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Private Water Side Cabins

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A wooden deck with two striped chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a sink, a clock, and a window with curtains.
A compact room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a black refrigerator, a blue sofa, and a dining table with a lamp.
A room with a sofa, a recliner, a dining table, and a TV.
A boat docked at a pier with a forested background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Bussey, IA
  • Place, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Raceway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Red Rock
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

One room cabin

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Scholte House Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bos Landen Golf Club and Tassel Ridge Winery. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water tubing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Bussey, IA

What's nearby

  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame - 15 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 17 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Lake Red Rock - 19 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Elk Rock State Park - 22 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Central College - 28 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kinfolks Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pershing Utilities - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Water Side Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Water Side Cabins ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Water Side Cabins ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Water Side Cabins ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Water Side Cabins located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Knoxville Area Community Hospital, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Knoxville Raceway. Lake Red Rock and Carmack Nature Center are also within 20 miles (32 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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great time, property is really peaceful and private. Perfect spot for two brothers to reconnect. 10 minute easy drive to Knoxville speedway. Sooo Good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. If you like privacy and cozy this is amazing place.If you bring everything you need you do not have to leave our little cabin in the woods.The only thing, make sure you view all the pictures we stayed in the one room cabin with a bathroom. The bedroom is not a separate room, which tje pictures do show.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet weekend get away! We loved it. Used the Kayaks and walked the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a clean place to unpack and unwind!! Bring food that you’ve already cooked since no stove. But grill and fire pit available. I was able to be at lake by myself with just the birds, bugs, frogs , and God. So thankful for this peaceful retreat!!!! Communication was great ! So appreciative of my time here. Kayaking , fishing so fun!! God bless you all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love this place!!! Our third year here and already talking about next year!!
Right before sunrise
Calm, secluded and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a very good place we'll go back next time

At a wonderful time, very peaceful, good fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful quiet cabin. No television no internet.. very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary getaway

Beautiful quaint little place off the beaten path. Beautiful pond and atmosphere. We enjoyed juat being together and knoxville isnt too far for ice cream
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Jem

Wonderfully peaceful!! Great fishing! Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Same trip as last August. Absolutely love the location and the cleanliness of the cabin. Planning on the same trip next August!!! If you're looking for a quiet peaceful Little getaway this is the place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Loved the quiet and the little visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend motorcycle getaway

Great location, waterfront, dock, fishing, wildlife, comfortable, most amenities, thoroughly enjoyed the weekend stay. Gracious and polite hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

The cabin was perfect! Nice and quiet. Enjoyed some fishing on the dock and it was perfect for my RC boats. Even had a welcoming committee!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, quiet, and relaxing!

I enjoyed tranquil mornings on the porch, splashing around in the lake, and evening fires. The AC works great! Hosts are responsive and kind. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 year Anniversary

So peaceful!We named the goat Chocolate and the dog Puppy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quite and cabin was clean!

Quite and cabin clean. Cabin had everyone we needed. Swam in the lake. Had to drive a distance to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to unplug

The cabin was exactly as advertised, including the comfy lounge chair on the deck. Cute and peaceful. I slept great and left feeling truly refreshed. Loved having access to kayaks and fishing poles. The little white dog was a welcome visitor
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, fun, quiet, peaceful

Enjoyed the dock and water. Spent most time swimming and fishing. Very peaceful and private feeling. We were able to cell service very well. We will be back and will share this stay with others. Note: You might add a grill down at the pavilion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet little Oasis

Property was just as described and right on the water. Nestled perfectly in the woods and a perfect getaway from the chaos of life. The owners were attentive and timely with anything we needed. We seen deer running while sitting on the back deck which was a fun bonus. Lots of ammenties to enjoy as well. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mixed review

The property needs some maintenance...over grown brush, soffit is seperated from the cabin. Pics show a pontoon boat & a row boat. Pontoon is extremely old and full of wasp nest as is the row boat. Fishing was not very good either. We had a very peaceful stay, but I'm not sure if we will return. Overgrown brush will eventually prevent a view of the pond from the cabin. The chairs at the fire pit were old & we were affraid to sit in them. This property could be fantastc with some maintenance. There volunteer trees growing into the driveway by the cabin preventing a vehicle from parking close, also. There were 3 dogs at the property. One visited us everyday. He was a cute little dog. The other two are not so cute. They came after me when i was taking trash out. I thought one was going to bite me. They came by the cabin everyday to bark and growl at us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The cabin is located on a farm in a very peaceful setting. The resident dog greeted us daily and was a welcome sight. The cabin is comfortable and overlooks the water. It was a very peaceful stay! Would recommend it if you want to unplug!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We had the best weekend! Very quiet and relaxing. The fishing was awesome, and the cabin was cozy! The property owners were awesome with quick responses to questions we had. 10/10 we will be back!! Thanks for the awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway!

I was looking for a quiet place for some time of rest and reflection, this place was perfect! Such a peaceful atmosphere! I enjoyed the water and the view from the deck of the cabin. It was just what I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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