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Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access

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A lodge with a large garage and a small tower-like structure.
A wooden gazebo with a metal roof, surrounded by a wooden deck. In front of the gazebo, there is a circular fire pit with two blue and white patterned chairs.
A covered outdoor seating area with four blue and white patterned chairs and a small round table.
A gazebo with string lights, surrounded by blue chairs and a fire pit.
A living room with a recliner, a television, and a sign reading "Harpers Ferry, Iowa" on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Harpers Ferry, IA
  • Place, Bluffview Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Harpers Ferry City Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harpers Ferry City Library
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access

Our cabin sits on a quiet bluff surrounded by trees and open sky, and it’s a comfortable place to slow down. Guests stay here because it feels peaceful the moment you arrive. The living room is warm and inviting, the kitchen is simple and easy to use, and the screened in gazebo has become the favorite spot for meals, morning coffee and long conversations. The fire pit adds a relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day, and the setting makes it easy to enjoy quiet moments together.

The cabin has two comfortable bedrooms and can sleep 8, a clean bathroom and a layout that works well for families, couples and small groups. Guests often mention how calm the property feels and how easy it is to settle in. It feels private without feeling isolated, and the bluffside location gives you a peaceful atmosphere that is hard to find.

You’ll be close to the Mississippi River, Yellow River Forest and the scenic drives and small towns that make Northeast Iowa special. Whether you’re here to explore, relax or spend time together, this cabin is a comfortable place to make memories.

Why Guests Love It
- Quiet bluffside setting with trees, views and privacy
- Screened in gazebo perfect for meals and conversations
- Fire pit for relaxing evenings
- Comfortable layout for families, couples and small groups
- Clean, simple interior that feels easy and welcoming
- Close to outdoor recreation and scenic drives
- Peaceful atmosphere that helps guests slow down

Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed + Twin Bunk Beds
- Bedroom 2: Full bed under a Twin Bunk Bed + Pull out Trundle Bed
- Living room: Sofa and comfortable seating

Distance to Key Attractions
- Mississippi River access: 5 minutes
- Yellow River Forest: 10 minutes
- Effigy Mounds National Monument: 5 minutes
- Prairie du Chien restaurants and shops: 20–25 minutes
- Scenic overlooks and hiking trails: 10–20 minutes

Unique Features
- Bluffside location
- Screened in gazebo
- Fire pit
- Private, quiet setting
- Easy access to outdoor recreation
- Comfortable layout for groups

A Great Place to Relax and Reconnect
Whether you are planning a family trip, a romantic weekend, an outdoor adventure or a small group getaway, this cabin offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful surroundings and easy access to the best parts of the area. It is a place where guests can slow down, enjoy nature and spend quality time together.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2264505vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Harpers Ferry

Located in Harpers Ferry, this holiday home is on a river. Effigy Mounds National Monument and Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagles Landing Winery and Driftless Area Wetlands Centre. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Harpers Ferry, IA

What's nearby

  • Bluffview Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Harpers Ferry City Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harpers Ferry City Library - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 14 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spillway Supper Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell’s Liqour Box - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Spring Lake Inn - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪La Cabina di Borich - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shack Dock - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$861, 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.

How much is parking at Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluff Cabin Near Mississippi River with Gazebo, Fire Pit and Easy Trail Access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bluffview Park and Harpers Ferry City Library. Harpers Ferry City Park and Delphey Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seriously a fantastic place! It was a perfect set up for my family of 5. We were out enjoying Harper’s Ferry from sun up to sun down, but the beds were plush and the bedrooms had no windows so you could sleep in without being woke up from the sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

V W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and clean home with lots of open space in kitchen and living room, including a large breakfast bar. Lots of board games and a good tv for streaming. Layout was efficient and kitchen was well stocked. The ability to park in the garage was a plus. Check in was easy. Host was extremely prompt with communications. We did not use the extra kids bunk beds, but they are available if you want to bring the family. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Harper’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin to stay in, our family enjoyed the openness of the kitchen and living area as well as the bunk beds in the bedrooms. Area was quite with great scenery. We will definitely try to stay again if we are in the area and the cabin is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Cozy, clean and quiet but close to fun Haprer's Ferry

We enjoyed our time at this cozy house. Perfect for our family, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Wonderful lodging

Very serene location, well maintained home,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Weekend get away

We enjoyed our time at this cabin. Very clean, cozy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Great for a quick getaway

Close to some great hikes, very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Getaway

Great Place to stay close to town and just so relaxing. Harpers is a cute town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect size for my husband and I and our 3 kids. The one bedroom was geared more towards kids, so they loved sleeping on the bunk beds with the pull out mattress. The kitchen was spacious for us to cook meals while we were there. It was nice and clean upon arrival. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Beautiful property

Property was very clean and well appointed. It was a great place to stay and we'll definitely stay again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great 4th of july weekend

Had a great time in harpers, enjoyed staying at the cabin and watching the fireworks show right from the front yard next to the fire pit, awesome view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

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

Girls trip

Had a nice time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, clean and quiet. Very responsive host. Clear instructions for check in and check out. Useful information for our stay in Harpers Ferry. At the house we had everything needed for our stay. We enjoyed hiking in Yellow River state Forest and Effigy Mounds National Monument during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location very quiet!!

