Iowa summer Vaca?

My husband%26#39;s family lives in Waterloo/Cedar Falls and we%26#39;ll be visiting in the summer. I was attempting to make more of this trip, taking the family somewhere else in Iowa, not too far from Waterloo, that%26#39;s kind of a lake resort. Is that possible? Does something like that exist in Iowa or would you have to go to Minnestota? I invision a nice cabin rental by a lake, kids could swim and fish and boat, etc. I%26#39;d love not to stay with the in-laws the whole time (that%26#39;s why I haven%26#39;t asked my husband for suggestions. Anyways, sometimes when you grow up in a certain place you%26#39;re the last person to give out travel advice for that place.) Thanks for any input -

PS - If we were to get a hotel around there is there any really nice places in Cedar Falls?

Iowa summer Vaca?

When I was a child, we frequently stayed on Lake Okoboji and we frequently went to Clear Lake. I honestly can%26#39;t tell you what all there is to do there anymore, but I do remember that staying on West Okoboji was a blast. You might try to google these places, I know they have rentals on Okoboji...not sure about Clear Lake.

Iowa summer Vaca?

I can answer the Cedar Falls question. They have built a Wingate Inn, Americinn, and Country Inn in the last couple of years. A Comfort Suites is about to open soon. Waterloo is getting some new motels with a casino opening up (Hampton Inn, Candlewood Suites). Clear Lake and Okobji are the only two places I can think of. Also look at the Iowa State Parks, some of them offer cabins and beaches and lakes you can swim at. You may have to bring bedding, towels and a few other essentials, but the accomodations are pretty reasonable.

Across the street from the Country Inn on Main St in Cedar Falls is the new Waterpark that replaced Ray Edwards swimming pool. It has a few waterslides, is very nice and reasonably priced.

Lots of nice paved bike trails around that area and go out to George Wyth state park.

Lots of restaurants, mall near by.

Parks with nice playground equipment.

Have fun!