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Stunning Home! Kayak, HotTub &Arcade Nature Galore
See VIDEO Link Below. Nestled on 3+ serene wooded acres WITHIN Waverly & just minutes to Waterloo/ CF. Gorgeous & unique! Start the day with coffee on the deck, soaking up the view and watching abundant wildlife. Relax in the NEW HOTTUB sipping wine. Why rent 3 hotel rooms? This home can sleep up to 12. Upscale furnishings & outstanding amenities. *Inquire for KAYAK / CANOE RENTALS & TRIPS. *Please PREAPPOVE pets & large groups / events. CUT / PASTE VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/U2E5utD3Qyc

Cozy 2 bedroom river cabin with awesome views
Enjoy the beauty of nature from your porch swing on the banks of the Des Moines River. Relax and let go as you watch gulls and eagles soar overhead. Enjoy time together around the campfire as the sun sets over the water. This cozy cabin is the perfect spot to unwind, & reconnect with yourself, your loved ones & nature. Feeling Adventurous? There are abundant recreational activities available at nearby Lake Red Rock. * More traffic on the T-17 bridge in 2025 due to nearby construction.

Retreat in a Stunning House
Indulge in this luxurious, light-filled, architecturally unique, and tranquil house, nearby the university. Marvel in this 3-level spacious house w/ 3-level decks and terraced garden at the edge of the woods/park. Enjoy outdoor fire bowl in the evening, watch birds, deer, and other wildlife, & stroll down deer trails to Clear Creek. min. stay 2 nights. No window shades! Not for dark bedroom sleep. Not w/chair accessible. Not for allergy susceptible guests. $25/night for each guest after two.

Cozy Cabin by the Pond
Quiet, private country location to relax and unwind. 9 miles west of Dubuque, close to Wineries, Heritage Trail, Sundown Mountain Resort. Cozy cabin and quarter acre pond. Sun yourself on the patio, or nap in the shade of the covered porch. We're sure you will love this space as much as we do. Not suitable for children under 12, we strictly enforce no children and no pets. Outdoor relaxing space, gas grill. Fully stocked cabin, with breakfast items included for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Private *Fall Oasis* Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna
The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind. Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.

Cottage on the Mississippi. Venue & dog friendly
Make yourself at home in a fully renovated cottage built in 1910. This cottage sits on a steep hill above the original Homestead of Buffalo Bill Cody. Enjoy a beautiful Park directly behind you, full river views in front of you. BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE NOTE: *The cottage is on a steep hill. *You will hear trains. LeClaire is a river & train town. 🚂🌊 *This is a wooded property, There will be sticks, leaves and bugs. 🌿🐞 *There are MANY steps inside and outside, as it's built into a hill.

Creekside-water and nature lovers paradise
Is this Heaven? Maybe. Are you looking for a fun getaway for yourself, family, or friends? Well, look no further. Our place is ready for you to make lifelong memories. Create and tell stories while sitting under the stars next to the crackling campfire. Do your morning yoga by the babbling stream. Hike the trails. Soak up the sun on the sandy beach while listening to the waterfall. Laugh and splash your kiddos in our pond. Beach chairs, sand toys, floaties, kayaks, and more.

Cheerful two bedroom lake home.
This stylish place to stay is perfect for group trips. Master bedroom with small private bath; including a bonus room. Guest bedroom with 4 beds for kids or large family. Second bathroom with shower/bathtub. Spacious vaulted kitchen living room with tons of seating for lake views, binge watching favorite series, or watching the cook make the magic happen. Longer stays and weddings looking for dates more than 1 year in advance; welcome to message for details and special rates.

Bella's Suite and Stars Hollow
Bella's Suite is the private, lower level of our home, with a separate entrance. The beautifully decorated space includes living & dining room, fully equipped kitchen, bath, bedroom & a massage room. Our farm is nestled beside 140 acres of beautifully groomed public trails. Feed the cows, read a book on the beach, take a hike, fish for bluegills in our lake, race a pig, skip rocks or canoe in the creek, have a bonfire (S'mores provided) & stargaze from the relaxing hot tub!

Lake House sleeps (16+) Boat Rental & Beach
Nov-April: Sleeps 15 in the house (no heat in barn) May-Oct: Sleeps 16+ (AC in the UP BARN) This Spacious Lake Front Home is perfect for the whole family with full service Amenities! Enjoy an acre of land, 4 bdrm house + bunkroom. 1st floor of barn filled with games, & ample seating. Enjoy the waterfront w/ dock, boat slip, swing & fire pit. The outdoor bball court, frisbee course, sand volleyball, splash pad, playground to entertain. (Extra fee applies to groups over 16)

FarmPond Inn
FarmPond Inn is a breathtaking and relaxing 1 bedroom retreat, overlooking a private pond. Nestled on 9 acres, FarmPond Inn is a place you will want to visit again and again. Along with access to a wonderful bike trail, you are blocks away from Nevada's historic and charming downtown district. Cuddle up with a book, go for a canoe ride or simply soak in the view on the deck. When you're at FarmPond Inn, you're enjoying life's simple pleasures!

Home by the River
Situated alongside the Mississippi River, wildlife abounds in every season. With eagles nesting nearby, there is always something new to see from the beautiful sunrises, cruise ships passing by, and watching the commerce of the barges and railroad right out the front window! This home has been recently refurbished and sits at the edge of our 15 acres. You can see us and visit with us if you like, or you can maintain privacy 10 acres away!
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Cozy Apartment Steps from the Mighty Mississippi
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3 Bedroom Lakefront Condo at Bridges Bay!

Lovely Bayside condo with lake front view!

Stunning condo overlooking Lake Okoboji!!

4 Bedroom Condo Stillwater Bridges Bay by Jessi

Amazing 4 BR, 3 Bath condo, with 2 master suites!

Gorgeous Riverview condo on the Mississippi

Newly Built Lakefront Condo
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