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Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Gavins Gulch offers a serene retreat in this treehouse haven. Enjoy the peaceful outdoor space with a firepit, take in the wildlife views, and explore nearby biking trails, hiking trails and Lewis & Clark Recreation Area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
A water park, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cabin. Other amenities include barbecues. The cabin provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Yankton, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pierson Ranch Recreation Area and Chief White Crane Recreation Area, while Dakota Territorial Museum and G.A.R. Hall are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Gavins Point Recreation Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lewis and Clark Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Pierson Ranch Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Chief White Crane Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cottonwood Shipwreck Pub & Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stringer's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dam Fish Shack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mannatech Independent Assoc - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake located?

This family-friendly Yankton cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Gavins Point Recreation Area and Lewis and Clark Lake. Missouri River and Midway Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Shady Creek Cabin - Family Friendly Getaway Near Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great

Thank You , the cabin was beautiful. Didnt have as many stay as said because of illness. Would recommend this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

wedding trip

very nice & comfortable cabin. well stocked & very clean. thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Great location and house for our family gathering. Just a short drive to the lake and to Yankton.

Very clean, had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location that's perfect for a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Lovely property!

Such a cute place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn N.

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

Outstanding VRBO

Such a beautiful place in a quiet neighborhood, was just what we were looking for. Would 100% recommend this property for your next getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Best stay ever!

Title says it all. This has been the best place we have ever been. Check-in was simple and easy. 100% you must stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great property for our reunion. Hosts communicated well and prpoperty was exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Beautiful home

We had a lovely stay at this cabin. Very quiet and loved seeing the turkeys each morning! Very clean and well maintained. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci N.

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

Family vaca

Overall it was a nice place to stay to enjoy indoor and outdoor space, quiet, wooded area, close to town and water, fishing, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie P.

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

Great location!

Clean spacious property with just enough seclusion
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great house in great location

This house was ideal for the family to get away for a long weekend. Location is in a great spot at the end of the road surrounded by trees and nature. House was spacious and very clean with everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Family Weekend in Yankton

We loved everything about this place. Perfect for our family of 12.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B.

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

Weekend getaway

From the second we walked in we were in love with the place. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keli B.

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

Family trip

We had a great time. Plenty of room for all of us and all was exactly as described. Beautiful area and so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect for our family

We needed a place to stay while spending a full day of boating. IT WAS PERFECT! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Five stars!

This was a great cabin. The decor is cute and well done. It’s a perfect stay for a family. Location was picturesque. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

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

Great time!

We loved the location and the property! Everything we needed was there. Communication with the owners was very good and they were very responsive to any questions . Our family had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

VRBO Review

Love the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great place for a large family!

Wonderful spot in the trees, close to the lake, nature trail and disc golf course. Lots of fun family activities in the area. House is clean, well equipped and beds are arranged for a variety of options. Very comfortable for our three generation family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Weekend

It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

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

Perfect site for our family

This was fantastic for our use. Lots of bunk beds for the little ones, a wonderful great room to assemble, and a fantastic back yard and deck, complete with grill. Private, but with friendly neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

10/10 would recommend!

This property was perfect for our girls getaway weekend. The property was just as it was listed and advertised. Every space was beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene B.

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

Lovely cabin

This cabin in the woods was perfect! When you’re on the main floor it’s like your in a tree house. We loved the fire pit and the location. We also loved the decor. It was such a well designed space. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful Cabin in the Woods

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful cabin in the woods! Didn’t feel like Yankton, SD at all, felt more like the Black Hills. Plenty of space for our group of 12 - adults and teenagers. Loved the fire pit in the backyard and all the space for yard games. The blackstone grill was also a nice addition- loved cooking breakfast on the deck! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024