Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(160 Ratings)

House in Iowa

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

This beautiful cabin offers a welcoming retreat for year-round relaxation boasting direct river access and views for your stay. Nestled in the heart of the Mississippi River Valley, Harper’s Ferry offers a wide array of activities including river and trout fishing, boating & water activities, nearby hiking, cross country skiing and bike trails, ATV, snowmobile, and horse trails. This cabin offers the comforts of a cabin river experience just minutes from Effigy Mounds National Park, Prairie Du Chien, WI and Lansing, IA.

Your stay on this riverfront cabin boasts direct river access with beautiful views of the bluffs and the Mississippi from almost every room. The large open floor plan main living area is attached to a spacious deck that overlooks the river, including outdoor dining/seating area and a L/P grill. Wi-fi and cable access allow for indoor entertainment, as well as a supply of board games, puzzles, and books.

This three-floor cabin is connected by a spiral staircase to each area. The Loft King bedroom includes bluff views from the Juliet balcony, stained glass art on windows and a large television with cable TV. A queen air mattress is also available for use.

The main floor includes a well-furnished kitchen including a gas stove, full size fridge with ice machine, microwave, assorted kitchen tools, coffee and K cup makers and supplies, assorted pans, baking, grilling and cook ware, seasonings, oils, and basic condiments. The living room includes a comfortable wrap around couch (offering sleeping accommodations with a full Serta Mattress sleeper sofa with foam topper), recliner and additional couch seating with a cable TV. The main floor bathroom includes a tub/shower combination with a large vanity and includes assorted beach and personal towels for use.
The basement level offers an additional two bedrooms, both with river views; a King bedroom and a Queen bedroom with full size bunk bed. These rooms walk out to the lower landing, with additional outdoor seating, a portable fire pit, a fish cleaning station with water hook up and a BBQ smoker with stairs that lead right to the dock on the river. The basement bathroom features a stand-alone shower and full-size washer and dryer, as well as iron & ironing board.

Access to the river via stairs offers two outdoor spots for boat parking and fishing (Iowa license required). Our large grass lot allows for parking of trailers and vehicles across the road during your stay.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

269.1 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(160 Ratings)

House in Iowa

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

269.1 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(160 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Very cool place, solid dock for fishing. Couldnt ask for a better place to hangout for a weekend of fishing and relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Enjoyed our time there. Was able to read some books that you had.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Nice home on the river and within walking distance to the bars and gas station/market. Everyone was friendly and the views were beautiful.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Super clean and cozy! A great place for families with boats.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great place

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Property fit our family nicely---cabin was well equipped with "extra's" (firewood, portable fire pit, grill w/propane, kitchen items etc. etc. Had no problem with communicating with our property manager and you could tell that she was willing to do what ever was needed to have our family enjoy our trip to the Mississippi River!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, location, size and amenities this property offered. It was very nice. Plenty of space inside and out. The outdoor area was perfect and welcoming! Great views of the water, beautiful deck, fire pit, grill, tables, chairs etc. I appreciated the coffee, toiletries and full kitchen amenities offered to the guests. We stay in PDC and Harpers Ferry every year, we will definitely be back and would stay at this property again. Thanks for everything and making our stay very enjoyable.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This is a great place to stay and relax. The house is well kept with a great view of the river. The house has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and the owners are responsive to questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Very nice property, clean and set up nicely to host large families or groups. Great views and access to the river. Reasonably priced and maintained. Would visit and rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Our family had a wedding locally and this river cabin had all we could need or desire for family fun and comfort. From kitchen to bath to tool closet, this cabin was well equipped. Beds were comfortable and we even caught fish! Thanks for the fun family time.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Lovely, quiet accommodations. Wonderful, understanding host who was very gracious when our arrival date was changed due to one sister's husband died and we had a funeral - host was sincere and generous in our time of grief. Only reason for accuracy 4 stars was that there is spiral staircase that can be difficult to navigate and that was not pictured or noted. This place was otherwise perfect for us and we would highly recommend!! Lovely surroundings and comfortable, cozy home. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We really enjoyed our stay here! While it is in a neighborhood, it was very quiet. We enjoyed being able to use the dock for our boat. The kitchen had a good assortment of pots/pans/utensils and the grill worked well. Loved sitting on the top deck overlooking the river. I will say the chipmunks on the deck were fun to watch and kept our dog entertained from the living room windows ;) Hope to return! There is some great hiking in the state forest nearby and lots of things to do in Lansing and Prairie Du Chien. It rained a lot of our stay so did a bit of exploring.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful surroundings and space. Everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We all had a really nice time. I was super thankful I could bring my dog and my parents were super thankful they could bring their boat and have private dock access Fishing was decent lounging on the water was great. Only 2 smaller issues, could not locate the key to the front door (it was unlocked when we got there) and the door never locked. I have mobility issues and if you have any this is not the property for you unfortunately! I could tell but the pictures it would be tough but all and all we are all very happy! Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Although the water levels were very low due to drought conditions, our stay at the cabin was good. It has an interesting layout & seems to have plenty of room with it being spread out on 3 levels. The spiral staircase was not a problem, but bring smaller bags if you are going to the top floor. It was easier on my knees than my conventional stairs. Enjoyed the patio, deck and balcony deck. Walk to lake a bit challenging on suspended ramp. Good place.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a great time on the River and surrounding towns. The spiral staircases were a challenge for us 77 year olds, but we made it work. We would stay again anytime! Christi was always prompt in replying to any questions. Much appreciated.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great place to stay on the Mississippi!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The A frame property was exactly as listed. It was just fine for our group of 5. We were attending a nearby blues festival and it was a pretty drive to Prairie du Chein every day. The house was very clean and well appointed. We used the electric griddle for French toast and bacon and it was perfect. The grill worked awesome for the filets we cooked and oven as well for baked potatoes. Take special note of the spiral stair cases up and down to reach all the bedrooms. It was not an issue for any of us but elderly could have an issue potentially. Watched the eagles every morning and when we were home we spent the entire time on the upper deck. Lots of wildlife and beautiful bird sounds!!! Be sure to head to the free public beach at the Wyalusing recreational park. Super clean sandy beach for the 90 degree day. In the Mississippi we did see a big snake swimming by the dock - really cool and big! Overall a great place to stay Thanks!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The house was wonderful and well equipped. Plenty of room for all. Great location on the river. View was amazing! We loved being able to keep our boat in the slip right on the river. We had so much fun!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The property was perfect for our family getaway. Plenty of room for three couples. Very nice river view with large deck. We will plan on staying again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great spot for family. We had a wonderful stay here. Christy was very helpful prior to our arrival with questions and requests.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Enjoyed our stay. Host were very accommodating

