On river.Stay at this Dorchester cabin and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Bluff Country Artists Gallery and Spring Grove Aquatics Center. Houston County Historical Society is within 16 miles (25 km) and Beaver Creek Valley State Park is within 20 miles (32 km).
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 47 min drive - 50.4 km
La Crosse Center - 55 min drive - 57.9 km
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 56 min drive - 59.1 km
Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 66 min drive - 67.8 km
Getting around
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Knotty Pine Tavern - 3 min drive
Wings - 3 min drive
Fetketter Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Maggie's Dugout - 6 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.
Fly Reel Cabin w/ hot tub
Is there a better way to enjoy NE Iowa, outside Dorchester, other than checking into your very own beautiful cabin with a loft and covered porch. Pack your hiking gear, hunting gear, fishing gear, kayaks and tubes, or maybe just your cup with coffee to check out some amazing scenery of bluffs, valleys, and river. This property is perfect for a lovers getaway, family trip, or just a disconnect from life's craziness! Close by is the Upper Iowa, the Mississippi River, along with public land access!
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $50 dollars per pet
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Fly Reel Cabin w/ hot tub Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H., Grimes usa
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Very enjoyable
Dennis H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dale K.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway...
Great little spot... patio and hot tub were amazing... we got a great show of the northern lights!
Dale K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Shawn G.
2 Oct 2024
Could be better
We received a message from host after leaving home that we had to provide our own propane for the grill, shouldn't list as an amenity if it's not provided. Bought a new tank so we could use the grill. The listing says 2 bedroom with a queen bed in each, there was 1 queen bed in one room and 3 small beds in a loft with a sketchy ladder. Do not recommend if you have larger men in a group. The sheets for beds in loft were on the floor when we arrived meaning they were dirty and no clean ones put back on beds. Website shows check in at 4pm and check out at 10am, posted in cabin in at 3pm and out at 11am. Outside area was nice with the hot tub and fire ring. Really close to highway which isn't super busy so not a deal breaker. Location next to trout streams was nice. If the listing is updated to match what is there so we know what to expect would it would be better. Also need to be better at making sure the place is fully cleaned. Fix those things and I would recommend.
Shawn G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Ashlee M.
6 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, but not in a quiet area
Pros: The cabin was exactly as described, super clean and stocked with everything we needed. It was extremely comfortable and a perfect spot for a family of 4.
Cons: The cabin is not in a quiet area as shown in the pictures. It's next to a Sportsman motel. For the most part it wasn't an issue but there was a lot of traffic going in and out of the shared driveway. It's also right on the highway with fast traffic.
Also the host changed our booking to the week following the original week booked. This was done about a week prior to our trip after we had the place booked for weeks and it was confirmed booked through VRBO.
Overall I'd recommend the property because of how great the cabin was. It's perfect for families with older kids or adults only. However, we will not return due to the location and inconsideration of the booking change.
Ashlee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki G.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fly away cabin
Very clean. Hot tub was great. Didn't realize it was a loft and not a second bedroom. Little scary for a 2 year old and a bit difficult for grandparents.
Vicki G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tami S.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beautiful cabin! Very happy with the host’s accommodations and communication! Already have told all of my friends and plan on returning!
Tami S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci B.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Perfect spot, space, hot tub was so relaxing, would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone
Traci B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Troy B.
3 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We were looking for quiet getaway. Your cabin was very nice. Just wat we were looking for.
Troy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ravenaut
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fly shack
Beautiful place..rained most of the time like usual on memorial day..still got in some nice fish..driftless!
Ravenaut
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig K.
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 recommend
Beautiful property. Secluded get away. Close enough to town to have a good time. Far enough out to be alone.
Craig K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Klaas v.
17 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location to access some terrific trout fishing. Waterloo creek around the corner, but many other streams, like Break Creek, close by.
Klaas v.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn V.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Luther Family Weekend
It was a perfect place to go for a home base near Luther College. Clean, easy to communicate with the owners, and close enough to see the college but far enough to not be surrounded by college life. Things I wish would have been mentioned before booking: the grill is available but you must bring your own propane. The fire pit is available but you must bring your own firewood. The pictures are not up to date. There is a privacy fence around the hot tub, which is very nice. There is a line of motel rooms to the left of the small home, which had a lot of hunters there with weapons coming and going. As a single mom, traveling alone with a teenage son, I would have gone somewhere else, as I wanted to avoid being around a ton of strangers. The home is at the end of a narrow property, that starts with a larger home, a long line of motel rooms, and then the tiny home. There is not a body of water by the property, which is what the pictures make it look like there is. They also request that you bring your own towels if you plan to use the hot tub as they do not provide enough. There is a washer/dryer combo. Dryer can be used but the washer is padlocked. There is zero signal near the property and in order to connect to the outside world you must connect to the wifi. That was fine until I was trying to use my gps to travel to places and could not connect. I wasn’t there to solely fish but I thought my kid could fish from the property. He couldn’t. Great hosts. So clean. Gorgeous setting
Kathryn V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Wendy M.
26 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fisher Kings and Queens
The cabin was nice. It was listed as a 2 bedroom and it was not. It was a one bedroom and a loft accessed with a ladder.
Host was late getting us info to check-in but we could have asked also. We adapted well.
Had a great time would do again if we were 20 years younger to do that ladder.
Wendy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
brittany s.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It was a very nice place to stay.
brittany s.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luke S.
12 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
My family, dog, and I spent the night here on a two day stay in the Driftless. My mother and partner went kayaking on the Upper Iowa, while my dad and I did some fly fishing nearby. Great spot to come crash after a long day outside enjoying nature!
Luke S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carroll G.
28 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Good
Carroll G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh L.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Driftless fly fishing
Location of cabin is awesome for Driftless fly fishing. Hot tub is a great bonus after fishing all day. Cabin is clean and has everything you need