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Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails

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Two people sitting on lawn chairs facing a wooden cabin with a fire in front of them.
A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, two chairs, and a small table.
A spacious kitchen with a bar area, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a garden.
A rustic wooden sign with 'the rookery cottage' written on it, indicating a lodging option.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Coon Rapids, IA
  • Place, Lake Panorama
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Springbrook State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Hausbarn
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Coon Rapids

Located in Coon Rapids, this cabin is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by RVP~1875 Historic Furniture Shop & Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Springbrook State Park and Lake Panorama. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Coon Rapids, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Panorama - 20 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Springbrook State Park - 21 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Hausbarn - 29 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Milwaukee Trestle Park - 31 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Swan Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 52.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Margaritas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shack's Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Raychelle's 5th Ave Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Terry's Shop - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails on 8 February 2027 start from NZ$455, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic cottage in river valley with access to hiking and mountain biking trails located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Lake Panorama, Springbrook State Park and Sheeder Prairie State Preserve. Swan Lake State Park and Manning Heritage Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We met Emily as we were pulling in, she was very friendly and welcoming. The Rookery was all set with everything we needed, a grill, charcoal, coffee pot, filters, firewood and she delivered us some newspaper to start a fire. The setting is great, very peaceful, quiet, close to (almost on) hiking/biking trails and the star gazing was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to get away and enjoy God's creation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thanks, David!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Getaway

Quiet, peaceful, and great hosts. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the 2nd time we came here and stayed. The cabin is so nice and the owners are friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet cabin/property; good hiking trails
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little Cabin

Great property and location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin

Loved the stay, Emily was very nice, professional, and hospitable. Will be returning with the family for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Quiet peaceful location. Great trails. Hosts easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, quaint and quiet retreat

We had a lovely weekend and will definitely be back! A quiet little cottage was just right for our family. And extra special that we were allowed to bring our dog with us !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We loved our stay. It was so relaxing. We loved the proximity of trails & also looking at the stars at night. The house is also great, very comfortable. Definitely want to go back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charm, comfort and convenience

The Rookery Cottage is delightful. It is the perfect place for a quiet get away and for exploring the Whiterock Conservancy. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - better than advertised! Our stay was peaceful and quiet, and we loved the owners' access to the hiking trail right though their backyard. The place was spotless, with great water pressure and comfortable bed, and the kitchenette had what we needed so we could stay there and make all our meals. The owners were friendly and very quick to help when we asked a question, but also very much gave us our privacy for our quiet weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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out of the city and into the country

my stay at the cottage is exactly what i needed. the quiet of being in the heart of Whiterock Conservancy was a wonderful place to rest, re-set, and rejuvenate. the trails are so close and my dog and i were able to explore quite a few paths.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was wonderful.

I took one star off for accuracy of online listing as this place was much nicer than the listing portrays! It was peaceful and unhooked from the world, but there was plenty to do when we wanted to. Emily and Matt were great! We will come back as often as we can!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing

My husband and two dogs had wonderful time!! Very clean, beautiful location, access to trails practically out your back door!! Star gazing so awesome with no light pollution! Hosts are welcoming, wonderful! So quiet!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely love

It was great, we had everything promised. I could have not asked from a better place to run away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Emily & Matt’s place was the perfect place for a quick girls weekend getaway. Everything we needed was there, down to the coffee creamer! Direct access to the great trail system, and a short jaunt into town should you need anything. Super clean, super spacious but with a cozy feel and some friendly chickens to greet you at the patio door in the mornings. We loved the stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome getaway!

We had a fabulous time unplugging from the city. Everything we perfect and advertised honestly. Thank you!!!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose this cottage as a neutral meeting place between Wyoming and Wisconsin, and it ended up being exactly what we needed. Our trips in were full of delays and late‑night arrivals, but the moment we walked inside, the space felt calm, quiet, and welcoming.The cottage was clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully maintained — the kind of place that lets you slow down and breathe after a long stretch of travel. We didn’t come to check off activities; we came to reconnect and start something new, and this spot gave us the perfect setting to do that.Even though our time was shorter than planned, it became more meaningful than expected. The privacy, the quiet surroundings, and the comfortable space made our stay feel special in a way we didn’t anticipate.We’re grateful for the experience and would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful, grounding place to stay.10/10 we'll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway!

The Rookery was great! The hosts have thought of everything. We didn’t go without a single thing, they had all dishes and appliances you need, board and card games, movies, easy WiFi access and use on the TVs, blankets, chairs, and much more. We arrived on a Friday evening and left Sunday morning. We came prepared with food so we never even had to get back in the car until we left. Perfect stay 10/10 !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

What a beautiful property! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every part of our stay. Our hosts included so many thoughtful touches (coffee and tea, guest access on Roku, travel toiletries and first aid, toddler booster seat, and the list goes on and on). The property is amazing and we loved stepping out the door to walk the prairie trails and greet the chickens. We spent lots of time exploring the conservancy, also, and were so impressed with everything! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Idyllic cottage

Everything was exactly as described on this cottage. It was spotless. The bed was very comfy. The setting was very private. We spotted multiple deer each morning, as well as turkeys and some huge fox squirrels. Loved watching the chickens walk around. Scratched behind the ears of a quite tame charolais cow. All in all - a wonderful stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The Rookery Re-Charge

Our stay at the Rookery Cottage during our cross country road trip between Colorado and Michigan was the perfect stop over. The kids, pup, and I stretched our legs on the Whiterock Conservancy trails that we got to right from the property. The cottage had the rustic charm and whimsical feel that felt homey and cozy. The kids loved saying hello to all the farm animals. It’s a special place that we plan to return to in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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