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Cozy, Lake View Chalet

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wadena, IA
  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park
    22 min drive
  • Volga River State Recreation Area
    26 min drive
  • Backbone State Park
    38 min drive

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About the area

Wadena

With a stay at this cabin in Wadena, you'll be on a river, and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. .This cabin is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Echo Valley State Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Montauk Historical Site.

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 22 min drive
  • Volga River State Recreation Area - 26 min drive
  • Backbone State Park - 38 min drive
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 57 min drive
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 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.

Cozy, Lake View Chalet

Lake View Chalet, with fishing on small private lake which is located in a quiet country setting. The cozy cabin has private steps that lead to the lake and there are kayaks and a rowboat for use by guests. There is a walking path around the Lake with wildlife and beautiful scenery. In the cabin, a spiral staircase leads to a small loft is with queen sized bed and a small bedroom with set of bunk beds on the first floor, with a fold out couch in the living room which sleeps 2. Kitchen has microwave, coffee maker, and cooktop stove with the basic cooking utensils and dishes. Bathroom has tile floor and walk in shower. The spiral staircase requires cation when using and may not be suitable for everyone.
There are 3 cabins for rent here and the property is part of a campground, so campsites are available. The campers are about located some distance from the cabins but on heavy travel days, some campers may be closer. Camper hookups are available outside each cabin if needed. Its located 2.5 miles from a small town that has a bar/restaurant and a gas station with basic supplies and a grocery store is about 10miles away in Elgin. There are 2 State Parks (Pikes Peak and Back Bone) within 40 mins and lots of local trout streams for enjoyment. You will most likely see lots of wildlife including Deer, Bald Eagles, Turkey and a wide variety of Flora and Fauna. Lake is private but is used by other guests staying on the property.
There is no Wi-Fi or television in the cabins so you can just relax and unplug for a while, but there is a cell tower within a mile to give you great US cellular but other providers may be spotty.
The most important rule is to relax, enjoy your stay and please return. Bring any personal items that will make your stay more comfortable. I have most of the basics but maybe not everything you may need.
Please no shoes or smoking inside the cabin.
Before checking out, please place all used linen in pile on the floor near the front door. Feel free to bring your own sheets and towels if wanted. They are supplied but some people prefer to bring their own. If you're going to need a heavy blanket, please bring that as well because they are too difficult to wash between each guest, but if needed I can supply them. Place all garbage in the dumpster near the entrance. Pets must be house broken and let me know the size, number and type of pet you are bringing. Please bring a dog bed or sheet to lay on and a Kennel is suggested for nighttime. No pets allowed on furniture or beds or inside the cabin if wet or dirty. Pets Cannot be left alone inside the cabin, unless inside a kennel and please pick up after your pets. I have an outside kennel for guests to use if needed. If the pet has an accident inside the cabin, there will be an additional cleaning fee of 25$. And please let me know if this happens so the area can be cleaned and sanitized.
Unfortunately, there is no swimming allowed in the Lake due to insurance and liability issues.
Fishing is allowed but please use artificial bait and barbless hooks for the safe release of the fish.
No parties or events are to be held unless preapproved and no weapons are allowed on site unless preapproved and or used for hunting.
Please let me know if there is any damage or spills of any sort or if anything needs improved or repaired. Also, any help with clean up and keeping the cabin clean is greatly appreciated. Smoking is only allowed outside the cabin and no butts thrown on the ground.
Thank you for supporting small business.





Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave and a kitchen island.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the Cabin

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 and cats only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a one time $25 pet fee, per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are steep stairs that require caution

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only preapproved events allowed.
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Coxy Lake View Chalet
Cozy Lake View Chalet
Cozy, Lake View Chalet Cabin

