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Secluded, private waterfront cabins await 8 miles south of Knoxville, Iowa. Unplug in Cabin #1 with a microwave and fridge for convenient meal prep or enjoy the gas grill on the patio while taking in serene water views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

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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.

Private Waterfront Cabins

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life? Unplug and stay at our secluded, private waterfront cabins, located 8 miles south of Knoxville, Iowa.

Cabin 1 sleeps 4 people.

Cabin #1 has:
1 full sized bed
a bunk with 2 twin sized beds
microwave
fridge
coffee machine
toaster
gas grill
dinning table
Full bathroom
AC
space heater
plates, cups and utensils


Included in your stay, you will have full access to the water and all the water toys we provide. Floating docks, kayaks, paddle boats, life vests and floaties.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

There shouldn't be more people there then on your reservation.
Our pond is strictly catch and release. If found gutting fish, you will be fined through VRBO.
All kayaks, paddles, life vests and water toys are to be put back in the boathouse when done using. All trash thrown away.

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
Onsite 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 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

Private Lake Side Cabins Cabin
Private Lake Side Cabins Knoxville
Private Lake Side Cabins Cabin Knoxville

About the neighborhood

Map
Bussey, IA

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Area Community Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Lake Red Rock - 34 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 38 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pershing Utilities - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Waterfront Cabins have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Waterfront Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Cabins?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Cabins?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Waterfront Cabins located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Knoxville Area Community Hospital, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, and Knoxville Raceway. Lake Red Rock and Elk Rock State Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Private Waterfront Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Another great stay

This was our second visit and we loved it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

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

Getaway

Enjoyed our nice quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

James

great times caught lots of fish. We have been there twice,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie M.

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

Relaxing and water fun!

We had a great weekend relaxing and playing in the water. The cabins were so clean. There was a great variety of water toys for the whole family to enjoy. The kids loved the paddle boat, kayaks and the pool noodles. We spent a lot of time together jumping off the docks and floating around. The fire pit area was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana K., Shenandoah USA

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

Family Time

Love it! Our 3rd year staying at this cabin! We plan to return next year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie m.

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

Family weekend

Family rented both cabins which was perfect. There are showers in both properties also down by the Silo/Pavillion. Fishing very good as well as swimming and jumping off the dock was fun. Place is private even though other properties up the hill. I am sure my family will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Great weekend getaway

We are a family of four and this was the perfect place to stay! My kids had a blast swimming, boating and kayaking. Fishing was also a hit and they are bragging about how many they caught! We used the fire pit each night for hot dogs and s’mores. The cabin had great family games for us! Such a great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaKenzie H.

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

Third year in a row.

Third year and still loving it. Love the new docks. Made it nice so my mom can enjoy hers when the kids were “to much” kids really loved the kayaks this year. Very happy to see the dog again. Only thing that might be nice to see a change to, the hill. Sometimes it is hard to get up. Can’t wait till next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This rental was one of the best experiences I've had especially considering my history with VRBO. There are a couple things renters should know though. First there is no TV or shower in the room. The shower is in a separate building a few steps away. All the buildings appear very new though so all are clean and functional. The cabins themselves are small but again, new so everything works. The location was the best part. We lit the firepit in the gazebo while having a few drinks and watching the rain come down. A couple small dogs stopped by to say hi. No mosquitos even though you're right on the water. Loved the porch and the gazebo for kicking back. I'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Weekend getaway

My husband and i along with another couple rented the cabins for a weekend get away. It was everything it said it was going to be. We fished ( i caught 30 plus fish in 24 hrs. It was awesome) used the yayaks and boat. And We enjoyed the fire pit area both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Girls weekend

