Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!
Apartment in East Dubuque, IL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Our newly renovated floating cabin features retro vibes and beautiful views of the Mississippi River backwaters.
This cabin sits DIRECTLY in the water and is available for rent year round. Enjoy the nature around you while sitting on your private floating deck, or snuggle up inside in front of the electric fireplace and Smart TV.
This cabin features 2 bedrooms with queen beds, and a trundle bed in the living room with 2 twin beds.
Our rental is located at Millennium Marina.
We renovated a floating cabin into a truly modern and usable space! You will be staying DIRECTLY on the water. While this brings an abundance of beauty, it can also bring bugs or other critters in the warmer months.
We have a full kitchen (no oven), and we provide the basic amenities for you like pots, pans, silverware, plates, and other cooking essentials. We also provide 1 bath towel per person and bed sheets. We provide one cotton blanket, so please bring extra in the colder months if you like a lot of blankets.
You will have to walk down a dock at our marina to get to the rental. It is located on the back side of our restaurant.
Ask us about Pack-n-Play availability!
Sorry, no pets allowed.
We also have boat slips available by the night or by the week. One uncovered slip is provided with your rental. PLEASE NOTE: we have no control of the river levels. This means that sometimes swimming is not possible because the water will be so low. Also, sometimes you cannot get your boat into our marina due to low water. If you plan on bringing a boat, please ask us if the water is deep enough. If you would like more details on how to check the river level, please message us.
Kayak rentals available from the restaurant on property, when they are in season. You get one free hour kayak rental for all registered guests (you can always ask about your specific time if interested in kayaks).
Please ask about current restaurant hours if this amenity is important for you.
SWIMMING NOT ADVISED, but if you do swim, it is at your own risk.
WE ARE LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE. While flooding only usually happens in the Spring for about a week, we are located on a river, so that means we can flood at any point. We will have to rebook your stay if flooding is in the forecast.
We really just want to make sure you understand what the backwaters are like. Its BEAUTIFUL around our 14 acre river front property...but that means BUGS in the Summer! The sunsets are OUTSTANDING, and the wildlife is abundant. We want you to understand that the river has a strong current, so SWIMMING NOT ADVISED- BUT CAN SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Absolutely no pets allowed. No parties or events. Quiet time is 10 PM. Please respect the neighbors.
This cabin sits DIRECTLY in the water and is available for rent year round. Enjoy the nature around you while sitting on your private floating deck, or snuggle up inside in front of the electric fireplace and Smart TV.
This cabin features 2 bedrooms with queen beds, and a trundle bed in the living room with 2 twin beds.
Our rental is located at Millennium Marina.
We renovated a floating cabin into a truly modern and usable space! You will be staying DIRECTLY on the water. While this brings an abundance of beauty, it can also bring bugs or other critters in the warmer months.
We have a full kitchen (no oven), and we provide the basic amenities for you like pots, pans, silverware, plates, and other cooking essentials. We also provide 1 bath towel per person and bed sheets. We provide one cotton blanket, so please bring extra in the colder months if you like a lot of blankets.
You will have to walk down a dock at our marina to get to the rental. It is located on the back side of our restaurant.
Ask us about Pack-n-Play availability!
Sorry, no pets allowed.
We also have boat slips available by the night or by the week. One uncovered slip is provided with your rental. PLEASE NOTE: we have no control of the river levels. This means that sometimes swimming is not possible because the water will be so low. Also, sometimes you cannot get your boat into our marina due to low water. If you plan on bringing a boat, please ask us if the water is deep enough. If you would like more details on how to check the river level, please message us.
Kayak rentals available from the restaurant on property, when they are in season. You get one free hour kayak rental for all registered guests (you can always ask about your specific time if interested in kayaks).
Please ask about current restaurant hours if this amenity is important for you.
SWIMMING NOT ADVISED, but if you do swim, it is at your own risk.
WE ARE LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE. While flooding only usually happens in the Spring for about a week, we are located on a river, so that means we can flood at any point. We will have to rebook your stay if flooding is in the forecast.
We really just want to make sure you understand what the backwaters are like. Its BEAUTIFUL around our 14 acre river front property...but that means BUGS in the Summer! The sunsets are OUTSTANDING, and the wildlife is abundant. We want you to understand that the river has a strong current, so SWIMMING NOT ADVISED- BUT CAN SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Absolutely no pets allowed. No parties or events. Quiet time is 10 PM. Please respect the neighbors.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of East Dubuque, IL
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Reviews
10.0
Being on the backwaters of the Mississippi was wonderful! Nature, cute accommodations, evening soaks in the hot tub, and a great restaurant on the property. So peaceful and relaxing. A run into Dubuque is just a short drive across the river for more adventure.
