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Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA!

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Nashua, IA
  • Popular LocationLittle Brown Church in the Vale3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWartburg College24 min drive
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)38 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Northern Iowa39 min drive

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About the area

Nashua

On lake.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cedar River and 3 miles (5 km) of Little Brown Church in the Vale. Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum is within 9 miles (15 km) and Comet Bowl is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Little Brown Church in the Vale - 3 min drive
  • Charles City Arts Center - 14 min drive
  • Wartburg College - 24 min drive
  • University of Northern Iowa - 39 min drive
  • UNI-Dome - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
  • Shelby's Southern Smokehouse - 5 min walk
  • Subway - 12 min walk
  • Dairy Treat - 4 min walk
  • The CyCub - 12 min walk

About this property

Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA!

Nashua Lake House provides a great get away opportunity in small town northeast Iowa. We are open year-round.

If you enjoy great views of the water while enjoying your morning coffee or perhaps a soothing evening glass of wine by the campfire, consider this three bedroom one bath home located in Nashua, Iowa on the shore of Cedar Lake. This listing is for the bottom floor duplex unit in a large two story house.

Outdoors, a 45 x 32 foot patio block patio with ample seating and dining areas awaits you and offers one of the best views available on the lake. Watch the water come to life in the morning, the activity on the water during the day or the calmness of the evening by the fire. Adjacent to the patio (and attached to the lake side of the garage) is a 20 foot deep covered porch. Equipped with four ceiling fans, table and chairs for six and other wicker seating, this is a great place to get out of the sun and watch the world go by on the water, read a book, play a game of Scrabble, or take a nap.

Inside, you will find three bedrooms equipped with a king and two queen beds (each made up and ready for your arrival), a jetted tub with a removable flexible shower head (linens provided), two 32' flatscreen SMART tvs, a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, beautiful hardwood floors and higher speed wireless internet.

The property includes a smaller, cement dock and guests have reported catching good sized catfish and bass from the dock. It is 42 rather steep steps from the top of the property to the cement deck. There is a sturdy handrail but it is a bit of a climb. There are additional fishing locations nearby, including a popular spot near the dam.

The property sits high above the water, which adds to the quality of the view but which also translates into a climb of 42 steps from the dock to the top of the bank. While the steps are steep (because of the vertical drop of the bank), a solid handrailing is in place.



No smoking or pets are permitted in the house. Additional offstreet, hard surface parking is available in addition to the three parking spots located on a cement area between the house and the patio.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not a property that allows party or events.

The house offers:
Central air/heat
Above the stove microwave
Coffee makers (drip and Keurig)
Crockpot
Patio furniture
Charcoal grill(s)--usually there are three large Weber units available (you provide charcoal)
Firepit
Ice maker in full sized refrigerator
Fully equipped kitchen with full size appliances
Pots and pans
Dining needs such as dishes, silverware, glassware
Higher speed Wireless internet access
Good selection of toys in the closet off of the living room
Hardwood floors
Bedding and towels provided
Laundry facilities
All on one level
Adjacent to a small park
Near public boat launches
Near public swim areas

As a heads up, the property does have a separate upstairs unit (no common areas) that is sometimes rented on a longer term basis to someone working in the area on a short term work assignment.

We also personally maintain an apartment in the garage, which is a separate building, and which we occasionally use. While we typically are not present when guests are staying at the property, there is a chance that we could be or that we could stop at the property to pick something up from the apartment, etc.

Property manager

Linda Kobliska

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycling
  • Golfing
  • Kayaking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Supervision is required by the water area.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lloyd G., Eden Prairie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Over stated property on VRBO
We have stayed in this property many times in the past few years. It is an old house that needs a lot of TLC. It needs updates! It needs paint in and out. It is dark inside. Some lights don't work. There are old chairs sitting alongside the house that are junk. The DVD player does not play Blue Ray disks. The TV is a joke. All the electrical receptacles are a nightmare of wires and look like a fire hazard. The kitchen floor was sticky, The front door and entry are dirty and old and in need of help. For the price we paid this is a rip off. It should be at a much lower price. Thanks! P. S. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Marge B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staying with Grandma
Please be aware- the owner "stays" in the garage/bungalow on the premises,(or uses it as an excuse to stop by) so it's much like staying with angry grandma- who has a strict curfew. Difficult to totally relax. The patio is by far the best feature, and the view is breathtakingly beautiful. But be aware, although there is enough seating for 20 or more people, she is very strict about only allowing 8 people on the patio. So it won't work for any sort of family or friend gathering. And she DOES check in, to make sure you are complying. We discovered that there are MANY places on the same lake with equal or even better views. The Back door (which is the main entry door) only opens half way as it gets hung up on the warped floor. So, larger luggage will need to come in the front door. The kitchen is sparsely supplied and the drawers, original to the house, flop forward when you open them, making all the contents become disheveled. The supplies that are provided are in a hot mess, making it hard to find things, and difficult to actually cook there. Also-There was a lovely centipede who resides in the tub, on a daily basis (in all fairness, it is an older house, so he might be original as well)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
We were in town for a family reunion. This house was centrally located to where we were going. Everything was as described in the house. Owner was responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake
Beautiful view and such a cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Very comfortable home with beautiful lake property. We buried our mother in Nashua on Friday. We got together with some relatives on the patio for a meal, was a really nice day & perfect for us. We really enjoy watching the owls also, they were very entertaining!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Enjoyed the patio and lake views. Comfortable beds and nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fast reply
We had to stay a couple extra days because I got a stomach flu. Linda replied back quickly which was nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and clean
Great old house with a great-grandma vibe. Comfortable living room furniture, great kitchen, and nice dining room. The beds are very comfy — the pillows were especially good. Very nice places to sit out by the lake. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Great vacation. Would love to bring group back at some later time but would like to be able to get into lake from property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
There for son’s Memorial
Place was very nice. View exceptional. House just my style (antiques)…. But. O response from host. I asked at reservation time if fees could be less due to the reason for being in Nashua. My 26 year old son passed away after a 3+ year health battle…. His celebration of life was Sunday. No response I could have gotten something complementary had I inquired with his friends but had already been charged
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022