The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome

Great location, timely communications from host. Even a Christmas tree for our family gathering. It was just right, enjoying a shared movie and room for my loved ones.

The house was perfect for our family gathering! We had our Thanksgiving meal there for 12 people. The host was super helpful and responsive. There was a big snowstorm while we were there which was a lot of fun! The host offered to come over and shovel the driveway for us but we didn’t need them to. We look forward to staying here in the summer and swimming in the river. The river is beautiful!

Great place, quiet area, would definitely stay again!

We had a mostly great stay here! The only issue we had was the enclosed patio. It was pretty musty and we were a bit concerned about the black spots on the ceiling in there. So that’s unfortunate as we were hoping to utilize that space frequently during our stay.Other than that, we had a wonderful stay! Everything was as described!

Great place for a friends getaway.

It was perfect for our retreat

This was exactly what we were looking for. Property was clean, furnished as advertised, and owner was very responsive.

Wonderful property for a large family. We had 4 kids and there was plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and have privacy. The view of the river was beautiful and we even did some fishing off the bank. The location is very private with only one neighbor.It was very hot weather during our stay but the additional a/c units kept it sufficiently cool. The projector room was a huge hit with the teens. The shared living room space was cozy.Plenty of space in the kitchen for cooking large meals. The washer and dryer held large loads so we were able to keep up. The location is perfect access to get on major roads to get to different areas in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.Host answered any and all questions very quickly and was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again if we needed something in the area!

This was a super cool place. The upstairs room with projector was the highlight. The location was supreme for this area (The river in the back yard plus its on a dead end road and crops across the street). Why 4 stars not 5? Easy fix in my view. Floors were filthy the moment we walked in. My sons feet were black within 5 minutes. The stairs seemed to be an issue from previos reviews and description - but they were BAD. Luckily, we're a family of able bodied people...But even we struggled. It seriously looks like it can be fixed easily!!! Just do it! The price would be worth it then. It also would have been nice to have a cup of coffee there to wake up to on the house. JMO

We stayed here June 2-6, 2025 during our kids' sports competition. The house has everything you need for your stay. It was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The backyard by the river is awesome for relaxing and grilling after a long day at the field. The kids loved the game room upstairs to unwind. The upstairs rooms had portable ac units in each room so you could set the temp to your preference. Plenty of room for our family of 4 one teenager and one almost teenager. Could easily accommodate a larger family or 2 families. The host is great and very responsive to communication.

The property and house are wonderful. We had a lovely stay and hope to come back one day.

Great host very beautiful and suitable for us

We spent the majority of our time outside at the fire pit, but the property is excellent! We had a great weekend and I would recommend this place highly.

We had a wonderful time staying at your place! It was clean, comfortable, and charming. This is a fantastic place to rest, enjoy the wildlife and birds, as well as close to shopping, places to dine and parks to explore.

We had our leadership team do a retreat there and it was wonderful. It is a great setting for this. 5 Stars!

Property was clean and as advertised. Nice fire ring area. Quiet neighborhood! Communication from host was good and provided us with all information needed. Was also prompt communication. Teens loved the projector in the upper game room!

Great relaxing oasis, loved waking up and drinking coffee and staring at the water.

The house is OK however I would not recommend it for people with small children or older adults as there are many steps and different levels to the house which are trip hazards. However, the location was very nice right on the river.

Our stay was mid July 2024. Overall, it was a large and spacious house, but a couple of the bedrooms were very small. The layout is very unique and lucky it worked for our group. Only one bedroom on the main floor (still some steps to navigate) and the rest are upstairs. Several other previous reviews mention safety concerns & they weren't wrong. Handrails in the wrong place or non existent. One family member was headed out the front door from the dining room and slipped on the tile and fell down 2 steps VERY hard. There was no handrail. While I understand that it's not listed as handicap accessible there are still city codes that must be met. Another danger spot was the first step off the concrete landing onto the driveway. The railing doesn’t extend that far and that step is higher, so it's a bit tricky to navigate, especially for older folks. The river view and sunporch were great, but bring LOTS of bug spray if you want to be outdoors. No dishwasher, so that was a real bummer to discover. I just assumed it had one & that was my fault for not reading the description closer. The description says there is a hot tub, but what I think they meant was the bathroom has a jetted tub, and it's small. The house was generally clean, but I did notice several issues which I addressed directly with the owner & I received a prompt and polite response. All communication with the ower was good before & during the trip. Overall it was a good stay with a few minor issues.

Very nice. Great stay.

There were 7 of us which stayed 4 nights here. We all loved where this home is located, the large dining room, bedroom on lower floor and especially the enclosed room off the back of house which faced the river! (We all spent a lot of time in this room) There were a few safety issues which concerned us! At the top of stairs to bedrooms/media room there is a small landing which has a door when open blocks the hand railing for first couple feet! (Perhaps put a railing on both sides of door or door should open opposite of what it does) Bathroom on lower floor had a tub/shower but no hand holds for getting in/out for us older generation this was a huge safety concern! I do want to say again that even with these concerns we al LOVED staying here together!

Really enjoyed the peacefulness this place had to offer. Very clean and host was very helpful. Definitely see us staying here again

We stayed here with our kids and grandkids. There was 9 of us all together, we had a great time. Definitely would stay again!