Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nashua, IA
  • Place, Nashua Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar View Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Lake Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Nashua

When you a stay at this guesthouse in Nashua, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Cedar River and Nashua Public Library. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cedar View Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chickasaw County Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nashua Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cedar View Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chickasaw County Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cedar Lake Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 37 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The CyCub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bestline Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪G & G Produce - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA!

Located at 228 Sample Street, Nashua, Iowa; the Nashua Lake House provides short term rentals which are available by the night, weekend, week or month! This fully furnished lake front property provides opportunities to enjoy Cedar Lake and the town of Nashua. There is construction taking place on the property during the summer of 2025. While the construction is not taking place on the unit you are staying in it is present on the property.

The lower level contains three bedrooms, one is furnished with a king-sized bed and two are furnished with queen beds. The fully equipped kitchen includes a roomy full-sized refrigerator equipped with an ice maker, full sized electric stove, super quiet dishwasher and built in microwave. The bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination. A full-sized washer and dryer are located off one of the bedrooms and can be used by guests.

We are adding an additional bathroom with a shower on the main floor and anticipate that it will be ready at some point in 2025. Please note that unless you request the add on on the upper unit, you are renting a three bedroom one bathroom unit

As an option, you can also add the upper story to your booking. The upstairs contains two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, a second kitchen, living room, laundry and a bathroom with a tub and shower combination. A couch upstairs also folds out. The cost to rent the upper unit is $75 a night. This is a charge that we need to manually add to the invoicing, so please let us know if you want to rent the upper floor in addition to the lower unit. Complete your booking, including inputting the total number of guests and then send a message that you want to add the upper floor. We will then send an invoice for the additional cost. Again adding the additional upstairs bedroom bathroom, second kitchen and living room is an option and is not automatically included.

The main floor dining room has a 54" round oak table with chairs, and the living room and master bedroom are each furnished with 32-inch flat screen televisions and DVD players. The home features hardwood floors on the main level. It has central air and central heat. the upper floor, if added to your booking, has its own central air and central heat, which helps ensure your comfort, with each floor having its own thermostat.

Outside you'll find a charcoal grill or two, patio furniture and a great view of the water. There is a large covered porch attached to the garage that faces the water. The porch is a great place to hang out in the shade and is equipped with four ceiling fans (very helpful if the air is still or bugs are being annoying).

The house sits high on the riverbank and the cement dock can be accessed by descending forty, rather steep steps, (with a sturdy handrail) to the waterfront. The small cement dock allows you to fish, if you'd like. Immediately to the east of the house is a small public park that includes a gazebo/shelter. Off street parking is available on the north side of the house. The entry door provides keyless entry with a four digit code.

The unit is smoke and pet free. While daily cleaning is not provided during your stay, a washer and dryer is available should you need to do up a quick load of towels, etc. Wireless internet is available throughout the house.

We have a personal use unit that is attached to the rented house. There is soundproofing between the two units to ensure privacy, but we do want to make you aware that we may be on the property site. There is a large patio area between our unit and the lake. You are welcome to use the patio. Quiet time is from 10:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

We invite you to stay for a relaxing get away at the Lake!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Relax, enjoy the view, get away from it all at Cedar Lake, Nashua, IA! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying in this house. Host responds very quickly to questions. House is great. Beds are so comfortable! Just added a 2nd bathroom. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is very nice. It is spacious with many things that you wouldn't think of. It was clean, it has a nice parking area and no smell at all. Yes it is a little older house but it has been completely restored and has many outlets, a ton of space, dishes and cups and towels and soaps, just everything. We were in town for a wedding and the comfortable air conditioning which appears brand new, made it easy for all of us to get ready. Overall, this was one of the best values in Nashua and it overlooks the water. Special place.I would recommend anyone who wants a great value to book this place. Its very affordable and nice.
Living Room and Dining Room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John F.

Great views

Vintage property with updates. Great views in quiet town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

Everything was good excited to see the finished product once the new construction is finished.. the construction wasn’t an issue at all .. it’s gonna look nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Clean and comfortable. Quiet and relaxing! Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable inside, fun outside!

