1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings

Updated 6-06 -2025

Please read ALL info below, Thank you.

This home is a rustic cabin built in 1850. It sits on a wooded 1 acre lot.

In the home: the first floor master bedroom 1 has a King Bed , it has a window AC, a 44" TV.

Bedroom 2 is the converted living room, which has a door and lock, it has a pull out sofa bed which is in excellent condition and has a good mattress. A blow up mattress can be used in this room since there is enough room. It sports a 55" flat screen Smart TV and dvd player. (1) Roku adapter is available.

The upstairs bedroom 3 has a Queen bed and has a beautiful view of the Mississippi River valley and historic downtown East Dubuque. It has new carpet, new paint, a small closet, 50" TV with DVD player., microwave and mini-fridge with freezer and a window unit AC.

There is a large rustic wood kitchen with plenty of dishes and pans for cooking, electric stove and refrigerator.

There is a dining room area which can be used as a 4th bedroom, it has a futon but a blow up mattress could be used as well.

There's a nice wooden porch which can be used as bedroom 5, if needed. It's large enough for a blow up mattress, but it also has a futon. It has a 55" flat screen TV and DVD player. We do have one high top queen blow up mattress available.

The backyard has a large 22 foot outdoor movie screen which can be used for showing movies, however there is a 30.00 fee for using this, movie hours are dark to 12am. You must bring your own projector,DVD player and Bluetooth speaker. Sound must be kept down if you have a huge speaker (There are neighbors). There is a stand for mounting the projector and Bluetooth speaker in the yard.

The backyard also sports a large incredible waterfall feature with a 8' x 8' pond. Waterfall operation instructions will be shown upon booking. The waterfall is usually operational from May through September. Note: the waterfall pond is not like a swimming pool where it's pristine, the cave is made of limestone and so there is sand present on the bottom of the pool sometimes. There is a pool vacuum and net guests may use to clean the pond more if they so choose. In the event of heavy rain sometimes the waterfall pond is not usable. No refunds if for some reason the waterfall or pond is not usable.

The backyard also has a 35' stage which can be used for events there is seating for 50 people with professional wedding event chairs on location (upcharge for weddings and use of wedding chairs, ask for details).

Yes we allow dogs and cats 15.00 PER PET (The VRBO invoice booking form has a box to check how many dogs you have, add the amount of dogs there. Please brush your dog before you stay, thank you. No dog pooping or peeing in the backyard, dogs must use the side lot (pass the pontoon by the drainage ditch to do their business), we understand this isn't always possible, but do try using the side lot (by the drainage ditch). No un-attended dogs in the house at any time unless they are trained, please bring a kennel if not. Again there is a wooded lot above that's great for dogs, so keep that in mind for letting the dogs run loose and also has a great view. You may hike up to that lot via the north trail if you so choose.

You may access Gramercy Park from the above lot as well. This park also has a great view of the river valley with Dubuque Iowa in the background. There are nice pavilions, restrooms, river overlooks, hiking trails, and new playground equipment free to the public. Park closes at 10pm so do be sure to note that.

Pitching a tent in the yard is permitted but it must be set up after 6 pm and taken down by 9 am each day so it doesn't harm the grass.

All areas are clean and well kept as shown in photos! And bug free!

Note: the King and Queen beds are made, when the guests checkout we will wash the bedding and remake them, if guests use the futons and/or the blow up mattress they can use the extra bedding in the King Bedroom closet and bathroom closet. Sometimes guests bring their own bedding, for instance when booking the home for more than 6 guests.

Smoking is allowed outside.

UP-CHARGES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

* Birthday parties, weddings or corporate events: ASK. private events will be between the hours of 12pm and 8pm. This up-charge is in ADDITION to the booking price. Also overnight guests are usually capped at 8.

Note: The hosts/caretaker stay in a travel trailer home located on the adjoining lot, this area is secluded by a 6 foot privacy fence, as shown in the property photos.

Guests may park in the driveway or in front of the home (not on yellow).

VRBO guests are responsible for cleaning up the yard after using it, and putting the chairs and tables back in place if moved. Cleaning by host only includes the basic duties in the home such as washing bedding and towels, sweeping floors etc. If the guests use dishes they should wash them, there is a dish washer, or dish rack under the sink.

Note (4) outdoor security cameras are in use. Street, Driveway, Back Door, and Skyview (above backyard).

Note: the waterfall pond is not like a swimming pool where it's pristine, the cave is made of limestone and so there is sand present on the bottom of the pool sometimes. There is a pool vacuum and net guests may use to clean the pond more if they so choose.

Final note: Do not book for 2 people then show up with 4. Extra guests cost 30.00 per night (adults or children). The base price includes the person booking plus one guest, any extra guests must pay the additional 30.00 fee. If you are unsure of how many people until the day of, that's ok, we can add more guests and add the fee to the invoice (or the person booking can as well).


Thank you

Cal

(your host)