Where Nature Plays and Your Heart Sings
Harpers Ferry, Iowa | Kayaking & CanoeingStarting at
USD $170 per night
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Where Nature Plays and Your Heart Sings - Starting at
USD $170 per night
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We are located in beautiful Northeast Iowa, the unknown beauty of Iowa, ten minutes from the Mississippi River, scenic drives, Riverboat Casino, Spook Cave, Effigy Mounds National Monument with Nature Trails & Indian Mounds, a variety of river towns all with unique shops and sights and golf courses within 20 minute drive.


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There are many types of lodging and camping choices. Our three fully-furnished cozy log cabins are perched high on a bluff overlooking the Yellow River. Cabins sleep up to ten and are located at The Natural Gait. The Ion Inn and the Mule-Tel are located at Ion Exchange just a few minutes from the cabins. The Lodge's Great Room can accomodate up to 50 people for dinners, receptions, meetings, and more. You can get catered meals for any affair or event. Upstairs at the Lodge are dormitory style rooms which are often used for retreats, weddings, or if you are just needing a room. Pets are welcome at The Natural Gait Resort with a few exceptions (NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE ION INN OR THE MULE-TEL). We are even a horse hotel with covered Hi-Qual Stalls to allow your horse a safe and comfortable stay. Just inquire about your pet when you call.


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Amenities
Room Amenities
Available
General
- Air Conditioning
- High Speed Internet
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Safe
Available
- Children's Area
- Conference Rooms
- Internet Access
- Free
- Laundry
General
- Pets Allowed
Age range, type of group
The best way to describe the cabins is "it is a home away from home with everything except your personal belongings and your food."There is something magical about these cabins. They allow you to escape to a place where time doesn't matter. The kitchens are fully furnished. Towels and bedding are provided. Wood stoves, fire rings with wood provided, outdoor grill and spectacular views are just a couple of the amenities.

Sleeping and meals
High speed internet available on site. Complete exercise and health club with racket ball and tennis courts and running track is within 20 minutes drive. The Natural Gait Mercantile on site is loaded with unusual items for you browsing and purchase. Hiking and horse trails await you right out your backdoor. Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Horse Shoe Pits, Disc Golf, Tetherball.
Fishing & kayaking on Yellow River.
Backwater eco-tours on the Mississippi are fun and educational or just plain relaxing.
Fishing & kayaking on Yellow River.
Backwater eco-tours on the Mississippi are fun and educational or just plain relaxing.

Directions to The Ion Inn from Marquette, IA-Take 76, Great River Road, to the North out of Marquette. Immediately past the 14-mile marker turn left on X36. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Mission Drive. Go approximately 1-1/2 miles on Old Mission Drive. Turn left at Ion Exchange mailbox. The Ion Inn is the first building on the left. Directions to The Natural Gait from Monona, IAAt the 4 way stop in Monona, go east on East Iowa Street which turns into B-45. Go 5.2 miles on B-45 and turn left onto X-36. Take Jeff Davis off X-36 and go 3.2 miles and turn left onto Burger Road. The Natural Gait is at the end of Burger Road.Directions to The Natural Gait from Marquette, IA From Hwy. 18 headed west, take a right onto County Road B-45 (just past the “Welcome to Iowa†sign). Go 7.2 miles to X-36. Turn right or north on X-36. Take Jeff Davis off X-36 and go 3.2 miles and turn left onto Burger Road. The Natural Gait is at the end of Burger Road.

Travel Provider's Info
Where Nature Plays and Your Heart Sings
Howard & Donna Bright
The Natural Gait
Reservations
Listing # RA-1125117
Howard & Donna Bright
The Natural Gait
Reservations
Listing # RA-1125117
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