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Cozy Lakeside Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Marina
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers
Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers
Perched on the shores of Black Hawk Lake, Lake View offers a serene retreat with a private entrance and two patios boasting lake views. Enjoy cooking in the full kitchen or unwind by the fireplace while taking in memorable views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Lakeside Retreat

Enjoy the entire main floor of our lake home with a separate entrance, total privacy and memorable views of beautiful Black Hawk Lake. Full kitchen, with new refrigerator, new washer and dryer, and fireplace. Well lit and convenient parking. Two patios, both with lake views. Great fishing and boating. Lake View has several great eating establishments and a very nice downtown. We boast having Iowa's first lake to lake 34 mi bicycle trail. Enjoy our Weber grill and an evening lakeside fire. Join the hosts for a scenic and comfortable pontoon boat ride around beautiful Black Hawk lake!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave the keys on the counter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Outdoor quiet time 10:00 P.M..

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 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Lakeside Retreat View
Cozy Lakeside Retreat Lake View
Cozy Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home
Cozy Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home Lake View

About the area

Map
Lake View, IA

What's nearby

  • Northwest Park - 37 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Swan Lake State Park - 43 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Twin Lakes State Park - 46 min drive - 65.7 km
  • North Twin Lake - 47 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Buena Vista University - 53 min drive - 65.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Laney's Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Lindo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Lake View, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Black Hawk State Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Ida Grove Entrance Castle and Carroll Municipal Golf Course. Northwest Park and Ida Grove Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Cozy Lakeside Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Spacious 1 bedroom w/great view of the lake

Location was close to town and made access to water carnival events easy. So nice to be on the lake. Jerry and Janine are very hospitable, couldn't be nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

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

Mini Reunion with others camping

Hosts were very nice. Property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Quick but great stay!

We booked for the weekend to join a very large group in Lakeview for boating and the Sip & Sample event! The owners were so kind and welcoming and the rental was spotlessly clean and well appointed for every need! We had coffee out on the patio in the mornings and enjoyed the absolutely gorgeous view of the lake! We would 100% book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

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

Holy wind

Short 2 day getaway to unwind was much needed. Jerry and Janine were super nice hosts with clean and comfortable accommodations. They offered us a boat ride around the lake, but unfortunately there were very high winds all weekend so we were unable to. They also offered fishing poles and bicycles to use as well as recommending some good restaurants to try. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful setting and very well appointed living quarters. Hosts were wonderful and super helpful. Lakeview has really become a wonderful destination. We will be back as hope to stay here again. Highly recommend this place and the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curstine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this property! It was beautiful. The description is accurate and I cannot say enough about the accommodations. They thought of EVERYTHING to make you feel at home-linens, decor, bathroom soaps, kitchen supplies, extra blankets for sitting on the couch, a fan in the bedroom. Jerry gave us a 1.5 hour tour of the homes on the lake on the pontoon boat. Lake View is a neat town to visit and the drive around the lake is beautiful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

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

Reunion weekend …great host and hostess Loved talking to them ..

Our stay was great … our kids landed in with us because of the rain .. everyone else has campers .. not us .. give us a bnb anytime… accommodations were perfect …. We will be back for sure … Thank you.. Jerry and Janice … Bernie and Digger Troy and Allie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Never Felt More Welcome

Jerry and Janine are incredible hosts. We felt welcome and appreciated with every interaction with them, whether by phone, text, or in person. It was a nice night for a fire and they had one going in the fire ring. They invited us to join but weren't pushy at all when we wanted to just go back to our accommodations. Instead, Jerry offered to put another log on the fire in case we wanted to come out by the fire later by ourselves. They were very generous with their time. We took them up on their offer to cruise the lake on their pontoon. I hadn't been on the lake in many years so that meant a lot. What meant even more is we planned to meet up with some of my relatives and Jerry welcomed them on his boat as well. Due to car trouble, my guests were a bit late, but Jerry and Janine took it in stride. Even if Jerry and Janine weren't great, the rental would be worth putting up with a little crap, lol. Very clean with everything you need. Besides the queen bed, there's lots of other mattresses tucked away in the day bed and sofa. With access to the gas grill and a kitchen complete with range and spices and condiments, there's literally nothing stopping you from picking up some food and cooking it right at the rental. And the view! If you're looking for that lakeside experience, this is it. Our stay was a great! Thanks, Jerry and Janine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice, but not what we were expecting

Homeowners were absolutely great. They were kind and courteous. Would suggest it be listed in the main description that: 1) You're sharing this house. And it's the bottom level 2) The lake is across the road and the doc is shared and the pontoon is for ride along only. 3) Cannot park at the house itself 4) If you bring your own boat the lake has boulders that are NOT marked. Otherwise it was cute, clean, and fun. We found these details layer under other tabs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great spot with excellent hosts

Loved our quick little lakeside getaway. Jerry was very quick to respond to my questions and the place was just a described. Centrally located to the bike trail and the winery, which i highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property is very well-maintained. The owners were a pleasure to deal with. This lakeside retreat is a perfect place to relax. We highly recommend this rental!

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The rental is very well decorated and is well maintained. The view of the lake is beautiful. The owners were a joy to work with. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Had a relaxing, great time with the family. Everything we needed was there. Very clean and tidy with great customer service!!! Jerry & Janine were great hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Exceeded expectations

Owner’s were great about answering all my questions before and during my stay. Made arrangements for me to arrive late at night. Mentioned a few times to me to please ask if there was anything at all they could do for us. Asked for and was offered bikes to rent for Sauk Rail Trail. Pontoon boat ride was amazing! Clean comfortable cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed. Owner’s provided disinfectant’s and cleaning supplies. There is satellite T.V. as well and a gas barbecue. All we needed to take was food. We highly recommend and would definitely stay at this property again! Thanks Jerry and Janine we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great getaway!

Stayed 4 days and three nights enjoying the beautiful lake. House was comfortable and hosts very friendly and helpful. Boat rides were a highlight. Cute little shops and bars to visit. Last night we enjoyed a campfire. So peaceful! We will be back to see Jerry and Janine again:)