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Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

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Enjoy meals at the dining table with matching benches, surrounded by a comfortable sofa and decorative mirror.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, ceiling fan, and nightstand.
Compact kitchen with essential appliances, wooden cabinetry, and ample storage space.
Relax in a stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and desk area.
Relax in style with a comfortable sofa, two chairs, and a desk for work or study.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Loras College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Dubuque

In Dubuque .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find University of Dubuque and UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital Kehl Diabetes Center. Also, Loras College is within half a mile (1 km) and Clarke University is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Dubuque - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loras College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Q Casino - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University - ‬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.

Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

Two bedroom one bath home. Great for the weekend away. Has everything you need Is small but cozy and comfortable. Shower only, no bathtub. Stove, refrigerator, microwave. Fire pit with firewood provided in back yard. Flat screen tv with DVD player. Smart tv’s and WIFI provided(sign in to your own YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Roku, Pandora, Peacock, Spotify, ext).
In the middle of the city and is a short trip to any events or activities. Carport for up to one vehicle and off street parking. Located in the heart of the city close to schools and hospitals. A short commute to downtown and all activities in the city. And just a short drive to Galena. Perfect for a small family for events, shopping, wine tours or a ski weekend.
Linens and towels provided. Coffee pot, microwave, dishes, and pots and pans provided.

Property manager

Robert Donner

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

  • No pets 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 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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cozy home

Very pleased with our stay! Definitely plan to book again! Clean, cozy home near downtown. Owners were very helpful and quick to respond. Book your stay, you won’t be disappointed!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short, great stay

In town for a mountain bike race. Great location to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness
My son and grandson were there for a field of dreams tournament... The house had everything they needed and just as described.. very clean and cozy... The host is amazing. Responding super fast when you have a question.. if we ever go back would definitely look into this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beckie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cozy house

This house is cozy with two bedrooms and a full kitchen. It is nicely decorated and clean. It is in a great location and well stocked. Both beds are hard and uncomfortable. A pillow top is needed. The curtains in the bedrooms are white and sheer. Therefore its too bright in the mornings. Need darker curtains. The listing included a firepit and free wood, none of which were found on the property. The two small lamps in the living room do not provide enough light. A main light fixture in the ceiling is needed. Overall our stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Demetris H.

It was ok

There were several bugs crawling around, the trash containers outside were full when we arrived. There is a birds nest in the car port wood structure so there was bird poop all over my car in the morning. The lock box mechanism should be explained a bit better so that we know physical keys exist versus a electlll an electronic ley pad fpr entry. code.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house close to everything

We had a fantastic stay at this property. Clean, cozy and close to everything. Will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Great place to stay for a quick visit to Dubuque. The house is more spacious in reality than it seemed from the pictures. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dubuque peacock

Fantastic house very clean and modern. Short trip to diamond jo and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Night in Dubuque

We had a great one night stay in Dubuque. The house was very comfortable and the decor was great. The house was accessible and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We were in town to watch my son, a student at Loras, compete in the track meet at University of Iowa Dubuque. Perfect location, great house - we loved the colors and decor, super easy to find and our hosts were super responsive. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home! Great place to stay!

Great communication, easy check in. Cute, cozy home. Very clean. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

Quiet clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jill t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This welcoming and comfortable place was just what my family needed for a place to stay while visiting extended family in the area. Conveniently located and great communication!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend in cozy home!

Cozy little home that was perfect for my friend and I to have a mom's weekend away! We appreciated the location, comfy sheets and seasonal hand soaps! It's the little details! Wonderful stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great & comfy

Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashad L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

It was just like the picture but better great host and responds to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekender

What a great Little house. Beautifully decorated had everything we needed for our stay. Will stay with this place again next year if we get to make it back for our event .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

I was in town for a meeting at the University of Dubuque with my daughter and her grandfather. The house is adorable and was the perfect place for us during our visit to Dubuque. The home itself was very clean with plenty of room for the 3 of us and we appreciated the complimentary coffee and water. The location was perfect for being able to get for the university quickly as well as to easily get downtown or to the Mines of Spain. My daughter loved being able to walk to the park. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit for UD Homecoming

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It is a cute, quaint, clean home. Just the right amount of space for 4 adults. Perfect location, very close to UD. Everything was as it was described in the listing and the host was very responsive. I did not receive the email with the check in information and he responded within minutes when I sent a message asking for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Absolutely perfect. Made my trip hassle free. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy and Cozy

Dubuque was the halfway point for us to meet for the weekend. The property is small, but charming and in a safe neighborhood. Great location for a home base. We would definitely book again. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dubuque

The house was the perfect size for our family. It had everything we needed. Close to downtown, and only a 30 minute drive to field of dreams, which is why we came. Highly recommend this location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay in Dubuque

A perfect spot to easily get in and out of Dubuque as well as easy to get to the “downtown” area. The hosts were great communicators. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024