Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Lake MacBride Cabin & State Park! Near Amana Colonies, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids located?

Situated in Solon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coralville Lake and Lake Macbride State Park. Lake MacBride Golf Course and Raptor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Les B.

11 Dec 2024

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

Real nice place

Just a great location with a good host who was a pleasure to deal with throughout.

Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec B.

17 Mar 2025

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Great cabin for hosting a family with kids or a small group of adults! Excellent view of Coralville Lake, comfortable beds, fully stock kitchen utensils, and beautiful deck! Will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy J.

7 Jul 2024

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

Great Stay!

We loved our time at the cabin. Great meeting space for our extended family to get together to spend time together. Great location and we had a great relaxing time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

31 Mar 2025

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

perfect for a cozy retreat

Organized an escape for my book club! We appreciated the plentiful seating, functional kitchen, and quiet location. Little touches like extra fans helped make everyone comfortable for temperature and white noise.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia V.

12 Dec 2024

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

Cabin on the Lake

We had a wonderful time with lots of space to visit with family and friends. Nice quiet neighborhood with nice trails to the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

26 Jul 2024

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

Great cabin

We had a great stay, the listing was exactly as it was advertised. Lisa was very responsive. Close to the beach at lake McBride. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

5 Feb 2024

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

Great cabin

Had everything we needed for a quiet girls weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C K.

5 Dec 2023

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

Perfect location!

Just a lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Check-in was so smooth. We had a great experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

1 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful Property

Wonderful location and enjoyed all the time outside. Kids loved playing and running around. Family friendly and very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam and Julia A.

21 May 2024

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

Neat cabin in the woods

Our family really enjoyed this fun cabin in the woods! Plenty of room for all of us and lots to do on the property. It worked perfect for our extended weekend trip!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

28 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

It was perfect for us. It gave us room for the little ones to play and the adults to sit around and talk.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena B.

23 Mar 2025

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

Unique house in a beautiful location

My mother, sister, niece, and I take a girl’s weekend every year. We look for unique houses in locations where there an interesting places to explore. This house perfectly fit the bill. Host was nice and responsive without being overbearing. One thing I think is important for future renters to know is that the main living area and kitchen are up a flight of stairs. Location is beautiful and Lake MacBride offers a lot to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle F.

22 Sept 2024

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

Family get together

My husband and I joined our adult children for a weekend gathering at this house. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We had a good weekend at this house and we would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

9 Sept 2024

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

A great place to stay for familes!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. We had 3 families with two children and it met all of our needs. It was wonderful to have us all under one roof and space to spread out on the deck. The owner is fantastic to work with and we would recommend this property to everyone who needs more than two bedrooms. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P., UNION HALL

28 Aug 2023

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

Family get together

It was a perfect location for getting together with some parts of the family staying in RVs at the state park and some staying in the house. Some folks walked between the RV park and the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy L.

11 Oct 2024

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

Cabin in the woods

Sturdy cabin on the lake. All the modern conveniences. Very clean and comfortable. Wonderful for the kids and our German Shepherd was permitted. The cabin was very thoughtfully decorated and was very quaint. Nice deck for relaxing. The beds could use an upgrade of mattresses. Overall excellent place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

28 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful Getaway

My family had a different reason for seeking peace on our trip to the area. We were in town for a family funeral, and this little piece of heaven was exactly what we needed. The cabin was very welcoming, had what we needed, and had the peace that was very welcomed during this difficult time. We were close to events and family in Solon, but had a quiet, peaceful place to let down. The lake was a short walk from the property, with a convenient trail for walking, running, and enjoying nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine D.

31 Jul 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Cabin Trip

We take a family cabin trip every summer and this year we stayed in Iowa. Not too many places to find on a lake so I was excited when I found this one. Bonus was the nearby State Park!I was a little disappointed to see that while it was near the lake, you really didn't have the lake feel we were all expecting. You had to walk down to the water and couldn't see the lake through the trees. The cabin itself was nice and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the garbage disposal and sub pump which were both brought up with the owner. Kind of made you jump when the toilet would "burp" like it was going to explode. Both were going to be taken care of but we had to ignore the issues during our stay.The owner was very prompt with responses and instructions were very clear. Had no issues at all!Gave a little lower score due to the disappointment with the view of the lake, some issues, and a little cleanliness with the bedding in the lower bedroom.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

1 Apr 2024

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

Great stay at the cabin.

