Don't let the website fool you... This place is perfect. Jim and Diane are 2 of the best people…read moreyou can meet. We spent 3 nights there and it was perfect. They are so accommodating. I asked to borrow the bath towels to go swimming and within minutes Diane was at our door with beach towels. I've spent an hour trying to come up with something negative to say and all I've come up with, is when the screen door closes it is a little loud. Food was great ownership is fantastic. I just hope they have vacancies the next time we want a few days away!! Thank you for a great get away!!!

Wife and I stayed here last year and plan on going back. Great access to the lake, very clean and…read moreowners were very friendly. Breakfasts were great! Decent parking for a boat with electric available to plug boat into. Hope to get back soon.

This is the kind of place that just makes staying away from home easier. The folks here really know…read morehow to make you feel at home. Super clean, very comfortable all the way around. The decor varies and I am sure there is a cabin that will suit you, several have gas fire places, and each cabin that I have stayed in has had a very comfy bed. There are full size refrigerators and a microwave too. There are BBQ grills there for easy grilling and picnic tables too. There is a State Park adjacent to the cabins that offers great fishing, hiking and exploring. I truly believe that this place is the Best place to stay in Southern Iowa. They offered us working guys a great rate when the other motels in that area wanted an arm and a leg for a basic room that doesn't come close to the cabins. If you are ever going to be in Southern Iowa, make your reservations early. This place fills up and for good reason. I hope to return next week and update this review with several pictures.

This is a great place for your whole family to stay! We stayed inside he motel portion with 5 kids…read more We had three beds and a pull out futon couch, and plenty of room to spread out! The room included a full kitchen and bathroom which made it nice for us to be able to cook some home made meals on the road . I highly recommend for any size party. The business is family owned and ran and they couldn't be nicer! Very accommodating and were available for a late night/ early morning check in/out. Give them a try if you're in the area

This is an amazing facility for overnight boarding, camping and Rv parking. We were passing through…read moreIowa and needed a place to keep our horses while in town. Janna the owner was accommodating and so sweet! The place was clean and beautiful. Would definitely recommend to anyone passing through

From the owner: We specialize in offering layover services for horse folks on the road. Offering indoor and…read moreoutdoor stable options. Long term horse boarding and 16+ miles of mowed trails. We have both indoor and outdoor arenas for customer use. We have 30amp camping services with water at your campsite and a dump station is available.

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about this campground and the owners/hosts. To begin…read morethe grounds are beautiful and well kept. We arrived late at night and our car ended up breaking down upon arrival. The owners were amazing - helped us to have a mechanic look at the vehicle. Totally went above and beyond to help us and make sure we were all set to be on our way the next day. Our site was just beautiful and private. They all have a place to make a fire. There are endless little walks and trails. For just 5$ you can add firewood to your stay. We loved it so much that we are going back next week. The experience is so different from the larger and more commercial, crowded campgrounds we have experienced in the past. Stay here and you will love it!!

Shady Brooks campground really lives up to its name. I would not recommend it to anyone. We…read morereserved a spot and when we got to the campground and got to our site we would not fit in that site or any sites there. I went and ask for refund she proceeds to tell me that there will be a $50 fee to return my money and it should take 5-7 business days. Then I wake up to a text several days later stating that Shady Brooks will not be giving me a refund.. Also when I paid for a month she added sales tax . Who does that at a campground because everyone I've been to the tax is already included. They are just scamming left and right at that campground! This is what she sent me: Hi Andrew, this is Dena with Shadybrook Camping. I just wanted to let you know that you will not be getting a refund due to our very strict cancellation policies, and the fact that your camper fit just fine in your site. Or we could have put you in a different site. Our policies are on our website, if you want to look at them. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks. This woman never came out to the campground site so she has no idea how we wouldn't fit there or in any of them to park 44ft fifth wheel with a deck that opens more less park two vehicles, and a enclosed trailer!

K4C Premier Cottages is the best place to stay in Trenton. Great accommodations and even greater…read morestaff to work with. They also have full hook-up campsites available now! Check it out! You'll be glad you did.

The cottages are adorable. The view is great. Very quiet location. Nice little touches in the room…read more And housekeeper maintenance lady is wonderful and the Owners so kind. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Whenever my business travel brings me to Des Moines, Butler House on Grand is my first choice of…read moreaccommodation. The owners are more than welcoming, ready to help in any way. The rooms are spacious and charming; the fridge and pantry are generously well-stocked; the living room and game room are large and make the stay unique and special. It is a mansion home away from home. Across the street is a three mile hilly woodland trail (behind the Art Museum and rose garden). The neighborhood us safe and beautiful. Highly recommend for both business and leisure travel. Seven large bedrooms can accommodate a group. Please note: The only negative reviews that keep this from being five star was many years ago under prior owners. I was here at that time and had a very positive experience during my stay, though the family/owners were dealing with very difficult health challenges. The atmosphere in the home is five star now.

Sheryl and Jeremiah are incredible hosts that thought of every detail to make our stay away from…read morehome wonderful! The guest rooms are beautiful! Beds are very comfortable, linens wonderful, and plush towels and robes in each room. There is access to snacks and drinks 24/7 and the refrigerator is well-stocked to make yourself an amazing breakfast. The shared spaces are comfortable and inviting and the game room in the basement is a fun addition! We were there to bike the area trails with friends and the location is just perfect. One of the trailheads is right down the hill and we biked downtown to the Des Moines Farmers Market and beyond and got an easy 20 mile ride in on beautiful trails. We highly recommend the Butler House on Grand for a getaway for two or for a group of friends!

Megan was so helpful in the process of apartment hunting! She made it easy for us and answered…read moreevery question we had (though she was so informative we weren't left with many). MUCH better experience already than some other apartments we checked out property and service-wise.

I attended a work event at the Nature Lodge today. The room we used was able to access a very large…read moregroup (over 50) comfortably. Large windows brought in plenty of natural light. There was a large rolling rack for coats by the door. The entrance was welcoming with large seasonal planter. Parking was convenient and seemed to manage our group. Forgot to take pictures but will add some next time I am there.

Land Alliance's goal is to bring the land back to native Iowa. The grounds abound in native plants,…read moremany of which are used in their education classes. I have taken excellent workshops in natural dyes, papermaking, botanical printing on fabric and paper and more. All are well-taught and it is satisfying to take home the finished products. The open studios are fun. Everyone brings their own projects and a snack but we mostly end up sharing with other artists about our craft, whether it be hand spinning from raw wool, pattern making, needle and wet felting, knitting, fabric dyes and printing, etc. One of these days I would like to participate in a willow event to make wreaths, baskets, garden art, etc. I have scheduled private retreats with friends or by myself and stayed in the guest rooms and the cabins. It is very peaceful with the sheep milling around. There is a campground for those who prefer to bring their own bed. If you are intimidated by being in a class with others, schedule a private class to get started. Anna is an excellent teacher or has resources for others who teach what you want to learn. Once your confidence is built, join the other classes/workshops. You won't regret it.

Land Alliance offers a space to slow down and connect with the rhythms and wisdom of creation. And…read morethe good news is when you take a class you get to take some wisdom and beauty home!