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Wooden Head Cabin Early1800's Log Cabin with a View and Modern Amenities

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Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Saint Donatus, IA
  • Belvedere Mansion
    36 min drive
  • Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve
    46 min drive
  • Kalmes
    5 min walk
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Bellevue

In Bellevue .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mississippi River and 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Lake Cave. Bellevue Golf Club is within 9 miles (15 km) and Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 35 min drive
  • Belvedere Mansion - 36 min drive
  • Grant Home - 37 min drive
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 46 min drive
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wharf - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kalmes Restaurant & Catering - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clarks Again - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Bormann Neighborhood Pitstop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪All Things Sweet - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wooden Head Cabin Early1800's Log Cabin with a View and Modern Amenities

This rebuilt early 1800's log cabin is located in historic and very scenic Saint Donatus, Iowa.
this cabin came from a family owned farm in Bernard Iowa where it was constructed as a family affair. This is evident by the differently spaced adze (similar to an axe) marks on the hand hewn logs which suggests people of differing stature were swinging the adze.
The cabin was moved by semi to its current home over looking scenic Tete des Morts valley and beautiful Saint Donatus.
A lot of creativity and hard work were put in to reconstructing this cabin and maintain the frontier feel while providing a very comfortable laid back stay. Very close in proximity to the popular Kalmes Restaurant and Gehlen House Inn and Barn Brewery. Bellevue State Park and Bellevue Golf Course are only a 15 minute drive along with biking and walking trails. 10 miles to historic Dubuque where you will find many breweries and other attractions such as skiing at sundown mountain or two casinos.

Property manager

Alec Ehlinger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Wooden Head Cabin Early1800's Log Cabin with a View and Modern Amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Donatus gem
Such a cool place. Rustic but loaded with everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Property owner was SO easy to work with and very accommodating. Excellent communicator as well. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William S., Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house for an overnight stay will traveling around the area.
My focus is on the overall cleanliness and amenities. I have no complaints and don’t need to add any additional information about the amenities. Beds and linens were clean and in good shape. Check-in and Check-out were super simple. Everything worked without issue. Your not staying here to cook dinner for you family. It’s more along the lines of a little BnB…. What we were sold and what we expected. Kitchen could use an electric kettle to heat water. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
You’re kidding me!
Cons: outlets along the kitchen counter shelf did not work. No stove/oven, but had some small portable thing, that was supposed to replace an oven. Again outlet didn’t work. Shower would get hot for a few seconds, then go back to cold. It kept repeating the cycle without ever touching the dial. No plates. View was nice, except for the 8-10 cars in the neighbors yard. One on blocks, two in the lawn. No outside grill. Way over priced. Nice garage, my truck was happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, authentic and well restored! Quiet and safe, we had such a blast with my friends for my roommate’s birthday. She loved the surprise! Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
Cabin was really a treat. Rustic, beautiful, and had everything we needed. A relaxing evening sitting on the back patio next to the fire pit was awesome. The cabin was super clean. The owner was very helpful and quick to get back on any questions I had. We will definitely be staying again on our next trip in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Williamsburg, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Cabin
Great, clean cabin! Really cool memorabilia of the time this cabin was built-but all the comforts of a new build. The views are breathtaking of the rolling Iowa hills, and my nieces loved taking turns on the built in swing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulosity!
Loved our stay! Beautiful home in a beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View!
We loved the location and the porch view from the log cabin! The restoration of this log cabin was done beautifully and didn’t miss a detail. We had the best time and enjoyed the Kalmes restaurant close by as well as the brewery in the Gehlan Barn! The kitchen doesn’t have a regular refrigerator or microwave but it does have an air fryer. That would be our only suggestion. Otherwise it was perfect for our family of 4! Thank you to the owners who took really good care of this property and were very attentive and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute, rustic cabin!
This place is even better in person! The rustic, feel, paired with updated amenities. We love the heated floor! Great location for a girls weekend. Thank you, Alec.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin!
Super cute cabin and town! Cabin had everything we needed for a quick weekend getaway with the family! Beautiful countryside and adorable little town, very close to hiking trails as well as Dubuque which has pretty much everything including shopping, restaurants, casino! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Beverly S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we had hoped for.
There were cracks in the exterior which allowed flies and hornets into the house. The neighbor's dog barked all day and throughout the night. The previous renter left their dirty linens, garbage and their clothes throughout the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique place to stay
We were only there for one night, but we all appreciated the history and the craftsmanship that went into this place. Such a beautiful view and overall just a cool place to visit. Hopefully we can come back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jermayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice to get away, but still close to civilization.
Woodenhead was a great “home away from home” for my family and I. The house was cozy, with the cabin feel, yet had a modern touch. The garage was perfect for when it snowed and getting the truck ready for excursions. The washer and dryer allowed us to pack light. The snowboarding was great (only 30 minutes to Dubuque and Galena). The owners were extremely nice and answered every little question I had. They were than accommodating and we would recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Clean stay and great communication with host
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021