Every month of the year brings surprises in Iowa, and there is no wrong time for a vacation. The rental website VRBO is perfect for finding a getaway that fits your interests and your party size, and there is one for every time of the year. Whether you want to luxuriate in a hot tub while the weather is frightful outside, or you’re looking forward to being inches away from the water during a summer heat wave, these 12 seasonal rentals in Iowa are the perfect way to celebrate a new year. Who knows – you may even find yourself sharing the grounds with some wildlife! These 12 escapes are truly one of a kind.
January - Iowa City Ranch House
Kimberly Perez/VRBO During a snowy January, there is no better place to enjoy it than in this ranch house with a big beautiful backyard - perfect for building snowmen or having a snowball fight! Iowa City, IA, USA
February - Cozy Farm Getaway
Mona Pape/VRBO It doesn’t get more cozy than this guest house on an 1851 farm, and this one-bedroom western-style getaway is perfect for a Valentine’s Day stay. Dubuque County, IA, USA
March - Beautiful Rustic Barn
Holly Bailey/VRBO As spring kicks off in style, this two-bedroom rustic barn and event barn is surrounded by gardens - and this is the perfect time to see them come to life. Warren County, IA, USA
April - Bison Ranch Getaway
Bethany Kriegel/VRBO The weather is starting to get warmer, which means it’s the perfect time for a farm getaway. This cowboy-style barn is located on a working bison ranch, and is perfect for a family getaway. Poweshiek County, IA, USA
May - Canoe Creek Lodge
Cory/VRBO This massive seven-bedroom lodge is a popular fishing location, and May is the time to kick off a summer of outdoor activities. Winneshiek County, IA, USA
June - Big Spirit Lake-Front Getaway
Carrie J. Naig/VRBO There is no better time for a lakeside getaway than June, and this three-bedroom lakefront house is only minutes away from fun in the sun at Spirit Lake. Dickinson County, IA, USA
July - Serenity Valley
Deborah Hageman/VRBO A three-bedroom log cabin near Decorah, it features a grill and firepit perfect for summer cookouts. Winneshiek County, IA, USA
August - Honeybee Cottage
Penny Franke/VRBO Summer may be coming to an end, but that means it’s the perfect time for a more laid-back getaway. Located on a rural hobby farm, this cottage is the perfect place to learn a little about living off the land. Bremer County, IA, USA
September - Pet-Friendly Paradise
Evolve/VRBO Want an ideal getaway with Fido or Fluffy? This two-bedroom Thurman cabin has a lot of room for them to play, and it’s ideal for de-stressing as summer turns to fall. Fremont County, IA, USA
October - Rustic Riverfront Cabin
Ishita Lalan/VRBO A two-bedroom cabin with a stunning view as the leaves turn, this waterfront retreat is perfect for a small family gathering - and makes an amazing location for a cookout. Johnson County, IA, USA
November - Big Sioux River Overlook
Kevin Kuiper/VRBO Want to put on a Thanksgiving no one will ever forget? This sprawling five-bedroom cabin with one of the best views in Iowa is perfect for hosting the whole family. Lyon County, IA, USA
December - Festive Cabin
Kimberly Perez/Vrbo An ideal location for an old-fashioned Christmas, this cozy three-bedroom log cabin is always charming - but will look especially beautiful decked out in its holiday best.
Which of these seasonal rentals in Iowa are you looking forward to visiting? Tell us all about your travel plans for 2023 in the comments section. If you’re looking for a more traditional hotel to ring in the new year, make sure to check out this luxury hotel in Muscatine.
Kimberly Perez/VRBO
During a snowy January, there is no better place to enjoy it than in this ranch house with a big beautiful backyard - perfect for building snowmen or having a snowball fight!
Iowa City, IA, USA
Mona Pape/VRBO
It doesn’t get more cozy than this guest house on an 1851 farm, and this one-bedroom western-style getaway is perfect for a Valentine’s Day stay.
Dubuque County, IA, USA
Holly Bailey/VRBO
As spring kicks off in style, this two-bedroom rustic barn and event barn is surrounded by gardens - and this is the perfect time to see them come to life.
Warren County, IA, USA
Bethany Kriegel/VRBO
The weather is starting to get warmer, which means it’s the perfect time for a farm getaway. This cowboy-style barn is located on a working bison ranch, and is perfect for a family getaway.
Poweshiek County, IA, USA
Cory/VRBO
This massive seven-bedroom lodge is a popular fishing location, and May is the time to kick off a summer of outdoor activities.
Winneshiek County, IA, USA
Carrie J. Naig/VRBO
There is no better time for a lakeside getaway than June, and this three-bedroom lakefront house is only minutes away from fun in the sun at Spirit Lake.
Dickinson County, IA, USA
Deborah Hageman/VRBO
A three-bedroom log cabin near Decorah, it features a grill and firepit perfect for summer cookouts.
Penny Franke/VRBO
Summer may be coming to an end, but that means it’s the perfect time for a more laid-back getaway. Located on a rural hobby farm, this cottage is the perfect place to learn a little about living off the land.
Bremer County, IA, USA
Evolve/VRBO
Want an ideal getaway with Fido or Fluffy? This two-bedroom Thurman cabin has a lot of room for them to play, and it’s ideal for de-stressing as summer turns to fall.
Fremont County, IA, USA
Ishita Lalan/VRBO
A two-bedroom cabin with a stunning view as the leaves turn, this waterfront retreat is perfect for a small family gathering - and makes an amazing location for a cookout.
Johnson County, IA, USA
Kevin Kuiper/VRBO
Want to put on a Thanksgiving no one will ever forget? This sprawling five-bedroom cabin with one of the best views in Iowa is perfect for hosting the whole family.
Lyon County, IA, USA
Kimberly Perez/Vrbo
An ideal location for an old-fashioned Christmas, this cozy three-bedroom log cabin is always charming - but will look especially beautiful decked out in its holiday best.
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