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Big Woods Lake Cabin

1501 East Lake Street
Ph: 319-433-7275
Cedar Falls, IA, 50613

This all season cabin lets you experience camping without pulling a trailer or pitching a tent. This cabin has two bedrooms, open style kitchen/living room/dining room & a bathroom with shower. It is heated & air-conditioned. The south wall of the cabin is primarily windows & offers a beautiful view of the lake while providing its guests with peaceful privacy. A covered patio area with table adds to the useable space of this cabin even during inclement weather.

This cabin is intended for overnight stays of no more than 6 people. Using cabins for large group gatherings and/or as a support facility for a large gathering is prohibited. Examples of large gatherings include but are not limited to: graduation parties, family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraising events, weddings, etc. Shelters & lodges are available for these types of events. This cabin does not have the space or parking to accommodate these large events. 

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Location

The cabin is located along Big Woods Lake, near the bike trail.

Amenities

This cabin accommodates six people. One bedroom has a queen size bed & the other bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. Kitchen furnishings include a microwave, stove with oven, refrigerator, sink with hot & cold running water, table & chairs, ceiling fan, mop and broom. A coffee pot, 12" fry pan, 2 qt saucepan, pizza pan, spatula and spoon are also provided. The living room has a sofa, side chair and a TV/DVD. A picnic table and fire ring with a grill is provided outside.
The renter provides:
1. Complete linens, mattress pads, blankets, sleeping bags and pillows. (i.e. queen size sheets for queen bed; twin size sheets for bunk beds)
2. Eating utensils, etc. (i.e. table service, matches, can opener)
3. Dish soap, dishcloth, dishtowel and potholders.
4. Towels, washcloth, soap and shampoo.
A/C
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom
Shower facilities
Table with chairs

Fees

Two-night minimum for a reservation - $105.28/night
Three-night minimum for a Holiday Weekend - $315.84

If YOU decide to cancel, 50% of the rental fee will be returned ONLY IF the cabin is re-rented for those nights.

A date change will be allowed ONE time only & can only be made by calling the Conservation Office at (319) 433-7275 and will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. 

A damage deposit of $100.00 is due two weeks prior to your stay. If you are making a reservation less than two weeks from now, please send your deposit immediately. The deposit MUST be cash, check or money order; NO CREDIT CARDS. The deposit must be mailed into the main office at 1346 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703. The deposit will be returned if you cancel the reservation or if the cabin and grounds are vacated in good, clean condition and equipment/furnishings not lost or damaged. All or part of the deposit may be retained against cleanup costs, damage, or loss incurred. If the deposit amount does not cover such costs, the renter is held responsible for additional payment.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

This cabin is open all year long.

Renters may check into the cabin after 3:00 PM    
                                                                  
Renters are required to check out by 11:00 AM                                                                     

Closures

This cabin does not close, it is open all year long.