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A stone bridge over a stream in a forest with autumn foliage.

A calm lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by dense green trees.

Steamboat Rock

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An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard on duty sign, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the door.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a balcony.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a coffee machine, and a chalkboard menu.

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

3.0 star property

Iowa Falls

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (403 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(403 reviews)

"Was perfect for our needs!"

"Was perfect for our needs!"

United States

Sarah

$125 nightly

The price is $140

$140 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

An indoor swimming pool with checkered tiles, wooden walls, and large windows.

A motel with a Super 8 sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a river and a boat, and a hanging coat rack.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa Falls

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa Falls

2.0 star property

Iowa Falls

7.0 out of 10, Good, (447 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(447 reviews)

"Everything was perfect from easy check-in, to clean comfortable room and very friendly staff! Thank you for a great night's stay!"

"Everything was perfect from easy check-in, to clean comfortable room and very friendly staff! Thank you for a great night's stay!"

United States

Todd

$85 nightly

The price is $95

$95 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa Falls

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and framed landscape paintings on the walls.

A reception desk with a glass partition, framed certificates on the wall, a clock, and a calendar.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a microwave.

A motel with a parking lot, a yellow sports car, and a black car parked in front.

3. The Village Motel

The Village Motel

2.0 star property

Eldora

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(39 reviews)

"Clean rooms, plus very friendly staff."

"Clean rooms, plus very friendly staff."

United States

Leroy

$60 nightly

The price is $67

$67 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

The Village Motel

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden countertop, and a window with white curtains.

A wooden deck with two green chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm body of water and a grassy area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a window with curtains.

A dining table with a view of a pond and trees.

4. Cabin Cove on the river

Cabin Cove on the river

Iowa Falls

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(51 reviews)

"Just needed a few nights to stay for work & it was perfect."

"Just needed a few nights to stay for work & it was perfect."

United States

Nicole W.

$242 nightly

The price is $271

$271 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

Cabin Cove on the river

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage door, and a small front yard with a lawn and some shrubs.

A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a ceiling fan, and a plant centerpiece.

A living room with a wooden staircase, a red sofa, a beige sofa, a wooden entertainment center, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden countertop, and a decorative welcome sign.

5. House close to Pine Lake and bike trails.

House close to Pine Lake and bike trails.

Eldora

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(22 reviews)

"Great location for where our activity was. We had 4 adults and 2 young men staying in the home. Quiet, clean town. Suited us but 2nd bathroom was a little awkward."

"Great location for where our activity was. We had 4 adults and 2 young men staying in the home. Quiet, clean town. Suited us but 2nd bathroom was a little awkward."

United States

Cynthia C.

House close to Pine Lake and bike trails.

A single-story house with a gabled roof, large windows, and a fenced yard.

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a window with blinds, an air conditioning unit, and a sign on the wall.

A wooden deck with chairs, a mailbox, and a garden area with trees and plants.

6. Cabin at the end of the road! Lower Pine Lake

Cabin at the end of the road! Lower Pine Lake

Eldora

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(10 reviews)

"Nice property. Quiet location. Cozy. Would stay there again."

"Nice property. Quiet location. Cozy. Would stay there again."

United States

Jan H.

Cabin at the end of the road! Lower Pine Lake

A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, a blender, and a microwave.

A room with a beige wall, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a beige sofa with cushions, a small round side table, and a white radiator.

A compact apartment with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

7. The Petite Perch

The Petite Perch

Alden

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

"Great little place right on the river! V"

"Great little place right on the river! V"

United States

Brenda M.

The Petite Perch

A greenhouse with a glass roof, surrounded by a garden with pink flowers and green foliage.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a window with a view.

A wooden porch with two rocking chairs, a bench, and a table.

A kitchen with a dining area, a stove, and a chandelier.

8. Historic 1898 4BR Home - 3 King + 1 Queen - Wooded Backyard Retreat

Historic 1898 4BR Home - 3 King + 1 Queen - Wooded Backyard Retreat

Iowa Falls

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"This house was a perfect fit for our group of half-a-dozen people and everything about the process was very smooth (communication with the host, getting the door code, checking out, etc). The house was very comfortable and we very much enjoyed staying there! Thank you Tammy & VRBO"

"This house was a perfect fit for our group of half-a-dozen people and everything about the process was very smooth (communication with the host, getting the door code, checking out, etc). The house was very comfortable and we very much enjoyed staying there! Thank you Tammy & VRBO"

United States

Robin R.

$372 nightly

The price is $417

$417 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

Historic 1898 4BR Home - 3 King + 1 Queen - Wooded Backyard Retreat

Community Amenities

A cozy room with a loft bed, a black leather sofa, and a wooden ladder.

Interior

Room

9. Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

Steamboat Rock

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

"Cute “little” house. I think the only thing it lacked was a closet or place to put your clothes away. "

"Cute “little” house. I think the only thing it lacked was a closet or place to put your clothes away. "

United States

john i.

Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and a trash bin.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking a grassy field and trees.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small ottoman, a side table, and a desk with drawers.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a "welcome" sign on the wall.

10. The Guest House

The Guest House

Steamboat Rock

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(27 reviews)

"Excellent location to wedding venue for our family to all be together."

"Excellent location to wedding venue for our family to all be together."

United States

Lori P.

The Guest House

Interior

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A cozy room with a bed, two recliners, a desk, and a 'Welcome' sign.

11. Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

3.0 star property

Steamboat Rock

Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

This is looking toward the river out of the sliding glass doors. Note futon.

Winter wonderland. Time to head to Barlow Library to check out ice skates!

We use an outdoor teak dining table and chairs between Memorial and Labor Day.

The back porch off kitchen is great for morning coffee or evening book.

12. River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting

River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting

Iowa Falls

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(11 reviews)

"Cozy house to come back to after work. The frontage on the river was excellent"

"Cozy house to come back to after work. The frontage on the river was excellent"

United States

Chris S.

River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting

Shared Amenities | Swimming & Fishing Pond

A cozy living area with a wooden dining table, leather sofa, and a refrigerator.

A cozy room with a loft bed, a ladder, a chair, and a clock on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window with curtains.

13. Steamboat Rock Cabin: Bike, Hike, Fish!

Steamboat Rock Cabin: Bike, Hike, Fish!

Steamboat Rock

Steamboat Rock Cabin: Bike, Hike, Fish!

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden ceiling, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with stools.

Front of property

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of an upper level with a balcony.

14. Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

3.0 star property

Steamboat Rock

Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a grey countertop.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a small side table with a decorative sign.

A kitchen with grey cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

A foosball table in a room with wooden flooring, a sofa, and a small table with a foosball table on it.

15. Steamboat Rock Home ~ 3 Mi to Pine Lake State Park

Steamboat Rock Home ~ 3 Mi to Pine Lake State Park

3.0 star property

Steamboat Rock

Steamboat Rock Home ~ 3 Mi to Pine Lake State Park

A residential house with a front yard, a mailbox, and a number 818 on the door.

Room

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, a chair, and a rug.

16. Cozy Woodland Cabin in the City

Cozy Woodland Cabin in the City

Eldora

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(15 reviews)

"Nice and Clean location "

"Nice and Clean location "

United States

Harris L.

Cozy Woodland Cabin in the City

A cozy cabin interior with a loft bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A small, single-story cabin with a porch, surrounded by gravel and trees.

Interior

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a kitchen area with a bar stool, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

3.0 star property

Steamboat Rock

Steamboat Rock Cabin Near Trails & River!

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of an upper level with a balcony.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden ceiling, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with stools.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black sink, and a shelf above holding plates and glasses.

18. Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

Steamboat Rock

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(6 reviews)

"Great getaway . Love trails and area . Owners very accommodating."

"Great getaway . Love trails and area . Owners very accommodating."

United States

Stacy U.

Cabin w/ Trail & Pond Access in Steamboat Rock!

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a sofa with patterned cushions, a ladder, a table with chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A wooden kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden shelves with kitchenware, and a refrigerator.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch, and a gravel driveway.

19. Cabin on River’s Edge Trail in Steamboat Rock!

Cabin on River’s Edge Trail in Steamboat Rock!

Steamboat Rock

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"The cabin was found very clean. The host responded very quickly to issues with the hot water heater. Pet friendly.The location was very easy to find."

"The cabin was found very clean. The host responded very quickly to issues with the hot water heater. Pet friendly.The location was very easy to find."

United States

Sheryl W.

Cabin on River’s Edge Trail in Steamboat Rock!

Shared Amenities

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior and a covered porch, surrounded by trees and gravel.

20. Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

Steamboat Rock

Iowa Tiny Cabin Near Pine Lake State Park

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Hardin County Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"average ok"

Linda 1-night trip

Posted 2 hours ago

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The room and property were very clean and updated. The evening was very quiet and we slept well! I would stay here again!"

Paula 1-night trip

Posted 7 hours ago

Spark by Hilton Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is always so nice and clean along with quick check in service"

Chris 2-night trip

Posted 21 hours ago

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Staff was great and super friendly. Biggest complaint was our room smelt like sewer, we opened windows and ran all the water to help. No bedding for pull out couch but front desk had some. Easy location to find. Close to where we needed to be. Would stay again"

LANCE 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable and easy access to events."

Mark 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

8/10 Good

"Musty room smell, little bit of mold in the bathtub. Nice and helpful staff. Very limited breakfast food. Very much just an okay stay."

Paul 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for the stay, happy to stay again."

Jason 4-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Truly a pleasure staying at this hotel. It was perfect for my multiple day stay."

Walter 7-night trip

Posted 11 days ago

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Nice folks. Nice place. Breakfast was good."

Greg 1-night trip

Posted 3 weeks ago

AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

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