Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley

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A log cabin interior with a wooden bench, a table, a door leading outside, and a calendar on the wall.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a bench.
A green building with a porch and a gravel driveway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a countertop.
A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a dog.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pilot Mound, IA
  • Place, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Oaks Recreation
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Boone Speedway
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Pilot Mound

Pilot Mound is home to this cabin. Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum and Farm House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Iowa Arboretum and Furman Aquatic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Boone Speedway.
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Pilot Mound, IA

What's nearby

  • Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • McHose Park - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Seven Oaks Recreation - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Boone Speedway - 18 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ginwood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Krause Basement Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪XS9 Cabin And Party - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Minnie's Garden Grilling - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Cabin located in beautiful Des Moines River valley located?

Situated in Pilot Mound, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum, Kate Shelley High Bridge and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower. McHose Park and Gabrielson Clinic for Women are also within 12 miles (20 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. 103 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean rooms and living space’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in the woods with more amenities than expected. Lots of wildlife, very peaceful nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect I couldn’t have asked for a better property to stay in for my trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean. The kitchen was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway, clean little cabin. Ceiling fan stopped working but those things happen. Overall we loved the place and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal home. The inside is very comfortable, cozy. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware, cooking utensils. Bedroom huge, mattress on the firm side, bedding very comfortable .Bathroom clean, huge with full shower, whirlpool tub.Many soft towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Hi Rose :) just wanted you to know for future stays there’s a remote on the nightstand for the sleep number mattress :) so you can control if you would like it softer . Glad you enjoyed your stay :) you left the house beautiful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in the woods! Quiet and secluded. Which means me and my hubby were very content. Did not want to leave. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this lovely cabin and there is a reason we came back—it is so beautiful and peaceful and definitely a reasonable price for the stay. Heather is an amazing host. Highly recommend! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a peaceful place. I grew up just south in the Des Moines river valley and have missed the timber and river. Woke up to a doe and 2 youth. Great place and it had everything needed plus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely, Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful cabin and property. Everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was very beautiful and accommodating. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just as beautiful as it looks! Quiet secluded location and it comes with Amazon prime for movies, plus a great stereo system equipped with CD's and DVD's of all kinds. A short drive to Boone. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful cabin! My wife and I travelled with our two Bassett Hounds for a quick weekend away. Very quiet and peaceful and only 10-15 mins from town if you need anything. Couldn’t recommend this place enough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 days of secluded, peaceful, northwoodsdecor cabin, very well stocked kitchen and bathroom. Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very hospitable hosts, clean and well-appointed cabin, and a beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cute cabin!!! Felt very homey thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third trip to the cabin and it was lovely as always. Thanks for sharing your home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the quiet, peaceful location of this property. It was well furnished and very clean. The cabin was exactly what we wanted for this trip and the property didn’t disappoint!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Cabin was cozy, clean and had everything you could ask for. Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin in the woods

We loved our stay. The property had everything we could have needed and was a perfect location. We would love to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet and peaceful place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cabin in a peaceful area with great views! Love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

Had a wonderful second stay here. Thanks for another restful visit with amazing bird watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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