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Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.

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A two-story brick building with a wooden front porch, a lifebuoy hanging on the railing, and a number '16' on the door.
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are books on a side table and a window with shutters.
A room with a desk, two patterned chairs, a sofa, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee station, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Diamond Jo Casino
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.

Enjoy a stay at a place of history within the iconic Cathedral Square in Dubuque, IA. This row townhome is conveniently located, spacious, and updated to provide you with a comfortable stay whether traveling with family and friends, in town for a wedding or special event, or visiting for work. This home is remote work friendly to make your travels a breeze! Just 2 blocks away you'll have quick access to restaurants, coffee, bars, breweries, cathedrals, boutique shopping, and convenient stores.

As you enter the home, you will be enjoy the elegance of the Victorian era home surrounded by 10 ft high ceilings, long windows to flood the space with natural light, and stunning unique black-and-white tiled kitchen and bathroom floors. High ceilings give the home a large and open concept, accented by the radiators throughout the house to give it a unique and historic feel.

Inside you will have perfect views of the Dubuque downtown city life. The home is very close to Main Street, so enjoy wandering the historic streets while the city sleeps or enjoy morning coffee as it awakens with tunes of church bells. This is the perfect location for a quiet neighborhood within 2 minute walking to downtown.

Each bedroom has spacious room and provide beds with luxury Grand Hotel pillows to ensure your get your best nights rest, ample closet space, and room darkening curtains so you may sleep in as if it’s always the weekend!

Main level features
• High ceilings
• Long windows with flooded natural light
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Full bathroom
• Dining room with seating for 8
• Living room with a smart TV.

2nd level features
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 desk spaces to work comfortably
• Full bathroom

3rd level features
• Large bedroom
• Reading nooks

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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 # 2770756vb
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 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

Dubuque

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Dubuque, a neighbourhood in Dubuque. Five Flags Center and Dubuque Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kennedy Mall and Asbury Plaza. Dubuque Art Center and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand River Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque. on 2 October 2026 start from NZ$1,264, 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 Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluff Row. Historic Row Home in Cathedral Square. Downtown Dubuque. located?

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dubuque Art Center and Mississippi River. Dubuque Welcome Center and Five Flags Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The location was great to downtown with walking distance to restaurants. Was nice size condo for the 3 adults that stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this property. Great property and location is close to downtown Dbq. Host is easy to work with and communications were timely and clear. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms easy to findAmple parkingLocation to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very much enjoyed our stay. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick even helped carry in our heavy suit caseGreat location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very interesting and comfortable stay

This house was great to stay in with all the basic necessities. It is within walking distance of all the great downtown locations and the riverfront, but the neighborhood is not too noisy or rowdy at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh the beds!!! Such a comfortable place to stay and we enjoyed the convenience to downtown. The beds are over the top comfortable! Hope to stay there again next time we come to town for a girls night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and clean property!

Just as advertised, perfect location and wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean and cozy row house. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! 5 minutes to most anything. Very comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Just as described, very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was spotless! Goid location, just a real great stay. More stairs than I expected which was fine for us, but a few stairs. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Clean, great property with great access to downtown. My second time staying here and would do so again. Very much recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a wonderful city. Very close to numerous restaurants, stores and local attractions. The accommodations were great. All the essentials were provided and then some! Nick was very helpful and provided timely feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

very nice, was the perfect size for a girls get-away, beautiful city

It was great, the boiler and trains were a little annoying but not a deal breaker
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying in this historical house. The upstairs shower curtain fell and needs to be more secure. Suggest providing non-flavored coffee for us purists, but overall the property lived up to its listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bluff brownstone

Easy access to a variety of activities, walking distance to wonderful shopping, eating and market. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Very clean with a nice functional kitchen, family room and living room. Beds were nice, plenty of pillows/covers. Nice Wifi - tv worked immediately (somewhat rare). Only minor issue was the Keys-they are @ backdoor lockbox-difficult to see @ night, plus no address @back-difficult to know which one is correct house. Recommend simple keypadlock for Front door as much easier to load from front door vs rear door. But thx for GREAT stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The place is scrupulously clean, spacious and well appointed. Check in process and communication was fast and easy. The townhouse is in an older, historic section of the city which means we could walk to cafes, restaurants, and museums. I’d absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Downtown Dubuque

This was a very good location to stay and see things in both Dubuque and Galena. We did some things but due to weather and time of year, we were unable to see some of the local sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely townhouse feel. Well furnished. Three story dwelling with stairs to third floor a little tricky to manage. Comfortable beds with plush linens. No dishwasher but we ate out most of the time. One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family wedding

Love the location and the space. Only hitch was with the door keys; none worked on the front and the back door had two locks and two different keys. Maybe color code or label for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nick

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Hi, I am Haley. I have lived in Dubuque for 6 years and have enjoyed my time here boating, hiking, snowboarding, and anything outdoors with my dog. Aside from my time here I love to travel the world. I have experienced amazing hosts through my travels and I look forward to hosting you for your next stay in the Dubuque area.

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