Oakwood Retreat
Quick Facts
Why Corning & Adams County
Corning anchors Adams County in southwest Iowa, home to the 650-acre Lake Icaria, named for a 19th-century French utopian community whose restored buildings still stand a few miles east at the Icarian Village. The town is also the birthplace of Johnny Carson, with his restored childhood home open for tours, plus the Adams County Speedway hosting weekly NASCAR dirt-track racing.
Oakwood Retreat is a genuine hidden gem in rural Iowa, with hosts who’ve clearly put real work into making each dome unique — kids specifically love the hot tub, the koi pond, and hunting for wildlife on the property, a strong pick for a family weekend that doesn’t require a huge drive.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Corning, in Adams County
- Setting: Genuine hidden gem, each dome unique
- Site type: Domes
- Amenities: Hot tub, koi pond, marshmallow roasting, swings, immaculate bathrooms with AC
- Recreation: Wildlife viewing and hiking
Pro Tips for Booking
Let the kids explore the koi pond. It’s a genuine highlight, alongside hunting for wildlife around the property.
Visit Lake Icaria. At 650 acres, it’s a short drive and genuinely one of the best county parks in Iowa for boating and fishing.
Tour the Johnny Carson birthplace. It’s a quirky, genuinely fun local landmark in downtown Corning.
What to Do Around Here
- The private hot tub and koi pond right at your dome
- Lake Icaria, for boating, fishing, and hiking
- The Johnny Carson Birthplace Society
- The French Icarian Village, a restored 1800s utopian settlement
- Adams County Speedway, for weekly dirt-track racing
