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Black Bear A-Frame Waterfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub Jacuzzi

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Harpers Ferry, IA
  • Place, Waukon Junction Wildlife Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Noble's Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellow River State Forest
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Black Bear A-Frame Waterfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub Jacuzzi

Black Bear is a 3 Bedroom 2 bath, newly built, full log, A-Frame Cabin with outdoor Hot Tub Jacuzzi available year round. The cabin is located a few miles south of Harpers Ferry and nestled in the woods beside Mississippi River with gorgeous views of Paint Creek down below. Surrounding the property is 8,000 acres of the Yellow River State Forest, with miles of hiking, biking trails, and horseback riding trails. Being very secluded and private with top notch trout fishing just beyond the front doorstep.

This log Cabin features an A-Frame open floor plan with wood stove and windows overlooking the deck and stream below. Perfect for viewing deer, other wildlife and birds.

The Cabin Includes…

Full Log Hand Built A-Frame Design
Hot Tub Jacuzzi outside on lower Patio.
Fully stocked kitchen with Coffee Maker, Microwave, Pots/Pans, Dishes, and etc.
Wood Stove/Fireplace
65″ Flat Screen TV Upstairs
65″ Flat Screen TV Downstairs
Central Heat & AC
1 Queen size bed in Upper Loft
King Bed in Master Bedroom on Main Floor
1 Bedroom on lower level with Queen Bed
2 Full bathrooms
2nd living room area on Lower Level with pullout Hideabed sofa
Large Upper Level deck
Paint Creek flows just below the cabin
Firepit for Campfire (Bring your own Firewood or we can deliver for a fee)
Miles & Miles of Great Hiking
Nestled Beside Yellow River State Forest
Very Private & Secluded
4-wheel or at least AWD drive vehicle recommended for driveway especially during winter months
Large parking area up by the cabin
The scenic Yellow River just a few miles away.
*****Due to staff shortage & lack of a Large Laundry facility we currently have the cleaning fee discounted for renters to bring their own SHEETS, TOWELS, & PILLOWCASES or we may be able provide in certain situations for an extra fee.
**Large Load of firewood can be delivered for $45 fee
*Bring your own propane tank for grill or you can fill the one we there if it gets low
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Waukon Junction Wildlife Area. 1 hot tub is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, 2 bathrooms and fireplace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes on foot from Waukon Junction Wildlife Area and a 4-minute drive from Noble's Island
As a guest of Black Bear A-Frame Waterfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub Jacuzzi, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Harpers Ferry cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Due to staff shortage&Large Laundry facility we currently have cleaning fee discounted for renters to bring their own SHEETS, TOWELS, Pillowcases
There is a 1 time $50 pet fee PER PET

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Black Bear A-Frame Waterfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub Jacuzzi Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brittney T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming cabin! It stayed warmed despite the cold temps and was well maintained during our stay. Kitchen could have been better stocked in regards to cookware, but is something I will keep in mind should my family wish to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very relaxing. The hot tub was perfect and our dog loved running around exploring. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only thing missing from this cabin was hospitality and a welcoming host. The listing stated that a bundle of wood could be delivered for a fee, which we confirmed with the host beforehand. It was delivered 24 hours into our 2 night stay, wet, snow covered and unusable. We are still waiting for a refund for the wood that we left in the spot it was delivered. Directions on check-in before our stay were not given- I hadn't heard back from the host after repeated messages. From other reviews, I realized this wasn't the first time that the host had not given check-in directions and was hoping that after our 4 hour nail biting drive, we would have access. Thankfully we did! The cabin and hot tub were warm and comfortable, it is a beautiful cabin, situated in a lovely setting and we didn't want to leave at the end of our stay. Unfortunately, we will not be booking again. For the price, it was not worth the hassle- bringing our own sheets, towels, blankets, kitchen towels- it was a lot to pack and set-up upon arrival and made it so we didn't have room in our car to bring wood. I also want to note the lack of hospitality- household items one would expect to see at this cabin, for example a lighter for the fire, a tank of gas for the BBQ, many of the doors and windows did not have working locks. We rent cabins often as a retreat from city life- not once have we entered a cabin that did not leave a few logs of wood for the first fire or a working coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was great for our weekend away. It was surprisingly spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black bear lodge was the perfect home away from home for our family of 5 (kiddos age range 6 years to 9 months). Check in couldn't have been easier, even for a first time vrbo guest! Communication with Cory was quick and helpful. We appreciated the extra amenities such as coffee and coffee filters, shampoo and conditoner, condiments and butter, paper towels, dish soap and sponge. My favorite part was the view, without a doubt, I could have sat on the deck our whole visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

P C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cory was very receptive of any problems and took care of them immediately. Nice quiet location. Great place for a dog to run around without worrying about traffic. Back off in the woods and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was very charming and the view while sitting in the hot tub was lovely. It was nice to have a fire pit as well. The kitchen was advertised as fully stocked which I would not say was accurate. If you want to do much cooking, you need to bring your own supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property accurate listing.Others have remarked about curtains there are curtains in bathroom and bed rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was beautiful. Location was private. Check in was nerve wracking because we didn’t receive any check in instructions beforehand. Tried to contact property manager but never heard back throughout the duration of our stay. Luckily? cabin was left unlocked otherwise we would be SOL. There definitely aren’t two king sized beds but the place did have enough space for 4 adults and 3 small kids. Despite hiccups at the beginning we had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Levi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cabin

Was a wonderful stay. Bugs were bag but that is to be expected when your in the woods. Location was great with access to anything you want within 15-20 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect for our 2 families to have a long weekend together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only stayed for one night while we were in town. This place was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful private cabin

The cabin was private and secluded which made it very peaceful. Great view and inside the cabin was nice. My only complaint was there was no rugs anywhere and we didn’t bring extra towels so the bathroom floor and entries would get wet and slippery. Would definitely stay here again though!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wyatt J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin that could use a few upgrades

Really nice cabin overall. Was surprised that the main floor had no window coverings - cabin is pretty secluded, but a bit more privacy would have been nice.Hot tub was a great temperature, but only about 20% of the jets seemed to be doing anything. Also was a bit of a pain to bring our own bedding and towels (we had to buy sheets as we didn't have standard king sheets) - there was supposedly a discount for bringing our own, but I don't know what the price would have been anyway, and there were still a good amount of fees.Overall though, it is a nice clean place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bob W.

Nice winter getaway

A comfortable cabin located close to the Yellow River State Forest. Plenty of room for 4 or 6 people (we were a group of 4). Two roomy bedrooms plus a loft. Note that the lower bedroom has a queen-size bed, not king as listed in the description. We did some hiking at the Yellow River State Forest and Effigy Mounds National Monument. McGregor and Marquette are two nearby river towns that are also nice to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, private cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We were a bit disappointed to see that there were some things listed on the site that were not accurate. But overall, we enjoyed our stay and the privacy that this cabin has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Definitely a great value and a secluded hideaway we'd definitely return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam L.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Anniversary

Very comfortable, nice location will be coming again! Loved every second of this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ko X.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

It was a nice quiet property that was close to the hiking trails and only 20 minutes from town with nice restaurants to enjoy. The cabin was as advertised and was very peaceful and offered plenty of things to do if necessary. We would be a repeat guest if we return to the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024