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Cozy Ridge Retreat

Cabin in De Soto with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Interior
Escape to a serene cabin retreat along the Mississippi River, where modern comforts meet authentic log cabin charm. Take in the wildlife and soaring views from the large covered screened porch or explore Lansing, IA just 12 minutes away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8157 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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 Ridge Retreat

Welcome to the beauty of nature along the Mississippi! This cabin has it all from modern amenities and an authentic log cabin feel to the beautiful soaring views of the Mississippi. You and your guests will enjoy the convenient location, only 12 minutes from Lansing, IA or 7 minutes to the nearest boat landing. Take in the wildlife that frequently passes through the peaceful wooded hillside on the large covered screened porch. Once you arrive you will agree the drive was well worth the visit!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,690 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

-Please do not use wood stove in cabin.
-Please pick up any pet messes around the property and dispose of them properly.
-Please be considerate to neighbors and refrain from loud noise after 10pm and absolutely no parties allowed on the premise.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Map
De Soto, WI

What's nearby

  • Black Hawk Bridge - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 19 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lansing City Library - 19 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 10.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Great River Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bright Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On The River - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pork's Hilltop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Ridge Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Ridge Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Ridge Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Ridge Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Ridge Retreat located?

Situated in De Soto, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mississippi River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Hosmer Park and Clear Creek Park. Lansing City Library and Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Cozy Ridge Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to kick back and unwind. The cabin was clean, and Michael was a great host, he was quick to respond to any questions we had. The view was absolutely amazing, and we were able to enjoy some wild life, deer, grouse and even a wood chuck! Would definitely recommend the cabin for a great get away.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Fall Getaway

Perfect place to stay with our hunting crew. The view is amazing with the fall colors. Only complaint was the beds are very firm. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Fantastic!!!

We had a great time. This is a very unique house with a beautiful, peaceful view. We saw a few bucks around. The house had a few Christmas decorations and it just felt so comfy and homey. We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Cool place up on the bluff

We really enjoyed the location and the cabin! The space has great views of the river and accommodated our party of 6 very well. Whenever I stay in such remote areas as this, any "inside" recommendations on places to see, recreate, eat, etc are very helpful and would be a welcome addition to the place. Screen porch is great but it was cold during our trip so didn't get to enjoy it much. My one recommendation would be to upgrade the plastic eat/drinkware. We brought wine and nice foods for New Year's Eve, all of which we're served on cheap plastic that was also difficult to clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Awesome cabin in the woods!

Stayed here for my husband's birthday! The cabin is in the woods. Was fun to watch the deer and turkey every morning on the screened in deck! The cabin is beautifully decorated and very clean! Only one thing was if you are big coffee drinkers the coffee pot only makes 2 cups at a time. I would suggest a regular size coffee pot. There was only 2 of us so was no big deal. I realize this cabin is a new rental but some mixing bowls would be a nice addition to your kitchen. It is close to alot of boat ramps if your there for fishing. The host Mike was awesome through the whole process from check-in to check-out. He was very responsive when i had questions. Overall it is 5 stars on my scale.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
When we arrived the AC was not working. Contacted the host, which took over an hr to get a response. Informed him of the issues and he said he’d contact a repair person and let us know right away what the next steps were. We waited another 40 mins with no response from the host. At this point it was over 78 in the rental and 90% humidity. My wife and i made the decision (2hrs since check in) with no information from host of a repair person to fix it, it was not suitable or safe for us and the dog to stay there. We contacted the host to let him know of our decision and asked for a refund. The host responded at 9:41 pm (4 hrs later) with “opening the windows would have cooled the cabin.” This is not the solution we expect when booking a property with air conditioning as an amenity. The host stated they did not feel it was a health or safety concern as they “visited the cabin the day before with their dog when it was 90 outside and the interior was comfortable.”After multiple requests for a refund, the host stated a technician was “available soon after” we left the property. This is hard to believe as communication would have been received prior to the initial text at 9:41pm. The lack of consideration and accountability by the host was not appreciated. The property did not deliver a key amenity as advertised and we felt a refund should be issued. The host replied stating they are unsympathetic with our request and would not refund anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We arrived at the properly late night. Michel was available for us and answered our questions right away. It’s perfectly located, close to Iowa and Minnesota. We drove to Brownsville MN to eat at a marina, the easy to go to La Crosse to have some great ice scream and walk by the river, and drove back to the Iowa side to have a beer in a local bar. It was amazing. The cabin itself it a magical place. You can just watch a movie and enjoy of a great view locking out the house, you can walk around and enjoy a friendly neighborhood or just drive to do groceries in Viroqua WI and have another amazing experience in town and while driving. I’ll recommend the place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Wonderful Place

