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Interior
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, IA
  • Sockum Ridge County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Central Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Washington

This lodge places you next to Sockum Ridge County Park and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Fern Cliff County Park. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Sockum Ridge County Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Central Park - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Sunset Park - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 45 min drive - 34.4 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 61 min drive - 47.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mt. Pleasant Station - 30 min drive
  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting

Beautiful lodge surrounded by nearly 40 acres of timber with hiking trails and a pond. Enjoy the amazing sunsets on our wrap around porch. Sit out by the fire under the stars roasting marshmallows The kids are sure to enjoy the fresh air.
Enjoy our game room and spending time with your loved ones. Put a puzzle together or play a board game.
Enjoy our spacious kitchen for cooking, baking or grab takeout from historic downtown Washington Town Square restaurants.
If you feel up for a scenic drive, visit beautiful Mount Pleasant, where Old Threshers is held every year at the end of August, beginning of September. Visit our Swinging Bridge in Colombus Junction or take a drive to Iowa City/Coralville (home of the Hawkeyes) and enjoy shopping, at Coral Ridge Mall.
Sleep soundly on our luxurious bedding and upgraded pillows. Cozy up in front of the fireplace with a good book and shut the world out if you so choose.
Enjoy a walk through the trees and enjoy God's beauty. It's a wonderful place to decompress.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find Smart TVs. Other standard amenities include kitchens, washing machines, and 5 bathrooms.

Property manager

Jennifer Peterson

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: A CONTRACT IS REQUIRED. # of guests TBD
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 23

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
  • Note from host: A CONTRACT IS REQUIRED. # of guests TBD

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this lodge?

This lodge is located in Washington within a short 1-minute walk of Sockum Ridge County Park. Fern Cliff County Park is also within a driving distance of 2.9 mi.

Will I be able to park at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is this lodge next to a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lodge include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does this lodge provide breakfast?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting?

Yes, every guestroom at Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting comes with a balcony.

Newly Built Lodge Nestled in a Gorgeous Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a larger group!

We had an awesome stay in this lodge! This was perfect for our large group with two living areas and plenty of room to spread out. Would have loved to have some carpet or a big comfy couch for more of the warm cabin feel, but it wasn’t necessary for our group and the grounds/space is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Accommodations

Wonderful place for our family of 8 adults and 8 children. Would love to come back in warmer weather to enjoy the beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

An unreal escape.

Amazing place to stay. You won’t beat it. The only problem is they can’t slow down time while you’re there. And, if it applies to you as a veteran/first responder with PTSD or CPTSD, you can literally feel the weight of it again when you leave. But the break, even if just for a bit, Is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

family reunion of siblings

This house is perfect for families. It is set up with plenty of sleeping, eating and spaces for games. The outside property is beautiful as well as the inside. There are many beautiful small towns nearby to explore as well as parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi K., Lisbon

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family Vacation Home we've ever stayed in!!!

This fabulous rural property fit our needs perfectly… Eight adults ranging 40 years to 68 years and eight "kids "ranging seven years to 18 had plenty of space to spread out and explore and also plenty of room to join together for meals and games… The only change I would say is please do more photos and explanation of this fabulous house… We were very, very pleasantly surprised to have TWO kitchens, an amazing wraparound deck and all the other amenities that came with the Hero Lodge. Jennifer was a fabulous hostess, and everyone in our family voted to come back again next year!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend with Friends

We had a wonderful time at the lodge! We had three families in our group with 11 kids ranging in age from 2-9, and they all had a blast! It's super nice having 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Plenty of space for people to spread out and hang out together. We visited in August, and the pond had 2 canoes and 1 paddle boat. We brought our own life jackets and we all fished and went out on the boats every day. There are water snakes, so just watch for those. We went into town and got coffee and ice cream and found Sunset Park, which was a hit! They had 2 playgrounds and a disc golf course. Communication was good and friendly, but we didn't have instructions upon check-in. Thankfully, the building owner had left the doors unlocked for us when we arrived because it was hard getting ahold of them. Phone number was not connected. Overall, had a wonderful, memorable experience and would recommend to anyone! Thank you thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

We had a great time relaxing in this spacious quiet country home. We had a group of 11 and there was plenty of room for everyone. We grilled a few meals, walked the trails, and enjoyed the firepit. Place was clean and property well kept. All in all this was a great place for our family to spend quality time together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely Recommend!!

