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Bear Creek Lodge

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dorchester, IA
  • La Crosse Center
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .Within 16 miles (25 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Spring Grove Aquatics Center and Houston County Historical Society. Locust School is within 16 miles (25 km) and Beaver Creek Valley State Park is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Dunnings Spring Park - 45 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 45 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Luther College - 47 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 54 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • Yellow River State Forest - 59 min drive - 39.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knotty Pine Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fetketter Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Dugout - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Creek Lodge

This amazing lodge is exactly what you need for an unplugged getaway from your busy fast-paced lives. This acreage is right off a hard surface road outside Dorchester IA. Thousands of acres of public ground within minutes for hiking, hunting, and fishing. Upper Iowa River down the road for trout fishing, kayaking and tubing. Mighty Mississippi less than 30 minutes away. Nothing says kick back and relax like a wrap around deck, wood burning stove, fire pit, grilling, and the famous NE IA bluffs!

Property manager

Chris Dana

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: $50 per pet

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear Creek Lodge to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.6 mi (49-min drive) away from the La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear Creek Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bear Creek Lodge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear Creek Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear Creek Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bear Creek Lodge have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Bear Creek Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bear Creek Lodge to downtown Dorchester?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Dorchester.

Bear Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Very quiet little house for our weekend get away with friends to lay low. Host was very accommodating when we had any issue with anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Getaway

We loved staying here! It was very roomy and clean. We did a lot of driving though as the property was about 30 minutes from Decorah. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect multi-gen family getaway!

We had 3 families, ages 5-70. This was a perfect house to accommodate all of us. The kids loved the pool (which had been upgraded in size and with a deck/privacy fence since the last time we stayed). The house was well furnished for cooking as well as with outdoor furniture, bags game, fire pit and pool toys. The Decorah area offered plenty for us to do. The only downfalls were the distance to town and the property is on a fairly busy road which is a bit noisy. Otherwise, this was a very comfortable and fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

CHR
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice getaway

clean and comfy - just as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great stay for our family with plenty of room! Close to great hunting! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole P.

Poor communication and inflexible

The host was unavailable for communication via emails through Vrbo until I filed a claim through Vrbo on him. Also Chris was inflexible when trying to cancel my reservation due to an issue that was out of my control. So, I found a way to honor the reservation due to not wanting to be out the entire amount of the reservation. The location was very modern and up to date aesthetically but was lacking in kitchen supplies for cooking and cleaning up. A lot of cupboard space that was empty and we ended up purchasing pans needed for our dinner plans. I can not recommend using this host for reservations near Decorah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This was a beautiful home that slept 8 comfortably. Pool and hot tub were awesome. It is on a busy highway outside of any close towns but this is what we were looking for so it was excellent for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

natalie t.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

great stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023