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Private Water Side Cabins

Family-friendly cabin in Knoxville with a water park

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A water park, a firepit and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Private Water Side Cabins . Adventurous travellers may like the boating and kayaking at this cabin.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Water view

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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.

Private Water Side Cabins

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life? Unplug and stay at our secluded, private waterfront cabins, located 8 miles south of Knoxville, Iowa.

Cabin 2 sleeps 4 people.

Cabin #2 has:
1 queen sized bed
a pullout sleeper couch
microwave
fridge
coffee machine
toaster
gas grill
dinning table
Full bathroom
AC
space heater
plates, cups and utensils


Included in your stay, you will have full access to the water and all the water toys we provide. Floating docks, kayaks, paddle boats, life vests and floaties.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

You are not allowed to have more guests stay than what you put down on Vrbo.
All kayaks, paddles, life vets and water toys are to be taken out of the water and stored back in boathouse. Pick up all trash.
Our pond is catch and release. If you are found gutting or keeping fish, you will be charged through Vrbo

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Bussey, IA

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Area Community Hospital - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame - 16 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Lake Red Rock - 20 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 30 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pershing Utilities - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kinfolks Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Water Side Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Water Side Cabins ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Water Side Cabins ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Water Side Cabins ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Water Side Cabins located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Knoxville Area Community Hospital, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Knoxville Raceway. Lake Red Rock and Elk Rock State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Private Water Side Cabins Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love this place!!! Our third year here and already talking about next year!!
Right before sunrise
Calm, secluded and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful quiet cabin. No television no internet.. very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Was a very good place we'll go back next time

At a wonderful time, very peaceful, good fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

10 year Anniversary

So peaceful!We named the goat Chocolate and the dog Puppy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Anniversary getaway

Beautiful quaint little place off the beaten path. Beautiful pond and atmosphere. We enjoyed juat being together and knoxville isnt too far for ice cream
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

Girls Weekend

Same trip as last August. Absolutely love the location and the cleanliness of the cabin. Planning on the same trip next August!!! If you're looking for a quiet peaceful Little getaway this is the place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsay m.

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

Hidden Jem

Wonderfully peaceful!! Great fishing! Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Weekend motorcycle getaway

Great location, waterfront, dock, fishing, wildlife, comfortable, most amenities, thoroughly enjoyed the weekend stay. Gracious and polite hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Cozy, quiet, and relaxing!

I enjoyed tranquil mornings on the porch, splashing around in the lake, and evening fires. The AC works great! Hosts are responsive and kind. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

The cabin is located on a farm in a very peaceful setting. The resident dog greeted us daily and was a welcome sight. The cabin is comfortable and overlooks the water. It was a very peaceful stay! Would recommend it if you want to unplug!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls weekend

Loved the quiet and the little visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great getaway!

The cabin was perfect! Nice and quiet. Enjoyed some fishing on the dock and it was perfect for my RC boats. Even had a welcoming committee!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quite and cabin was clean!

Quite and cabin clean. Cabin had everyone we needed. Swam in the lake. Had to drive a distance to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie m.

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

Relaxing, fun, quiet, peaceful

Enjoyed the dock and water. Spent most time swimming and fishing. Very peaceful and private feeling. We were able to cell service very well. We will be back and will share this stay with others. Note: You might add a grill down at the pavilion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

A great place to unplug

The cabin was exactly as advertised, including the comfy lounge chair on the deck. Cute and peaceful. I slept great and left feeling truly refreshed. Loved having access to kayaks and fishing poles. The little white dog was a welcome visitor
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

A quiet little Oasis

Property was just as described and right on the water. Nestled perfectly in the woods and a perfect getaway from the chaos of life. The owners were attentive and timely with anything we needed. We seen deer running while sitting on the back deck which was a fun bonus. Lots of ammenties to enjoy as well. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Barb S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mixed review

The property needs some maintenance...over grown brush, soffit is seperated from the cabin. Pics show a pontoon boat & a row boat. Pontoon is extremely old and full of wasp nest as is the row boat. Fishing was not very good either. We had a very peaceful stay, but I'm not sure if we will return. Overgrown brush will eventually prevent a view of the pond from the cabin. The chairs at the fire pit were old & we were affraid to sit in them. This property could be fantastc with some maintenance. There volunteer trees growing into the driveway by the cabin preventing a vehicle from parking close, also. There were 3 dogs at the property. One visited us everyday. He was a cute little dog. The other two are not so cute. They came after me when i was taking trash out. I thought one was going to bite me. They came by the cabin everyday to bark and growl at us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Weekend getaway

We had the best weekend! Very quiet and relaxing. The fishing was awesome, and the cabin was cozy! The property owners were awesome with quick responses to questions we had. 10/10 we will be back!! Thanks for the awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Quiet getaway!

I was looking for a quiet place for some time of rest and reflection, this place was perfect! Such a peaceful atmosphere! I enjoyed the water and the view from the deck of the cabin. It was just what I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022