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Reviews of Lake's End Cabin Resort

3 out of 5
Lake's End Cabin Resort
20105 247th St, Manchester, IA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Nice cabin with a fire pit out front. It is a nice dark area and it offers privacy except from people in the other 3 cabins. It is close enough to town to get groceries and offers a quite nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet cozy retreat
Cabin is well furnished check in/out process was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Scott Lester on Oct 24, 2018
Thanks so much Caleb!!! Have a great day.

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, rustic cabins sitting near the lake
Everything was in good shape and clean when I arrived, and everything worked well (shower pressure, electric, fridge). Bed was a little soft for my liking but overall a nice area. Would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Scott Lester on Sep 29, 2018
Thanks for the great review Derek. We would LOVE to have you back anytime. Have a great day. Scott

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, South Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A laid-back sort of place that was a great place to rest. We didn't see another person until late in the afternoon of our second day! Check-in was easy, appliances are working great (except the TV), and the beds were very comfortable. TV reception is very poor, but we didn't need it anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Scott Lester on Sep 5, 2018
Gloria! Thank you so much for the review! Sorry for the poor reception. It sounds like you were able to get outside but we will make sure we adjust the reception so we are ready for any raining days. LOL. Please come back some day. Thanks for your business!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean but toilet ran constantly and phone number for check out was no longer in servive. Stove set off smoke alarm but mo smoke was seen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Scott Lester on Feb 12, 2018
Thanks for the review Leo! Come back and see us soon! Scott

10/10 Excellent

Ethan, Rock Island, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little cabin
Ok, first, these aren't out in the middle of the woods if that's what you're looking for. They are in a rural area, however, and are about 200 feet from a nice lake. Great little getaway and Scott was excellent to work with. Field of Dreams movie site is about a half hour away, so we made sure to check that out as well. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
Terrific self-service cabins within easy walking distance of the river. Quiet, comfortable stay. If you're the type that enjoys a few creature comforts but prefers to be on your own from start to finish, then this is paradise. Leave your expectations of the urban 5-star spa resort behind and come enjoy being responsible for yourself in a secluded corner of rural Americana off the beaten path.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No cell service
We enjoyed the cabin itself. We had cabin #3 which had 2 full beds and a full kitchen, fully stocked with pots and pans, dishes, silverware, a toaster, etc. There was a window air conditioner which was not turned on prior to our arrival, so it took a while for the cabin to cool down. There was a storm coming in, so it cooled off outside, it was nice that the windows opened (screens). The biggest downside for me was that my cellphone had ZERO service. T-Mobile. Another friend staying had AT&T and hers didn't work either. Only sprint did. There was no telephone in the cabin and satellite TV was spotty at best. There was a DVD player so we bought my daughter a DVD at Walmart so she'd have something to do in the morning while we were cleaning up (Taking garbage out, washing dishes) and packing up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Scott on Jul 29, 2017
Thank you for the 4 star review! So sorry you didn't have cell phone service. This is our 4th year and this is the first time I had anyone bring this issue to my attention but I believe it as it is my understanding from friends and family who switched to At&t had bad luck with the service here in the Cedar Rapids, Manchester area in general and had to switch back to their old service. I don't know anyone with Boost mobile I don't think so sorry that didn't work either.... I know Verizon, Iowa Wireless and Us Cellular some of the more popular services in the area do work decently. (Wanted to add that for the readers of this review) As we invest in improvements annually, we just installed wifi this weekend so if you do come back maybe that will be another means of communication and entertainment for you. Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write us a review, we appreciate your business and hope you come back again someday. Have a great weekend! Scott

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at scenic location
I stayed in cabin #2, it was an excellent night. Steve was accommodating and friendly. I couldn't recommend this place more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin
The cabin is quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the nice contact with the beautiful nature.

8/10 Good

Becky, St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
These cabins are in a very quiet and peaceful area. They are in a great location as there are not many lodging options in Manchester.
Response from Lakes End on Feb 22, 2017
Thanks Becky!!!! Sorry about the outside light not working! You were a great guest for a lot of reasons. Hope you can come again someday. Scott Lester

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cabin in peaceful lake setting.
Management was great to work with. Property was well kept and comfortable. Highly recommend above staying at local hotels.
Response from General Manager on Feb 22, 2017
THank you so much for your business and for taking the time to write the 5 star review as we really appreciated. Sorry for the slow response expeida isnt sending notifications when these are written! So thank you and we hope you come again some day. Scott

8/10 Good

Bethune's, Centerville Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas family get-away
Decided to rent a cabin as a family get away for Christmas. The drive from Southern Iowa was fine (typical winter driving) until we got to Manchester. Stopped at Wal Mart to pick up the rest of our food/drink items. The snow was coming down pretty good by the time we arrived, and realized our vehicle was no match for the snowy road to the cabin, but we made it. Scott had upgraded us from Cabin 1 to Cabin 4 and we were so happy he did! Was cozy with the gas fireplace and I made use of the kitchenette, even though the majority of our meals were in crock pots. Was good to have the TV to keep informed on the weather. Alas! the weather became too much for the rest of our family so our gathering became a cozy weekend for two! We stayed in the whole time, even though we had brought our fishing gear to do some nearby trout fishing. Played cards and Yahtzee and watched Christmas programs. It was a very relaxing stay and the snow added to the scenery. Left Christmas morning and made a stop to our family to deliver their gifts, so it was all good :)
Response from Lakes End on Feb 22, 2017
Thank you for the kind words and the review. We really appreciate the business. Sorry for the slow response, expedia didn't send me notification of your review. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great value with very comfortable beds. You get your own quiet cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing time, very relaxing and cozy cabin

10/10 Excellent

lori, gladbrook iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
We needed a night away. I booked this cabin last minute and the owner even left the key for us cause we were getting in late. I got there and the site of the cabin made me feel right at home. I walked into the cabin and instantly felt at home. I even woke up the next day and told the owner I wanted a job there lol. I am definitely staying again and hopefully soon.

8/10 Good

glenn, McHenry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet getaway
Took the wife for a weekend away. Very quiet and peaceful. It's a cabin, so you may have a fly or two around - but it's a cabin! Grilled every night with provided charcoal grill. Fire every night in the firepit for each cabin's private use. all utencils, pots, pans, plates, glasses, etc provided for you. Nice beach area on the river.

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and relaxing
There are four cabins spaced apart with a large expanse of grass leading toward the lake. The grounds are well maintained with picnic tables and fire pits. We spent three nights here after a long trip. The bed was comfortable. We spent the evenings on the front porch. It was very quiet and relaxing. We were told the jetted bathtub didn't work, but that wasn't important to us. The shower in the bathroom worked well. The new owners are working on the property and making improvements. I'd recommend a stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Devin Ganka, G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
It was a great experience. There wasn't much to do, but the room was so nice I didn't want to leave. It was cozy and very family friendly!