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Cozy Lakeview Chalet

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Dining
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Lakeview Chalet

Looking for a unique, peaceful getaway with lake access and country charm? This cozy cabin offers just that—a relaxing escape tucked in the countryside, only 2 miles from the small, friendly town of Wadena.

Inside, a spiral staircase leads to a loft with a queen-sized bed. The spiral staircase is a fun touch, but something to be mindful of, as it may not be suitable for very young children or older guests. The main floor includes a small bedroom with bunk beds and a full size sleeper sofa in the living room, making it ideal for families or small groups.

Enjoy the convenience of a small kitchen equipped with a microwave, coffee maker, and glass stovetop and small dorm size fridge. The bathroom features tile flooring and a walk-in shower. Relax in the living room with a comfy couch, oversized chair, and a dining table for meals or games.

Step outside to soak up the serene setting—there’s a spacious wrap-around deck and a set of stairs with a landing that takes you right to the lake. Guests can use the kayaks, rowboat, or canoe provided (life jackets required and included!).

Please note:

The spiral staircase requires caution.

This is a self-check-in rental on a gravel road in a rural area—you may encounter local wildlife or the occasional bug.

Your stay is designed to be self-sufficient, and you may be without host assistance during your visit.

If you're looking for a fun, off-the-beaten-path experience with character and calm, this is your spot. Thanks for considering our little piece of country charm.


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This is a self-check-in rental and is located on a gravel road, 2 miles from Wadena. Expect a rural setting with occasional wildlife or insects. If something doesn’t meet your expectations, I’d love the chance to make it right. Please reach out directly before leaving a review so we can work to resolve it.

There’s a connected campground on the property with weekend-use campers, so if you have friends with RVs or campers, feel free to invite them along! Guests are welcome to use the kayaks and rowboat provided—life jackets are available as well.

Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the Cabin

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Before checking out, please put all used linen and bedding in the laundry basket and any garbage in the dumpster. Thank you

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a one time $25 pet fee, per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are steep stairs that require caution

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
Note from host: Only preapproved events allowed.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Coxy Lake View Chalet
Cozy Lake View Chalet
Cozy, Lake View Chalet Cabin

About the area

Map
Wadena, IA

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Canyon State Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Volga River State Recreation Area - 33 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Carter House Museum - 34 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Backbone State Park - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Corral - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeview Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakeview Chalet?

As of 4 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakeview Chalet on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$379.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeview Chalet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeview Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeview Chalet located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Volga River State Recreation Area and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Brush Creek Canyon State Park. Echo Valley State Park and Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Cozy Lakeview Chalet Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Cozy Chalet

Great location and accomodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Family weekend

We had a great time unplugging in this cozy cabin with beautiful views. The boys had fun kayaking and I enjoyed taking walks around the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Good times

Nice place. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great Stay!

This is a Great property, the accommodations were great, the host was great at answering questions a providing a nice quiet place to stay! We will be back! Thank you Andy for the Hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Relaxing

Great location for peace and quiet. The place was clean and the owner was prompt. And the fishing was excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Quiet getaway

We enjoyed our stay! It was a quiet and peaceful few days. We enjoyed being able to use the kayaks and paddle boat to do some fishing. It was a great, relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Great cabin stay!

Had a great family trip to the cabin! Andy was a great host. Great location to visit the little towns and explore Backbone! Caught an almost 6# bass in the pond!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

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

Fun, relaxing and peaceful!

Andy is fantastic! Very friendly, easy to get hold of and very helpful! I will be definitely be booking another stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Great place to stay!

We brought the family here to give them a taste of the country. Andy is very friendly and helpful. We loved our stay!! Even the kids who were going through WiFi withdrawals, said they would have liked to have stayed longer. I would not recommend this property for small children, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Claudia O.

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

Very good

Nice cabin. The only negative is the proximity with the camping area. No so quiet specially at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Fishing weekend

No range, no TV or Wifi made for a disappointing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy v.

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

Peaceful and cozy!

To celebrate my husband's retirement, we sought a peaceful place with a pond to overlook. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. This location was just what we desired. Loved listening to the nighttime owls, geese and coyotes as we enjoyed our fires at night. Enjoyed use of kayak and paddleboat. Because our stay was during week in September very few neighbors. Good comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We had a great time exploring this part of the state. You were supposed to call upon arrival but we had zero cell reception (Boost/Sprint) so we could not properly check in. We learned that Strawberry Point was the nearest place we had signal. That was the only hiccup. If you're looking for off grid peace and quiet this place is for you. We drove and hiked at the near by parks and did a little fishing in the lake. We would return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andy has done an excellent job providing the comforts of cabin camping! This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we plan on coming back again! The air conditioning was a blessing in this heat and the cabin was perfect fit for two, but plenty of sleeping options to accommodate more people if necessary. The peace and quiet is what I appreciated most about this stay, as neighbors were respectful and a far enough distance away to not feel crowded. From out the back door, you simply need to walk down some stairs and you’re at the lake. It was fun to fish and had some good sized carp and bass in it that provided us with plenty of entertainment. I really can’t say enough about this hidden gem of a camping location, you simply have to experience it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erin P.

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

The Unplug We Were Looking For

We have 3 busy teens & just wanted to unplug for a few days before the school year starts back. We’re nature lovers & this fit the bill. It’s close to adorable little towns, all things nature, & we loved that we could take our two dogs. Andy was very helpful & friendly, the cabin was great, & we loved the views. The kids have even mentioned they miss cabin life a couple of times since we’ve been home. The only thing I’d recommend changing, on the VRBO site the description says there’s a hot tub with this cabin. Or that’s how I interpreted it. I’d remove that from the description. It was part of the reason we chose this cabin over the larger one. We’ll definitely be back though & will book the bigger cabin :) Thanks for a wonderful week, Andy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

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

Relaxed

It was peaceful and calm....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas M.

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

Oct 8- Oct 11th

It’s what we wanted, great fishing, peace and quiet. Only thing I would add is more shades to the front and back door. We had a neighbor park his camper across from us and we kept seeing him looking through the front door window. We locked eyes once . So more blinds for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andy does great job, fishing was great even though temps in the 90's. Campers are all vary quiet don't even no there aound. Cabins air works great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little getaway for my family of 4 and small dog! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie N.

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

Awesome little place. Wonderful people to work with

Nice loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jeri D.

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

Cabin rented

We rented a cabin and when we got there and got mostly unloaded we realized the AC wasn't working. We called Andy right away and he was nice and have us the option of staying in the cabin we rented or switch to another smaller cabin and he'd reimburse the difference. We chose to switch. The smaller cabin was nice, it had things like pans, dishes, and linens that we could use. It was a nice area, really quiet and peaceful and we were allowed to take our dog. The only bad part was there wasn't any need, just a pullout couch, which was new, but still not very comfortable so we purchased an air mattress and put in on the floor to sleep on. Also the grill had a lot to be desired. Over all, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Very clean cute cabin. Comfortable to sleep 4.

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great overall experience

The kids had a great time on the lake, especially the paddle boat. The short drive to Elkader provided a great shopping trip that didn’t consume a full day. The cabin was just the right size for our family and met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pond

Need a bigger smaller pond. It needs a dam and not just a hole dig with water. So people can catch some fish. Lol