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Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

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Beautiful ancient castle-like stone work waterfall cave and dipping pond.
Beautiful ancient castle-like stone work waterfall cave and dipping pond.
Nice wood home!
Beautiful ancient castle-like stone work.
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Overview of Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Enjoy the area

Map
East Dubuque, IL
  • Popular LocationDiamond Jo Casino4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium4 min drive
  • Popular LocationQ Casino7 min drive
  • AirportDubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (2nd floor - 1 Queen bed)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (1 - King Bed)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (1 quality futon + 1 single bed)

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

Updated 5 -19-23 (please read all the information below before booking, thank you)

This nice old 1850 cabin home property is now available! Sporting a huge waterfall with cave and pond (not for swimming), professional stage, large yard, nice stone fire pit, VIP Bar/Lounge, yard seating for 90 people, 1 acre woods overlooking the great Mississippi River where you can camp and hike trails to scenic Gramercy park which also has amenities and more. (Note some amenities have upcharges, see below). Yes we allow pets.


In the home, the first floor master bedroom sports a King Bed with fresh 700 ct linen and new paint, it has a window AC, a 42" TV and 300 DVDs. You also have access to the dining room study with futon, this is also a nice cozy room for an air mattress or daytime office. There is also a large wooden sun porch which sports a 42" TV, study table/desk, old chair seating and window AC (ok for an air mattress). Included on first floor is also large wooden kitchen and nicely updated bathroom/shower/tub.

The remodeled upstairs bedroom sports a Queen bed and has a beautiful view of the Mississippi River valley and historic downtown East Dubuque. It has new carpet, new paint, a large closet, Roku TV, DVD player with 200 dvds, microwave and fridge with freezer and a window unit AC.

Downstairs in the remodeled basement there is another nice cozy room, with 42" TV and DVD, great for movies or gaming. This room has a very nice and comfy futon and a single bed. Sleeping up to 3, or more if you have kids. \

The outside Stage Right Bluff Room has a ministage, dry bar, loft with sleeping for 2. It has walnut woodwork on the ceiling and walls, and the side of the bluff on the west wall. Very nice room and super cozy in the winter. (upcharge of 100.00 per night)

All areas are clean and well kept as shown in photos! And bug free!

Outdoor there's a magnificent hand-built waterfall cave with pond (operational from May15th - Sept 15th), a huge professional stage, fire pit area, backyard VIP lounge/bar (available at an extra cost), waterfall walkway. In the woods above there are 4 campsite clearings (extra cost of 40.00 each) where you can pitch a tent and have a fire, gather free firewood in the woods. Beyond the woods lies a wonderfully upgraded city park called Gramercy Park. This area has new pavilions, restrooms, river overlooks, hiking trails, and new playground equipment. Call city hall to book a pavilion.

UPCHARGE FOR AMENITIES:

There will be an upcharge for the following amenities:

* Weddings 1000.00 (includes stage)

* Use of the EVENT CHAIRS: 250.00 per event.

* Use of the professional size stage: 100.00

* Use of the waterfall for professional photos: 250.00 per 2hr photo shoot (100.00 if a wedding is booked)

* Use of Riverview Campgrounds in the woods above (ask for prices)
* basement rooms in the home will be locked and off limits.

* Baptisms are welcome (as shown in photos), cost depends on attendance, please ask for details!

Note: The hosts/caretaker resides on the adjoining 1/2 acre property where a 35' travel trailer is located, this area is secluded by a 6 foot privacy fence, as shown in the property photos where there's a grassy lot and long wooden fence. Guests can park in the grassy lot if extra parking is needed, but again this is a separate property so it's not technically included, let us know if you need extra parking. What is included is the homes whole backyard with waterfall, stage, fire-pit and amenities as noted above, and 1 acre woods above for hiking or to let the dogs run loose.

Note the booking price you see is per day plus fees, 25.00 per person after the first two, cleaning per day 20.00, 10.00 per pet, and VRBO service fee.

Thank you

Cal and Christine

Property manager

Cal Coohey
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit 4 pets total)
3 dogs allowed in home. NO peeing in backyard

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* Outdoor QUIET TIME @11PM * NO CLIMBING ON BLUFF
Waterfall is operational May1st - Oct 1st, instructions will be given if you want to run the waterfall. * No people or pets in waterfall pond
* NO EXCESSIVE NOISE after 11pm * NO WORKING ON VEHICLES * Campfires OK, but not huge bonfires, there is a fire pit you may use. 20.00 for wood.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 90
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

East Dubuque

Located in East Dubuque, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Julien Dubuque Bridge and Five Flags Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
East Dubuque, IL

What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 3 min drive
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 5 min drive
  • Q Casino - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive
  • Filament Meetery & Eatery - 4 min drive
  • Sunshine - 3 min drive
  • Star Brewery - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings?

As of 28 April 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings on 29 April 2024 start from NZ$311.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings located?

Located in the heart of East Dubuque, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mississippi River and Julien Dubuque Bridge. Dubuque Museum of Art and Dubuque Art Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Dubuque stay
We had a great time around the fire and enjoying the beautiful outdoors associated with this home. The house was the perfect size for our family and friends while we were away from home. There was plenty of firewood for the fire as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall asleep to the lull of trains
Great central location for area site seeing, nice size cabin and yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Stop
Was a great place to stop over night and not be in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Very clean. Dope dude. Enjoyed my time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky place with a great backyard
Cal was very responsive and friendly. The backyard was very nice and private. We really enjoyed hanging out by the bonfire at night. The house was comfortable and clean. Very cabin like. You can tell Cal takes a lot of pride in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cal Coohey

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The stonework, waterfall, stage and cave were built by the host whom is a mason, carpenter, musician and artist.

2009: home purchased
2010: hillside excavation started
2012: excavation continues and basement recording studio completed
2018: excavation completed on hillside
2019-21: Cave, stage and waterfall/pond built
2021-22: VIP Backyard Bar/loft with indoor mini stage

Much of the stonework has been done by hand using ancient castle building methods.

Why they chose this property

Most unique local property on VRBO with many amenities you won't find at a hotel!

What makes this property unique

Huge waterfall with small pond (operational June 15th-Sept 15th) , campsites in woods, hiking, city park nearby, view of river, large yard, professional 40' stage, unbelievable castle-like stonework.

Languages:

English

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