Had a great girls weekend stay at Countryside Cabins. Coffee on the deck, brunch and shopping in nearby towns, afternoon kayaking and swimming and finished off a perfect day with a bonfire in the gazebo. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for a quiet get away. We enjoyed sunrise and sun sets out on the porch. The fire pit down at the gazebo was a great way to end every night. We did kayak but didn't fish, it looks like you could catch some fish anytime you want. There are short drives to some small towns in the area for a good day trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peggy N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unsafe and very disappointing

we departed our cabin on the afternoon of April 29, one day before we intended because our experience from arrival late on April 28 through the morning of April 29 was very unpleasant and disappointing. Our intentions were to experience comfort, safety, and convenience in a cabin at a pleasing and beautiful venue. Unfortunately, our expectations were not met satisfactorily. Here is our reasoning for departing one day early and our overall dissatisfaction: 1. We were surprised to discover that the shower was unenclosed in a separate building; that should have been revealed in a better description of the cabin’s amenities to allow us to prepare accordingly. 2. We became suspect of the quality and safety of the electrical system in the cabin after observing one light fixture dangling by its wires in the main room, an uncovered light receptacle in the bedroom, the lights dimmed when running hot water in the bathroom and a warning not to run the AC and microwave at the same time. We avoided using the electric heater because of concern for our safety, thus it was too cool in the cabin for our comfort. 3. The dead bolt does not function (the bolt cannot be extended into the door jam when the door is shut) and the key that operates the dead bolt does not unlock the doorknob. Hence, we could not lock the cabin after we left for the day so we had to take many personal belongings with us r that day to prevent possible theft. Had we locked the doorknob from the inside upon leaving, we could not have reentered. 4. The surroundings are very unsightly. We observed piles of wood scraps, kayaks and other water equipment scattered about haphazardly, a discarded “Consolidated Nutrition” sign and several miscellaneous items slung beside the shower facility, junked vehicles, and a large area adjacent the dam that looked like it had been a strip mined and not reclaimed. 5. There is no end cap on the gutter over the steps into the cabin, hence gutter water hit us while entering and exiting the cabin. 6. The cabin bathroom door cannot be shut properly to ensure privacy. We have other concerns about the cabin/property, but I have decided to list only these top six. We are providing you these details in the hope that you can remedy at least some of these issues before other people reserve your cabin; other issues are more long-term endeavors. This cabin has great potential. Today, I received a message from
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Excellent

Will being going again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kailynn G.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

My husband and I brought our kids, 4, 9, & 13. We all had a blast! Even though we brought all of our stuff, they had everything you would ever need for fun! The pond is so clear and perfect for fishing and swimming. Don't let the cabin size be deceiving...you won't spend much time inside. The gazebo is so fun and beautiful! We finally have found our home away from home. We can't wait to go back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Quiet, secluded, and peaceful

We loved our stay away from the worries of our day to day lives. This place had everything for us to be able to enjoy our stay on the lake. This was exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darci E.

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

So nice and cozy!

My husband and I had a wonderful little weekend getaway! Perfect little cabin and pond, had a nice time fishing and just listening to the outdoor sounds. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimmy r.

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

Perfect getaway

Booked the cabin for my boyfriend and I's anniversary. It was the perfect location. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The lake was amazing! They had everything you'd need there which was awesome. We enjoyed cooking over the fire and on the grill for our meals. We would totally recommend this stay to anyone and everyone. We are already planning our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Great little getaway

This was a great experience. It was a nice little getaway from the kids with friends for a night. We loved kayaking on the ‘lake’ and the comfy fire pit area. Great set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri T.

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

A hidden gem for sure!

This little cabin was so cute! Great spot for a quick getaway and some time outside! Location was very secluded but owners did great job with directions. Had some furry friend greeters that also kept us company. Nice spot for some fishing and a campfire! Would definitely visit again in summer with warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Perfect for early Deer Season

This location and property worked perfectly for a nice week long stay during bow season. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Cozy

Perfect weekend getaway. Everything was so nice and quiet. Loved having a fire by the water each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

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

Great cabin

Great location nice and quite so much to do at this place. Next time I will bring my fishing pole with it sits on a great pond
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Private, relaxing, and in nature

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021