Loved the location, well stocked kitchen, very nice beds! Had a fire outside and watched the meteor shower even though the moon was bright! The bunk beds are cute!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

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

Quiet Getaway

We were happy with this clean beautifully maintained home . This place has everything you need !! There's a restaurant and bar very close ,like a minute drive that was very nice.We were in town just for the weekend but wish we could have stayed longer ,the leaves are changing and its really pretty this time of year . We would stay again at this place in a heartbeat! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay the the Cabin in the Bluff. The property was clean and as pictured. The check in and check out process was easy. The host, Ryan, responded quickly to our few minor inquiries during our stay. We would definitely stay here again!The property is on a main road, but it is still a quiet location surrounded by the beautiful bluffs. It is ideally located for very short trips to Prairie du Chien, Effigy Mounds, Pikes Peak, St Feriole Island, boating on the Mississippi, and Maiden Voyage tours. It was even less than an hour to get to the Upper Wisconsin River for a day of canoeing on a smaller river without boats and barges.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

No complaints

Nice property that is supplied properly. We didn’t have time to use the gazebo and fire pit But it’s a nice little area with supplied firewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Weekend getaway

This property was exactly what we needed. It was close to a nice park and splash pad for the kids. We were a little nervous with the river so high so we chose to stay close to the house. The house was cozy with plenty of room for everyone. Bunk beds were a hit with the little ones. We took a little drive to Spook Cave and it did not disappoint. We were all able to see something new.😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denny M.

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

All in all a great place

Nice place and location for what we were doing "fishing river". Only thing that was an issue was the thermostat being remotely controlled. We arrived & it was set at 74. Me & my friend are heat sensitive so we set it to 72 which was perfect. Arrived back to it at 73 after a days fishing & couldn't change it. Made for an uncomfortable nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Denny, thank you for your feedback on the thermostat. While programmable, we can always many any adjustments our customers wish if they reach out. We appreciate your stay and hope you’ll consider coming back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Streamlined and straightforward. Great value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great place!

This was a wonderful place to stay for a getaway. It was quiet and located in a beautiful area. The first morning we were there I was outside having a cup of coffee and a doe and her fawn walked into the front yard from the woods across the street. Overall it was fantastic and I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Fun family getaway!

Very clean, everything you need. Very convenient to town and the river and 10 minutes you are in yellow river forest! Great location.! We loved it and will definitely look to book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A comfortable place to stay

We spent several days hiking at the various parks in the area and stayed here with our two young sons. They loved the bunk beds and gazebo. It was clean and comfortable and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Randall

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Our family grew up boating, exploring the outdoors and spending time in the Harpers Ferry area. We bought this cabin as a place to slow down and enjoy quiet moments together, but our lives are busy and we are not able to visit as often as we hoped. Rather than let the cabin sit empty, we want guests to enjoy it and experience the scenic views, peaceful atmosphere, great food and natural beauty of Northeast Iowa. Sharing this place feels better than keeping it to ourselves, and we love knowing others can make memories here too.

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because it gives instant access to the best parts of Northeast Iowa. Harpers Ferry sits in the middle of quiet bluffs, river views and miles of trails, and it is close to parks, forests, scenic drives and small town restaurants. It is the kind of place where you can spend the morning hiking, the afternoon on the river and the evening around the fire without driving far. We wanted a cabin that felt peaceful but still connected to everything, and this location offers that balance. It is a perfect landing spot for families, couples, outdoor adventurers and small groups who want comfort, quiet and easy access to the experiences that make this area special.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is unique because it blends quiet bluffside views with warm inviting spaces that make guests feel at home the moment they arrive. The screened in gazebo creates a cozy spot for meals and conversations, and the fire pit adds a relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. The cabin has a simple comfortable layout that works well for families, couples and small groups who want a peaceful place to slow down. It feels private without feeling isolated, and guests often mention how calm the setting is and how easy it is to settle in. The atmosphere is what makes this place special. It is a cabin designed for quiet moments, shared meals and time together.

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