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The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home

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Location
Host

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Guttenberg, IA

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
‪3 min walk‬
Big Springs
‪4 min drive‬
Bussey Lake
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home

Whether you’re looking for your next weekend getaway or planning a fishing trip with the boys, this is the place for you. This newly remodeled, cozy little home sitting near the railroad is conveniently, and centrally located just minutes away from the mighty Mississippi as well as Guttenberg’s vibrant, historical downtown center. This VRBO can sleep 3-4 comfortably with a queen bed and a twin bed, and more with two sofas accommodating for sleep as well as a fold out futon. (Things to note) If staying for a week or more, and the blue trash can on deck is full it would be much appreciated if it is taken out to the curb. Garbage goes out on Tuesday. I do not provide bathroom toiletries so I would recommend bringing your own shampoo, conditioner, tooth brush, too paste, etc. I have provided a charcoal grill, tools for use, would recommend bringing your own charcoal/lighter fluid as I do not provide that thanks.

Property manager

Sam Bender

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit

About the area

Guttenberg

Guttenberg is home to this holiday home. Riverside Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nelson Dewey State Park.

Guttenberg, IA

What's nearby

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
River Side Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Guttenberg Public Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Big Springs - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Bussey Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
‪Bootleggers - ‬9 min drive
‪The Dam Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Rausch's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Stadium Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home located?

Situated in Guttenberg, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. River Side Park and Guttenberg Public Library are also within 15 minutes.

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chad K.

19 March 2025

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

Fishing getaway

Over all it was a great place to stay for the price

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James R.

20 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs a lot of construction al help

I would not choose to stay at this property again . There were multiple problems. A needs that needed to be taken care right away.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stormie F.

13 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent

This time of year the yard could use some TLC. There was trash around the porch area. Trash cans were really full. Something I wanted to let others know is that if there is 2 couples staying that the bathroom is located in the bigger bedroom. That made it hard to use the restroom without waking anyone up. There is no mirror in the bathroom and its very tiny. The twin size bed and futon wasnt very comfortable. The stove and oven doesnt work. We notified the guy who set us up for that. Location was great. This would be perfect for 1 couple and maybe 1 to 2 kids. use the bathroom without waking anyone up

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

6 October 2024

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

Cozy

The home was cute. Neighborhood was quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

20 August 2023

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

Nice place

Very nice property, clean and welcoming!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie A.

30 April 2023

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

Great prom stay

Everything was great, except kind of small bathroom especially for teenagers lol

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., Petersburg

21 June 2023

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

Perfect Getaway!

First thing we noticed when we walked in that it looked and smelled so clean! Perfect place to stay for the weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie N.

26 December 2023

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

Cozy by the river

Cozy little home. Perfect for a small family. Cute little ahips & restaurants with walking distance. Park & Mississippi River also within walking distance. Nice non commercialized area to stay & enjoy a small hometown feel.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Heidi L C.

27 May 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Good

Arrived and the lawn had not been mowed at all this year. Weeds growing through deck. Front door jammed and had to push hard/use shoulder to open. The shades on many windows were broken and fixed with paper towels. Spiders and spider webs then greeted us in every room. Found cigarette butts inside on floor. Parts of the floor were falling off and would cause us to trip and step on the staples that were tried to use to repair it. A few ants on the kitchen table. Furniture that was broken and a trip hazard. I cut my finger and was bleeding on a piece I tried to move. TV in bedroom had a cracked screen, internet did not work. Contacted owner and all he did was apologize it didn’t work. Not even antenna TV. Two rolls of toilet paper for a three day stay. Not enough blankets or bedding for sleeping “6”. Most of the outlets did not work, including the ones for lamps, so no light. Went out the side door, screen broken and falling off. No courtesy soaps for bathroom or shower. All in all, a very dissatisfying stay. I never write reviews, but in this case I feel it should be shared.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

18 September 2023

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

Great Home, exactly as advertised!

Great value here. Stayed here with a few friends for a weekend getaway. House was spotless, beds were comfortable...coffee was great. No complaints, thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim S.

21 May 2023

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

Girl weekend

Went hiking at pikes peak Enjoyed local shops Sodes was excellent little place to eat,checked out local brewery. Had camp fires every night,weather was great. Bathroom stool was loose. Other than that the home was great for a weekend getaway. Probably better for a couple.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

LuANN

1 July 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janet W.

7 October 2023

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

Great price for little house

Like the chairs on the porch-nice towels-No ping pong but lots of other games

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

gordon n.

12 September 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vrbo is to hard to communicate with

Can someone please send me an itemized bill for my stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

VICKI

12 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is cozy and comfortable. The only thing we didn't love was the tiny bathroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

15 August 2022

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

Love this place!

We spent three nights and it was fantastic. Great location, clean and perfect for our weekend getaway. Hope we get to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lona K.

7 August 2022

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

Great house for a weekend visit!

House was clean and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Madonna A.

2 June 2022

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

Cute River town House

We had a nice relaxing weekend. Much better than a hotel room!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sam Bender

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

The Riverside Retreat! cozy, newly remodeled home

Property manager

Languages

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Amenities

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Guttenberg

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Very good

8.0/10

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6.0/10

4.0/10

9.4/10

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8.2/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chad K.

Fishing getaway

Chad K.

6/10 Okay

James R.

Needs a lot of construction al help

James R.

6/10 Okay

Stormie F.

Decent

Stormie F.

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Cozy

Brian B.

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

Nice place

Sean E.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie A.

Great prom stay

Jeanie A.

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., Petersburg

Perfect Getaway!

Julie E.

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie N.

Cozy by the river

McKenzie N.

4/10 Poor

Heidi L C.

Not Good