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Creekside cottage

Waterville cabin with kitchen

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, DVD player
Property grounds
TV, DVD player
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waterville, IA
  • Place, Waterville Farm
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville Pines Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterville Public Library
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Waterville

In Waterville .Stay at this Waterville cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waterville Farm and 2 miles (3 km) of Waterville Pines Park. Waterville Public Library and Waterville Town Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • ‪Sportsmans Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Magnet's Man Cave - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr Churro - ‬23 min drive

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.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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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)

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

  • No pets 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
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.

Creekside cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We plan a getaway at least once a year to decompress and specifically look for a place that offers an outdoor hot tub with a view. High winds prior to our arrival damaged the hot tub cover lift, but we were able to wedge a couple of boards against the HT so we could more easily manage moving the cover. While Creekside cottage does have a nice view from the HT, the picture in the ad (as of this posting) is not the hot tub/view at Creekside cottage (hot tub is set near the front of the cabin with stairs and cabin on one side, privacy fence blocking the road on another, and views looking towards the steep bluff with stream running below - can't really see the stream from the HT). The cabin was clean and provided most needed necessities. It's too bad they didn't build the cabin with larger windows or glass sliders to take full advantage of the surrounding views it has to offer - stream and rocky bluff to the west and sloping hillside to the east. We did figure it out, but something to note is that the thermostat on the main level controls the heating upstairs while there's a separate thermostat in the basement that controls the main level. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or re-book Creekside cottage in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I had amazing weekend getaway at the Creekside Cabin. We were so happy to unplug from the rest of the world and enjoy coffee on the porch, listening to the birds, drinks by the babbling creek and the hot tub was the highlight of it all. The cabin was beautifully appointed and the kitchen was stocked for the ease of cooking our meals. The weather was perfect for cracking the windows and feeling the cool breeze at night. We also explored a hiking trail nearby. We will definitely be back to share it with family next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

abigail g.

Cabin was full of dead flys and a lady bug infestation. There was a mouse nest in the draw of the bed side table in the main guest room which was very unpleasant to find. Hot tub exterior was quite damaged. Listed a ‘full stocked kitchen’ which only had 2 knife options which were both duller than spoons.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Alaina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place; a little rundown in places. Unhappy that we had to shovel and salt the stairs on our own dime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good communication from the host. Cabin was clean and kitchen was well-stocked. Very comfortable beds too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were cozy and comfy, kitchen was quite suitable for cooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and stay. Truly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

terry s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pennie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Heather C.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evette E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joel B.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024