This is a terrific place to stay. We loved being close to the river to boat and the place itself is in a very peaceful location. A previous reviewer mentioned that a bar got in and there was a smell, but we didn’t experience that over our 2 nights. Just a terrific place to stay with a great host! We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark Jr N.

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

my review

it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and the ower was very responsive. The view was the best part. The screened in patio was our favorite llace to hang out. However, we had some issues with critters. We had a bat in the cabin flying around that we had to capture and release. Then we could hear and smell bats in the walls the rest of the trip. We also had cockroaches in a couple of the beds. Informed him of these issues and he said he would get an exterminator out after we left. Hopefully all is good there now!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J B.

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

Quiet Hideaway

This is a lovely, quiet, secluded property with an incredible view. We spent alot of time on the screened in porch. Great relaxation spot day or night. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Weekend getaway

This was our third stay here and we loved it just as much as the first time! Well kept place and beautiful country! We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

L B.

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

Beautiful location

Wonderful place to stay. Gorgeous home and had everything we needed. The only thing I could suggest is to get glassware and full plate/bowl/ coffee cup sets. Owner was fast to reply to any questions I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Getaway

We had a great time. The place was clean and comfortable. The host was easy to communicate with. We would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip F.

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

Weekend getaway

Incredible views and wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Clean and quiet.

Great cabin. The view would be gorgeous in the summer. We were there in December.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Opening Weekend

The perfect place to be the cook for the deer hunters.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Beautiful view!!!

Beautiful view and cozy cabin!! Loved it! Great neighbors too! Could use blinds in bathroom and curtains in the lower bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

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

Great Get Away

We were visiting family and this was a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

3 night nobody but us 72 year olds.

Very interesting “cabin”. 113 degree heat index, upon arrival, the AC was running and the inside temp was wonderful. Maybe could have used a couple of glasses, and a couple of chairs on the deck. It appeared to be still a work in progress in the lowest (basement) level, but for the two of us the two upper levels were more than enough. Comfortable bed. The interior appeared to be newly finished. I liked the interior. Maybe a little outsmarted by the smart tv, but the wifi allowed good access using my ipad. Quiet spot…reasonably isolated, interesting area to explore. I smiled at “park in the driveway” more like park by the front door. I was happy with the choice…no disappointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Quiet, Clean, and Great View

The location and view was just what we were expecting and wanting. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie Z.

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

Great place to stay

Very quiet and tranquil location with views of the Mississippi River. Plenty of room for our family of 4 and our dog. Nice size bedrooms with comfortable beds. Enjoyed coffee every morning on the screened porch. The cabin is also within close proximity to various fishing spots and some very good restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudia c.

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

Family get-a-way

My husband, two young adult kids and I had a mini vacation at the Cozy Ridge Retreat. The cabin is beautiful and spacious, with plenty of room to play games and do puzzles together. The beds were comfortable and cozy. The porch is a gem, what an amazing view! We needed to reach out to the owner of the cabin with some questions, and he responded so quickly and was very helpful. We hope to return soon for a longer stay to enjoy the driftless area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Hidden Gem

Great place to spend a few days. Quiet, comfortable and relaxing environment. Beds are firm, shower is warm and AC is strong... Perfect spot for day tripping the bluffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Quiet Retreat

Cabin is very comfortable and a great combo of amenities and rustic charm. Cool view of the Mississippi. Good place for getting some peace and quiet on a long holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024