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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

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In the heart of Dubuque's iconic Cathedral Square, this historic row townhome offers a comfortable stay. Enjoy flooded natural light pouring through long windows, high ceilings, and elegant Victorian-era charm. Each spacious bedroom boasts luxury Grand Hotel pillows and ample closet space for a restful retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

  • Enjoy a stay at a place of history within the iconic Cathedral Square in Dubuque, IA. This row townhome is conveniently located, spacious, and updated to provide you with a comfortable stay whether traveling with family and friends, in town for a wedding or special event, or visiting for work. This home is remote work friendly to make your travels a breeze! Just 2 blocks away you'll have quick access to restaurants, coffee, bars, breweries, cathedrals, boutique shopping, and convenient stores.

    As you enter the home, you will be enjoy the elegance of the Victorian era home surrounded by 10 ft high ceilings, long windows to flood the space with natural light, and stunning unique black-and-white tiled kitchen and bathroom floors. High ceilings give the home a large and open concept, accented by the radiators throughout the house to give it a unique and historic feel.

    Inside you will have perfect views of the Dubuque downtown city life. The home is very close to Main Street, so enjoy wandering the historic streets while the city sleeps or enjoy morning coffee as it awakens with tunes of church bells. This is the perfect location for a quiet neighborhood within 2 minute walking to downtown.

    Each bedroom has spacious room and provide beds with luxury Grand Hotel pillows to ensure your get your best nights rest, ample closet space, and room darkening curtains so you may sleep in as if it’s always the weekend!

    Main level features
    • High ceilings
    • Long windows with flooded natural light
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Full bathroom
    • Dining room with seating for 8
    • Living room with a smart TV.

    2nd level features
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 2 desk spaces to work comfortably
    • Full bathroom

    3rd level features
    • Large bedroom
    • Reading nooks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE located?

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dubuque Art Center and Mississippi River. Dubuque Welcome Center and Five Flags Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very much enjoyed our stay. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

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

Great location and clean property!

Just as advertised, perfect location and wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan m L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bluff brownstone

Easy access to a variety of activities, walking distance to wonderful shopping, eating and market. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Downtown Dubuque

This was a very good location to stay and see things in both Dubuque and Galena. We did some things but due to weather and time of year, we were unable to see some of the local sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

A few steps

Great location for shopping, sightseeing, driving and relaxing. Full kitchen with plenty of cookware and dishes. Expect steps to both front and rear entrances and to all three bedrooms! Steep steps to the top floor bedroom, but a king bed and large room. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

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

Great location!

Prefect for access to the highway. Can definitely hear the train at night, though. The biggest issue was the allergens. My husband is allergic to dogs and cats and has asthma. It was obvious that there was an attempt to cover up some type of odor. There were stains on the 2nd floor carpet, so we assumed it was the pet odor. We were able to deal with the issue. The garbage disposal did not work, but we didn't need it, so we never contacted the owner about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms easy to findAmple parkingLocation to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick even helped carry in our heavy suit caseGreat location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rabecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh the beds!!! Such a comfortable place to stay and we enjoyed the convenience to downtown. The beds are over the top comfortable! Hope to stay there again next time we come to town for a girls night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

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

Very interesting and comfortable stay

This house was great to stay in with all the basic necessities. It is within walking distance of all the great downtown locations and the riverfront, but the neighborhood is not too noisy or rowdy at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Amenities
Great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean and cozy row house. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! 5 minutes to most anything. Very comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a wonderful city. Very close to numerous restaurants, stores and local attractions. The accommodations were great. All the essentials were provided and then some! Nick was very helpful and provided timely feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Q.

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

Great Place

Just as described, very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was spotless! Goid location, just a real great stay. More stairs than I expected which was fine for us, but a few stairs. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Great stay

Clean, great property with great access to downtown. My second time staying here and would do so again. Very much recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Very clean with a nice functional kitchen, family room and living room. Beds were nice, plenty of pillows/covers. Nice Wifi - tv worked immediately (somewhat rare). Only minor issue was the Keys-they are @ backdoor lockbox-difficult to see @ night, plus no address @back-difficult to know which one is correct house. Recommend simple keypadlock for Front door as much easier to load from front door vs rear door. But thx for GREAT stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying in this historical house. The upstairs shower curtain fell and needs to be more secure. Suggest providing non-flavored coffee for us purists, but overall the property lived up to its listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete L.

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

very nice, was the perfect size for a girls get-away, beautiful city

It was great, the boiler and trains were a little annoying but not a deal breaker
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

Excellent stay

The place is scrupulously clean, spacious and well appointed. Check in process and communication was fast and easy. The townhouse is in an older, historic section of the city which means we could walk to cafes, restaurants, and museums. I’d absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely townhouse feel. Well furnished. Three story dwelling with stairs to third floor a little tricky to manage. Comfortable beds with plush linens. No dishwasher but we ate out most of the time. One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

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

Family wedding

Love the location and the space. Only hitch was with the door keys; none worked on the front and the back door had two locks and two different keys. Maybe color code or label for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Fine

Everything as promised. The email with the code went in circles but I guessed the code, so it worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023