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Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose!

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Montrose Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,246 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Property Exterior | Spacious Yard | Kayaks & Canoe | Grills | Fire Pit
Property Interior | 3-Story Home | Free WiFi | Window A/C Units | Electric Heat
Living Room | 1st Floor | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7115.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Montrose, IA
  • Nauvoo State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Historic Nauvoo
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Additional Sleeping (Basement)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose!

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | Families Welcome | BBQ Ready | On-Site Fishing, Swimming & Boating

Wake up to water views and endless adventures at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental, nestled along the mighty Mississippi in Montrose. Whether you're taking the canoe for a spin or sharing s'mores around the fire, you'll find that this home offers an idyllic blend of fun and relaxation. Ready to explore? Visit Nauvoo State Park or tee off at Deer Run Golf Course. The outdoors are calling — answer now!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bed, 1 twin bed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Basement: 1 full futon

INDOOR LIVING
- 3 Smart TVs
- Multiple living & dining areas
- Books
- Screened-in porch

OUTDOOR LIVING
- 3 kayaks, 1 canoe, 12' johnboat w/ oars, life vests
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), gas grill (propane provided)
- Patio heater, portable fire pit (bring your own wood)
- Deck w/ dining table
- Private yard

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers
- Toaster, toaster oven
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Window A/C units, electric heating, ceiling fans
- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries

FAQ
- 1 exterior security camera (outward facing)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3-story home, 2 steps required to enter
- 2nd-floor bedrooms & full bathrooms

PARKING
- Garage (2 vehicles)
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- RV/trailer parking available on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

- Direct Mississippi River access
- Close to Riverview Park & Downtown Montrose
- 13 miles to Keokuk
- 17 miles to Deer Run Golf Course
- 24 miles to Baxter's Vineyards & Winery
- 25 miles to Nauvoo State Park
- 26 miles to Southeast Iowa-Burlington Regional Airport & 102 miles to Eastern Iowa Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $35 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior Ring video doorbell camera at the front door, facing the driveway, entryway, and front yard. The camera is outward facing and does not look into any interior spaces. It records video and audio when motion is detected and when the video doorbell button is pressed
- This 3-story home requires 2 steps to enter; stairs are required to access all bedrooms and full bathrooms on the 2nd floor and in the basement

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this holiday home is on the waterfront. North Lee County Historical Society and Sheaffer Pen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fort Madison Marina and Keokuk Yacht Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Calvert Stadium, or consider a night out at Fort Madison Area Arts Association. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Montrose, IA

What's nearby

  • Nauvoo State Park - 37 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Rheinberger House Museum - 38 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Joseph Smith Historic Site - 39 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Historic Nauvoo - 39 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Lovers Glen Park - 40 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 15 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vel's Amigos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fort Colony Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Gem w/ Kayaks & Yard in Montrose! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lotus Flats Conservation Area, Reuther Refuge and Heron Bend Conservation Area. Trumpeter Marsh and Linger Longer Rest Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View!

We enjoyed our brief stay with view of Nauvoo Temple across the river. Was fun to bird watch. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michela W.

Great Stay!

Beautiful view as the house sits near the banks of ole Miss!

8/10 Good

Dyrk H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great location and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

Loved having a garage to park in. A great and quiet location! Hope to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will book again

The host was helpful and the property was clean and very accommodating!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for restful peace

This was a great property for us to use as "base camp" during Geode Fest. Lots of room, nice views, and a perfect restful retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Older home but pretty well kept. Owners easy to work with and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was as advertised. Great views while being close to a big town. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Glenn L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Mississippi River, view, and kayaks were wonderful and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on the river

A nice relaxing place to stay for a few days
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sam S.

Great location located close to Nauvoo

This was a great house for our family. Great views and a great place to stay if going to Nauvoo. Going out on the kayaks were a lot of fun. I would recommend this house for anyone visiting the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Aaron J.

Nice property

Well worth the price for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Jaci K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

We had a great weekend! Was able to relax and enjoy time with friends!! This was a great place for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

Great location, great view, lots of space, cool extras!

We loved the house and the location on the banks of the Mississippi with a view of Nauvoo across the river was spectacular. The home was clean and perfect for our large family. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

It was a nice home on the river. Everything was there.

Overall the experience was awesome. The owners were extremely pleasant to work with. Definitely will stay here again Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house really fit our nrrds!

Very comfortable with tremendous views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mississippi Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the kayaks and canoe, the quiet neighborhood, the comfortable home. We would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Connie P.

Great Vacation Home

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was nice to have a comfortable place to come home to after long days of sight seeing. The home was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Becky H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the river experience from the deck and house as it is right on the river.

The restaurants in the area are only average to below average.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

ANGELA D.

Great place .lots of bugs

Was a grat place for rhe family after we got the house cooled down.We really enjoyed the river and telescope
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

jeffrey b.

Great Location

Great view of the river day and night. Nice deck ,lots of a space. Clean,well kept ,everything you needed for stay.Would highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alina K.

Great location on the Mississippi

This was a great place from which to experience the Keokuk Geode Fest! Lots of room, very private, responsive owners and a great view. Thank you so much, Rich and Micki!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shannon L.

Everything you need with a view.

All the comforts of home with a nice deck & views included.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

This was the perfect location for my wife's and my weekend getaway. We cooked barbecue on the grill, ate every meal on the back patio overlooking the Mississippi, and kayaked along the river. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

jeffrey b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Great location, nice area, house set up well. It just needs a little updating, I've stayed there before and its all great......time to upgrade a bit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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