In McGregor .With a stay at this McGregor lodge, you'll be steps from Triangle Park and a 5-minute walk from Mississippi River. Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area and McGregor Historical Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 106 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Culver's - 8 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
Hungry House - 6 min drive
About this property
American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining
Visit this iconic building with the best view of the Mississippi River that McGregor has to offer. The American House 1854 is the oldest standing building in McGregor and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This 3rd floor penthouse is located right across the street from Big Bouys & Nauti Marina! Hear live music or walk across the street and rent a pontoon and enjoy life on the river! This property featured 2 bedrooms with Queen Beds and Smart TVs, and had a pull out couch to sleep all of your party! Many famous people have frequented the American House including former President Jimmy Carter and the legendary Mark Twain. Please note: This is a train town and we are located in close proximity to the tracks. Train noise should be expected. They are amazing to watch and we do provide complimentary ear plugs for your convenience.
Property manager
4149156007
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dining table
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl H.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
More than we expected!
My sisters and I do a sisters weekend every year and we look for unique places to stay all over Wisconsin to really appreciate our lovely state. We chose to travel and meet in McGregor Iowa for a weekend of relaxing, shopping, eating and catching up. This unique apartment in McGregor was one of our most memorable weekends. So much to do and see... we agreed to make plans to come back because we didn't have time to take it all in. Our host was very detailed and the communication was excellent. Thank you so much to Sara for checking on us and providing above and beyond what we needed to have a wonderful get away for 3 sisters. We will be back.
Cheryl H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
John L.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the River
Our overall experience was more than we expected. The host was very helpful and made us feel very welcome. The property is well maintained and blends a historic sight with modern conveniences. The sunrises are extraordinarily beautiful! It was a great experience and we highly recommend this location.
John L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Marty L.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Langel stat
All went well just needed instructions on the operation for the tv. Jussi a simple one page step process would help
Marty L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location in a beautiful place
This is a few miles away from my ancestral home. NE Iowa (the Driftless Area) is an amazing place. We hiked Pikes Peak and Effigy Mounds. Also caught some Rainbows and an 18 inch Brown trout in Yellow Rive State Forest!! McGregor is full of 100-150 year old buildings and they are all clean and beautiful, including this property. We had a wonderful visit and enjoyed the Rental as we were in a modern-like building that was built in 1854. Right out the windows we were looking at the Mississippi (just steps away). We will be back!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pocket City Penthouse
My family and I really enjoyed this property and would highly recommend! The location was great, walking distance to the river and downtown shops and restaurants. The penthouse was very nice and clean, a lot of space, and an amazing view. We will definitely be back.
Matt H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
deb h.
24 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Great location, lots of space and all that we needed. It would have been nice if the air conditioning had been turned on because it was very hot and took quite some time to cool down. The beds were very uncomfortable
deb h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't Have Been More Pleased
The Pocket City Penthouse looked like a winner when we were hunting out a special place to stay for our anniversary -- and it turns out it was the jackpot!
Truly, everything was perfect, from the beautifully appointed apartment and cook's kitchen, to the amazing views -- to the town of McGregor, itself. We loved the little stores and restaurants nearby (those that were open so early in the season), and the surroundings were perfect, the trains, the riverboats, and the green hills with Pikes Peak just up the road for hiking.
The proprietor was especially helpful and communicated with us exceptionally. We're looking forward to coming back. Maybe we'll see what McGregor looks like in all the season through the penthouse's big picture windows!