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10/10 Excellent
Sheri C.
24 May 2026
Liked: Location
Sheri C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Entire home
50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Spacious, comfortable roomsGuests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
- Firepit availableOne of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Explore the area
Montrose, IA
- Lotus Flats Conservation AreaPlace, Lotus Flats Conservation Area1 min walk
- Reuther RefugePlace, Reuther Refuge19 min walk
- Heron Bend Conservation AreaPlace, Heron Bend Conservation Area2 min drive
- Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Office 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there
Spectacular 180 degree view of the Mighty Mississippi! Enjoy sipping a cup of coffee from the deck or in the kitchen nook watching the river meander by. Quiet neighborhood, located in between Ft. Madison and Keokuk. Historic Navoo, Illinois is just 1.5 mi. across the river or 20 minutes away by car along a beautiful scenic route!! Awesome place to relax, refresh and enjoy the beauty of the river valley.
Fishing poles are available to wet a line and see what the river may give up for your next dinner.
One thing very interesting to do is watching the barges lock through at Keokuk.
No matter what time of year there is always natures beauty around.. Spring brings migrating waterfowl going north, sometimes there will be many hundreds of thousands of Snow geese. Summer still waterfowl but with babies, the Purple Martins are around. Fall-migrating waterfowl going south with the colors of the changing trees. Winter-when the river freezes eagles will ride ice flows down the main channel and there are usually hundreds of eagles below the locks and dams.
We have 3 kayaks, inner tubes, and a12' john boat. Life preservers
Fishing poles are available to wet a line and see what the river may give up for your next dinner.
One thing very interesting to do is watching the barges lock through at Keokuk.
No matter what time of year there is always natures beauty around.. Spring brings migrating waterfowl going north, sometimes there will be many hundreds of thousands of Snow geese. Summer still waterfowl but with babies, the Purple Martins are around. Fall-migrating waterfowl going south with the colors of the changing trees. Winter-when the river freezes eagles will ride ice flows down the main channel and there are usually hundreds of eagles below the locks and dams.
We have 3 kayaks, inner tubes, and a12' john boat. Life preservers
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Call to discuss
NO cats
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only!!!!!!!!
Important information
You need to know
Property # 612772vb
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
About the area
Montrose
Located in Montrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lotus Flats Conservation Area and Reuther Refuge, while North Lee County Historical Society and Sheaffer Pen Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Calvert Stadium, or consider a night out at Fort Madison Area Arts Association. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
Montrose, IA
What's nearby
- Lotus Flats Conservation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Reuther Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Linger Longer Rest Area - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Heron Bend Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Trumpeter Marsh - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
- Fort Madison Station - 15 min drive
- Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Vel's Amigos - 11 min drive
- Buffalo61 Bar & Grille - 8 min drive
- Casa Jalisco - 10 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at 50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 50' from the Mississippi River, see the winter eagle migration, fish from there located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lotus Flats Conservation Area, Reuther Refuge and Heron Bend Conservation Area. Trumpeter Marsh and Linger Longer Rest Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks VERY much!!!
We enjoy having people enjoy the house as we do !!!
You are welcome any time!
All seasons are great to be there, winter sees lots of eagles and all other waterfowl. Spring and fall you experience see the seasonal waterfowl migrations!
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10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
24 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! So close to the river and the views at night are amazing. Easy to access and close to many attractions. Richard had some great local recommendations that we enjoyed as well. We plan to come back again.
Michael B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thanks and we're glad you enjoyed it!
We feel blessed to be able to utilize it!
About the host
Hosted by rich and micki naughton
Richard and Michelle Naughton live in Marshalltown IA. Retired after operating ServiceMaster of Marshalltown Inc. for 30 yrs. Our son and his wife still work the business.
Why they chose this property
We feel blessed to have found this property. What an awesome place to be able to use and share with others. We never thought that sitting on a deck doing nothing but watching the river flow by and seeing all the wildlife that comes with it, i.e., Eagles, pelicans, seagulls, geese, etc. could be so intriguing and relaxing.
What makes this property unique
We love the fact that the river is only 50' away. It is unusual to find a place on the river that doesn't have either railroad tracks or a road between the house and the river. It is a quiet well kept neighborhood, friendly neighbors and close to larger cities if needed. Sitting on the deck whether it be day or night, watching the wildlife or the reflection of the Navoo temple on the river or a view of the stars!!!
Eagles pass by frequently, in the winter when the river is frozen there can be hundreds of eagles below the lock and dam at Keokuk and Burlington.
Eagles pass by frequently, in the winter when the river is frozen there can be hundreds of eagles below the lock and dam at Keokuk and Burlington.
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