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We stayed with our kids and grandkids. We had a great time. The stairs and there is a lot of them inside and out were the negative. I think a dishwasher would be nice so you can assure the dishes were clean. We had to wash the cups before we used them. That’s minor. The living room was so comfortable to hang out in. Enjoyed the decks! Fabulous to have the extra lot for parking. Docks were nice. I would recommend staying here. House was clean and nicely decorated. Thank you Christy!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Second time staying here and was not disappointed at all! Very clean and spacious!!!! Always a great time at this property!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Great owners, 4th time staying and will continue to stay in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very clean and a beautiful view.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very clean and roomy. Well stocked. Great view of the water and great lighting. Owners very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Will definitely put this on our “return to” list!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The home delivers an amazing view of water. The outdoor space was really nice and peaceful. We had a relaxing stay…when we were actually there. Most of our time was spent traveling to Decorah, Gays Mills, Mcgregor, and Prairie du Chien and surrounding area.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Very nice place, great view, well equipped. House is clean, furniture is comfy and the TV's work well and provide lots of options. Lots of interesting details in the decor to enjoy. The only thing that would make us not want to use this property frequently is the spiral staircase. We are getting to an age where mobility is an issue, that is on us, we just needed to be careful. The design of the staircase is unique and provides lots of usable space to the house.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Outlet next to lower level shower is concerning. Lock on main entry broke. Loved the cabin-y devote. Living room and deck/patio are very spacious. Thanks for sharing you property!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We throughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean, cozy and comfortable. The hosts provided lots of amenities to make this a convenient stay for our family. We plan to visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

A very quaint and quiet neighborhood the weekend we stayed, (beginning of fall, not boating weather), but I suspect the area is much more lively during the summer. Pros: - Great WiFi - Comfy furnishings - Easy and plentiful parking thanks to the extra grass area across the road - Nice appliances - Great view - Plentiful outdoor seating with grill, smoker, fish cleaning station & dock access - Clean - The view! Cons: - The spiral stairs would be tough for someone with mobility issues, or large luggage, but there are outside steps that make basement access easier. 10/10 would recommend. A great place to unwind.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

great property for a family, Great views, small grocery store close by. You are on the water. places to explore abound, effigy National Men, just minutes away, Great decks, quiet neighborhood

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We took our kids and each had a friend with them. This house was spacious and accommodated our needs and more. Lovely people to work with and made some great memories!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Back To Our Roots

Back To Our Roots

We came to visit 90 year old grandma K and to enjoy the Mississippi at this welcoming cabin. Plenty of room for 8 of us and having the decks and boat landing were a big plus. Christy had thought of all our needs!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay

Our kids enjoyed their stay. We sadly were sick and unable to go. The kids said the place was very clean and well socked. They used the barbecue and noticed the gas was low. The host was friendly and brought more right away.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great view of the Mississippi on both decks.

Great view of the Mississippi on both decks.

Had difficulty finding the key then unlocking and locking the front door. It does have spiral steps only way to access the up stairs. We had dogs with us and one of them would not use. Otherwise the house is great. Very roomy and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful River Home

Beautiful River Home

Wonderful property, clean and lots of room. Owners were right on top of questions we had! Plenty of room if you bring a trailer with toys! Bring a bike for kids to ride! Great community to explore!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great location, lots of things to do in the area, within a 20-30 minute ride

Great location, lots of things to do in the area, within a 20-30 minute ride

Ladies weekend was wonderful, in part due to the house we stayed in. Alot more space than shown on the website. Hope to reserve the same house, same time next year!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Right on the river

Right on the river

This was our second time staying at this beautiful property. It is as described and the pictures are accurate. It is stocked with everything you need for your stay. Next time we are in the area we will stay here again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $215 per night. This rental is $196 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi. Enjoy the water!

Is Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Riverfront Cabin with Access to Dock and Mississippi?

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