We had a great time in Iowa. Staying at this cabin was a joy. We are thankful the owners took our last minute reservation. We can’t imagine staying anywhere else. This is a beautiful property filled with wildlife and scenic views. This cabin was very comfortable for sleeping and hanging out. It had everything that we needed. Even thought it was just my husband and I visiting this time, this cabin is the perfect spot for a larger family or group. There is tons of space. We highly recommend staying here. We hope to get back here again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikki G.

3 Aug 2024

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

Peaceful Stay

Beautiful property and wonderful accommodations! The property owner was easy to communicate with and very accommodating for our change in number of guests staying. A stone’s throw from Lake MacBride state park, there are hiking trails, beaches and fishing areas close by. Kayaks available on the property to drop into the lake, a deck to enjoy early morning coffee and chatting, and a fire ring out back for the quiet evenings. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out, and we had a great time! The private trail to the beach was unusable due to the rain, but trail heads nearby led to a beach, so we didn’t miss out! A lovely week outdoors at a beautiful cabin!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Callie B.

4 Dec 2023

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

Family celebration in December

We stayed in the month of December to celebrate my wife's upcoming 60th birthday with the family. The house is approx. 30 minutes from the Amana Colonies which is a must during the Christmas season. Because it was December and cold, we did not get to participate in many of the lake activities. However, we did enjoy going on a walk in the State Park and enjoyed playing games at the house by the fireplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelli H.

27 Jul 2023

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

Needs some TLC

I stayed here for four nights with friends. The location between the two lakes is fantastic and their are beautifully maintained trails all around. The house itself is fun and unique, but it needs a little updating. The house felt a little dirty (cobwebs on the fixtures and floors that made your socks dirty) and all of the furniture needs to be updated. The beds were all pretty old. They were very noisy to move around on. The sheets and comforters all seemed a little worn as well. The path to the lake wasn’t what I expected. It seemed more like following a deer trail, we had to go single file and push through branches and waist high grasses. Overall, with some updating, deep cleaning, and a bit of extra landscaping, this could be quite a retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene G., Van Meter

20 Aug 2023

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

Not as I recalled

It is a beautiful property in a great location. We had many people that did not stay there for various reasons, but paid for the full stay. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was good. The wiring was subpar by using extension cord wire which should only be for temporary use, but it was probably okay. No fire! The basement utility room had trash that people had left behind as well as the condiments in the refrigerator. Perhaps things should just be tossed. The deck was very enjoyable. I guess that our group was too old for all the stairs. I had looked at the place for an earlier reunion and chose a place in McGregor mostly because it was too far for people to visit rather than stay on the property, but it was a better choice. Fred Graves

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne C.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Lake house w/o lake access

It was wonderful to be close to Lake Macbride State Park. My husband and I took many wonderful long walks there. What didn't happen was walking to the lake via the trail by the house. At one point the trail disappears as you walk down. Please make this accessible for future guests! The other aspect of staying there was that the fridge was partially full which triggers my "ick" response and makes me feel more like a squatter than a guest. Beds were made as if in a hurry and everything seemed care worn which is fine at my house, but not at a guest house. At one point I was outside sweeping off the patio and wiping down the outdoor furniture and I'm thinking..."Why am I doing this?" Also, there were no bikes to be found. If the hosts would have checked in with us while we were there, I would have relayed all of this verbally. I hope this makes a difference for future guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia E., Champaign

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mixed review

This property is in a good location with easy access to Coralville, Solon, and Cedar Rapids. The lot is large & has a spacious lawn. The fairly new deck is very nice. It is a pretty, somewhat secluded location. Access to the lake is via a trail that leads to the water's edge. Not much beach there, though. Upon arrival, we found the house had not been cleaned. The owner was very responsive to our concerns, buying us dinner & giving other discounts and refunds without hesitation. Much appreciated. Interesting place, but the house needs refreshing. A pet peeve of ours in vacation rentals is that the furnishings are often the owners' used & discarded items & that seemed the case here. Kitchen items were not in great shape. Pots and pans were sticky, rusty, & worn out. There were no dishtowels and dishcloths were stained, pot holders sticky & worn. There was a shortage of coffee mugs & glassware. There was also old food still in the fridge. In our experience, it is common to find condiments & other unused food items left for the next person. We never use these & would have much preferred an empty clean fridge for our use. The couches and futons seemed worn & were uncomfortable. Some dining chairs and barstools were worn & wobbly. Seating for meals indoors would accomodate 8 people. Wiring was concerning with many extension cords & nonfunctional outlets & switches. Renters should be aware that the stairs are narrow & tricky for some to navigate.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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