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Historic, quiet, elegant, mix of modern & original

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Dubuque, IA
  • Loras College
    12 min walk
  • Fourth Street Elevator
    14 min walk
  • University of Dubuque
    16 min walk
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    12 min drive

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (21)
The price is €406
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About this property

Historic, quiet, elegant, mix of modern & original

Located in a quiet upscale historical registered neighborhood just blocks from the restored Main Street district. Close enough to walk, drive, or ride the 4th Street Elevator down the bluff. Just minutes from the casinos, golfing, museums & restaurants.

This listing is for all of the Bed and Breakfast rooms and common spaces, which includes 3 suites with a total of 4 queen beds plus a very nice Flexsteel sleeper in 5 individual bedrooms, for a total capacity of 10 adults (children are very welcome), 3 full bathrooms, and the guest kitchen that seats 9, in addition to a common area for gathering, games, just hitting the couch and watching a movie, along with a more formal dining area, plus cafe seating on the porch and outside dining under the pergola. Each bathroom includes a 2 person jacuzzi tub, a 2 person air-massage tub, or a jetted shower massage panel. The guest kitchen has recently been updated with a new stove/oven in addition to the recently new fridge & dishwasher, and is exclusively for your use during your stay. Note that while we are traditionally a "Bed & Breakfast" for individual room stays, breakfast is not prepared for VRBO rentals.

This is an ideal place for family gatherings, ladies weekend getaways, etc. however please be aware that this is not the right location for parties. The owners do reside in a separate part of the building, and we must all be respectful of our neighbors.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Hillcrest Mental Health Center. A water park and a spa tub are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hillcrest Mental Health Center and Mercy Medical Center
This bed & breakfast offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. The family-friendly bed & breakfast also features barbecue grills, a garden, and an elevator.

This Dubuque bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Property manager

Jeremy & MeCalle Wainwright

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis
  • Water park access

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Historic, quiet, elegant, mix of modern & original Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quiet
Wine by the outdoor fire pit for two of our nights was an added bonus! We loved having the full house to ourselves. Thanks for helping make our extended stay a very peaceful experience. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
The place was very clean and the owners were very nice and friendly easy to get ahold of and they were quick to answer our questions also very easy to check in thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Briana M., Shoreview, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very large and historic. Pretty clean except for low-touch surfaces like window ledges and doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful experience
The property was quaint and well equipped. Lovely neighborhood. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Demetris H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice home, could use a deep cleaning
This house was a great size for my friend group. We loved all the space. A few things that would be nice are a deep cleaning of the home. There was spider webs all over the place. The kitchen could be a bit larger/open. We like to have meals together so a larger dining room table would be grwat.bgreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious and elegant home
This home was a great choice for our group of six, ages 23 to 85. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms were fitted out with everything we needed. A truly special stay in a lovingly restored historic home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice place to be!
I absolutely loved the decor!!! And so did our kids, especially the bath tub. It was plenty big for our family, because we have a big family! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024 3 day stay in Dubuque, IA
This is a very well maintained old house (maybe 100+ years old). I loved the original things that were left in the house although much of it was very nicely updated. Everything was very clean and the bathrooms were all recently updated. Great neighborhood. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for guests
Didn’t personally stay but booked for out of town guests. They stated it was spacious, clean, and met the needs of adults and kids. Thank you to the owners for their great communication leading up to the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie M., Sarasota Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great space for family. Charming old house and restoration is coming along nicely. Hosts are friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
We stayed for the weekend because we were in town for a baseball tournament. The property had everything we needed and was clean. We were able to easily reach the host and had no problems. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location, enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique get-away
I booked the whole house for a weekend trip for a family members wedding. Worked out well for all my family that stayed there. Its a unique stay in an interesting part of Dubuque if you enjoy older historical house definitely a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Lovely historic home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dubuque get-away
Sibling/spouse stay when we took a 1 day riverboat cruise. Pleasant accommodations and relaxing. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O., Washington, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins/girls weekend
Our group of 4 really enjoyed this charming, historic home. Perfect for private and group times. Loved the porch and pergola sitting areas. Enjoyed walking the beautiful neighborhood early in the mornings. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and property
We came down with 8 adults and this place was perfect for our needs. The location is great to get to the marina and casinos quickly. The place was extremely clean, comfy beds, and we loved the porches for visiting. Easy check in and out. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
A perfect location to celebrate a family event. Love the historic neighborhood, and the very old house that had updated bathrooms and kitchen, the important rooms for updating! The rest of the house was roomy and comfortable, and Jeremy was the perfect host with rapid responses to any inquiry that I had made of him. Perhaps we will return one day?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family
Property was clean and well maintained. Our grandkids kids enjoyed all the games and big yard to explore and swing. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S., Nashville TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy 4th of July
We love staying here. 2nd time now.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Enjoyed the location, porch and number of bedrooms/number of bathrooms. Lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Charming place! Looks like it could be on the cover of “Country Living” magazine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra R., Oswego, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend!
Stayed at this big, beautiful home for Loras graduation. SO much better than staying at a hotel. Tons of space, made meals, played games and had the best time. We love Dubuque and all the unique, historical homes and it was fun to stay in one! Wish we had done this the last several years and not waited until my daughter graduated! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C., Clinton IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Beautiful historic property and neighborhood with private comfortable suites and large common area. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dubuque weekend
Huge historical house was perfect for 10 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023