Sustainable Living Cabin Virtual Tour - Tour produced by Flight Spool
Visitors to Buchanan County’s signature park, Fontana, will be able to enjoy overnight comfort while being conscious of conservation and the environment. “We are quite excited about this project,” said Conservation Board President Roger Johnson. “The cabins are one-of-a-kind in combining comfort with a strong conservation message.” The cabins' comforts and amenities are complimented by natural beauty, park attractions, and promotion of a sustainable lifestyle. Each cabin comfortably sleeps five, with two private bedrooms, kitchenette, and a private bathroom with shower. There are vaulted ceilings, wood-sided interiors, and exterior wood siding from trees harvested in Buchanan County. Each cabin includes a porch, table, grill, and fire ring. A private drive for cabin users provides access to the cabins. The cabins are situated near the woodland trails and prairie on the northwest part of the park. Conservation and Energy Efficiency The cabins are off-grid – receiving all electrical needs through roof-mounted solar panels with battery storage. Cabin construction makes use of energy efficient: structural insulated panels (SIPs), triple pane windows, water conserving faucets and toilets, and more. Details of the sustainability features will be prevalent, with educational displays and printed materials. Cabin users will be able to view meters that indicate the flow of electricity from the solar panels and the supply of stored energy in the batteries. Cabins are open year-round, heated in cooler months however there is no air conditioning for the warmer months. The cabins are $95 per night. If using cabins over the weekend both days need to be reserved in order to make the reservation. Click Sustainable Living Cabins to see more information about the cabins.
Cabins will be available year round
1883 125th Street Hazleton, IA 50641 319-636-2617 Office hours
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION
Cabin Rental Contract Agreement
Buchanan County Conservation Board (BCCB)
I agree to be responsible for any damages done to BCCB property during the stay by myself or my guests. I agree the Board may apply an additional fee to wholly or partially satisfy any damages caused by members of said group, while using the facilities. Failure to clean up the facility and surrounding area may also result in additional charges.
I further agree to accept the responsibilities stated in the Cabin Rules and Policies stated below, and to abide by all state, county, and BCCB rules and regulations. Failure to comply with any cabin or park rules may result in fines, forfeiture of fees, and suspension of park privileges.
CABIN RULES: Check-In Time: 3 PM Check-Out Time: 12 PM
· Crockpots and electric skillets will drain the solar batteries.
· Notify BCCB staff immediately upon check-in about any equipment/furnishings that appear damaged or not working.
CHECKOUT RULES – UPON CHECK OUT, USERS MUST
(clean-up instructions also are posted in cabins):
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:
Bedding, towels, toiletries, bug repellent, food, extra trash bags for check-out cleaning, binoculars, camera, canoe/kayak, fishing poles, and whatever else you want to enhance your stay in the outdoors!
The Solar Energy System (informational displays and brochures exist inside and outside the cabins)
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Please understand that at the time of booking your reservation you immediately prohibit other people from reserving and using the facility. Therefore, should you choose to cancel a reservation, YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID.
REFUND POLICYThere is a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee policy, with the following exceptions: