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Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a chimney.
A spacious loft-style living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a kitchen with a central island, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A cozy attic room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with curtains, a cushioned bench, and a wooden floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a sink.
A rustic house with a red exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Set against lake views, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 14 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes 4 bicycles, a deck, and a patio. Enjoy kayaking, waterskiing, and ice skating nearby, along with access to a marina. The property is pet-friendly and located near shopping and museums, with attractions like Coralville Lake and Lake Macbride State Park close by.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Macbride State Park
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Solon, IA
  • Place, Coralville Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macbride State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

2 Double Futons

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Next to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & Amanas. This incredible property has original beams and flooring from a 1800's church! Renew your spirit with state park hiking trails or a hammock. Walk down the 2 minute path to the Coralville Reservoir and enjoy the beach! Nestled between Lake MacBride State Park and the beautiful Coralville Reservoir, this retreat is a Godsend! Boat rentals 1 minute away! Located next to trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
We don't want to see evidence left behind.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 439096vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Solon

Solon is home to this holiday home. Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake MacBride Golf Course and Cedar Ridge Vinyards, Winery and Distillery. Raptor Center and Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Solon, IA

What's nearby

  • Coralville Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Iowa - 21 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 26 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rayo Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bobber's Bar and Grill - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids located?

Situated in Solon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coralville Lake and Lake Macbride State Park. Lake MacBride Golf Course and Raptor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed over Labor Day weekend for a Hawk game at Kinnick. Plenty of room for the entire family to spread out. There was an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service during our stay and the A/C worked without issue. What a relief after spending the afternoon baking in the sun. Would definitely stay again. Only complaint: there wasn’t any ground coffee available. We left our coffee behind for the next guests enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Sometimes there’s coffee and sometimes not Dave and I’m glad you left some for the next guests! Thank you! Same with the charcoal too. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was super helpful with all my questions. The cabin is cute, clean and perfect for our needs. Loved staying there and hope to visit again when we can enjoy it more. Booked to stay at the weekend of my sons wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our extended family to stay in during college graduation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice last minute home for a work trip enough beds to accommodate multiple adults
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for a quick getaway. Perfect cabin. The location was great close to many things but far enough away. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for a very busy graduation weekend. Big porch, fire pit and barbecue were big hits. A very nice place to unwind and spend time relaxing with friends and family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet house with a peaceful view of the lake. Lots of property and privacy. A great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome. We had 10 guys on our annual fishing trip and the cabin had enough space for all of us !! It’s located very close to lake McBride and coralville reservoir. I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay, and Lisa the host was awesome too !!!!!! If you needed anything, she called right away to help, thank you Lisa and thank your cleaning lady also , place was clean and overall beautiful!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing. Communication was great. I loved the picture book welcome book. Everything was simple and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, well furnished to fit all our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy/comfortable cabin with plenty of room to spread out. We had a great home away from home experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for an annual big family vacation and really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and an easy drive to different areas of interest. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this cozy cabin! It was the perfect location for our Thanksgiving getaway and had everything our family needed to relax and enjoy time together. The space was clean, comfortable, and beautifully set up for a peaceful retreat. The host was welcoming and accommodating, which made the whole experience even better. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Would highly recommend this cabin for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this cozy, rustic cabin for our winter crafting retreat. We loved the warm fire in the wood stove to take the chill of the late winter weather. The kitchen was well equipped and nice and clean, and we prepared most of our meals there, though we enjoyed visiting a couple of excellent restaurants in town as well. We loved that we could bring our pets, and we took many long walks with them in the Lake MacBride State Park, a stone's throw from the cabin. There were three couples and it was nice having three separate bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen has everything you need. Multiple floors were fun for kids/adults to spread out. Nice getaway location to relax and unwind. Laundry facilities. Lisa was great to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time with friends and family. We were in Iowa City celebrating the marriage of our daughter and new son! We had plenty of room for sleeping and enjoying each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Real nice place

Just a great location with a good host who was a pleasure to deal with throughout.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and great Host

We had a lovely stay for our party of13 for our daughter’s wedding.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We loved our time at the cabin. Great meeting space for our extended family to get together to spend time together. Great location and we had a great relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the cabin in the woods!The kitchen was well stocked and communication was great. We didnt spend time outside but can only imagine how nice it would be in the summer! There are quite a few steps in the cabin but that was not a big problem for our group.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Martin

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I grew up in Iowa near here and enjoyed the family picnics at the state park. My extended family is still in the area! We now live in downtown Chicago, and this retreat is a great escape from our hectic lives.

Why they chose this property

My family has been enjoying Lake MacBride since it first opened. My grandmother told me about her experiences growing up and enjoying the lake so she made sure to bring her children. My mother has great stories of Lake MacBride and the Coralville Reservoir and she made sure to bring me and my brothers! Now a fourth generation, my own daughters, are growing up with peace and tranquility because of this fabulous property.

What makes this property unique

We are next to cross-country ski and snowmobile trails!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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