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Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Apple Canyon Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Gas barbecue
  • Shared communal pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Apple River, IL
  • Place, Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sleeper Couch

1 Double Futon

Loft Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Secondary bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!

The Ho Hum East is a beautiful lake house with private dock on pristine Apple Canyon Lake! The house is named in honor of my grandparents who ran the Ho Hum Motel in Denison, Iowa :)

This is a place to unwind, de-stress, and have some family fun! The house features all brand new mattresses in 3 full bedrooms plus flex space; master bedroom with queen bed, guest bedroom with 1 queen and 1 twin, loft bedroom with 2 queens, pull out couch in living room, and 2 mini couches in the loft that pull out into twin beds. Large open living space that is great for entertaining, HUGE wrap around deck where you can enjoy amazing views of the lake, as well as a large backyard with gas grill.

Lake house charm with all the amenities you need to make a memorable weekend. Private dock is great for swimming or fishing. The house also has a stand up kayak that can be used, as well as fishing poles. Outdoor dining table and 2 fire pits, one by the dock and another closer to the house. This is a private lake so you're unable to bring your own boat, but there is boat rental available through the marina.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 26-872
Property # 7121417
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Apple River

Located in Apple River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Badger Mine and Museum and Grant Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery. Linmar Gardens and SplashLand Family Water Park are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Apple River, IL

What's nearby

  • Apple Canyon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 39 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Dowling House - 40 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 41 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Grant Home - 42 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidetrack Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bushel & Peck's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riley's Cove - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakehouse with private dock on Apple Canyon Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Apple Canyon Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Apple River and Apple River Canyon State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous few days in Apple Canyon Lake... wish we could have stayed longer. We stayed at this property years ago and it was great then but there have been many upgrades - esp to the outside - and it's even better. The lakefront area is huge and so convenient for everything - I love the steps into the water. Everything inside was comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay

Amazing memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

80th birthday fishing trip

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Great location and house. Perfect for us as a couple looking to getaway and relax alone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

This is a great place to vacation with family and friends. The lakefront landing is gorgeous and had plenty of room for fishing, dining, bonfires, and a dock for all lake activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house on Apple Canyon Lake

We loved our stay at Apple Canyon Lake. The house was very nice, set on the lake. We were able to swim, kayak, and fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

We had a great weekend with our adult children and grandchildren. The lakefront dock area was ideal for enjoying the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The fishing was awesome. We enjoyed relaxing on the patio by the water. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the house. The pool and lake were very nice. The beach was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty property

Nice amenities, beautiful home with plenty of comfy beds! Kids loved the lake! Thanks for the nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location for family getaway

The house was nice and clean. The bulletin board had all the information needed for our trip. Alex was a great resource for any questions/concerns we had. Overall had a wonderful stay at the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Took my son and his friend for a quick fishing trip on the lake and we loved it. It was clean, roomy, they had beautiful access to the water and just overall a really good time. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute weekend get away

My family and I decided to have a great weekend get away before our son graduates from high school and embarks on his next stage of Life. The cabin was fantastic, everything was even better than expected. The host was great to communicate with, we look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Our family enjoyed your house so much! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing fun

We enjoyed our stay. Best part was our grandkids got to fish. We had fun hanging down by water. Front porch entry was really cute with the pumpkins, sign, and plants. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect for our getaway! Property manager was amazing, explained everything, checked on how our stay was, the house was so clean, everything was very well stocked, and let’s not forget the amazing views of the lake and the amazing patio on the lake! I would most certainly go back here! Our group had so much fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

We really enjoyed this very clean house. Kids and I loved playing in the water none stop. Went to the pool one day and all were happy with the diving board. Nice evening sitting by the water with a fire going. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location as advertised

We are all property owners who wanted a rental house for a weekend of relaxing and ice fishing. We were able to access the area we wanted to fiah, right from the property. Worked great! Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed spending Father's Day weekend at this lake house on Apple Canyon Lake. The property is tucked away and private with an expansive waterfront. The home is nicely updated while keeping a cozy lake house feel. The kitchen has a fun vintage style and is fully functional. The wood burning fireplace is beautiful and worked perfectly. The additional amenities of fishing poles and water toys were certainly appreciated. There is also a marina store within a 10-minute drive that has essentials you might need (food, bait, sweatshirts, etc.). Just a note, if there is something within the listing that is important to you, we'd suggest reaching out to make sure it is available. For example, the garage was unavailable when we arrived and the paddle boat was not in the water whereas those were mentioned in the listing or shown in the photos. These were not major issues for us but we'd suggest confirming all of your needs beforehand to make sure expectations are met. Overall, we would highly recommend staying at this home if you're looking for a peaceful getaway with multiple gathering areas to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ACL House

We had a great time at the ACL house. The house was beautiful; we were able to house all of our family easily. The dock and shoreline were nice. We were able to use existing water toys and our own easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that the property was on the lake. We would love to explore in the summer. Cozy loft area for the kids. Netflix availability was great as well. We did not like that we were responsible for taking the garbage to a community trash area. We could not find it and there were no directions. We planned to throw out the garbage Sunday at check-out, however, the area did not open until after 2 on Sunday which is after check-out hours. Thankfully, the owner was kind enough to allow us leave the garbage at the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Great fishing experience. Great layout felt newly remodeled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Alex Cullen

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I'm originally from Downers Grove Illinois, currently residing on the Northside by Wrigley Field, go Cubs! Avid fisherman and soccer player.

Why they chose this property

My parents and aunt/uncle own the house across the street! My parents loved the house, so I bought it for them. They are planning on living there during the summers after they retire, but in the meantime, we're renting it out to cover the mortgage cost.

What makes this property unique

You will have an on-call property manager right across the street! If you have any questions on where to go or what to see, or need anything at all, help is just a stone's throw.

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