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Beauty on the Bluff

Family-friendly stay near Mississippi River

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Overview
Location
Amenities
Policies

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123666 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dubuque, IA

Place, Loras College
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Five Flags Center
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Diamond Jo Casino
‪14 min walk‬
Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dubuque

Heart of Dubuque.With a stay at this Dubuque vacation home, you'll be steps from Carnegie-Stout Public Library and within a 10-minute walk of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Loras College and Dubuque Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

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What's nearby

Loras College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Five Flags Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Diamond Jo Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Grand River Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Great Dragon - ‬11 min walk
‪Charlotte's Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
‪The Walnut Tap - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beauty on the Bluff

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.

Enjoy Dubuque's 3rd oldest home, built in 1840, with panoramic Mississippi River & city views.

This home is 3,666 square ft. featuring 3 levels of finished space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, spiral staircase, master suite, wine cellar, formal dining and so much more! The space are 3 Bedrooms upstairs along with 2 Full Baths, and One Bedroom in the basement with 1 full bath. Half bath on the main floor with a blow-up mattress available.

The views will make you want to re-book again and again!

Enjoy!

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kids pool

$106 nightly

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair
Printer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a river

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 3,666 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beauty on the Bluff to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beauty on the Bluff have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beauty on the Bluff offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beauty on the Bluff?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Diamond Jo Casino (3-min drive) and Q Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Beauty on the Bluff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beauty on the Bluff?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beauty on the Bluff have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beauty on the Bluff have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beauty on the Bluff to downtown Dubuque?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Dubuque.

Beauty on the Bluff Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Feb 10, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

The home was very well equipped making our stay quite easy and very comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Dec 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a beautiful home. The host was easy to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob & Janna K., Lindenhurst, IL

Dec 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house!! Clean, fully appointed, great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Nov 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was clean and welcoming. There was everything you needed to make a great cup of coffee, sit outside on the deck and watch the sunrise.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Oct 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Host was welcoming and took care of all the details in a timely matterThe home was beautiful,clean and well kept up. The stairs were abit challenging at first but it didnt take long to get used to. Wonderful stay. Would like to make one suggestion- as a safety precaution -make available bathmats to make the tub bottoms less slippery and look into grab bars on shower levels. Thanks so much Brad. Would definitely recommend this to other groups! HH

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Sep 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This property is perfect for large groups looking to enjoy Dubuque!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M.

Sep 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful property with an historical story to it. Spotless and host was very helpful and accommodating. The view is breathtaking and our family has a wonderful time reconnecting for my daughter’s wedding. More than enough towels for over a week. Downstairs is a great location for pets as they can walk right outside to go potty and the floor is tile. I really don’t have one complaint and I utilize VRBOs often when I travel. Thanks, Brad, for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

Aug 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Aug 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and views

Our family stayed for a weekend and had the best time here! The house is beautiful and the views from all three levels fantastic. We spent a lot of time on the deck and extra bonus was walking down to the farmers market on Saturday.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The property overall is a very nice property with amazing views that you could soak in while on the top two balconies. The updates made to the house and the furnishings in each room made it a comfortable stay including two large gathering areas (one on the main floor and one on the lower floor). We had twelve in our family staying there and although a few had to "pull up a rug", there were plenty of pillows to make sitting on the floor comfortable. There were just a few things that made the stay not perfect, adding a little frustration during our time there - the kitchen lacked dish cloths (only provided a sponge at the sink for clean up) and could only find one hand towel (synthetic-didn't absorb) so had to go upstairs to get wash cloths/hand towels to use instead. There was also only one roll of paper towels provided & unfortunately we went through that quickly given the lack of towels. Also, it's understandable that there may be "critters" in an old home (a couple of spiders and some ants in the bottom living area), but it just gave a few in our group anxious feelings. Finally, the dining table was in a little disrepair as while fully extended, it sagged in the middle making it a somewhat wobbly. All of that said, we we still had a very nice stay...very comfortable with lots of options for hang-out areas.Finally, communication responses from the owner were very prompt and contained the necessary detail and the check out steps were very concise. No problems whatsoever!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025