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Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

Holiday home in Dubuque with kitchen and patio

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Dining
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Bathroom
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Place, University of Dubuque
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarke University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Loras College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

Two bedroom one bath home. Great for the weekend away. Has everything you need Is small but cozy and comfortable. Shower only, no bathtub. Stove, refrigerator, microwave. Fire pit with firewood provided in back yard. Flat screen tv with DVD player. Smart tv’s and WIFI provided(sign in to your own YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Roku, Pandora, Peacock, Spotify, ext).
In the middle of the city and is a short trip to any events or activities. Carport for up to one vehicle and off street parking. Located in the heart of the city close to schools and hospitals. A short commute to downtown and all activities in the city. And just a short drive to Galena. Perfect for a small family for events, shopping, wine tours or a ski weekend.
Linens and towels provided. Coffee pot, microwave, dishes, and pots and pans provided.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 deadlock

About the area

Dubuque

Dubuque is home to this holiday home. Bell Tower Theater and Dubuque Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bunker Hill Golf Course and Port of Dubuque Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Five Flags Center or ImOn Ice Arena.
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Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Dubuque - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarke University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loras College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Five Flags Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loras College Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dog House Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut Tap - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena. located?

Situated in Dubuque, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of University of Dubuque and UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital Kehl Diabetes Center. Loras College and Clarke University are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is adorable and well cared for! Great stay for a college weekend visit! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Short, great stay

In town for a mountain bike race. Great location to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely amazing. It was in the middle of everything and great for morning/evening walks. Cute colorful home. Perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute little house that was the perfect location, just minutes from Loras college. Easy check in. Kitchen had microwave, keurig for coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Wonderful place

Great place to stay for a quick visit to Dubuque. The house is more spacious in reality than it seemed from the pictures. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashad L.

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

Perfect stay

It was just like the picture but better great host and responds to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Cozy home! Great place to stay!

Great communication, easy check in. Cute, cozy home. Very clean. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Dubuque peacock

Fantastic house very clean and modern. Short trip to diamond jo and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

Lovely Stay in Dubuque

A perfect spot to easily get in and out of Dubuque as well as easy to get to the “downtown” area. The hosts were great communicators. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie E., Jefferson City MO

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

Lovely home

Lovely home, nice host, safe location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Cute and Comfortable

This home was ideal for our stay, cheaper than a hotel room and so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Girls Weekend in cozy home!

Cozy little home that was perfect for my friend and I to have a mom's weekend away! We appreciated the location, comfy sheets and seasonal hand soaps! It's the little details! Wonderful stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

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

Easy and Cozy

Dubuque was the halfway point for us to meet for the weekend. The property is small, but charming and in a safe neighborhood. Great location for a home base. We would definitely book again. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Long Weekend

Very clean and well-maintained. Covered parking spot was very convenient. Close to downtown area, restaurants, aquarium, and colleges/ universities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great place! Very clean, convenient to all of Dubuque

The host makes this place feel like home. Very well equipped with anything you can expect to need. The unit is very clean. Nice yard and a carport. Love the peacock theme!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were pleasently surprised by this little home away from home. Other then some noise we arn't used to being from a small town, we enjoyed our stay very much. There is plenty to do and lots of places to choose from to get food from. The home has a nice kitchen for eating in and lots of the comforts from home as well.

6/10 Okay

Demetris H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

It was ok

There were several bugs crawling around, the trash containers outside were full when we arrived. There is a birds nest in the car port wood structure so there was bird poop all over my car in the morning. The lock box mechanism should be explained a bit better so that we know physical keys exist versus a electlll an electronic ley pad fpr entry. code.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay D., Norwalk IA

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

Great spot in Dubuque

This house was perfect for a recent stay in Dubuque. The house was clean and comfortable and so much better than a hotel. I saw an earlier comment about traffic noise and there is some of that but I am renting in a city, not rural location and it was nothing unusual in my opinion. The house is well equipped with towels and all kitchen items necessary for a comfortable stay. The complimentary coffee was a nice surprise. Would definitely stay here again when traveling to Dubuque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Jeffrey S.

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

Nice quick getaway weekend.

Great property for a quick little getaway. My husband and I took the smaller room and bed because it would have been to high for my 82 year old mother to get into. The bed was fine but cumbersome when needing to get up to use the restroom during the night. The bed is pushed up against the wall making it difficult to get in and out of. Otherwise, everything was great. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Janelle L.

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

Nice Place

I didn’t read the fine print very well so didn’t realize there was no soap or shampoo to shower with. I have not had to supply this in a VRBO for years. Since there is no central air, it would be much more comfortable if the second bedroom had a ceiling fan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to communicate with and the home is near many activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time we've stayed at this property. It's a great house conveniently located and with every amenity you could possibly need. Highly recommend. Highly recommend. During this visit we even squeezed in some sightseeing :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was quick to respond and the home was a comfortable cute stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the at home comfort of the house. Great kitchen space, comfortable beds. The host answered any questions I had promptly and was very nice. We would stay here again. It is located n the middle of everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Home is clean and comfortable. This would have been a five star rating except the fire pit that was advertised was missing and that is the main reason we booked this home. If you are going to advertise an amenity it should be available or when informed it is missing something should be done to make it right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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