsive and accommodating hosts. Thank you for letting my son and me enjoy your beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlou C.

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

Super cute cabin

Loved reading about the history of the cabin, water levels, and the work put into making it what it is today. Sunroom, bon fire and walking the beach looking for rocks were some highlights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Wapsi cabin

What an amazing property! Clean, rustic and located steps from the river. We came down for a baseball tournament and could not if been more perfect for us! Plenty of fishing and swimming took up any down time we had between games. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Rustic Cabin on the Wapsi River

Exactly as it was described, it's a nice rustic cabin deep in the woods by the river. It's very off the beaten path, which was just perfect for our needs. No wifi, no big TV, spotty internet/phone service, so we just chilled, hiked, enjoyed cooking and each other's company. VRBO owner was a great communicator and the cabin was very well appointed with everything we needed. Pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Short Stay by the Wapsie

We had 8 in our party, we enjoyed the stay. Property was as described. Not a lot of cooking utensils or skillets to make meals with but maybe that is in the description. Crank the AC when you get there, screened in patio is very nice to escape mosquitos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Great cabin

This was a great property to stay at! The kids enjoyed the river very much and swam a lot! We hung up a sheet between two trees and projected a movie one night. The adults enjoyed the "off grid" - we didn't have cell service or internet access. It was great to unplug.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenine K., Bruno, United States

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

Wonderful Experience!

I'd give 10 stars if I could! Host was a joy to communicate with and quick to respond. Beds were comfortable with nice bedding and pillows. Kitchen was more than adequate and equipped with everything a person would need. We enjoyed our meals in the screened in porch along with board games in the evening. Kids made good use of the tire swing and teeter totter while the grown ups appreciated the hammock in the shade. The beach was a short walk from the cabin to swim and relax. The kids enjoyed finding seashells and unique river rocks to take home as souvenirs. We had such a wonderful time and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Rustic and tranquil

When you want to truly be off the beaten path, this is the right place to go. Be prepared for plenty of dirt/gravel roads and getting back to the basics with nature. You will enjoy the quiet mornings and peaceful river. You can't ask for better neighbors to chat with. All the beds were clean and cozy, and the black out curtains were helpful for wanting to sleep in. Time your showers, as the water heater needs time to heat the water after 2 showers. Bring your own drinking water, as the well water is heavy with minerals. Enjoy some tasty food and great ambiance at the local General Store Pub. The Maquoketa Caves are not too far and worth the exploration!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Shane L.

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

Had a fun stay, decent place overall

Not a whole lot to say, it's a rustic cabin as the listing says. It's well kept, everything was in place and working. The neighbors were friendly. One thing that was a bit of an issue: the instant we arrived we were swarmed by mosquitos. I had two types of bug spray and a hat with mosquito netting, but ... wow. My son and I wanted to be outside doing stuff, but we had to have constant vigilance to survive the onslaught. My wife basically refused to come outside LOL. She said something about wanting her blood to remain in her body. There is a screened in porch as well, so we ate dinner and played games there for most of the time. Not the fault of the hosts of course, it is what it is. But just be warned =). Two other issues: 1.My son, who is 11 wanted to do smores, but we couldn't find any skewers, not a big deal, we used some sticks. But I could see where others might be like "well don't we need skewers?" 2. There was a container with drinking water available and it was fine for me, but I think others will probably want to bring their own water, the well water is not drinkable, as the host states in their notes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Best hidden getaway!

The rustic charm and beauty of this property was definitely more than we expected. We were pleasantly surprised at the extent the owners went to , to ensure our stay was comfortable. We didn’t want to leave when it came time! When we were unloading our car last night, we found a couch pillow from the cabin that we accidentally walked off with. I think our 17 year old son scooped it up with the blanket and pillow he brought from home. I feel horrible about this and if you’re the owner of the property and reading this, please shoot me an email of an address we can send the pillow to. We live 5 hours away. We would definitely recommend this property! Just an awesome stay and we hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre C.

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

Just what we needed!

The cabin was clean and a great place to stay near Prospect Meadows. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Great Time Off The Beaten Path

Great time and really great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid

Great location for an "off the grid" experience. Big yard to hang out in steps away from the river. Friendly neighbors. We found out if you have Verizon you will get signal at the bottom of the front steps. Couldn't find outlets in the main bedroom, but found extention cords, so that was great. Kids loved the bunk beds and the other bed on the other side of the room where all the kids hung out together. Great screened in porch to stay away from the nightly bugs. Great fireplace. Played volleyball. Kids loved the seesaw and fished daily. Caught baby catfish. We floated down the river with the tubes that were in the shed. Would definitely stay here again if it weren't for the teenage girls being bored without internet. Might have to make a trip with just the boys and dad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't want to go home

It was such a peaceful place, quiet, perfect distance from the beach and water that our young kids were able to play and we didn't have to worry about them running to the water, but even when we took them to swim the water was perfect for swimming in.. Cabin of course could use a little updating but nothing that made a dent in in fun we had.. We caught fish, we tubed, we found some fun and interesting places near by to eat... Also the shed filled with toys and tunes and anything we needed for fun, was very much appreciated! Already planning a trip for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

The weekend we needed.

This was a great place for our annual Memorial weekend getaway. We don’t require much, but this far exceeded our expectations. Kids AND adults had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Beautiful, serene location

Our family had a lovely time here! The property is huge and secluded and right on the beach. My kids had a blast playing in the river and they loved sleeping on the bunk beds. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Beautiful weekend on the Wapsi

My friends and I had a most wonderful weekend-all of the amenities were comfy and kitchen was perfect for cooking. We spent a full day on the sandbar and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. A little snafu with the shower was solved immediately by Monica and Jim-very kind people. I hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Remote Getaway

We enjoyed the location by the river and the kids liked the tire swing, teeter totter and hammock. We appreciated having the tubes there to use. We were unable to get any cell service so we really were able to unplug. Beds were comfortable, bedding and towels were very clean; however, the rest of the cabin could really use a deep cleaning. We were glad we had our SUV as the road to the cabin was interesting at times. We met the neighbors on both sides and they were both very nice. We enjoyed exploring the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Roxanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Cabin Life

I went to this cabin with my sister's we all live in different states. This cabins was stocked from kitchen supplies to dry wood. They even had tubes that we used to float down the river. The setting was beautiful and quiet and when the neighbors came around they were friendly and great to visit with. We did most of our cooking there . Although for $140 a night some updates would be nice like better beds and some new windows and screens would really improve this place. Would we all go back again if the opportunity arose most definitely. Contact with host was easy and helpful she gave very clear direction how to get into the cabin. We had a blast!!!! Take your own water along.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danelle R.

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

Relaxing

Monica’s place was so relaxing and peaceful. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. I can’t wait to be able to come back for another weekend sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Monica Hiles

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