Located in Bellevue, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Crystal Lake Cave and Riverview Park. .This family-friendly cabin is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Mississippi River and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Bellevue Golf Club.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Alec Ehlinger
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
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
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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
Pets not 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
Wooden Head Cabin Early1800's Log Cabin with a View and Modern Amenities Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John F.
28 Sept 2024
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.
John F.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
William S., Tracy
28 Jul 2024
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.
William S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Robert C.
6 Jul 2024
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.
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
Clelia
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason F.
15 Apr 2024
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.
Jason F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B., Williamsburg, Iowa USA
8 Jul 2023
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.
Amy B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Autumn G.
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulosity!
Loved our stay! Beautiful home in a beautiful spot!
Autumn G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie R.
30 May 2023
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.
Angie R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheyanne C.
18 Nov 2022
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.
Cheyanne C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Candice F.
1 Aug 2022
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
Candice F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Beverly S.
25 Jul 2022
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.
Beverly S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kylie L.
24 Jul 2022
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!
Kylie L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jermayne C.
5 Jan 2022
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!