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

Updated 6 -15 -2024 (please read all the information below before booking, thank you)

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This is a rustic cabin home built in 1850, the first house on the hill. It sits on a wooded 1 acre lot. It has a large waterfall feature with a 8' x 8f' deep pond (not for swimming, but some dip in it), 35' stage, large yard, stone fire pit, yard seating, woods overlooking the great Mississippi River valley. Hike the trails to scenic Gramercy Park which also has new playground equipment hiking trails and pavilions.

In the home: the first floor master bedroom has a King Bed, it has a window AC, a 42" TV and 300 DVDs. You also have access to the kitchen, the front porch and dining room study with futon. This is also a nice cozy room for an air mattress. The large wooden sun porch has a 42" TV, study table/desk, old chair seating and window AC (ok for an air mattress as well). The remodeled upstairs bedroom has a nice comfy 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, TV with DVD player., microwave and mini-fridge with freezer and a window unit AC.

Downstairs in the remodeled basement there is cozy very quiet room, with 42" TV and DVD, great for movies or gaming. This room has a futon and a single bed. Sleeping up to 3, or more if you have kids and blow up mattress.

We have one new and comfy pillowtop blow up mattress available.

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

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

Outdoor there's a large hand-built waterfall cave with pond, a 35' stage, fire pit area,. There is woods above and trails to walk on in the city park behind. The upgraded city park is called Gramercy Park, this park has new pavilions, restrooms, river overlooks, hiking trails, and new playground equipment. Call city hall to book the main pavilion.

Yes we allow pets 15.00 per pet.


SMOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE do not throw butts in the grass, put them in the can marked BUTTS by the stage or firepit.


UPCHARGE FOR AMENITIES:

Up-charge for the following amenities:

* Set up of the outdoor 22' movie screen 50.00 (private use only)

* Filling the waterfall pond minimum level to run the waterfall: 35.00

* Filling the waterfall pond completely: 65.00

* Use of the waterfall for professional photos: 150.00 per 2hr photo shoot (includes filling the pond to minimum level, 35.000).

Note: The hosts/caretaker resides on the adjoining 1/2 acre property where a 35' travel trailer is located, this area is secluded by a 6 foot privacy fence, as shown in the property photos where there's a grassy lot and long wooden fence. Guests can park in the driveway or in front of the home.

Note the booking price you see is per day plus fees, 30.00 per person after the first two, cleaning per day 25.00, 15.00 per pet, and VRBO service fee.

Note: There is no hottub on the property, just the waterfall and pond as stated above.

NOTE: June 29th is the annual East Dubuque fireworks party in the backyard. The city of East Dubuque shoots off it's fireworks just across the valley and we have a GREAT view, if you decide to book on this date be aware the backyard, kitchen and bathroom will be shared between 4pm and 12am that day. We hope to see you here to enjoy the live music (4pm - 9pm) and fireworks at dark! We will have a cleaning crew to clean up any mess and again only the backyard, kitchen and bathroom will be shared. We will also be showing music videos on the outdoor movie screen during the fireworks (between dark and 12am).

* Generally 11 pm is when you must ask the guests not booked to vacate the property unless there is a movie running in which case 12am is the limit. After 8 pm there should be a reduced noise level, and if viewing a movie the volume must be at a respectable level, thank you. VRBO guests are responsible for cleaning up the yard after using it, cleaning by host only includes the basic duties INSIDE the home such as washing bedding and towels, sweeping floors etc. If the guests use dishes they should wash them and clean the kitchen.

Thank you

Cal and Melanie