Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!

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A hot tub on a wooden deck by a river, surrounded by trees.
A room with a red wood stove, two windows with curtains, a white cushion with "Good Vibes" text, a woven stool, and a wicker basket with greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a wall-mounted mirror, and a shelf with a basket.
A compact kitchen with a red refrigerator, wooden bar stools, and a small island.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a red stove, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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East Dubuque, IL
  • Place, Q Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

East Dubuque

Located in East Dubuque, this apartment is on the waterfront. Julien Dubuque Bridge and Five Flags Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Dubuque Marina and Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley. Dubuque Art Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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East Dubuque, IL

What's nearby

  • Q Casino - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • University of Dubuque - 15 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tree Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Julien Dubuque Bridge, Dubuque Art Center and Dubuque Welcome Center. Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet get away. Clean cabin and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property! We were looking for an unique experience for our family to stay while we were in town and this was absolutely perfect! We loved the quiet and convenient location and our kids had an absolute blast staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet get-away for a couple

The scenery was lovely, the proximity to things to do was perfect. It was just far enough off the road to be a nice quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We loved staying here! It was a perfect getaway. The river was so peaceful and we saw lots of wildlife. The beds were comfortable! We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cabin over the water was a unique experience for us! Hosts were very responsive to my question.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time went too fast!!

Loved our little getaway!! Hosts were great! Definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River cabin

Wonderful restful with lots of amenities. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter on the river

Nice quiet place to stay for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us and sharing your experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couples Long Wknd

What a great little gem of a hide-away! The owners were very welcoming and the area was great for a couples weekend; lazy mornings, shopping, dining & lovely sunsets to name a few.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2022
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Was a wonderful little getaway. Planing to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great in every way!

What a fun property. Enjoyed the views, hot tub, and location. Property was as advertised. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick get away

Lovely space! Great owners!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gray hair don’t care weekend goes off without a hitch…

It was clean and cozy. And was it great place to have a relaxing girls weekend. The staff were very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mississippi Retreat

Being on the backwaters of the Mississippi was wonderful! Nature, cute accommodations, evening soaks in the hot tub, and a great restaurant on the property. So peaceful and relaxing. A run into Dubuque is just a short drive across the river for more adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

This was the absolute perfect weekend. Accommodating and gracious host, BEAUTIFUL place, small but there was 6 of us and we never felt it was too small it was just great. Hot tub was hot, fire place was cozy, beds were great!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Nice Floating Cabin on the Mississippi Backwaters

The cabin is so peaceful, artfully decorated, quaint, quiet, and sitting on the deck with all the nature around us was fantastic. We also kayaked with the free 1 hour rental for the five of us. We will stay here again. The Millenium Bar next door has good food and a nice atmosphere, plus Live Music! This cabin was one of our more favorite VRBO Rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Looking for a getaway and unwind this is the place. Serene water front house. Great restaurant and bar with great service next door. Closes at 9, had live music to enjoy from the deck. Enjoyed golfing and downtime Galena just 20 minutes away. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us and sharing your experience! We hope to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th birthday

What a wonderful and unique location! Staying right on the water in a floating home. What a wonderful stay for our daughter,s 40th birthday. The hosts were charming and it was much closer to restaurants and activities than we had anticipated. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique experience-was great!

The houseboat is quaint, light and bright! Visited Monday-Wednesday and it was very quiet and private. Host left a very nice welcome basket filled with information and goodies. Lovely deck! Was just a short drive into downtown Dubuque, which was very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Seclusion Close to Home

It was a little over an hour drive, very close to Dubuque. But it felt secluded from the hustle. Even with a restaurant in front, we enjoyed the view of the Mississipi, the hot tub was clean and inviting, plenty of space for a small home. It was beautifully decorated and inviting with special touches. The Host of the home was incredible when it came to communicating and helping anything unexpected. I would only suggest to advise the walls are somewhat thin so you can here all movement and sounds throughout if you are resting. We have already been having discussions on returning too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, secluded stay in winter.

Myself and my friend rented this quaint, cozy floating cabin over New Years weekend for a quick getaway to be in nature and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the cabin. The size of the cabin was perfect; with a good layout with amazing views of the sunrise each morning and on clear nights, the stars and moon were visible. We stayed in the winter, fully expecting the cabin to be chilly as it is above frozen waters, but it was very warm and had central heat and an electric fireplace that made it ideally comfortable. The hot tub was heated to 105° and made for sitting outside in the cold wonderful; as we could relax in the hot water and watch the birds fly overhead or the stars at night without being cold. The beds were comfy, and the extra items provided in the bathroom were a nice and thoughtful touch in case we forgot anything at home. The only thing I would advise if you are staying during the darker months in winter is to bring a flashlight along with you to make walking to the cabin easier at night, as there isn’t lighting that illuminates the walkway over the water to the cabin. They did have a battery operated lantern available on top of the refrigerator, but there is still no outside lighting on the deck so it was a little difficult since we arrived after dark the first evening. The hosts were quick to respond to a minor issue we had that was out of their control (city water main break) and followed up with us to ensure we knew of a timeline of when the water would be fixed and offered to provide us with additional bottled water if needed. All in all excellent hosts and a perfectly cozy property at a good value. I am already looking at rebooking sometime in the near future again for another quick getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cozy and compact

We were very comfortable in this thoughtfully appointed cabin. Very clean and peaceful and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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