Title: Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets! Cabin in Independence with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612600/105612504/a2b978b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612600/105612504/054ec7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612600/105612504/1d513cfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612600/105612504/d1f17d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612600/105612504/431ef18a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Along the tranquil banks of the winding river, our charming Cabin offers a serene escape from everyday life. Sipping morning coffee as sunrise unfolds and crisp air fills your lungs, let the gentle sound of water lull you into relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets! Nestled along the tranquil banks of the winding river, our charming Cabin offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Picture yourself sipping your morning coffee as the sunrises and the air is crisp and clean... the gentle sound of water lulling you into relaxation. This 2 bedroom 1 bath Cabin is mother in law approved! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 7 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59670000/59662100/59662027/a04c9e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Chic Cabin on Private 10-acre Lake. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Independence is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Rock State Park and Fontana Park & Interpretive Nature Center, while Wapsipinicon Mill and Heartland Acres Agribition Center are cultural highlights. Lost Island Waterpark and The Heart Of Darkness are also worth visiting. [Visit our Independence travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Independence.dx118113) [View more Cabin rentals in Independence](https://www.expedia.ca/Independence-Cabins.d118113-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.49531,-91.93395&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wvkbGdzbpP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBS%40SBUBSBUBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDSFQDSFQFQDSHQFQFQFQHOFQHQFOHQHOJOHOHOHMJOHOJKJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMJKLILKJILKLILILILILGLILGNGLGLGLGNENELENELCNELCNCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJLHJLJJLLJJJLJLJLJNHJJNHNJLHNHNHNHNHPHNFPHPHNFPFPFPFPFRFPDPFRDPFRDRDRBRDRDRDRBRBRBRBTBRBT%40R%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARARATATCRARATCTCPCTCRCTCREREPERCRERERGREPGREPGPGRGRGNGPGPIPIPGNIPINININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKLMHKJMJMJKHMHMJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMFOFMDODMDODMBOFOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOEOAMCOGMCOEMEOEOEMGMGMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMIKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMKMKMIOKMIOIOIOKOIOIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGOISESGQGQESGQESESESESCSEQESCSCUCSCUCQCUAUCSASAUAUASASAU%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hMY_qvhSID-ChsPB7mjiz-9v_bU=) Independence, IA ### What's nearby - River Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.5 km - Wapsipinicon Mill - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - Buchanan County Health Center - 10 min drive - 9.2 km - Heartland Acres Agribition Center - 13 min drive - 13.6 km - Lost Island Waterpark - 40 min drive - 54.8 km ### Getting around - Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive - ‪Lucky Buffet - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Where time slows down, and the river whispers its secrets! located? > Situated in Independence, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wapsipinicon Mill, Buchanan County Health Center, and Three Elms Golf Course. Heartland Acres Agribition Center and River Ridge Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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