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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Bear Creek Lodge (Dorchester)
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a mounted deer head, and a window with a view of greenery. - Bear Creek Lodge (Dorchester)
A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a car parked outside. - Bear Creek Lodge (Dorchester)
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Nestled near Dorchester, IA, this lodge offers the perfect retreat from your fast-paced life. Unwind with a wood burning stove and fire pit on the wrap-around deck overlooking thousands of acres of public ground for hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bear Creek Lodge

  • This amazing lodge is exactly what you need for an unplugged getaway from your busy fast-paced lives. This acreage is right off a hard surface road outside Dorchester IA. Thousands of acres of public ground within minutes for hiking, hunting, and fishing. Upper Iowa River down the road for trout fishing, kayaking and tubing. Mighty Mississippi less than 30 minutes away. Nothing says kick back and relax like a wrap around deck, wood burning stove, fire pit, grilling, and the famous NE IA bluffs!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

3 night minimum stay on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If your stay includes fri or sat then it needs to be 3 nights.
Pool available from 1st weekend in June to 1st weekend in September. We try to have pools open sooner and keep open longer but each year is different.
2 night minimum for all weekends if your stay includes Friday or Saturday.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: $50 per pet

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 area

Dorchester is home to this holiday home. Bluff Country Artists Gallery and Houston County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Porter House Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Dorchester, IA

What's nearby

  • Bluff Country Artists Gallery
    18 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Houston County Historical Society
    19 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Spring Grove Aquatics Center
    19 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    24 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Root River
    29 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knotty Marie
    3 min drive
  • Gators
    6 min drive
  • Wings
    3 min drive
  • Fetketter's Family Bar & Grill
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Creek Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bear Creek Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Lodge located?

Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Bluff Country Artists Gallery, Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Houston County Historical Society. Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm and Amundsons Clothing are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Bear Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

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

Great stay!

Great stay for our family with plenty of room! Close to great hunting! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicol H.

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

Fun Getaway

We loved staying here! It was very roomy and clean. We did a lot of driving though as the property was about 30 minutes from Decorah. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Very nice getaway

clean and comfy - just as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Beautiful Home

This was a beautiful home that slept 8 comfortably. Pool and hot tub were awesome. It is on a busy highway outside of any close towns but this is what we were looking for so it was excellent for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Perfect multi-gen family getaway!

We had 3 families, ages 5-70. This was a perfect house to accommodate all of us. The kids loved the pool (which had been upgraded in size and with a deck/privacy fence since the last time we stayed). The house was well furnished for cooking as well as with outdoor furniture, bags game, fire pit and pool toys. The Decorah area offered plenty for us to do. The only downfalls were the distance to town and the property is on a fairly busy road which is a bit noisy. Otherwise, this was a very comfortable and fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicole P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor communication and inflexible

The host was unavailable for communication via emails through Vrbo until I filed a claim through Vrbo on him. Also Chris was inflexible when trying to cancel my reservation due to an issue that was out of my control. So, I found a way to honor the reservation due to not wanting to be out the entire amount of the reservation. The location was very modern and up to date aesthetically but was lacking in kitchen supplies for cooking and cleaning up. A lot of cupboard space that was empty and we ended up purchasing pans needed for our dinner plans. I can not recommend using this host for reservations near Decorah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie t.

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

great stay

great stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Great place!

CHR
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Great House

Very quiet little house for our weekend get away with friends to lay low. Host was very accommodating when we had any issue with anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024