Resort definitely needs to be updated but has potential. Was there for the reopening Fourth of July…read moreweekend. Excellent staff, great service. Room 320

Our stay at Honey Creek Resort was overall decent. The rooms were fairly clean, reasonably priced,…read moreand the staff was friendly and pleasant. Unfortunately, our experience at Harbor 72 was a completely different story, and the food was the biggest disappointment of our stay. The food was extremely overpriced for the quality. The sweet corn appetizer was especially disappointing--it tasted like frozen corn with very little seasoning or flavor. The macaroni and cheese was incredibly bland and surprisingly had almost no flavor at all. The steak was the opposite--it was extremely over-seasoned with what tasted like a heavy steak dry rub. The seasoning was so overpowering that I had to scrape most of it off just to eat the steak. The garlic mashed potatoes were also extremely heavy on the garlic salt. There was so much that the flavor was completely overpowering, and I couldn't eat them. I really wanted to love Harbor 72, especially given the resort setting, but the food simply did not justify the prices. The resort itself was fine, and the staff was nice, but based on our experience, I would skip the restaurant or seriously reconsider ordering a full meal there.

Great stay! New owners are doing a great job! Cabin had all the essentials we needed. The price is…read morecomparable to a nice hotel but you get more than you would at a hotel. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, pans, stove, ,fridge , microwave, coffee pot, and toaster so you can easily bring all your food. Peaceful glamping!!

We rented the Moose cabin for a 2-night get-away. It was one of the most memorable moments I've had…read moreso far. The place was perfect, clean and accommodating. We brought our own kitchen utensils but found out when we got there that there were already some in there. It had plates, cups, knives, dish rack, cutting board, etc. The refrigerator was huge, was only expecting an alright size. I guess we didn't read the details on the website, not sure if these were listed there. But this cabin was too homey, I loved every moment we were there! We had a fire pit behind the cabin, but there was also a common fire pit by the playground and gazebo. Anyway, this will probably be a yearly tradition for my family to do so we can all get together. The Moose cabin had two bedrooms, one by the main entrance door (it had 2 twin beds) and the other one upstairs which was the master's bedroom. There was also a bunk bed upstairs, so it can sleep at least 6 people unless you bring your own sleeping bags for more people. The dining table can accommodate 5-6 people. There's 1 bathroom, no bathtub just a stand-up shower, toilet and sink.

Don't let the website fool you... This place is perfect. Jim and Diane are 2 of the best people…read moreyou can meet. We spent 3 nights there and it was perfect. They are so accommodating. I asked to borrow the bath towels to go swimming and within minutes Diane was at our door with beach towels. I've spent an hour trying to come up with something negative to say and all I've come up with, is when the screen door closes it is a little loud. Food was great ownership is fantastic. I just hope they have vacancies the next time we want a few days away!! Thank you for a great get away!!!

Wife and I stayed here last year and plan on going back. Great access to the lake, very clean and…read moreowners were very friendly. Breakfasts were great! Decent parking for a boat with electric available to plug boat into. Hope to get back soon.

We stayed in September 2017. The lodge and bedrooms are very clean and the grounds are impeccably…read moremaintained. The pond is great for fishing or using their canoe. This is an ideal venue for small groups (10-24 people.) Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Quiet, clean, comfortable, and beautiful!

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We are very glad we chose to stay here. It was a unique experience and our host was excellent. She…read moretook the time to chat with us about area history as well. We stayed here to kick off our weekend getaway at Rathbun Lake where only agenda item was to rest and relax. We definitely accomplished that here! We're hoping to be back someday.

It's been a tradition in our family for the last 10 years or so to go to One of A Kind for lunch…read morewhen we're visiting family at Lake Thunderhead. Our favorite meal is the chicken salad on a croissant and side salad with homemade lemon poppy seed dressing. Both are excellent and always one of the highlights of our visits to the area. The owner is a darling woman and the B&B is charming. We also like looking through the first floor shop area and usually find something special to take home.

Want to get away from it all? Try Cedar River Ranch. It is a secluded yet convenient locations with…read morebeautiful woods, rustic and extremely clean cabins. You can grill out and roast marshmallows. Very nice hiking trails to Cedar River outlooks. Lots of outdoor games and playgrounds, nine square game, very nice basketball goals. We highly recommend this resort.

From the owner: Located in the rustic countryside of SE Iowa, Cedar River Ranch Resort and Events Center is the…read moreperfect spot for your dream event! Hold your wedding outdoors or inside one of our newly updated event venues. With flexible options for indoor/outdoor spaces, onsite catering options, cabins for you and your party, and our attentive staff, you can host all of your events in one location—bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, indoor and outdoor weddings and receptions. Looking for a spot to host a reunion or company picnic? We can host those too!

Second year in a row at this place for a conference…read more All our food during the conference was very good. Better than most conference buffets I have had. The staff was friendly. The bartenders made great Old Fashioneds in the Photo Finish Lounge. Our room was clean and comfortable. The downside to being here the first part of the week, sometimes the bar and the main restaurant are not open.

We spent a night here while traveling north. Although not big gamblers the casino was nice, clean…read moreand staff friendly. It was not over crowded however note that we stayed and played mid week. Our room was updated, spacious and comfortable. The shampoo and soaps were individual not coming out of a community dispenser. The bed was perfect for a hotel not to hard not to soft. We never really thought about staying at a casino hotel but this definitely makes for a much better stay than other budget hotels. We paid a budget price but felt more like a luxury experience. Note I'm not saying it felt like the Ritz or 4 Seasons, but definitely better than a traditional Hilton or Marriot.

Poker room was great. Dealers were fast and professional. No auto shuffle but I barely noticed…read more Lots of parking close to the room. Restrooms and soda station also right there. Enclosed room so cigarette smoke was limited too. Top top.

on a men's golf outing, a friend hit a hole in one on 14. Apparently the casino /golf shop doesn't…read moredo anything as far as comps for such a feat. no $5 slot pull, no 10% off a buffet. Not sure if the casino was not doing well, but I would think bringing in 7 other guys for a buffet or to gamble would be worth the risk of $5. the odds of a whole in one-12,500 to 1. pretty good house odds. It's not about the money for me, it's about the recognition of the odds and a casino commending it. Again, it was for a friend, not me.just found that odd and it happened over 7 years ago. So I realized I needed to write a review so I could stop carrying this baggage and move on with my life. The course was nice though....

Great hotel, great location! Rooms were spacious and quiet. The service was great. Would definitely…read morerecommend staying at The Continental.

We stopped for lunch during the Southern Iowa Junk Jaunt. The place was very busy, so service was a…read morebit slower. We ordered the fresh potato chips & homemade ranch dressing as a star. Outstanding! I had a Rueben with the sweet pepper coleslaw & both were delicious! Rueben had the right amount of dressing & the marbled bread was tasty. The Rueben was a bit soggy on the bottom side--probably sat a bit before delivered to my table. Friend's lunch plate was chicken salad on a croissant with a salad with the homemade ranch dressing. It was good as well. The accompanying broccoli soup was a bit "flour-ish" & just ok. Locals were enjoying this place so you know it's a good lunch restaurant. It's a lovely spot in an old time hotel!