Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brett O.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool journey back in time!
Brett O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Aparthotel
American House 1854- Steamboat Landing, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath, Full Kitchen
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
McGregor, IA
- Place, McGregor Historical Museum5 min walk
- Place, Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area6 min walk
- Place, Casino Queen1 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
American House 1854- Steamboat Landing, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath, Full Kitchen
The whole group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique boutique hotel. The American House, built in 1854 is the oldest building in the city of McGregor! Dr. Lucy Hobbs the first woman to graduate dental college in the world had her dental office in this building from 1862-1865! The building is on the National Registry of Historic Places and offers a one of a kind experience you can’t find anywhere else! Just a “stones” throw from the river you will enjoy the best view of the Mississippi in all of McGregor. Many famous people have frequented the American House including former President Jimmy Carter and the legendary Mark Twain back when he was doing a speech in the area. Please note: This is a train town and we are located in close proximity to the tracks. Train noise should be expected. They are amazing to watch go by and we provide complimentary earplugs for your convenience.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 deadlock
About the area
McGregor
Located in McGregor, this aparthotel is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Eagles Landing Winery and Driftless Area Wetlands Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Marquette Mitigation Sites Wildlife Management Area. Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center and Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
McGregor, IA
What's nearby
- Triangle Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- McGregor Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- McGregor Public Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Casino Queen - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Culver's - 9 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
- Jim's Bar - 5 min drive
- Eddie's Irish Pub - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn A.
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beatiful home
Dawn A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
11 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for a girls weekend!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert P.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked well for our group...
Robert P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by 4149156007
My passion is the history of this amazing building and if there is anything I can do to enhance your stay please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Why they chose this property
I love the history and the beauty of the scenery in McGregor. Located in the perfect proximity to Pikes Peak State Park, Yellow River State Forest and Effigy Mounds and just across from the Mississippi, you can soak in nature and the beautiful wild animals just outside the big picture windows. And don’t even get me started on the Sunrises!!!!
What makes this property unique
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was once the a hotel, ticketing office for the railroad, a saloon, and for a period of time after the civil war….it was known to be a brothel.
Languages:
English
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