Great Breakfast! Friendly owners. Outside needed work.

Disappointing and depressing. Stacks of news papers, garbage and dust littered the common rooms. Chairs were ripped and uninviting. Yes the house is historical and has impressive woodwork, but it is not well maintained. I wish the owners had some more help.

This is a darling B and B. Staff super friendly and helpful. They have everything you need to feel comfortable. Historic building with so much detail. Homemade cakes and drinks all day. Breakfast was fabulous! Served to you in their dining room. Construction on outside of building but don’t be put off. Once inside it’s fabulous.

The good: the woodwork, pocket doors, high ceilings, bed frames, and fireplaces were all beautiful. Dave and Michelle, the owners, were lovely. Breakfast was great, as were the home baked treats that could be found throughout the day. The bad: there was only wine and soda in the fridge. No ice and no water. The common areas were cluttered. I don't care to stay someplace and see piles of junk on the floor. I stepped into the kitchen at one point to look for some ice for my tea and the cleanliness of the kitchen was very questionable. Food had been left out of the fridge on the counter, and it was the middle of the day. Against my better judgement I DID have breakfast the next day and I haven't gotten sick, so there IS that! The ugly: I am very sensitive to smells and there was a heavy presence of cat urine. I just couldn't escape it. i never saw a cat, but I sure did smell it! The curtains in our room were falling apart and they were all water stained. I could look past all of that, but when I discovered what the pillows looked like I was done and we left a day early. The pillows were not encased in a protective cover before they were placed in a pillowcase and they were all stained and disgusting, one even had a hole in it. As others have mentioned the outside looked like something out of a horror movie, but I obviously wasn't put off by it as we did check in. According to past reviews the renovation of the front porch has been going on for YEARS, and it looks pretty trashy.

Do not judge this masterpiece by the cover. The exterior is under some renovations but once you walk inside you step back in time to an era of exquisite taste for decor and furniture. You feel like you’re living in another time, a simpler more elegant time. The Innkeepers make sure at every moment you’re having an enjoyable stay. From cookie, desserts and popcorn available at all times to having free beverages (sodas and wines) at your fingertips. They make sure your room is ready for a nice relaxing stay. They are very kind, courteous and friendly as well as engaging and polite. The rooms have window air that keep you nice and comfortable. The rooms are also decorated with what seem to be original pieces to the house. The pictures don’t do it justice. Location is fabulous. And the breakfast felt like a home cooked meal with love baked in. I will stay here again when I visit the area.

a very cute place, the decorating is to die for. the people who run the bed and breakfast were really nice, gave us a tour and let us have our pick of the available rooms.

Room was much larger and had much more character and charm than traditional hotels. Very dog friendly. They provided a great home cooked breakfast included in the price. It was more quiet than in traditional hotels. It will be our first choice in the future when staying in Dubuque. Lots of street parking available. Owners have done a great job of maintaining this building’s original character, furniture, and fixtures while modernizing it. Beautiful new walking shower in our room. Some rooms had clawfoot tubs.

This is a property that has been in gradual renovation since the 1980's by the owners who manage the Richards House and is indeed their labor of love so understand that you are entering with the knowledge that it is in status of renovation. You'll love all the original parts and pieces that remain present since the 1800's. We'll be back.

Pets odor when we entered.

The breakfast and snacks are terrific. The stained glass throughout the house is gorgeous! Everything could use a dusting.

The property had a lot of character and I’m sure when the renovations are completed it will be even more gorgeous! The antique furniture, light fixtures etc. only added to it’s charm. The couple running it were as sweet as pie and the breakfast provided was absolutely delicious!

The stay overall went well. Upon arriving I didn’t think the lodging was open because of the scaffolding and general condition of the outside of the building. It is very old and part of the historic registry but needs significant upkeep. The inside has many historic pieces and interesting history. The walls /painting/wallpaper etc also need some updates. Our room had a really great clawfoot tub. They have hundreds of dvds to use as well. There is a common refrigerator to use and they leave the leftover snack out for guests. The breakfast is wonderful and very filling! It is also a great location next to the farmers market.

The owners were fantastic! The breakfast each morning was off the charts incredible! Awesome large Victorian rooms. The only drawback are the stairs if you have bad knees.

An historical masterpiece that needs some updating. We’ve not seen a place like this before

Great stay, we will go back again.

A unique location and building with attentive hosts.

Fantastic atmosphere! Very homey and comfortable. Owners were very friendly. Breakfast was exceptionally delicious and the owners were very accommodating. Would highly recommend for romantic getaway. Would go again!

Beautiful home. Very clean and the owner was so nice, giving me a short tour of the rooms and the house itself. Had a great stay and would absolutely stay again.

Very friendly staff, breakfast was excellent.

The decor was fascinating and gorgeous! The stained glass windows were interesting and beautiful. But what really made this place special were the delicious breakfasts. So wonderful! And they easily accommodated my need for gluten-free meals!

It was a great experience. Just what I needed’

This place is a historical gem! We loved the unique decor. The Breakfasts were spectacular! Being that the property is older, renovations are ongoing, bur none interefered with our wonderful experience.

The property is amazing once you get inside. We loved the old feel of the property. Michelle and Dave are wonderful hosts.

Very historical, so much character, fireplace in bedroom with a brand new fire log! Claw foot tub. Very thoughtful owners. Wine cokes cookies muffins. The bed was super cozy and comfortable! Best option over a hotel any day! Oh and the. Breakfast was fantastic! Also very reasonable priced. Right near the Mississippi River.

A lot of painting portraits, they are lovely. Breakfast service was good! The orange juice was delicious.

The history of the building was interesting and I really appreciated the woodwork and craftsmanship of the house itself. My room was quiet and comfortable. The hosts were friendly and helpful. They asked what I wanted for breakfast and when I would like to have it ready. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.

Planning on another stay later this year. The house is just beautiful and the owner couldn’t be nicer.

This is one of the truly unique B&B experiences. The place breathes history. Hosts are welcoming and the breakfast is high class.

I couldn't have asked for anything better. Immaculately clean, warm when it was -4 outside, and two breakfast fit for a king.

Had a very nice stay! Lv the cookies and muffins, along with the soda fridge! Would recommend to everyone!

Great B&B with wonderful hosts who made very nice treats (cookies, cakes, free wine) and an amazing breakfast, too!

Richard’s House Bed and Breakfast was a very amazing stay with a gorgeous vintage vibe to it and an out of history touch. Very comfortable stay! Very attentive staff and service! Excellent breakfast and engagement from the hosts! Overall a great staycation in Dubuque.