The Roost Tiny Home -Cozy and Quiet 4 Season

Keosauqua, Iowa
$87 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Roost! An elegant cabin perfect for relaxing and recharging, just minutes from downtown Van Buren—one of the 11 charming villages in Van Buren County. Experience warm southern Iowa hospitality, with access to antiques, unique dining, golf, a community pool, two National Historic Districts, specialty shops, resident artisans, and nearby Amish and Mennonite communities. Outdoor adventures abound in state parks, lakes, forests, and wetlands, with a boat ramp only 500 yards away.

Relax on the deck, grill out, and take in the beautiful views of the Des Moines River. This outdoor space is perfect for playing, unwinding, and enjoying nature! Guests can fish, lounge at the swing gazebo with a fire pit, play outdoor games, or simply watch the sunset over the river.

This Army Veteran-owned one-room cabin features a Queen-size bed, a fold-out chair bed, and a cozy loft area for sleeping. Inside, you'll find a smart television, DVD player, free Wi-Fi, and an electric fireplace for those chilly evenings. The kitchenette includes essentials for a comfortable stay, such as a refrigerator, microwave, electric skillet, crock pot, coffee maker, and toaster.

The Roost is a unique spot that caters to outdoor enthusiasts while being close to amenities for those who enjoy exploring shops and local attractions.

Please note that The Roost is located in a private community along the river bottom, with neighbors approximately fifty yards to the right and left. We strive to respect everyone’s space, but be aware that some noise may occasionally come from surrounding neighbors. We also have dogs on the property that wear collars to help limit noise. Rest assured, privacy is always respected here.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 320 Sq Ft (30 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Annetta M.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Cozy and relaxing. Hosts exceeded all expectations with everything we could possibly need provided. We were lucky to catch perfect Fall colors and the river views were spectacular. Thank you and we look forward to our next visit!

  • Brian v.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    An excellent escape, certainly worth repeating! We shall return!

  • April V.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Another great weekend at this tiny home!

  • Brianna H.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    My husband and I rented this tiny house for our anniversary weekend get away. It was absolutely perfect. The bed is very comfy, plenty of hot water, and super close to town to find food and anything else you need. The view is beautiful, we were able to fish right on the river in the back yard. There’s even a friendly cat who followed us around when we fished and enjoyed the patio with us. I named him Leaf because he ate about 5 of them over the weekend. The host is very nice and made sure our stay was perfect. There’s an area with swings, twinkle lights, and the wind chimes played what I can only describe as the type of zen music they play in a spa. Very relaxing and enjoyable. I will note that the ladder to get up inside the little loft bed is difficult for short people or children. There should be at least one more handle to make it to the top. If you’re short, you may fight the shower a bit but it’s doable. Over all, perfect place for a relaxing or romantic weekend away. We will probably make this our yearly spot.

  • melissa W.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Beautiful views.. quiet..clean

  • Jodi H.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Perfect place to really get away, felt like we stepped back into time. Very peaceful and plan to come back and kayak the river!

  • Kelly Q.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    It was an awesome view. The inside was nice and cozy

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We needed a quiet weekend away. This location looked like it would be perfect. It was beautiful and rural. However, the owners house is close and Friday evening they went downtown. Their dogs barked at every noise. Not peaceful. Saturday evening the owners had guests over to watch a game on an outdoor tv. Not peaceful. If those things were different my review would be different.

  • April V.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Beautiful setting, comfortable accommodation, lovely weekend away from our everyday responsibilities!!

  • Becca C.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Very pretty. Owner was very nice and helped when we needed it. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to just get away or even for family time outside

  • Shelly W.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Loved staying there from the time we stepped onto the property to when we left. Everything you need and did not know you needed is there. You can spend the whole weekend out in the yard. There is horse shoes, corn hole, benches by the river, swing chairs and hammock chairs around the fire. Movies for the dvd, pop corn, I can go on and on. The beds were very comfortable, nice kitchenette, roomy bathroom with shower. The peace and quiet is just what you need. We brought everything and after being there and saw what was there half of it ended back in the van before we got settled. We are thinking about coming back and even having a Mother, Daughter get away. We rented out the rv in two weeks we just can't wait!

  • Jason F.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Super clean place with great views and a cozy feel. Peaceful and quiet. And super clean. Thank you.

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