10.0
Lovely space! Great owners!!
10.0
The scenery was lovely, the proximity to things to do was perfect. It was just far enough off the road to be a nice quiet getaway
10.0
What a fun property. Enjoyed the views, hot tub, and location. Property was as advertised. Thanks for a great stay.
10.0
Was a wonderful little getaway. Planing to return!
10.0
It was clean and cozy. And was it great place to have a relaxing girls weekend. The staff were very accommodating and kind.
10.0
What a wonderful and unique location! Staying right on the water in a floating home. What a wonderful stay for our daughter,s 40th birthday. The hosts were charming and it was much closer to restaurants and activities than we had anticipated. We will come back.
10.0
Loved our little getaway!! Hosts were great! Definitely would stay there again!
10.0
Myself and my friend rented this quaint, cozy floating cabin over New Years weekend for a quick getaway to be in nature and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the cabin. The size of the cabin was perfect; with a good layout with amazing views of the sunrise each morning and on clear nights, the stars and moon were visible.
We stayed in the winter, fully expecting the cabin to be chilly as it is above frozen waters, but it was very warm and had central heat and an electric fireplace that made it ideally comfortable. The hot tub was heated to 105° and made for sitting outside in the cold wonderful; as we could relax in the hot water and watch the birds fly overhead or the stars at night without being cold.
The beds were comfy, and the extra items provided in the bathroom were a nice and thoughtful touch in case we forgot anything at home.
The only thing I would advise if you are staying during the darker months in winter is to bring a flashlight along with you to make walking to the cabin easier at night, as there isn’t lighting that illuminates the walkway over the water to the cabin. They did have a battery operated lantern available on top of the refrigerator, but there is still no outside lighting on the deck so it was a little difficult since we arrived after dark the first evening.
The hosts were quick to respond to a minor issue we had that was out of their control (city water main break) and followed up with us to ensure we knew of a timeline of when the water would be fixed and offered to provide us with additional bottled water if needed. All in all excellent hosts and a perfectly cozy property at a good value.
I am already looking at rebooking sometime in the near future again for another quick getaway!
10.0
This was the absolute perfect weekend. Accommodating and gracious host, BEAUTIFUL place, small but there was 6 of us and we never felt it was too small it was just great. Hot tub was hot, fire place was cozy, beds were great!!!!
10.0
What a great little gem of a hide-away! The owners were very welcoming and the area was great for a couples weekend; lazy mornings, shopping, dining & lovely sunsets to name a few.
10.0
Wonderful restful with lots of amenities. We loved it!
10.0
It was a little over an hour drive, very close to Dubuque. But it felt secluded from the hustle. Even with a restaurant in front, we enjoyed the view of the Mississipi, the hot tub was clean and inviting, plenty of space for a small home. It was beautifully decorated and inviting with special touches. The Host of the home was incredible when it came to communicating and helping anything unexpected.
I would only suggest to advise the walls are somewhat thin so you can here all movement and sounds throughout if you are resting.
We have already been having discussions on returning too!
10.0
Looking for a getaway and unwind this is the place. Serene water front house. Great restaurant and bar with great service next door. Closes at 9, had live music to enjoy from the deck. Enjoyed golfing and downtime Galena just 20 minutes away. We will be back.
10.0
Unique experience-was great!
The houseboat is quaint, light and bright! Visited Monday-Wednesday and it was very quiet and private. Host left a very nice welcome basket filled with information and goodies. Lovely deck! Was just a short drive into downtown Dubuque, which was very convenient!
10.0
Really Nice Floating Cabin on the Mississippi Backwaters
The cabin is so peaceful, artfully decorated, quaint, quiet, and sitting on the deck with all the nature around us was fantastic. We also kayaked with the free 1 hour rental for the five of us.
We will stay here again. The Millenium Bar next door has good food and a nice atmosphere, plus Live Music!
This cabin was one of our more favorite VRBO Rentals.
10.0
Winter on the river
Nice quiet place to stay for a long weekend.
10.0
Adorable cozy and compact
We were very comfortable in this thoughtfully appointed cabin. Very clean and peaceful and close to downtown.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in East Dubuque?
The average price for a rental in East Dubuque is $191 per night. This rental is $67 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Retro floating cabin on river backwaters. HOT TUB!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and balcony or patio.
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