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Beauty on the Bluff

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Experience the serenity of Dubuque's 3rd oldest home, built in 1840, with panoramic Mississippi River & city views. The property features a spiral staircase, wine cellar, and master suite for a tranquil retreat.

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12341 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

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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!

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
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

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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

Loras College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Five Flags Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Diamond Jo Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Pepper Sprout - ‬13 min walk
‪Odd Fellows - ‬11 min walk
‪Charlotte's Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty on the Bluff pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beauty on the Bluff?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beauty on the Bluff located?

This family-friendly Dubuque holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque Museum of Art and Grand Opera House. St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Loras College are also within 10 minutes.

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Beauty on the Bluff Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

11 Aug 2025

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

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.

21 Jul 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Ellen K.

13 Jul 2025

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

Beauty on the Bluff

The house was great for our needs - but be prepared for the spiral staircase! The house was clean with great views of Dubuque. Negatives: There was only one kitchen towel and one kitchen dishcloth that we could find. Also, there were no sheets/blankets for the blow up mattress in the basement but, fortunately, my husband had brought a cot and fleece bag for one of the grandkids. Also, the poker table was hard to play games at because the top is not secured and kept sliding around.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fran C.

25 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice house

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory S.

26 Mar 2025

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

Short trip to Dubuque

Great location, very clean and spacious! We had a wonderful thin at this VRBO!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi C.

25 Feb 2025

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

Family Trip

This property was beautiful, clean and gave us everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

31 Jan 2025

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

OMG - The Views

Brought several family members to celebrate a birthday. It was wonderful to have everyone under the same roof, and have plenty of space for everyone. Huge bonus that this property is pet friendly. We travel with our elderly dog and we always appreciate properties that allow my mellow old girl to stay with us. My family loved the house and raved about the views. Loved how close to everything it was. I'm glad it didn't snow - as those roads in the bluffs of Dubuque are steep!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Lynette W.

22 Jan 2025

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

Annual Siblings Trip

My sibs and spouses gathered in Dubuque this year for our annual get together. We agreed that this was the best house for our group in the 12 years we’ve been doing this. The lower level was perfect for watching playoff games for some, while room to sit and play games for others. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. Most notably, the view of the city and river were terrific. Congrats to the host on their exceptional renovation of this classic home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

28 Dec 2024

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

Christmas Family Gathering

Great place, just what we wanted.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

4 Dec 2024

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

Amazing views day and night

We booked for a family thanksgiving, and couldn't have been happier here. Lots of space for gatherings!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

26 Nov 2024

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

Stay here if you'd like historic elegance, comfort, with a view from 3 levels

Beauty on the Bluff is a marvelous place to stay. Spacious, super clean, with every amenity and better than we expected. This historic home with modern updates was bliss to stay in. We were a family of 9 adults attending a local wedding and wanted a gathering place that had plenty of baths and kitchen to cook in if we needed to. Beds were comfortable, hot water with good pressure, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels. The weather was a bit chilly so we could not spend time much time on the expansive decks with comfortable seating and expansive views of Dubuque and the Mississippi River. The architecture, woodwork and furnishings are very tasteful and inviting. The gorgeous spiral staircase extends to all 3 levels. The only drawback might be for those with bad knees and hips navigating stairs. If you want to make a memory...this is your place!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

1 Oct 2024

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

House on the bluff

A very clean, large accommodating home for families overlooking the bluff. Sleeping arrangements for all ages. Beautiful kitchen. The decks/porches were priceless with expansive views of city, river, tree line both day and night. Lovely neighborhood for walks and short drive to Bluff shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024