Amazing stay! The spa tub and shower felt great after long days outside. On rainy days - lots of good movies and fun games to watch. Also, even though raining, the large, covered porch was a great place to sit! Fishing was okay - not anyone's fault on that - just water that was too high from all the heavy rain. The beds are amazingly comfortable! We visited the museum, which was a nice little outing. We went to the beach...it was nice but very cold! We also went to Dairy Treat, recommended by owner of the property, and it was so delicious! Truely a great stay!! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nashua lake overlook

Beautiful lake overview. Large patio with fire pit. Quaint home with plenty of room. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters

A very peaceful, quiet place. The weather was perfect. The place had plenty of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lloyd G., Eden Prairie

Disliked: Cleanliness

Over stated property on VRBO

We have stayed in this property many times in the past few years. It is an old house that needs a lot of TLC. It needs updates! It needs paint in and out. It is dark inside. Some lights don't work. There are old chairs sitting alongside the house that are junk. The DVD player does not play Blue Ray disks. The TV is a joke. All the electrical receptacles are a nightmare of wires and look like a fire hazard. The kitchen floor was sticky, The front door and entry are dirty and old and in need of help. For the price we paid this is a rip off. It should be at a much lower price. Thanks! P. S. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Marge B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Staying with Grandma

Please be aware- the owner "stays" in the garage/bungalow on the premises,(or uses it as an excuse to stop by) so it's much like staying with angry grandma- who has a strict curfew. Difficult to totally relax. The patio is by far the best feature, and the view is breathtakingly beautiful. But be aware, although there is enough seating for 20 or more people, she is very strict about only allowing 8 people on the patio. So it won't work for any sort of family or friend gathering. And she DOES check in, to make sure you are complying. We discovered that there are MANY places on the same lake with equal or even better views. The Back door (which is the main entry door) only opens half way as it gets hung up on the warped floor. So, larger luggage will need to come in the front door. The kitchen is sparsely supplied and the drawers, original to the house, flop forward when you open them, making all the contents become disheveled. The supplies that are provided are in a hot mess, making it hard to find things, and difficult to actually cook there. Also-There was a lovely centipede who resides in the tub, on a daily basis (in all fairness, it is an older house, so he might be original as well)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

We were in town for a family reunion. This house was centrally located to where we were going. Everything was as described in the house. Owner was responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Lake

Beautiful view and such a cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Very comfortable home with beautiful lake property. We buried our mother in Nashua on Friday. We got together with some relatives on the patio for a meal, was a really nice day & perfect for us. We really enjoy watching the owls also, they were very entertaining!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Enjoyed the patio and lake views. Comfortable beds and nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fast reply

We had to stay a couple extra days because I got a stomach flu. Linda replied back quickly which was nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and clean

Great old house with a great-grandma vibe. Comfortable living room furniture, great kitchen, and nice dining room. The beds are very comfy — the pillows were especially good. Very nice places to sit out by the lake. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Great vacation. Would love to bring group back at some later time but would like to be able to get into lake from property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

There for son’s Memorial

Place was very nice. View exceptional. House just my style (antiques)…. But. O response from host. I asked at reservation time if fees could be less due to the reason for being in Nashua. My 26 year old son passed away after a 3+ year health battle…. His celebration of life was Sunday. No response I could have gotten something complementary had I inquired with his friends but had already been charged
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Naushua house

Clean older house. Great patio overlooking the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Coralville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for any size crowd

We got the space to get together with the whole family. 17 people with a wide age range, and we were never crowded with the large patio and deck. There was plenty of seating and the kids loved playing at the adjacent park. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gather a large group or if you wanted a relaxing spot with just a few people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing location!

We really enjoyed the covered porch and waterfront view. The house was spacious and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Nicole C.

Property

We had to houses during our visit I must say I would recommend the other one far above this one. It is outdated and not very family friendly as well as alot of rules that tend to make you uncomfortable as a guest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Enjoyed the patio space immensely. We took the option to rent the kayaks which was a very peaceful paddle in the lake. It is best to have a way to haul the kayaks to a boat ramp as the steps to the water from the patio would be difficult to navigate with heavy kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Coralville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a big or small group

Enjoyed Father's Day weekend with some family that lives in the area and we had tons of space to relax by the water, play cards, and sit by the fire. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Korine U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with family

House was perfect for my family of four and my grandson.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021