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Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a lake with trees in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with candles, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a green sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a small island, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a fish tank.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Muscatine, IA
  • Place, Wildcat Den State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Creek Grist Mill
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairport State Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Cowboy's Room

1 Queen Bed

Wardroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Head

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Head - Lower Level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!

Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.

Rental rate includes a fully furnished house, full kitchen, washer and dryer, WiFi, gas grill (1 propane tank included), access to 4 private ponds (no fishing license required), 3 kayaks, adult/youth/infant life jackets, concrete patio with firepit and outdoor patio furniture, and 5+ acres of private country land access (surrounded by 40 acres of farmland). Thanks for considering Captain's Cove!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take trash to small dumpster at end of driveway.
Return kayaks to rack on lower patio.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks or firearms on the property.
No live bait (other than worms or insects) fishing in ponds.
No net fishing of any kind will be allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3315529vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Muscatine

Located in Muscatine, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Wildcat Den State Park, while Putnam Museum and German American Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Muscatine Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Modern Woodmen Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Muscatine, IA

What's nearby

  • Wildcat Den State Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Muscatine Aquatic Center - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Pine Creek Grist Mill - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Fairport State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Riverside Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tee's Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wildcat Den State Park, Mississippi River, and Pine Creek Grist Mill. Muscatine Aquatic Center and Muscatine Art Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fun, peaceful and relaxing stay. The property was beautiful- especially sunsets over the ponds while sitting around the fire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was heaven on earth, remote, and wildlife. Cabin was awesome. We will be staying again.!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to go for our annual girl's trip. Having 2 full bathrooms was a big plus for 5 of us. We had a great time on the water with the paddleboat and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful property. Kids loved being able to kayak for the first time ever. Lots to do! We enjoyed the board games and movies provided. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Captain’s Cove and we had another wonderful experience! Nice house, beautiful views and being close to shopping to get groceries is a giant plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of my favorite VRBO places to stay. Absolutely loved the privacy. We had such a great time that I already booked again for October. The fishing is excellent and I even put my tube in the far pond to float around. It was so peaceful. We only live 10 mins away so this will probably be a continuous place for us when we need to unwind away from people! Thank you, Matt and Alli for sharing your slice of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven, again!!! My Son an I had a much needed redo. Heat advisory limited us to chill an play some cards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
At Captain's Cove my sisters and I found a wonderful little hideaway to enjoy an extended weekend together; we didn't even need to leave the property to have a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family & pups LOVED staying here! From exploring the property, fishing, being able to play one of the many games provided - there was tons to do! Great location close to town. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this property with family for the weekend!! Very peaceful and relaxing. The kids absolutely loved kayaking, swimming, and fishing. We caught a lot of nice bass, a catfish, and many bluegill (caught and released only). Never heard anyone say they were bored and everyone fell asleep fast each night after our fun filled days, which was a major plus. Our dogs absolutely loved being able to run off leash and get in the water. The host was very attentive and had great communication. She answered every question we had. The house was clean. There was some things that could use more upkeeping, but it didn’t stop us from having a great fun filled family weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome for our family getaway weekend!! So nice having separate bedroom and bathroom in the roomy lower floor game/family room for ol’ Nana and Grandad . Great living room- kitchen area and 2 nice bedrooms and bathroom on main floor as well. Kids LOVED their cool bedroom. Outdoor space was fantastic with kayaks, a paddle boat and life jackets for all sized kiddos. We grilled out, had a fire with s’mores, went for walks around the ponds, fished and had a rousing kickball game in the yard! Excellent accommodations and great communication with friendly host. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house to stay at.

Very beautiful, comfortable, clean house. A nice place to vacation with the family. With the pond outside, We enjoyed the place very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip in Davenport

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip

Nice place to stay when out of town working, better then hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

A wonderful place if you're looking for some quiet, relaxing time. The ponds are great fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family fun!

They thought of everything, everything is there needed for an enjoyable stay. Very clean, would book Captain’s Cove again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cherveny Family

Great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot over the holidays

Neat little cabin with plenty of space. We were all able to sleep in our own beds while we were in the are for Christmas. The fish tank was a hit with my kiddos.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond outstanding! Every single thing was thought of, from labeled light switches, to a s’mores station, beautifully maintained property and so clean! Also, the proximity to Wildcat State Park was only 8minutes away and we could not believe the amazing hiking offered! We cannot wait to return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and property for our family of eight!

Captain's Cove was the perfect property for our family of eight. The home itself was clean and tidy and offered all the cozy comforts of home while still giving us space to spread out when needed. The outdoor amenities of the ponds for fishing and kayaking were great as well. I would highly recommend Captain's Cove to anyone visiting the Muscatine area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Nice quite. All most everything you need. But food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place needs like a 8 star review. My family has such a wonderful time. We went kayaking, paddle boating we fished the whole time. We did throw back 95% of the fish so they are there for you to catch. Only kept a few catfish and a few bluegill. It was very family friendly. There was a game room that we didn’t use because we were outside the whole time. We had bonfires, and cookouts. It was just so much fun and so relaxing we will definitely be back if we head that way. I think our dog even had the best time of his life he’s never got to run so much and play so much outside. He’s 12 years old and I haven’t seen him move around like that in a long time. The hosts were wonderful answering questions immediately. We checked out a lot of thrift stores in town which that was also fun. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your little slice of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and a very nice place for a dog (leashed in our case). I loved the fact that it was difficult to hear highway sounds, music being played, or noisy people....we heard and saw deer, beavers, a couple of grebes and some geese. We also heard coyotes and owls when we sat outside by the table fire.The weather was colder that we would have liked, but house was nice and cozy.We are seriously considering returning during warmer weather to enjoy the ponds more between kayaking and fishing when the weather is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We loved everything about this property! The host was great with communication and I loved all the little extra touches in the house. It’s a little harder to find things for teenagers to do but ours had a great time on the Kayak’s, pedal boat, game room and the shuffle board. Our family and dogs had so much fun during our stay and we would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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