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Beauty on the Bluff

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123666 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dubuque, IA

Five Flags Center
‪11 min walk‬
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
‪14 min walk‬
Diamond Jo Casino
‪14 min walk‬
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement living Room queen blow up bed

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunk beds

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Brad Felderman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dubuque

Located in Dubuque, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Port of Dubuque Marina and Bunker Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kennedy Mall and Asbury Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

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
Q Casino - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Pepper Sprout - ‬13 min walk
‪Backpocket Dubuque: Hours, Address - ‬11 min walk
‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬6 min walk
‪Barrel House - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty on the Bluff pet-friendly?

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

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 1 mi (2 km) of Carnegie-Stout Public Library and Mississippi River. Dubuque Museum of Art and Grand Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

Chace B.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome!

Great location, great house, great time. Overall it was exactly what I was looking for.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

29 Apr, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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