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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12341 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Loras College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Five Flags Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dubuque Welcome Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Dubuque

Heart of Dubuque.With a stay at this Dubuque vacation home, you'll be steps from Carnegie-Stout Public Library and within a 10-minute walk of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Loras College and Dubuque Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Loras College - 8 min walk
  • Five Flags Center - 13 min walk
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 3 min drive
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Backpocket Dubuque: Hours, Address - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barrel House - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beauty on the Bluff

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.

Enjoy Dubuque's 3rd oldest home, built in 1840, with panoramic Mississippi River & city views.

This home is 3,666 square ft. featuring 3 levels of finished space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, spiral staircase, master suite, wine cellar, formal dining and so much more! The space are 3 Bedrooms upstairs along with 2 Full Baths, and One Bedroom in the basement with 1 full bath. Half bath on the main floor with a blow-up mattress available.

The views will make you want to re-book again and again!

Enjoy!

Property manager

Brad Felderman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 3666 sq ft (341 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Beauty on the Bluff Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
OMG - The Views
Brought several family members to celebrate a birthday. It was wonderful to have everyone under the same roof, and have plenty of space for everyone. Huge bonus that this property is pet friendly. We travel with our elderly dog and we always appreciate properties that allow my mellow old girl to stay with us. My family loved the house and raved about the views. Loved how close to everything it was. I'm glad it didn't snow - as those roads in the bluffs of Dubuque are steep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Lynette W., Eldridge, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Siblings Trip
My sibs and spouses gathered in Dubuque this year for our annual get together. We agreed that this was the best house for our group in the 12 years we’ve been doing this. The lower level was perfect for watching playoff games for some, while room to sit and play games for others. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. Most notably, the view of the city and river were terrific. Congrats to the host on their exceptional renovation of this classic home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Gathering
Great place, just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Ames,IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views day and night
We booked for a family thanksgiving, and couldn't have been happier here. Lots of space for gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here if you'd like historic elegance, comfort, with a view from 3 levels
Beauty on the Bluff is a marvelous place to stay. Spacious, super clean, with every amenity and better than we expected. This historic home with modern updates was bliss to stay in. We were a family of 9 adults attending a local wedding and wanted a gathering place that had plenty of baths and kitchen to cook in if we needed to. Beds were comfortable, hot water with good pressure, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels. The weather was a bit chilly so we could not spend time much time on the expansive decks with comfortable seating and expansive views of Dubuque and the Mississippi River. The architecture, woodwork and furnishings are very tasteful and inviting. The gorgeous spiral staircase extends to all 3 levels. The only drawback might be for those with bad knees and hips navigating stairs. If you want to make a memory...this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness
House on the bluff
A very clean, large accommodating home for families overlooking the bluff. Sleeping arrangements for all ages. Beautiful kitchen. The decks/porches were priceless with expansive views of city, river, tree line both day and night. Lovely neighborhood for walks and short drive to Bluff shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Great location, great house, great time. Overall it was exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024