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Rustic Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

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Point of interest
Pool
Pool
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
East Dubuque, IL
  • Julien Dubuque Bridge
    2 min drive
  • Five Flags Center
    3 min drive
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    4 min drive
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Indoor pool
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Hot tub
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is AU$211
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

About the area

East Dubuque

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in East Dubuque, within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Julien Dubuque Bridge. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dubuque Art Center and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Dubuque Welcome Center.
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What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Q Casino - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Jo Casino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Filament Meetery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dimensional Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

Updated 8 -20 -2024 (please read ALL info below, thank you)

This is a rustic cabin type home built in 1850. It sits on a wooded 1 acre lot.

In the home: the first floor master bedroom has a King Bed with fresh 700 ct linen and new paint, it has a window AC, a 42" TV. You also have access a large wooden kitchen with plenty of dishes and pans for cooking, a wooden front porch with 42" TV and dining room study with futon and a 42" TV. This is also a nice cozy room for an air mattress. It also has window AC (ok for an air mattress as well). In this room there is also a DVD collection of about 400 dvds.

The remodeled upstairs bedroom has a nice comfy Queen bed and has a beautiful view of the Mississippi River valley and historic downtown East Dubuque. It has new carpet, new paint, a small closet, 50" TV with DVD player., microwave and mini-fridge with freezer and a window unit AC.

Downstairs in the remodeled basement there is cozy very quiet bedroom, with 42" TV and DVD, great for movies or gaming. This room has a futon and a single bed. Good for a blow up mattress, we do have one very comfy pillowtop blow up mattress available, located in the king bedroom closet.

The backyard has a large 22' outdoor movie screen, a large waterfall feature with a 8' x 8f' deep pond (not for swimming, but some dip in it) note: 60.00 upcharge to fill it completely (5 ft), but there is no charge for the minimum fill level to run the waterfall (2ft). The backyard also has a professional 35' stage, stone fire pit, seating for 50 people, and woods overlooking the great Mississippi River valley.

YES WE ALLOW PETS 15.00 PER PET (The bill invoice booking box has a box to check how many pets you have) add the amount of pets there.


You may hike the trails to scenic Gramercy Park, this park has a great view of the river valley, new pavilions, restrooms, river overlooks, hiking trails, and new playground equipment. Call East Dubuque City Hall to book the main pavilion.

Pitching a tent in the yard is permitted but it must be set up after 6 pm and taken down by 9 am each day so it doesn't hurt the grass.

All areas are clean and well kept as shown in photos! And bug free!

Note: the King and Queen beds are made, when the guests checkout we will wash the bedding and remake them, if guests use the futons and/or the blow up mattress they can use the extra bedding in the King Bedroom closet for bedding. Sometimes guests bring their own bedding, for instance when booking the home for more than 6 guests.

Smoking is allowed outside.

UP-CHARGES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

* Birthday parties, weddings or corporate events: 500.00 per 4 hr, or 8 hours for 650.00. Between the hours of 12pm and 8pm. This up-charge is in ADDITION to the booking price. Also overnight stays are capped at 8 people when events are booked. If guests do not stay overnight a refund will be issued for the un-used overnight stay. Any guest not staying overnight must leave the premises by 11pm unless a movie is running, after the movie concludes ( usually 12am) anyone not booked must leave.

* Set up of the outdoor 22' movie screen and projector: 50.00 (for VRBO guests), movie hours are 6pm - 11pm.

* Filling the waterfall pond completely: 70.00

* Use of the waterfall for professional photos: 150.00 per 2hr photo shoot

* Use of the waterfall for baptisms: 150.00 per 2 hr.

Note: The hosts/caretaker will be staying on the adjoining 1/2 acre property where a 35' travel trailer is located, this area is secluded by a 6 foot privacy fence, as shown in the property photos. Note: grassy lot and long wooden fence.

Guests may park in the driveway or in front of the home (not on yellow).

YES WE ALLOW PETS 15.00 PER PET (The bill invoice booking box has a box to check how many pets you have) add the amount of pets there.


VRBO guests are responsible for cleaning up the yard after using it, cleaning by host only includes the basic duties in the home such as washing bedding and towels, sweeping floors etc. If the guests use dishes they should wash them.

Thank you

Cal and Jessi (your hosts)



Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and an LCD TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cal Coohey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privelages
  • Skiing privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sledging nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 3 dogs allowed. NO peeing in yard, use side lot

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Rustic Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tammi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Getaway
This property had some very unique and interesting aspects. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Wonderful place in an area that makes seeing the Dubuque surrounding area easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip!
Great for a girls trip. The backyard and waterfall were definitely the prize features! Better for entertaining outside than in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay For Golf Outing
The property was great. Very convenient to the downtown area. Beautiful views and the backyard was truly an oasis. Very thankful to pick this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Our stay was cut short due to the weather. The location was good for going to Galena and around Dubuque. Were allowed to drop off our personal items early which was nice. Sad the hot tub had leak we were looking forward to using. The bed main floor was comfortable. My daughter stated upstairs was not and she didnt get a lot of sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Wonderful stay, beautiful property, great for events. Excellent property owner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice property
The property was dated, but clean and nice. We loved the outdoor space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Dubuque stay
We had a great time around the fire and enjoying the beautiful outdoors associated with this home. The house was the perfect size for our family and friends while we were away from home. There was plenty of firewood for the fire as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leann H.

Fall asleep to the lull of trains
Great central location for area site seeing, nice size cabin and yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Stop
Was a great place to stop over night and not be in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Very clean. Dope dude. Enjoyed my time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky place with a great backyard
Cal was very responsive and friendly. The backyard was very nice and private. We really enjoyed hanging out by the bonfire at night. The house was comfortable and clean. Very cabin like. You can tell Cal takes a lot of pride in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Great outdoor area, very clean place, great communication with host was very appreciated. We had an awesome time and we would never come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique
This is a cute place to stay with lots of possibilities especially during warmer weather. There were several older DVDs and TVs, otherwise there was no TV reception, which was not a big deal. The location was convenient but noisy due to traffic and trains. It would be a nice location for a private party so that friends and family could stay in the same location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., Chicago USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a great time staying at this house! Comfortable bed and tons of movies to watch. The waterfall and dipping pool was perfect for just getting in and relaxing. We had a fire every night in the fire pit and played music outside with his sweet setup. The house was just steps away from a bunch of great bars with late night food! Quick drive over the river and there’s a bunch to do in Iowa, restaurants, bars, museums! Then I beautiful drive down along the river and many places to hike and kayak! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was Amazing. What a Perfect Party Venue!
All was clean and convenient. The beautiful live classical guitar music added a special touch to our celebration. The kitchen was delightfully expansive for our food preparation and storage. The waterfall was impressive and fun for everyone. We want to have all our parties here! The amazing accomodations far exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!!
The home was just as advertised. It was very clean and nice. The wood inside the home gives it a cabin feel and smell! They had plenty of amenities for us to use. The waterfall feature is unbelievably awesome. I will definitely stay again when we return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022