2nd year of holding our annual family camping trip. Wonderful accommodations, very clean!! Definitely recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DewAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate big birthdays with family!! Beautiful, peaceful, and spacious!! We loved sitting on the huge porch and talking and enjoying the lovely view. We enjoyed the pond as well. Such wonderful memories! We hope to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a peaceful weekend away

Our group of friends had a great stay. Very nice location on a quiet road adjacent to a county park. The fire pit in a clearing in the woods is so nice. Ample space for sleeping and gathering, and 5 full bathrooms is a huge plus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness

family vacation

Quiet setting with plenty of room for all of us (3 generations) to spread out. We enjoyed sitting on the lovely covered deck listening to birds, watching deer as well as watching the storms pass thru. Large table so we could all eat together and play games. Some used the paddle boat and canoes. Nice facility and wheelchair accessible. good to have 2 kitchens available for meal prep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for our family

This house worked out great for our family of 14. Each couple had their own bathroom which is a huge plus. The kitchen was very nice - maybe could have used a crockpot and a few other kitchen items but it worked out ok. A nice location but you have to be ok with driving dusty gravel roads which we are used to. A little short on bath towels and dish towels but we just ran the washing machine more often. Would recommend to anyone wanting a big house for a gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

The place was very clean and set up was nice for a large gathering. There are two kitchens, one stocked well. Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of bathrooms. There were several taxidermy animals throughout the space. These are not shown in the listing or pictures. The pond is lovely to look at but is not swimmable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing weekend!

This property is serene and beautiful. We had a group of 14 friends stay here for a weekend retreat, and it was very comfortable. So much room to run and play a big game of ultimate frisbee outside and very spacious inside. It rained a little, but we still got to enjoy the outdoors the entire time because of the amazing porch. The house was clean and tidy and had quite a bit of entertainment to offer. We used the peddle boat, had a fire in the fire pit, played games, and did a puzzle. This place was perfect for our weekend retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back.

This is perfect. Location, lodging, outside and inside. We will be back time and time again. Waited so long for the weekend and then it was gone before we knew it. Sad leaving there. Great job!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Our family of 13 had an amazing stay! The house was large with plenty of space for everyone. Beautiful location! Great communication with the host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful for Large Gatherings

We loved our stay at this property. There was plenty of space for the 12 of us to spread out or to be together. It’s a beautiful, clean home with all the amenities. I’d love to come back in the summer or fall to explore the property more, but we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

R D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious house in relaxing setting

The house was perfect for high school friends to get together. All bedrooms have a bathroom which is great. Two kitchens helped so much with needed refrigerator space as we always take too much food. The beds are super comfortable. We will stay here again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

My A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Washington, Iowa lodge

The house and property were perfect. We had 5 couples and wanted bedrooms and bathrooms for each couple. The house was spotless, the kitchen is well stocked and the property offers multiple fire pits, hiking opportunities and privacy. The check-in communication needs to be improved, otherwise this property was as described and we were extremely happy staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Wonderful location! Nice trails to explore and yard was amazing. First morning we experienced deer visitors. Cabin is spacious and was just perfect for our family get away. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

It was a very nice and relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TODD M., Center Point

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family reunion

This house was one of the most beautiful VRBOs we've had the pleasure of staying at. From the open family gathering spaces to the door pit and pond we never ran out of things to keep the 9 little grandkids busy. We enjoyed watching deer grazing at sunrise, using the paddle boat to give rides with the littles, and sitting on the spacious deck reading and visiting. Can't say enough nice things about this wonderful retreat. We will definitely be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Byler Family

Very nice and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023