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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dubuque

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this vacation home is adjacent to Dubuque Art Center and within a 5-minute walk of Dubuque Welcome Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand River Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Odd Fellows - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Julien Dubuque - ‬3 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.

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

Enjoy a stay at a place of history within the iconic Cathedral Square in Dubuque, IA. This row townhome is conveniently located, spacious, and updated to provide you with a comfortable stay whether traveling with family and friends, in town for a wedding or special event, or visiting for work. This home is remote work friendly to make your travels a breeze! Just 2 blocks away you'll have quick access to restaurants, coffee, bars, breweries, cathedrals, boutique shopping, and convenient stores.

As you enter the home, you will be enjoy the elegance of the Victorian era home surrounded by 10 ft high ceilings, long windows to flood the space with natural light, and stunning unique black-and-white tiled kitchen and bathroom floors. High ceilings give the home a large and open concept, accented by the radiators throughout the house to give it a unique and historic feel.

Inside you will have perfect views of the Dubuque downtown city life. The home is very close to Main Street, so enjoy wandering the historic streets while the city sleeps or enjoy morning coffee as it awakens with tunes of church bells. This is the perfect location for a quiet neighborhood within 2 minute walking to downtown.

Each bedroom has spacious room and provide beds with luxury Grand Hotel pillows to ensure your get your best nights rest, ample closet space, and room darkening curtains so you may sleep in as if it’s always the weekend!

Main level features
• High ceilings
• Long windows with flooded natural light
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Full bathroom
• Dining room with seating for 8
• Living room with a smart TV.

2nd level features
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 desk spaces to work comfortably
• Full bathroom

3rd level features
• Large bedroom
• Reading nooks
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Dubuque, just steps from Fourth Street Elevator, and within a 10-minute walk of Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. You'll also find Diamond Jo Casino and Mississippi River less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

At this riverfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is 8 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

Yes, every accommodation at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE comes with a deck.

Reviews

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms easy to findAmple parkingLocation to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oh the beds!!! Such a comfortable place to stay and we enjoyed the convenience to downtown. The beds are over the top comfortable! Hope to stay there again next time we come to town for a girls night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised. Clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed staying in this historical house. The upstairs shower curtain fell and needs to be more secure. Suggest providing non-flavored coffee for us purists, but overall the property lived up to its listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! 5 minutes to most anything. Very comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a wonderful city. Very close to numerous restaurants, stores and local attractions. The accommodations were great. All the essentials were provided and then some! Nick was very helpful and provided timely feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very interesting and comfortable stay

This house was great to stay in with all the basic necessities. It is within walking distance of all the great downtown locations and the riverfront, but the neighborhood is not too noisy or rowdy at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely townhouse feel. Well furnished. Three story dwelling with stairs to third floor a little tricky to manage. Comfortable beds with plush linens. No dishwasher but we ate out most of the time. One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, clean and cozy row house. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was spotless! Goid location, just a real great stay. More stairs than I expected which was fine for us, but a few stairs. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

Love the location and the space. Only hitch was with the door keys; none worked on the front and the back door had two locks and two different keys. Maybe color code or label for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Dubuque

This was a very good location to stay and see things in both Dubuque and Galena. We did some things but due to weather and time of year, we were unable to see some of the local sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Just as described, very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pete L.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice, was the perfect size for a girls get-away, beautiful city

It was great, the boiler and trains were a little annoying but not a deal breaker
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and clean property!

Just as advertised, perfect location and wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A few steps

Great location for shopping, sightseeing, driving and relaxing. Full kitchen with plenty of cookware and dishes. Expect steps to both front and rear entrances and to all three bedrooms! Steep steps to the top floor bedroom, but a king bed and large room. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Clive, IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Clean, great property with great access to downtown. My second time staying here and would do so again. Very much recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Prefect for access to the highway. Can definitely hear the train at night, though. The biggest issue was the allergens. My husband is allergic to dogs and cats and has asthma. It was obvious that there was an attempt to cover up some type of odor. There were stains on the 2nd floor carpet, so we assumed it was the pet odor. We were able to deal with the issue. The garbage disposal did not work, but we didn't need it, so we never contacted the owner about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine

Everything as promised. The email with the code went in circles but I guessed the code, so it worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan m L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bluff brownstone

Easy access to a variety of activities, walking distance to wonderful shopping, eating and market. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The place is scrupulously clean, spacious and well appointed. Check in process and communication was fast and easy. The townhouse is in an older, historic section of the city which means we could walk to cafes, restaurants, and museums. I’d absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Dubuque

Overall a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Cute space in a great location. Perfect for 3 couples spending a weekend together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022