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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

3 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

In the heart of Dubuque's iconic Cathedral Square, this historic row townhome offers a comfortable stay. Enjoy flooded natural light pouring through long windows, high ceilings, and elegant Victorian-era charm. Each spacious bedroom boasts luxury Grand Hotel pillows and ample closet space for a restful retreat.

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE

Enjoy a stay at a place of history within the iconic Cathedral Square in Dubuque, IA. This row townhome is conveniently located, spacious, and updated to provide you with a comfortable stay whether traveling with family and friends, in town for a wedding or special event, or visiting for work. This home is remote work friendly to make your travels a breeze! Just 2 blocks away you'll have quick access to restaurants, coffee, bars, breweries, cathedrals, boutique shopping, and convenient stores.

As you enter the home, you will be enjoy the elegance of the Victorian era home surrounded by 10 ft high ceilings, long windows to flood the space with natural light, and stunning unique black-and-white tiled kitchen and bathroom floors. High ceilings give the home a large and open concept, accented by the radiators throughout the house to give it a unique and historic feel.

Inside you will have perfect views of the Dubuque downtown city life. The home is very close to Main Street, so enjoy wandering the historic streets while the city sleeps or enjoy morning coffee as it awakens with tunes of church bells. This is the perfect location for a quiet neighborhood within 2 minute walking to downtown.

Each bedroom has spacious room and provide beds with luxury Grand Hotel pillows to ensure your get your best nights rest, ample closet space, and room darkening curtains so you may sleep in as if it’s always the weekend!

Main level features
• High ceilings
• Long windows with flooded natural light
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Full bathroom
• Dining room with seating for 8
• Living room with a smart TV.

2nd level features
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 desk spaces to work comfortably
• Full bathroom

3rd level features
• Large bedroom
• Reading nooks

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city center
On a river

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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$292 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

Five Flags Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Diamond Jo Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Q Casino - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Arby's - ‬9 min walk
‪Pepper Sprout - ‬5 min walk
‪Odd Fellows - ‬5 min walk
‪Hotel Julien Dubuque - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE on Nov 16, 2025 start from $116.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE located?

Located in Downtown Dubuque, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dubuque Art Center and Mississippi River. Dubuque Welcome Center and Five Flags Center are also within 10 minutes.

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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BLUFF HOME in DUBUQUE Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely townhouse feel. Well furnished. Three story dwelling with stairs to third floor a little tricky to manage. Comfortable beds with plush linens. No dishwasher but we ate out most of the time. One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan m L.

Oct 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bluff brownstone

Easy access to a variety of activities, walking distance to wonderful shopping, eating and market. Beautiful scenery.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Dec 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Prefect for access to the highway. Can definitely hear the train at night, though. The biggest issue was the allergens. My husband is allergic to dogs and cats and has asthma. It was obvious that there was an attempt to cover up some type of odor. There were stains on the 2nd floor carpet, so we assumed it was the pet odor. We were able to deal with the issue. The garbage disposal did not work, but we didn't need it, so we never contacted the owner about it.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Sep 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very much enjoyed our stay. Convenient location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very interesting and comfortable stay

This house was great to stay in with all the basic necessities. It is within walking distance of all the great downtown locations and the riverfront, but the neighborhood is not too noisy or rowdy at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, clean and cozy row house. Perfect location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed our stay! The home was spotless! Goid location, just a real great stay. More stairs than I expected which was fine for us, but a few stairs. Thank you for the great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

May 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

Love the location and the space. Only hitch was with the door keys; none worked on the front and the back door had two locks and two different keys. Maybe color code or label for future guests.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Mar 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Dubuque

This was a very good location to stay and see things in both Dubuque and Galena. We did some things but due to weather and time of year, we were unable to see some of the local sights.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Q.

Dec 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Just as described, very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pete L.

Nov 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice, was the perfect size for a girls get-away, beautiful city

It was great, the boiler and trains were a little annoying but not a deal breaker

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

Aug 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and clean property!

Just as advertised, perfect location and wonderful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Jul 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few steps

Great location for shopping, sightseeing, driving and relaxing. Full kitchen with plenty of cookware and dishes. Expect steps to both front and rear entrances and to all three bedrooms! Steep steps to the top floor bedroom, but a king bed and large room. We'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Jul 2, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Great location!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Jun 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Clean, great property with great access to downtown. My second time staying here and would do so again. Very much recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Dec 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Fine

Everything as promised. The email with the code went in circles but I guessed the code, so it worked out.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Jul 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

The place is scrupulously clean, spacious and well appointed. Check in process and communication was fast and easy. The townhouse is in an older, historic section of the city which means we could walk to cafes, restaurants, and museums. I’d absolutely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023