The serene, family-style lakeside cottages at Lake Icaria provide ample space to accommodate all your family's needs. Each cottage features a fully stocked kitchen, satellite television, and includes all necessary linens for bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the cottages are handicap accessible. Guests can enjoy breathtaking Iowa sunsets from the covered deck while preparing meals on the large stand-up grill, or gather around the fire pit to toast marshmallows. Private docks are available for each cottage.

Reservations for the cottages can be made online, with a minimum stay of two nights and the option to book up to two years in advance. Cottages are available year-round. To secure a reservation, please book at least five days before your arrival. For last-minute bookings within the five-day window, you may contact the business office at (641) 322-4793. Please note that an additional processing fee of $4 per facility will be applied at checkout. A checkout list will be provided in the kitchen of each cottage.

Each facility has a keyless entry keypad on the door. To enter the cottage, enter the 4-digit code you created when you made the reservation. The keypad should beep and turn green when it is unlocked. It will stay unlocked for about 30 seconds before locking again.

Check-in is after 4 PM
Check-out must occur before 11 AM.

For further details, please review the 'Cabin and Cottage Rental Agreement' available under Related Items.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 04:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM.

Location

1735 Cottage Cove Rd - From Highway 148 go East on 183rd Street. Take 183rd Street for about 2 miles and turn North (left) on Kale Avenue (Kale Ave is the second paved road on 183rd Street). Travel about 1/2 mile to Cottage Cove Road, turn West (right). This drive is right before crossing the water. Cottages are located at the end of the drive, with Cottage #1 on the South side (left side).


Amenities

  • A/C
  • Camping Winter
  • Carry in/carry out refuse
  • Cooking / eating utensils
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Shower facilities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Table with chairs

The cottage boasts a main floor spanning 1,080 square feet, featuring two bedrooms furnished with queen beds, a full bathroom equipped with a shower, and laundry facilities. The open floor plan encompasses a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, adjacent to a dining area with a large table. The cozy living space includes an electric fireplace and satellite television.

In addition, the second floor spanning 760 square feet, featuring a semi-open loft, a spacious bedroom containing two twin-over-full bunk beds, another full bathroom with a shower, a separate TV area, and a table with chairs suitable for card games and leisure activities. The loft offers ample open space for relaxation.

For outdoor enjoyment, a covered ramped deck measuring 12 by 30 feet provides generous space to appreciate nature in any weather. Outside, amenities include picnic tables, a fire pit, a stand-up grill, and a dock.

We supply cookware, tableware, cooking utensils, and eating utensils, along with a coffee pot, toaster, bathroom and bedroom linens, dish and laundry pods, and cleaning supplies for the cottage. Additionally, some paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags are provided. For a detailed inventory list, please refer to the 'Cottage Inventory' section under 'Related Items.'


Fees

Reservations & General Policies
Cottages can be reserved online up to two years in advance. Online reservations must be made at least five days before your arrival. To reserve a cottage within this 5-day window, please call the business office directly at 641-322-4793. A non-refundable $4 processing fee per facility will be applied at checkout.

Cancellations & Changes:
Per the ACCB Rules and Regulations, all reservation fees are strictly non-refundable. Cancellations submitted to the Park Office at least 7 days before arrival may reschedule their stay (maximum of two date adjustments allowed).

Rates & Seasons:
Winter Rates (January – March) | $200/night (Effective 2027)
• 2-night minimum stay required (Fri & Sat must be booked together)
• Discounted weekly rate: $750/week (call office to apply)
Regular Rates (April, October – December) | $300/night
• 2-night minimum stay required (Fri & Sat must be booked together)
• Discounted weekly rate: $2000/week (call office to apply)
Summer Rates (Memorial Day - Labor Day) | $2000/week
• Weekly rentals only (Friday to Friday)

Pet Policy & Fee
• Pet Fee: Non-refundable $50/night fee due at booking. Select the pet option at checkout.
• Unregistered Pets: $250/day fee for any unauthorized pets on-site.
• Damages: Reservation holder assumes full liability for any damage. Minimum $100 charge for pet damage.
• Pet Rules & Behavior: Pets must be tethered or kenneled at all times and never left loose or unattended. Clean up after your pet.


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Cottages are open year-round.


Address

1735 Cottage Cove Road

Corning, IA 50841


Closures

See Operating Hours


Permits

  • No Refunds for Cancellations, read the Rental Agreement below.
  • No sleeping tents or RVs will be allowed to set up in the cottage area.
  • Person renting the cottage must be 21 years or older.
  • No kegs allowed.
  • No smoking in cottages.
  • Pets are allowed for an additional fee and must be mannerly, tethered and accompanied at ALL times. You must clean up after your pets.
  • Burning of trash is toxic and discouraged...please do not burn trash, use the dumpsters provided.

For a full list of Park rules see 'Cabin and Cottage Rental Agreement' in "Related Items" below.


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Adams County

 Located in SW Iowa, the Adams County Conservation Board manages over 2151 acres of wildlife and recreation areas. We offer camping, cabins, cottages, boating, fishing, swimming, disc golf, hunting, hiking and picnic areas. Like us on Facebook and Instagram... Lake Icaria, Adams County

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