Title: Visit Thayer: 2026 Travel Guide for Thayer, Iowa | Expedia.com [Hotels in Thayer](https://expedia.com/Thayer-Hotels.d553248634983268908.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Thayer](https://expedia.com/Thayer-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983268908.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Thayer](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thayer.d553248634983268908.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thayer Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Thayer.d553248634983268908.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Thayer, IA ## Travel Guide ![A stop on the Mormon Trail, this was a thriving community in the 19th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983268908/4c57d689-e98a-4859-90ed-d4c1aa5f68eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A stop on the Mormon Trail, this was a thriving community in the 19th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983268908/4c57d689-e98a-4859-90ed-d4c1aa5f68eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Thayer - Thayer Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Thayer ![Lakeside Hotel Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5630000/5628800/5628747/23d54adb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Hotel Casino 777 Casino Dr Osceola IA Stay at this hotel in Osceola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) The room was nice and clean. A bit warm. Water in shower was hot. Hot tub was nice. Reception was very nice and quick. Disappointed that there was no breakfast provided. Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=5628747&PinnedHotelID=5628747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983268908) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=5628747&PinnedHotelID=5628747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983268908) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Osceola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6820000/6810100/6810039/b5113be3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Osceola 111 Ariel Dr Osceola IA $103 nightly $115 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Osceola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Warren ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (608 reviews) Clean comfy room. Friendly staff. Water pressure a bit low. Walls a bit thin but running the heat/ac helped. 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Popular attractions West Lake Wildlife Area and Lakeside ... 10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews) The property was clean, cozy and well appointed. Heather was very accommodating when we arrived a day late due to the weather. The views were spectacular as well, even in the winter. This was the best VRBO I've had the pleasure to stay at and we will be back next hunting season. Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Peaceful-Country-Acres-With-Beautiful-Views-From-Lofted-Home.h76294584.Hotel-Information) ![The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120280000/120275700/120275632/w1175h762x2y0-d258b5e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping Winterset IA Stay at this vacation home in Winterset. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Cutler-Donahoe Covered ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) An absolutely wonderful place to stay. Comfortable beds, great living room space to relax, and although we didn't really use the kitchen, it was one of the best stocked ones in all of our stays in VRBOs. Definitely will stay here again when in the area! Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Winterset-Hotels-The-Little-Brick-House-Walkable-To-The-Square-Dining-Shopping.h120275632.Hotel-Information) ![≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24042400/24042378/09482cc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ≋ The Cottage at Sun Valley Lake ≋ Ellston IA Stay at this cottage in Sun Valley Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews) There is not one negative thing to say about The Cottage. It was perfect. We stayed four nights. Location is great, right on the lake, the home itself is warm and welcoming, fully furnished and equipped, parking right in front, two screened in areas, ceiling fans in all rooms, more beautiful than ... Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Ellston-Hotels-The-Cottage-At-Sun-Valley-Lake.h24042378.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Thayer](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634983268908&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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