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Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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The Lake House in historic Independence, Iowa offers a tranquil escape with majestic river views and serene lakefront surroundings. Unwind on the wrap-around deck featuring a spacious sectional or grill up something delicious on the state-of-the-art Traeger smoker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.

Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Wapsipinicon River and the serene Goose Lake, The Lake House in historic Independence, Iowa, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle of everyday life. Our property, exclusively designed for nature lovers and history enthusiasts, promises an experience where modern comforts meet the untamed beauty of Iowa's landscapes.

Your Sanctuary by the Water

Indulge in the dual vistas of the majestic Wapsipinicon River to the West and the placid waters of the private Goose Lake to the East. Our wrap-around deck, featuring a spacious sectional, is the perfect spot to unwind with a beverage or to perfect your grilling skills on our state-of-the-art Traeger smoker.

Exclusive Access to Goose Lake

Our private 10-acre Goose Lake is a sanctuary for those seeking solitude or quality time with loved ones. Engage in catch-and-release fishing, swim in the clear waters, or glide in our complimentary 4-person paddle boat, available exclusively to our guests.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on the furniture.

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 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 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Independence, IA

What's nearby

  • River Ridge Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wapsipinicon Mill - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Buchanan County Health Center - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Heartland Acres Agribition Center - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Three Elms Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Buffet - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Legacy's Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of River Ridge Golf Course, Wapsipinicon Mill and Buchanan County Health Center. Three Elms Golf Course and Heartland Acres Agribition Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a nice little private getaway this is it. The lake is beautiful. Fishing awesome. The owners response time to any questions is immediate. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great stay! Nice, private property

My family (plus pup) has a great stay at this property. Everything was as pictured, and the cabin was very clean. We enjoyed the fishing and the kayaks for a week away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norah H.

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

Excellent getaway!

Nice quiet retreat and visit to Amish country.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Lake cabin

It was perfect for what we needed! I would like to return in the spring or summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Loved The Lake House

We took a long weekend and stayed at The Lake House for the first time. This is a wonderful place. Peaceful and quiet, we enjoyed listening to the birds and watching the water. It was clean and comfortable and felt like home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Wonderful Lakehouse

This property was perfect for my family. We enjoyed fishing in the private lake on one side of the lake house and the river on the other. It was fantastic! Adam was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie F.

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

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful stay. It was private, quiet, and relaxing. The setting is beautiful. The house is comfortable, clean, and nicely furnished. The house has splendid views on both sides and has multiple windows to enjoy the scenery. The one item that would have made the views better is if the windows had been cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie S., Cedar Rapids, IA

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

2nd year in row

We love the privacy of the area. The dog ran all week. Quiet and surrounded by water. If the fishing had been better, it would have been perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KARA R.

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

2nd Stay

This was our second time at the lake house. We had even more fun this time than last time. Fishing both the river and the lake are incredible. The property is peaceful. We didn’t want to leave. Such a fun place. Thank you so much for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a fantastic time staying at the lake house! The privacy of the lake was unprecedented. The house has seen a lot of memories, but provides very comfortable amenities on the inside and out. Everything we needed to enjoy the outdoors (firewood, picnic area, deck, dock, kayaks, etc) we’re all stocked and available. Loved the ribs and burgers we made on the smoker, all around fantastic weekend, dogs had a blast too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Guys Fishing Trip

Dad and sons enjoyed 5 day fishing trip. Fish were biting and time together was great. Cabin was very private (gated), modernly remodeled, clean, comfortable, relaxing and had everything we needed. Entire grounds of property well maintained (mowed with no tall grass shore to shore). Drive to Independence very short trip. Highly recommend for peace and quiet away from work and city life.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debra R.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

We were warm and cozy. Fairly good accomodations. Our only complaints are no extra paper products (Kleenex etc). The hand soap dispensers didn't work. I had a puppy that we had to take out after dark and it was hard to see the steps. The lock box thing was way too hard to use. I ended up leaving the keys in the lock and notifying the owner. The property was comfortable and clean but not a good place for small children. Great fishing camp, I'm sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations for my family get away. Comfortable and very clean. Very private area, yet close enough to run and get things you may have forgotten. Fully stocked kitchen, with utinsils, dinnerware, and cookware. Amazing, accommodating and very helpful Host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Spectacular Location

With a small lake on one side and the river in the other, it made water activities extremely convenient. The fairly remote location made for a quiet and relaxing weekend. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty T.

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

Great stay!!!

The whole family really enjoyed the cabin! We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Quiet, Tranquil Stay

Stayed on property as a base to meet family/friends in the area. Stay was quiet. Property was nice and the host was very attentive and helpful. Will definitely keep in mind another stay when back in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Father's Day

We went to get away from work and let dad and the boys get in some time together. We fished, we used the paddleboat, ran RC cars, watched some movies, and just had good family time. The house served the purpose we rented it for....nature, family, and space. We had a really good time and made great memories. Owners were super easy to work with and information was freely and easily shared and made everything so easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

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

Serene Getaway

This was a really nice getaway for my husband and I for a few days. The cabin was very clean and welcoming. We enjoyed going out on the lake on the paddle boat. There were so many turtles and they were fun to watch. It was just a nice, quiet place to recharge for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Girls get away

Very nice, we were able to use paddle boat, and had plenty of wood for fires! Very nice and homey lake house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

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

Relaxing getaway

My husband and I had a very relaxing weekend. Everything was clean and very nice. We didn’t catch many fish but the calmness and quiet is exactly what we needed. The host was quick to respond to our questions and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

My husband and I had a amazing day at the Lake house. It was very homey and very clean... And it had all the comforts and necessities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Peaceful

We just spent last weekend at the lake cabin and we would recommend it. We live in the country and enjoy the solitude and quietness. The only sound we heard at the cabin were the geese (which I love). We kayaked, fished and paddleboarded. Took our 2 dogs and it was nice not to have to tie them up. Pretty cool to have the little lake on one side and the river on the other. Adam was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time. Very quiet and relaxing. Wi-Fi worked fine. The 2 tv's in the living room areas worked just fine but could not get the tv in the bedroom to work. Overall it was a very enjoyable and relaxing time. Sure we will be going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacki W.

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

Very quiet and relaxing

Very quiet and relaxing couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P., Ankeny, Iowa

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

Loved the location!

We loved our stay in the Lake House. The photos were very accurate, and the whole place was nice and clean. We saw so many turtles and frogs in the pond and our daughter loved the paddle boat. It was also easy to use the dock on the Wapsi side to get our canoe in and out. It is a very peaceful, quiet setting but still close to the conveniences of town. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023