Cozy, Lake View Chalet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
We had a great time unplugging in this cozy cabin with beautiful views. The boys had fun kayaking and I enjoyed taking walks around the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed
It was peaceful and calm....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Chalet
Great location and accomodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Unplug We Were Looking For
We have 3 busy teens & just wanted to unplug for a few days before the school year starts back. We’re nature lovers & this fit the bill. It’s close to adorable little towns, all things nature, & we loved that we could take our two dogs. Andy was very helpful & friendly, the cabin was great, & we loved the views. The kids have even mentioned they miss cabin life a couple of times since we’ve been home. The only thing I’d recommend changing, on the VRBO site the description says there’s a hot tub with this cabin. Or that’s how I interpreted it. I’d remove that from the description. It was part of the reason we chose this cabin over the larger one. We’ll definitely be back though & will book the bigger cabin :) Thanks for a wonderful week, Andy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Nice place. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oct 8- Oct 11th
It’s what we wanted, great fishing, peace and quiet. Only thing I would add is more shades to the front and back door. We had a neighbor park his camper across from us and we kept seeing him looking through the front door window. We locked eyes once . So more blinds for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin stay!
Had a great family trip to the cabin! Andy was a great host. Great location to visit the little towns and explore Backbone! Caught an almost 6# bass in the pond!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andy does great job, fishing was great even though temps in the 90's. Campers are all vary quiet don't even no there aound. Cabins air works great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andy has done an excellent job providing the comforts of cabin camping! This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we plan on coming back again! The air conditioning was a blessing in this heat and the cabin was perfect fit for two, but plenty of sleeping options to accommodate more people if necessary. The peace and quiet is what I appreciated most about this stay, as neighbors were respectful and a far enough distance away to not feel crowded. From out the back door, you simply need to walk down some stairs and you’re at the lake. It was fun to fish and had some good sized carp and bass in it that provided us with plenty of entertainment. I really can’t say enough about this hidden gem of a camping location, you simply have to experience it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
We enjoyed our stay! It was a quiet and peaceful few days. We enjoyed being able to use the kayaks and paddle boat to do some fishing. It was a great, relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This is a Great property, the accommodations were great, the host was great at answering questions a providing a nice quiet place to stay! We will be back! Thank you Andy for the Hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great location for peace and quiet. The place was clean and the owner was prompt. And the fishing was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little getaway for my family of 4 and small dog! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little place. Wonderful people to work with
Nice loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing weekend
No range, no TV or Wifi made for a disappointing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and cozy!
To celebrate my husband's retirement, we sought a peaceful place with a pond to overlook. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. This location was just what we desired. Loved listening to the nighttime owls, geese and coyotes as we enjoyed our fires at night. Enjoyed use of kayak and paddleboat. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. Good comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin rented
We rented a cabin and when we got there and got mostly unloaded we realized the AC wasn't working. We called Andy right away and he was nice and have us the option of staying in the cabin we rented or switch to another smaller cabin and he'd reimburse the difference. We chose to switch. The smaller cabin was nice, it had things like pans, dishes, and linens that we could use. It was a nice area, really quiet and peaceful and we were allowed to take our dog. The only bad part was there wasn't any need, just a pullout couch, which was new, but still not very comfortable so we purchased an air mattress and put in on the floor to sleep on. Also the grill had a lot to be desired. Over all, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
We had a great time exploring this part of the state. You were supposed to call upon arrival but we had zero cell reception (Boost/Sprint) so we could not properly check in. We learned that Strawberry Point was the nearest place we had signal. That was the only hiccup. If you're looking for off grid peace and quiet this place is for you. We drove and hiked at the near by parks and did a little fishing in the lake. We would return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean cute cabin. Comfortable to sleep 4.
Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall experience
The kids had a great time on the lake, especially the paddle boat. The short drive to Elkader provided a great shopping trip that didn’t consume a full day. The cabin was just the right size for our family and met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pond
Need a bigger smaller pond. It needs a dam and not just a hole dig with water. So people can catch some fish. Lol

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent little getaway
Everything was easy and pain free and the cabin was clean

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly, Quiet, Clean Cabin
This was a great cabin to stay at! Andy was great to talk to and made the check in and check out process very easy. The cabin is clean and stayed very cool on the two hot humid days we stayed. And it is pet friendly, so we were able to bring our Alaskan Malamute with us! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon getaway
The owner was very helpful. Easy check in. Adorable cabin with nice amenities. Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kasey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
We were able to relax and take time with the family without all the extra of everyday life. Check in and out we’re easy and Andy was available if we needed anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021