Bimo
Review Submitted: February 2, 2012
Date of Stay: January 2012
First off, the surrounding scenery is simply exquisite. Tucked in a quaint nook in the woods, the adorable caboose cabin is nestled amongst a landscape of rolling bluffs past whose horizon the mighty Mississippi River lies. About three miles from the cabin is a designated State Natural Area, Rush Creek, with a pull-out to fit a couple cars and trail head that takes you up to a bluff summit some 500' high with a gorgeous view of the beautiful river and Iowa on the other side. Any season of the year -- even winter, with snowshoes, the picture is spectacular.
The cabin is well accommodated and tastefully decorated. The kitchen had two small flaws though: the gas stove is tricky to light and invites tiny "explosions" you need to be mindful of, and there is no oven. But we were able to improvise with several fine meals, so it's not much of a nuisance. The water pressure in the shower was a little finicky, too, but after a few attempts and tinkering, it worked fine. The pull-out futon is the bed, which while not romantic per se, was nonetheless much more comfortable than most futons I've slept on. The cabin is best geared toward a couple with either no children, one child, or a dog. It's very quaint, but could become a bit claustrophobic if too many bodies are rubbing elbows. Finally, the hot tub was wonderful!
A separate local tax and cleaning fee were attached to the original price only after matters were squared away with the owner, which initially irked me. I asked that the cleaning fee be waived so long as I left the place ship-shape, to give me the benefit of the doubt. The owner accommodated this request, which I appreciated. Still though, it would be beneficial to post that info in the ad so that future interested parties know upfront what the total cost will be.
I would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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