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Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting.

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Gorgeous fall colors.
Upstairs bedroom- 1 queen and 2 twin.
Master bathroom, walk in shower.
Main floor half bath.
Front of house, screened porch to relax on.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
The property is located in beautiful Henry County. It’s only 40 minutes away from Iowa City and 7 minutes from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The property features walking trails and a 2 acre pond stocked with fish for our guests to enjoy. We also have 6 kayaks for guests to use. Nearby are wineries, antique shops and many quaint small towns. Beautiful place to relax and get away from it all. Each bedroom has a queen bed with brand new luxury mattresses and two of the rooms have twin beds in them, perfect for a family. The home has three floors, a hot tub and a pool table for our guests to enjoy. There is a fire pit outside and a beautiful screened porch for sitting and relaxing. Great place to spend a weekend for Hawkeye Events. Very private area, no visible neighbors. A brand new Traeger grill is available for our guests. A piece of paradise awaits you here. A 10% discount will be given to guests who stay 7 days or longer.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are two sets of stairs, no baby gates.
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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
Glass bottles must be taken home with the guests.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Checkout by 2 pm
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We ask that our guests not track in with muddy shoes and take care of the place as if it were their own.
Children must be supervised while in the hot tub and near the pond. No small children are allowed to use the pool table.
The ceramic cooktop must be cleaned after every use. I have cleaner provided on the counter next to the stove.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4804332
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

Mount Pleasant

Located in Mount Pleasant, this holiday home is in a rural area. Big Creek County Park and Fern Cliff County Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Prayer Labyrinth and Arts Center Theater. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and hunting nearby.
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Mt Pleasant, IA

What's nearby

  • Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Saunders Park - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Mount Pleasant City Hall - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
  • East Lake Park - 21 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Mt. Pleasant Station - 22 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lunchbox - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rome Lunchbox - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Java Sisters - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Cock and Gun - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carmine's Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting.?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Log cabin staycation for families! Beautiful country setting. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club, Cranes Pond Park and J. Raymond Chadwick Library. Mount Pleasant City Hall and Big Creek County Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yvett V.

Gorgeous cabin! Very well kept and great amenities.

We love this Cabin! We will definitely come back, maybe in the cooler months next time. Plenty of space inside and outside 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Beautiful house

House was very clean. We really enjoyed the pond
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are glad you chose our cabin to stay at. You are welcome back anytime. Thanks for taking such good care of the place while you were our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect country hideaway. Friends adult weekend with no kids. Guys spent most of the time enjoying fishing and kayaking the pond, hanging around the pool table and having a bags tournament. Ladies enjoyed the hot tub and having some quiet time to themselves to just read a book. Cabin is well stocked and the host was very gracious to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff K.

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

Family Christmas

A great place for our family to get together for a few days. Plenty of room for all of us. Large kitchen to make meals, large comfortable rooms to just sit around for conversation and play games. Beautiful property for morning walks. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Anniversary Celebration

Our children and grandchildren joined us for a terrific weekend getaway at Fred and Becky’s beautiful home. We enjoyed the privacy and the wide assortment of activities for the kids. The pond provided hours of entertainment and the walking trails were great for evenings. Highly recommend for others
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great family fun!

You can ask for no more! The cabin was absolutely beautiful. Very clean and comfortable and well supplied. The property is very secluded and peaceful. Plenty to keep the family busy between the kayaking, fishing and the trails. Last but not least the host were wonderful, Becky was great! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Slice of Heaven in the Country.

This was my family's 2nd stay here. We loved it just as much, if not more than the 1st. Becky went above and beyond to welcome us. Her hospitality is top notch. If I could give higher than 5 stars I would. They have practically anything you would need at the cabin. If you're looking for a quiet getaway at a beautiful spot, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Is this heaven?

No, it’s iowa! What a beautiful property and cabin. We were greeted with a homemade lemon pound cake and wonderful weather. The cabin had everything we needed and more. Hot tub was delightful, pool table was used often, and the snacks at the downstairs bar were a great bonus. We went on a fun walk around the pond, took a trip to a local winery (East Grove Farms - would definitely recommend!), and had lots of fun catching up with old friends. Very kid friendly place to stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. It’s s great place for families to kick back and relax. Come see us anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Beautiful and secluded, but easy to find. Perfect for large groups!

Our stay was wonderful. We brought groceries, clothes, fishing poles, and oursleves- no need for anything else! House and grounds were clean and well cared for; beds and furniture were comfortable and up-to-date. Felt like we had everything we needed and more! One family member brought some essentials and never unpacked them- she commented that so frequently it says 'everything you need' and it isn't true, but this was the real deal!! Our family loved our weekend and our stay, and we couldn't be more thankful for Becky's communication before, during, and after.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We hope your family comes back. You left the cabin in excellent condition. It’s always fun to have a family weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Spectacular!

Our family spent 5 days at this gorgeous property. It was blissful! Our teen kids loved exploring the property, fishing, kayaking, playing pool and so much more. We spent our evenings visiting and playing games. We so appreciated that the TV wasn't on the main floor which made it so much easier to just be together as a family and enjoy laughing and playing games. Becky was the best host. The home was immaculate, the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials, the linens were high quality & so soft...I could go on & on! Thank you Becky for giving our family such wonderful memories. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanan M.

Beautiful property very accomidating for our large family and well equipped with everything!

