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Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Apple River, IL
  • Apple Canyon Lake
    1 min walk
  • Apple River Canyon State Park
    32 min drive
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    45 min drive
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    75 min drive

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About the area

Apple River

When you stay at this vacation home in Apple River, you'll be on the waterfront and steps from Apple Canyon Lake. .This vacation home is 30.3 mi (48.8 km) from Mississippi River and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Apple River.

What's nearby

  • Apple Canyon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Apple River Canyon State Park - 32 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 45 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 48 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 61 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Thriving Thistle Market - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sidetrack Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jakes Place - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Phatty's Bar & Grill - ‬30 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.

Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!

The Ho Hum East is a beautiful lake house with private dock on pristine Apple Canyon Lake! The house is named in honor of my grandparents who ran the Ho Hum Motel in Denison, Iowa :)

This is a place to unwind, de-stress, and have some family fun! The house features all brand new mattresses in 3 full bedrooms plus flex space; master bedroom with queen bed, guest bedroom with 1 queen and 1 twin, loft bedroom with 2 queens, pull out couch in living room, and 2 mini couches in the loft that pull out into twin beds. Large open living space that is great for entertaining, HUGE wrap around deck where you can enjoy amazing views of the lake, as well as a large backyard with gas grill.

Lake house charm with all the amenities you need to make a memorable weekend. Private dock is great for swimming or fishing. The house also has a stand up kayak that can be used, as well as fishing poles. Outdoor dining table and 2 fire pits, one by the dock and another closer to the house. This is a private lake so you're unable to bring your own boat, but there is boat rental available through the marina.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Alex Cullen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lakehouse Private Dock Apple Canyon Lake Apple River
Beautiful house Private Dock

Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
We had a great weekend with our adult children and grandchildren. The lakefront dock area was ideal for enjoying the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our family enjoyed your house so much! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
We really enjoyed this very clean house. Kids and I loved playing in the water none stop. Went to the pool one day and all were happy with the diving board. Nice evening sitting by the water with a fire going. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on Apple Canyon Lake
We loved our stay at Apple Canyon Lake. The house was very nice, set on the lake. We were able to swim, kayak, and fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty property
Nice amenities, beautiful home with plenty of comfy beds! Kids loved the lake! Thanks for the nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This place was perfect for our getaway! Property manager was amazing, explained everything, checked on how our stay was, the house was so clean, everything was very well stocked, and let’s not forget the amazing views of the lake and the amazing patio on the lake! I would most certainly go back here! Our group had so much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location for family getaway
The house was nice and clean. The bulletin board had all the information needed for our trip. Alex was a great resource for any questions/concerns we had. Overall had a wonderful stay at the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Took my son and his friend for a quick fishing trip on the lake and we loved it. It was clean, roomy, they had beautiful access to the water and just overall a really good time. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great location and house. Perfect for us as a couple looking to getaway and relax alone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location as advertised
We are all property owners who wanted a rental house for a weekend of relaxing and ice fishing. We were able to access the area we wanted to fiah, right from the property. Worked great! Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
This is a great place to vacation with family and friends. The lakefront landing is gorgeous and had plenty of room for fishing, dining, bonfires, and a dock for all lake activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
ACL House
We had a great time at the ACL house. The house was beautiful; we were able to house all of our family easily. The dock and shoreline were nice. We were able to use existing water toys and our own easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The fishing was awesome. We enjoyed relaxing on the patio by the water. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
80th birthday fishing trip
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute weekend get away
My family and I decided to have a great weekend get away before our son graduates from high school and embarks on his next stage of Life. The cabin was fantastic, everything was even better than expected. The host was great to communicate with, we look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrogene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Home
I rented this property for a girls weekend with a few friends. The property is beautiful and the home is cozy and well stocked with everything we needed. We drove to the waterfall nearby, definitely a must see if you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the lake
The property is superbly located and in very nice shape. Being on the lake is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time!
Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great property and house!
The house and property were great! The only thing was there was construction going on in the yard by the lake. The property manager was quick to answer our concerns and did refund us for the two hours we couldn’t use the lake access due to the construction. Overall a really great house and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house with great location!
We love staying in this house as it is perfectly situated on the lake with easy access to the water. It's always clean with plenty of amenities. We will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F., Poynette, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on Apple Canyon Lake
The house was in a great spot for us as we have family with a home at Apple Canyon but they couldn’t accommodate all the relatives , we were only 6 minutes away from them so easy to go back and forth. Nice quite part of the lake. The house was well equipped and they had many water toys to use. The girls enjoyed the paddle board . It was nice swimming off the pier . When we were there it was extremely hot and humid and the only complaint would be the bedroom in the loft gets really hot . They did provide fans which helped. They were having landscaping done but it didn’t affect our stay. We enjoyed the beautiful view from the deck. They had a nice information board in the house with everything we needed to know .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Great place. Great location. Once the shoreline work is done, it will be even better. Host communication was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

ann p.

Liked: Cleanliness
hawthorne dr apple river il
We had been at this the previous year and picked this specific property out due to its private dock and lake front since we have small grandchildren. There was no dock and no access to the lake from this property and the owner was unaware of this. He graciously let us use another dock but was not suitable for small children due to large rocks and slippery getting in and out for our grandchildren so very disappointed in that regard. I do not think that $500 per night should be charged since there was no lake access. That was the whole point of renting this specific property....have a dock with a ladder for small children to get in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022