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Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lansing, IA
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
    8 min drive
  • Clear Creek Park
    9 min drive
  • Mount Hosmer Park
    10 min drive

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About the area

Lansing

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Lansing, within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River and Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center. .This cabin is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Clear Creek Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mount Hosmer Park.

What's nearby

  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Immaculate Conception - Wexford Church - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 19 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dip - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away

Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area with new queen size sleeper sofa, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the Thornwood house. This will have all outside hookups to charge your fishing boat, perfect for those seasoned fisherman! This a cabin, so the bathroom is not inside the cabin, but is just a few steps off the deck. It is solely for this cabin, has just been remodeled. There is an outside entrance from the Thornwood house. This is a full functioning bathroom, with newly remodeled toilet and shower. There is solar lighting on the path to bathroom, flashlight is also hanging by the door if needed. The fire pit is just a few steps out back of the cabin, wood is available to purchase at a reasonable price. Note - we do rent both the Thornwood house and the cabin separately , so there may be other guest staying at the other location.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jane Duehr

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Small Cabin
It's a really nice property out in the country. It is well taken care of. It would be great for a husband and wife with 2 kids. A group of 4 friends, you'd have to share beds or figure something else out. The bathroom is detached but it is a very nice bathroom. It's a nice comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Trip 2024
Great addition to most of the family staying in the larger cabin. Plenty of room and great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rand H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin for 2
Nice cabin for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
No bathroom access
The bathroom code would not work when we tried to use it for a second time. So no bathroom available to shower or use the rest of it. I don't know if it was something we didn't do. Just could not get it to open up. (The bathroom is located in another building outside the cottage.} There was no backup to the code if it failed. You can use your imagination as what we had to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Thank you for a comfortable stay. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Very quiet beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for.
Very clean and rustic cabin, with lots of extras. It was a great location to enjoy the woods for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little get away
Such a lovely property … with lovely amenities. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful cabin in a beautiful setting!!
This was the second time we stayed at Thornwood Cottage. The cabin is well appointed and very comfortable. It's easy place to relax and decompress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lodging near Yellow River Forest
Great place to stay. Absolutely perfect. Very quiet and peaceful on acreage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
20th Anniversary
We had the Cottage for a week 💜 love love loved it Thank you we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Slice of paradise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Precious Cabin
Cabin easy to find and looked just like the photos. Loved the property and how it was surrounded by trees. I thought my husband was going to have a fit when he saw the stairs leading up to the loft, and the short trek outside to the loo. But, he succumbed to the magic of the cabin and had a great time. We are seniors so had tho be careful on the stairs up the loft and the path to the loo and showers. Everything very clean and comfortable. Bad season for mosquitoes so bring bug spray if you plan to spent any time outside on the property. Felt very safe there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thornwood Cottage
Although this cabin was smaller than anticipated, it fully lived up to the expression of "small but mighty"! My husband and I had a few nights of a mini honeymoon here to get away from life stressors, anyone we know, and disconnect from our phones to settle into marriage- this cabin was exactly what we were looking for and more! Visiting the small businesses in both towns of Lansing and McGregor was a blast- I highly suggest chatting with the locals! We hope to stay here again soon to be able to hike at more of the nearby gorgeous forest preserves and parks! The hosts were very responsive to our questions and needs, and the cabin was very cozy- just make sure to check the weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin
It was a really nice place, quiet and peaceful, you can fin all the instructions in a folder, that’s helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway!
We had a very enjoyable stay at Thornwood Cottage! It was perfect for us! We'll definitely be returning! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful area and a beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nik W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin!!
The cabin is exactly as in the pictures. It's wonderful: very cozy, well-equipped, extremely clean, it's got all modern comforts, and it is in a beautiful setting. The heating was on when I arrived, so that was a nice surprise. It was very quiet and close to some easy hiking trails. There is also a lovely area outside with a fire pit, and it is ideal for BBQ weather permitting. Two pieces of advice: take groceries/drinking water with you as it is quite remote (which is what is great about it!), and don't drink too much after 7:00 pm, as you need to go out to go to the bathroom (It is mentioned on the listing, though.) Other than that, Jane is a great host and responds immediately to your texts. I definitely recommend and hope to go back soon. Nik
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting trip
Great place! Everything you need in cabin and very cozy, peaceful setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boys Hunting Adventure
Staying here has turned into a tradition for us. It is a great intimate little space where we have been able to enjoy the outdoors during the day and came back to tell hunting stories at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalora S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin.
Beautiful cabin in beautiful area. Cabin had everything you need and lots of room. We were here for grandson wedding and we were so impressed by all the room on the property. Would love to return again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little place
Cute little cabin, just the perfect size for the two of us and our puppy. It is a perfect little getaway spot with lots of nature. The owners were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic time
This was the beginning of our 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Could not have asked for nicer hosts. Property was so much greater than expected. Beautifully decorated and super clean. Best setting ever. Looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Landing cabin
Beautiful property. Loved the wildlife and the river road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Everything was great but the only thing I would change is the stone walkway to the bathroom and shower house. In the middle of the night when needed to go to the bathroom it was hard not to trip but I would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023