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Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lansing, IA
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Clear Creek Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yellow River State Forest
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Lofted bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away

Thornwood cabin is a beautifully wood-crafted space that is easily accessible from the main driveway. This cabin offers a small living area with new queen size sleeper sofa, equipped with a small kitchen, as well as a loft that includes a queen-sized bed. It provides a private space within very close proximity to the Thornwood house. This will have all outside hookups to charge your fishing boat, perfect for those seasoned fisherman! This a cabin, so the bathroom is not inside the cabin, but is just a few steps off the deck. It is solely for this cabin, has just been remodeled. There is an outside entrance from the Thornwood house. This is a full functioning bathroom, with newly remodeled toilet and shower. There is solar lighting on the path to bathroom, flashlight is also hanging by the door if needed. The fire pit is just a few steps out back of the cabin, wood is available to purchase at a reasonable price. Note - we do rent both the Thornwood house and the cabin separately , so there may be other guest staying at the other location.

Property manager

Jane Duehr
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Grill must be cleaned after each use. There will be a $50 charge if grill is not cleaned.

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. Maximum attendees: 4
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of River History, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Lansing Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
Map
Lansing, IA

What's nearby

  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Immaculate Conception - Wexford Church - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 19 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shep's Riverside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Other Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dip - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away located?

Located in the heart of Lansing, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center, Mississippi River and Clear Creek Park. Lansing City Hall and Museum of River History are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Stay in Driftless Area

Property worked out very well for 6 night stay and exploration of bluff region. I stayed with my dog and the large yard area was perfect for throwing her ball and exercise. Otherwise I spent time bird watching up and down the River and hiking around a bit. I also stopped at the Madigan Winery and ate a couple times at the "Safe House" in town and at the "Great River Inn" across the river..
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Cabin

Nice, clean, and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton D.

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

Fantastic Stay

Me and my girlfriend needed a place to be by ourselves for a weekend and it was perfect. It was clean and had everything it needed. It was quite cold, so be prepared for that if you’re staying in the winter. Very excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M O.

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

Nice Small Cabin

It's a really nice property out in the country. It is well taken care of. It would be great for a husband and wife with 2 kids. A group of 4 friends, you'd have to share beds or figure something else out. The bathroom is detached but it is a very nice bathroom. It's a nice comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Fall Trip 2024

Great addition to most of the family staying in the larger cabin. Plenty of room and great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rand H.

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

Cozy cabin for 2

Nice cabin for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

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

No bathroom access

The bathroom code would not work when we tried to use it for a second time. So no bathroom available to shower or use the rest of it. I don't know if it was something we didn't do. Just could not get it to open up. (The bathroom is located in another building outside the cottage.} There was no backup to the code if it failed. You can use your imagination as what we had to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci V.

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

Long weekend

Thank you for a comfortable stay. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Wonderful!

Very quiet beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah H.

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

Just what we were looking for.

Very clean and rustic cabin, with lots of extras. It was a great location to enjoy the woods for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Nice little get away

Such a lovely property … with lovely amenities. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae J.

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

Quiet and peaceful cabin in a beautiful setting!!

This was the second time we stayed at Thornwood Cottage. The cabin is well appointed and very comfortable. It's easy place to relax and decompress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Lodging near Yellow River Forest

Great place to stay. Absolutely perfect. Very quiet and peaceful on acreage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

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

20th Anniversary

We had the Cottage for a week 💜 love love loved it Thank you we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

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

Lovely

Slice of paradise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb z.

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

Precious Cabin

Cabin easy to find and looked just like the photos. Loved the property and how it was surrounded by trees. I thought my husband was going to have a fit when he saw the stairs leading up to the loft, and the short trek outside to the loo. But, he succumbed to the magic of the cabin and had a great time. We are seniors so had tho be careful on the stairs up the loft and the path to the loo and showers. Everything very clean and comfortable. Bad season for mosquitoes so bring bug spray if you plan to spent any time outside on the property. Felt very safe there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Thornwood Cottage

Although this cabin was smaller than anticipated, it fully lived up to the expression of "small but mighty"! My husband and I had a few nights of a mini honeymoon here to get away from life stressors, anyone we know, and disconnect from our phones to settle into marriage- this cabin was exactly what we were looking for and more! Visiting the small businesses in both towns of Lansing and McGregor was a blast- I highly suggest chatting with the locals! We hope to stay here again soon to be able to hike at more of the nearby gorgeous forest preserves and parks! The hosts were very responsive to our questions and needs, and the cabin was very cozy- just make sure to check the weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina C.

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

Nice Cabin

It was a really nice place, quiet and peaceful, you can fin all the instructions in a folder, that’s helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Anniversary Getaway!

We had a very enjoyable stay at Thornwood Cottage! It was perfect for us! We'll definitely be returning! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea Y.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful area and a beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nik W.

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

Lovely cabin!!

The cabin is exactly as in the pictures. It's wonderful: very cozy, well-equipped, extremely clean, it's got all modern comforts, and it is in a beautiful setting. The heating was on when I arrived, so that was a nice surprise. It was very quiet and close to some easy hiking trails. There is also a lovely area outside with a fire pit, and it is ideal for BBQ weather permitting. Two pieces of advice: take groceries/drinking water with you as it is quite remote (which is what is great about it!), and don't drink too much after 7:00 pm, as you need to go out to go to the bathroom (It is mentioned on the listing, though.) Other than that, Jane is a great host and responds immediately to your texts. I definitely recommend and hope to go back soon. Nik
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Hunting trip

Great place! Everything you need in cabin and very cozy, peaceful setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel H.

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

Boys Hunting Adventure

Staying here has turned into a tradition for us. It is a great intimate little space where we have been able to enjoy the outdoors during the day and came back to tell hunting stories at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalora S.

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

Great little cabin.

Beautiful cabin in beautiful area. Cabin had everything you need and lots of room. We were here for grandson wedding and we were so impressed by all the room on the property. Would love to return again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jane Duehr

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English

Premier Host

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