We do an annual cookie bake every year so there are several families coming in from different areas. The cabin felt like we were right at home. You can feel the love and warmth the Showalters have put into the home. Becky was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating making sure we had everything there that we needed. She went way above and beyond what needed to be!! The cabin is very clean and comfortable. One of our favorite things we all said was how nice it was that there was no tv In the main living room so we could all converse, while enjoying the fire. Becky had it beautifully decorated for the holidays. The views are breath taking. I would highly recommend this property, you will not be disappointed! We are hoping to make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

The Perfect Place

Our Family gathered together for a wonderful Thanksgiving. We traveled back to Iowa from Missouri, Kentucky, and Texas to celebrate with our Iowa family. From the first contact with Becky to the time we locked the cabin door to say good-bye, our family was thrilled with everything. Becky had lovingly decorated the cabin, the fresh baked cookies and filled welcome baskets to make us feel right at home. The kitchen/pantry had everything we needed without having to worry about going to town to pick up things we had forgotten. The large dining room table was perfect for meals, visiting, and games. We were lucky enough to still have snow on the ground for our Texas grandchildren to build their first snowman. The children also enjoyed exploring the outdoors. A wonderful place to celebrate with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin. You certainly took great care while you were visiting in our home. We would love to have your family again anytime. So glad the kids were able to experience the snow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Owner was great to work with, and communicated with us promptly. We were welcomed like family. All the pictures, descriptions, everything was accurate, and the home/property itself was awesome. There were 10 of us total and there was plenty of space. Never felt like you were crowded. The pond was a lot of fun, and having kayaks already there to use was awesome. There was some firewood there for the fire ring, a hot tub (with towels just for the hot tub), a beverage fridge downstairs by the pool table, extra fans, folding tables and chairs... and there were labels here and there to help you find what you're looking for. It really saved us on planning and let us come, relax, and enjoy. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are happy you enjoyed yourselves and hope you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

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

Wonderful spot!

We couldn't find a better place to gather with family. Lovely log home, with everything we needed. Lots of things to keep the kids busy, kayaks, fishing, indoor and outdoor games, fire pit, just good fun! Becky is a wonderful hostess and supplies lots of extras. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanner K.

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

Guys weekend

Loved the stay!!! Took advantage of the pool table and the hot tub!! Very beautiful house in a quiet secluded neck of the woods!! Rebecca was amazing and wonderful to work with!! Highly recommend and would stay again given the opportunity!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

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Great getaway!

The property was great! Super clean and everything was conveniently labeled for use. Becky was super helpful and really easy to communicate with the whole time! Would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing back-country cabin getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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Beautiful, secluded slice of Heaven!

We had such a terrific weekend staying here. So much beauty, so much to do! The hosts are incredible. Well stocked cabin with so many perks. Fishing, kayaking, screened in porches, amazing night skies, hot tub, very spacious and lovely home. We really had a tremendously good time. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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Wonderful retreat with family!

Family Christmas gathering was great at this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie S.

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

Beautiful house off the beaten path

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! The house and view we STUNNING! We loved that there were no visible neighbors so we didn’t have to worry about noise or anything. We also enjoyed the pond and wild life. Over all very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

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

Wonderful experience!

Becky's property was exactly what we were looking for! Extremely spacious with beautiful views and plenty of room for whatever activities you'd like to do. She was very prompt with responding to whatever inquiries we had, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. Would HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

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

Everything you need!

This is a gorgeous cabin with plenty of space for a large group. The log home is very clean and has everything you will need. The pantry is well stocked for any forgotten item. The pond provided hours of fun for our beginning fishermen along with kayaks to paddle and relax. Excellent communication with the hosts, who left snacks and breakfast items for items for our family. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay h.

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

A gorgeous property, that was perfect for our families weekend getaway.

The cabin had comfortable sleeping and plenty of common areas with a hot tub, Netflix, and internet. The owners went above and beyond to make us feel at home by added hospitality of snacks and meals. The real beauty of this rental is the outdoor and recreational space. The pond is entertainment for fishing, swimming, and kayaking, and the endless mowed trails made for beautiful views, exercise, and peaceful walks at sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

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

Don’t miss out on this one!

This was an awesome place for an extended family gathering / celebration weekend. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for multiple families & generations. Fishing was great - all kids caught many bass. The kayaks were used all day long. The pool table got plenty of use one rainy morning. The hosts were very responsive and included many “extras” which made the trip even more fun - breakfast casserole, cookies, and treats throughout the house. Definitely a place we would return to for future family gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Green Creek Retreat

10 of us stayed at the log cabin and there was plenty of room inside and out. The grounds and cabin are beautiful, clean and serene. There was something for everyone to do or just simply unwind. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, grilling and outdoor games (some provided) kept us busy. We have rented homes before but never have had so many extras to make us feel welcome! Becky (hostess) was so easy to work with and answered our questions promptly. If you want to unwind, relax and get close to nature this is the place for you. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel K.

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

Great time!

Our family of 11, adults, preschooler and toddlers, had a relaxing, VERY enjoyable 4th of July weekend at this location. We were all very comfortable in the cabin, took hikes on the trails and then relaxed while listening to nature in the hot tub. There were many games available that added to our enjoyment. The hosts were wonderful and left us several food surprises. Would highly recommend this location to all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fred/Becky Showalter

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We purchased this property in 2017. My husband and I love the peace and quiet here. We have some adjoining land near this property and always wanted a weekend place to go to. We are both ISU graduates and are retired now.

Why they chose this property

This area is so beautiful and not that far from our permanent home. We have grandchildren and grown children so this is a great place for us all to meet at. It is so quiet and peaceful at our log cabin.

What makes this property unique

No visible neighbors. It’s only 7 miles to great restaurants and shopping. Mowed walking trails to enjoy and lots of wildlife to see. Look out the windows and see the gorgeous pond and deer in the yard. Stunning sunsets. Beautiful log home in a scenic part of Iowa. A real slice of paradise.

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