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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Overlooking the river
Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Harpers Ferry, IA
Mud Hen Lake
Place, Mud Hen Lake
2 min walk
Noble's Island
Place, Noble's Island
14 min walk
Waukon Junction Wildlife Area
Place, Waukon Junction Wildlife Area
17 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Waterfront River Home
This home has a large front deck and screened in patio to enjoy the views of the Mississippi. Located between the Mississippi River and Yellow River Forest state park.
Activities include fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, hunting, and enjoying the local bars and restaurants.
3 mi to Harpers Ferry, IA 15 mi to Prairie Du Chien, WI 40 mi to Decorah, IA
Sleeping includes 3 bed rooms with 4 queen beds.
Bedroom 1 - queen bed Bedroom 2 - queen bed. (Access bedroom 3 through bedroom 2) Bedroom 3 - bunk beds with 2 queens. (This bedroom is an addition with access through bedroom 2 and outside access through screened patio)
Guest have full access to the home along with a private dock included. Slip and boat lift are currently unavailable, but boats can park along the side of the dock.
We like to give our guest their space to enjoy their time. We are always available by phone or text if anything is needed.
This property is located along the bank of the Mississippi River. The river poses safety issues and should be respected. Life jackets are required on the dock for children under the age of 13. The risks associated with the use of the dock, swimming or boating are the assumed liability of the guests. The bank of the river consists of loose rocks that will slide and should not be climbed on.
There are active railroad tracks 25’ from the home. Please stay off the tracks. If you hear a train horn, be sure to check that no kids, people, vehicles, or other items are near the tracks.
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles. Please park on the gravel road as close to the building as possible to allow other vehicles to pass.
The neighboring property is currently under construction. Construction noise has not been an issue and is typically not active during the weekends or evenings. The crews will certainly respect the guest of this property.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No more than 3 vehicles.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2488486vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Harpers Ferry is home to this cabin. Eagles Landing Winery and Driftless Area Wetlands Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center and Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park.
Waukon Junction Wildlife Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Effigy Mounds National Monument - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
Yellow River State Forest - 14 min drive - 20.5 km
Restaurants
Spillway Supper Club - 6 min drive
The Barn Restaurant - 23 min drive
The Crooked Oar - 23 min drive
Mitchell’s Liqour Box - 32 min drive
Winneshiek Bar & Grill - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront River Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront River Home?
As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront River Home on 9 August 2026 start from NZ$684, 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 Waterfront River Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront River Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront River Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront River Home located?
Situated in Harpers Ferry, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Mud Hen Lake, Noble's Island and Mud Hen Lake Wildlife Management Area. Waukon Junction Wildlife Area and Mississippi River 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.
We stayed 3-nights and really enjoyed are stay. It rained quite a bit of the time and the humidity was really high, but we still did some fishing and caught some blue gills and sunfish a Channel Cat and some Sheep head! We didn't have any problems, the Cabin was clean and nice, equipped with everything we needed. The river views and the Bluffs are absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be coming back to visit again soon.
This place was perfect for our little getaway. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to go (Harper's Ferry, Marquette, PDC, Effigy Mounds). Perfectly situated on the river with a dock for our jet ski and for fishing. Very clean and we loved the screened in deck! Would stay again!
Cabin is in a great location and right on the river. There is an huge deck with an enclosed section that’s really nice. Owner is not lying when he says that there are active train tracks very nearby. Cabin is basic but clean and the beds are very comfortable. Owner was super responsive and helpful. Would return.
Our second time staying at this property. Enjoyed our stay. Good way the enjoy the Mississippi River. The kids love fishing off the dock! For a small cabin, the space is very well utilized. We especially like the screened-in porch.
what a great place to stay. Yes the trains are close, heard them the 1st. night & then no longer. It was so nice that we are going to do it again next year.
My mom and I with my best friend and her mom came for a mother/daughter weekend. We loved the house! It was a perfect place to come back and relax at. It was convenient getting to, we loved the view, it was very clean, we had plenty of room to sit and visit inside and out, and the beds were super comfy! We had a great weekend! We would definitely stay here again!
It was a lovely stay overall. The house is comfortable and well stocked. Lovely view of the moon and the sunrise over the river. I was a little unprepared for the number of trains coming through, but they were interesting to watch.
Very impressive! From the view and location, cleanliness, bedding, everything I needed. Just the way I like i
Even enjoyed hearing the trains passing by.
My husband and I took a last-minute getaway for his birthday. The home was really nice and right on the river. It was a quiet area for the exception of the train which was no bother. The property was near state land which allowed us to do some hiking. Just a 20 minute drive into town for restaurants and shopping.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Chris
30 June 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was VERY clean and had everything you’d need and more! Who doesn’t leave for a getaway and forget something small and this place had all the little things. It was peaceful and while there are train tracks they didn’t bother us. The screened porch was so wonderful and our favorite feature!
Hubby & I came for a mini vacation. Nice property. Great neighbors. Yes, a train went by during the night. We fished during the day & spent evenings at the property. This place has everything you may need! Enjoyed our stay. Will definitely come back.
Unfortunately, the weather turned cold the day we arrived, and was cold for the duration of our stay, so we were unable to use the nice deck area. In warmer weather, it would have been a great place to hang out. The beds were comfortable, and it was adequately heated. We did some fishing off the dock, and caught a nice bass.
Very relaxing and surprisingly quiet when the trains aren't running by. My mother and I came here to get some early fall colors and explore the area. There were definitely a lot of bugs present, both inside and outside. Other than that downside everything else was fairly enjoyable. We made breakfast one day and grilled out for dinner another day and all the amenities were present, including some basic spices. This property was definitely right in the center of everywhere we wanted to explore which made this perfect for us. Would certainly recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy time by the Mississippi River and the driftless area.
The house was the perfect size for the four of us. (You could easily have 6-8 people.) We loved being able to walk down to the dock and fish. The second night there we caught lots of fish! The only downfall was that there wasn't any seating on the dock. Next time we'll bring our own chairs to take down with us.There is a big patio with a grill and a nice table and chair set to sit at and enjoy the outdoors and even a screened in back patio where we sat and enjoyed supper. The kitchen was stocked with all the things. The bathroom also had lots of great stuff. (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, handsoap, air freshener, etc.)Overall a great place to stay! We can't wait to go back this fall!
Julie I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Brandon
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