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Creekside cottage

Cabin in Waterville with kitchen

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Escape to Creekside Cottage, nestled just two miles north upstream of the Yellow River Forest. Spend your days fishing and hiking, then unwind by a campfire under a sky with no light pollution, gazing at the stars like never before.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Creekside cottage

A true fly fisherman’s dream destination. Located just two miles north upstream of the Yellow River Forest. The sound of water running over the stretch of rapids near the cabin will lull you to sleep. Located just two miles north upstream of the Yellow River Forest. The sound of water running over the stretch of rapids near the cabin will lull you to sleep. No other cabins or homes within sight. Fish and hike during the day then relax at night to a nice camp fire while star gazing in a perfect sky with no light pollution. You will never see the Milky Way so clearly again. Creekside Cottage is also adjacent to a county park with no overnight camping but features a play area for kids.
No other cabins or homes within sight. Fish and hike during the day then relax at night to a nice camp fire while star gazing in a perfect sky with no light pollution. You will never see the Milky Way so clearly again. Creekside Cottage is also adjacent to a county park with no overnight camping but features a play area for kids. A great place to fish, hunt, hike, or enjoy the views of this valley. New Wood Stove recently added in main living room and a brand new outdoor hot tub in the rear of the cabin.

-propane for grill and firewood are not provided with this rental. Please bring your own firewood/buy it in local town. There will be a tank at property that can be filled in town as well.
-3 night minimum stay required for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Waterville is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Waterville Pines Park, while Effigy Mounds National Monument and Museum of River History are cultural highlights.
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Waterville, IA

What's nearby

  • Waterville Farm - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waterville Pines Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Waterville Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waterville Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rossville Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Cabina di Borich - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Magnet's Man Cave - ‬12 min drive
  • Sportsman Club
  • ‪Sportsmans Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creekside cottage located?

Situated in Waterville, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterville Farm and Waterville Pines Park. Waterville Public Library and Waterville Town Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Creekside cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

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

May Trip

The property is just beautiful. Cabin clean. Beds comfortable. We had a wonderful time. Lots of nature!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Sonya P.

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

Secluded stay and fishing access

Beautiful and peaceful! No neighbors and a creek for fishing behind the cottage. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and seeing wild turkeys. State forest close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was very comfortable, clean and secluded. A great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

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

Stress free

It was a very peaceful property, the hot tub was amazing on a chilly night!! The locals were friendly and gave great places for us to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Fort Madison iowa

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

Warm welcome

Very nice place, really enjoyed the time spent here. Location was great the peace and quiet was enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo C.

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

Cozy cottage experience

It was a nice secluded cabin in a very senic area of Iowa. The drive into the property was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Favorite cozy getaway

We’ve visited “the Iowa Cabin” many times over the past six years. It’s a cozy, well-equipped property with everything we need for a family getaway. The location is peaceful and we’ve taught our kids to trout fish in the stream on the property. Many great memories here - we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend trip

We loved the location of the cabin. It was close to a park, good fishing spots and other hiking spots. The couch and beds were pretty uncomfortable and we could have used more kitchen towels and wash cloths, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Amazing Location

This place as absolutely amazing. We had a great getaway weekend. It was everything and more. Only downside is the bed could be a little more comfortable, but everything else more than makes up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Quiet Retreat by the Creek

We enjoyed our week at this cozy cabin. The sounds of the creek were relaxing and there was plenty of space for our kids to run and play. The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed, and the accommodations were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Great get-away

Pictures don't do justice. This is a great location. Yellow River State Forest is amazing. Fun dive bar up the road in the small village. Fishing was tough with low water and high winds but looked very promising and will try some of these spots next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

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

Peaceful weekend getaway…

Exactly what we had been hoping for. Beautiful scenery, sound of the creek and wildlife all around us. Late night conversations in the hot tub under the stars. Perfectly peaceful and rejuvenating. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

harleynrw

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

Almost perfect

This has to be the most quiet place i have stayed at. The cabin was amazing and the trout stream was therapeutic. Only negative is bed, replace that and its an A+ we will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a lovely time at Creekside Cottage. The stream is beautiful. We hiked in the Yellow River Forest, then enjoyed the hot tub and wood burning stove during the cool evening. The cabin is clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We would love to come again. Springtime birds were a real treat for this bird lover.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Likely better in the summer

We were seeking a quiet cabin getaway for the NYE weekend. Pros: Cabin was clean. Kitchen was well-stocked with pots/pans/essentials. Towels and linens smelled fresh. Hot tub was a nice extra. Very secluded area. Furniture, blankets, etc were very cozy. Winter/weather limited our ability to get out and explore nearby trails. Communication with the property manager was prompt and professional. Cons: The master bed is atrocious. Saggy, uneven, old and creaky would accurately describe the mattress. The upstairs twin beds were much better. The motion lights outside are very sensitive and went off continuously during the night, the light shone directly into the master. There is quite a bit of excess lumber and scraps around the property. I'd also recommend getting there during daylight to fully see the property, as it is quite remote and very dark after the sun goes down. There is no yard light. Cell phone reception is also limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and stay. Truly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pennie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen is nicely stocked with plenty of dishes and pots and pans.We enjoyed the cool mornings on the front porch listing to all of nature and the creek.We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Beautiful, remote Cabin

Cabin is beautiful and clean. If you are looking for a place out of the cities to enjoy nature and get some quiet time, I can't recommend this place enough! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evette E.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and so is the cabin. You are 30 minutes away from the nearest grocery store and restaurant, so it is quiet and serene there. The creek just adds to it. The cabin has everything you need except the food. We received our code to get into the cabin the day of, just like it states. We stayed for my husband’s 40th birthday to go hiking and to come back after a long day of hiking to a jacuzzi was very nice. We even came back to deer laying in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice stay, but communication could be better

Overall stay was great. However, we believe we left a pair of shoes there and sent a message to the host but never got a response back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Cozy and Relaxing Getaway

My partner and I rented this cottage for a weekend away to celebrate our anniversary and we couldn’t be happier with this rental! The wood-burning fireplace made the whole place feel cozy and warm. We spent some quality time cooking together in the kitchen and spent lots time in the hot tub that was perfect for an outdoor activity in the winter months. We highly recommend this stay for a cozy weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse V.

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

Fabulous!

What a great place! We had a girls trip in this cute secluded little yet roomy cabin! The hot tub was a definite plus! Everything we needed was there. Hiked the near by state forest and had an exploration day at the Spook cave and Campground. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to relax and enjoy nature with comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry s.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

August 2025

Creekside cabin is an adorable knotty pine retreat. Main floor bedroom and full bath. Upstairs bedroom with twin beds and half bath worked perfect for our family of four.We've been coming to this area for 20 years but have given up camping. So Creekside cabin being close to friends at Yellow River State Forest was wonderful. It's a prime location for fishing with access to the streams and the park. There are plenty of pots, pans and utensils to prepare meals. The beds were comfortable and other than the build up of dead flies, the cabin was clean. My only side note and just a personal preference. I do wish the cabin set up with only one sofa and the large table in the dining room as shown in photos had stayed that way. Having the extra sofa made the kitchen area crowded and hard to prepare meals and serve meals. As noted in the description bring extra towels for the hot tub and maybe a few extra for daily bathing. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025