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When spring is in full swing, the Hawkeye State is at its most beautiful. That’s nowhere clearer than on the shores of one of Iowa’s magnificent lakes, and there are so many scattered around the prairie – Iowa might not be the land of 10,000 lakes, but it’s pretty close! During this time of year, I love to browse for vacation rentals near the water, and there’s one lakeside Airbnb in Iowa that feels like a dream come true. Located near the tiny town of Ruthven, as close to the middle of nowhere as you get, is where you’ll find Lost Lunker’s Lodge, a charming getaway on the banks of Lost Island Lake. This cabin sleeps up to eight guests, making it perfect for a family getaway, and the house is incredibly well-furnished – but you’ll probably want to spend most of your time on the water, which is only feet away from the house!

Welcome to Ruthven's Lost Island Lake! This beautiful getaway is as spectacular inside as it is outside.
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A sprawling four-bedroom cabin only feet from the lake, it sleeps eight and has multiple TVs and entertainment options around the house.
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Of course, when the weather is nice, most people will want to be outside on the waterfront deck...
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Or the attached dock, which provides easy access to Lost Island Lake for fishing or kayaking.
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A full kitchen is ideal for when those valiant anglers bring back the catch of the day!
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There's plenty of room around the dining room table for the whole family to enjoy.
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The four bedrooms include a king bed, a queen bed, and two bedrooms with sofa beds.
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The deck is ideal for a warm spring or summer night, complete with an attached grill for cookouts.
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And while summer or spring is most popular here, we have to say there's something special about a winter stay - the lake is hauntingly beautiful when frozen over, and ice fishing is popular here.
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Have you stayed at Lost Lunker’s Lodge, our favorite lakeside Airbnb in Iowa? Let us know in the comments section! If you’d like to book your own getaway, head to the official Airbnb listing – there are still plenty of dates available for the whole spring and summer. And while it might be tempting to spend the entire getaway just relaxing by the water, consider a day trip to nearby Emmetsburg – the best Irish town in Iowa.

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