Cottage in Iowa
100 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Seasonal Community Pool | Boat Ramp Access | Mississippi River Views
Seeking a quiet riverside getaway to fish, boat, or relax? Look no further! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation is the perfect home base for exploring the hidden gem of Bellevue, Iowa. Check out nearby attractions like Bellevue State Park, Crystal Lake Cave, or the charming town of Dubuque. Then, after a day of fun, enjoy peaceful summer evenings on the screened patio or gather around the fire pit to stargaze.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
STEP OUTSIDE
- Covered porch, screened-in patio
- Outdoor dining & seating
- Private yard, gas grill
- Wood-burning fire pit (wood not provided)
- River views, walk to water
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player
- Fireplace (decorative only)
- Dining table, dishes & flatware
- Board games, CD player, music collection
KITCHEN
- Electric stove, oven, microwave, toaster
- Drip coffee maker, griddle, blender
- Breakfast bar, spices
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary toiletries
- Central heating & air conditioning
- Linens
FAQ
- Towels not provided
ACCESSIBILITY
- 1 step required for access, single-story home
PARKING
- Carport (1 vehicle)
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Walk to Spruce Creek Park, Mississippi River & community boat ramp
- 4 miles to Bellevue State Park
- 16-18 miles to Crystal Lake Cave & Mines of Spain
- 21 miles to National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- 29-31 miles to Maquoketa Caves State Park & Mississippi Palisades State Park
- 20 miles to Dubuque Regional Airport & 160 miles to O'Hare International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No tents or RVs permitted on-site
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The single-story property requires 1 step to access
- Towels are not provided at the property. It is recommended that you supply your own
- The fireplace is for decorative purposes only; it is not available for guest use
Seeking a quiet riverside getaway to fish, boat, or relax? Look no further! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation is the perfect home base for exploring the hidden gem of Bellevue, Iowa. Check out nearby attractions like Bellevue State Park, Crystal Lake Cave, or the charming town of Dubuque. Then, after a day of fun, enjoy peaceful summer evenings on the screened patio or gather around the fire pit to stargaze.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
STEP OUTSIDE
- Covered porch, screened-in patio
- Outdoor dining & seating
- Private yard, gas grill
- Wood-burning fire pit (wood not provided)
- River views, walk to water
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player
- Fireplace (decorative only)
- Dining table, dishes & flatware
- Board games, CD player, music collection
KITCHEN
- Electric stove, oven, microwave, toaster
- Drip coffee maker, griddle, blender
- Breakfast bar, spices
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary toiletries
- Central heating & air conditioning
- Linens
FAQ
- Towels not provided
ACCESSIBILITY
- 1 step required for access, single-story home
PARKING
- Carport (1 vehicle)
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Walk to Spruce Creek Park, Mississippi River & community boat ramp
- 4 miles to Bellevue State Park
- 16-18 miles to Crystal Lake Cave & Mines of Spain
- 21 miles to National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- 29-31 miles to Maquoketa Caves State Park & Mississippi Palisades State Park
- 20 miles to Dubuque Regional Airport & 160 miles to O'Hare International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No tents or RVs permitted on-site
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The single-story property requires 1 step to access
- Towels are not provided at the property. It is recommended that you supply your own
- The fireplace is for decorative purposes only; it is not available for guest use
Amenities at Walk to River! 'It's A Wonderful Life' Cottage
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Stove
Fireplace
Free toiletries
Map of Iowa
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsStay was great, clean, cozy cottage with friendly host and stunning location by the river. Perfect for relaxing and connecting with nature.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great cottage with easy access to the boat ramp. Clean and adorable. Everything you could need. A great screened in porch to relax with family and enjoy a morning coffee or evening cocktail. Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Wonderful
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·May 2025
Excellent A+
6.0 / 10.0Average·Nov 2023
Both good and not so good. It was clean and near the water. The area is very pretty nearby.I had googled Galena cottages and this cottage came up. I saw that it was 9 minutes away but I later found out that that is by boat. In a car this is 45 minutes from Galena. Upsetting if Galena is why you came and you don't know the area. Also this is in a sort of campground. Finding the driveway in the dark was quite difficult. The season probably makes a difference...we came in the fall. Everything inside is very old. This can be charming to certain people but I wish I had known that a lot of the outlets where made for only 2 prongs. There isn't very many outlets and the bedroom with the bunk beds doesn't have any near the head of the bed. The bunk beds by the way has a shower curtain rod as the railing for the top bunk and is in the closet and the dresser drawers are full so other than a few hooks on the wall don't expect to hang or put away clothes. The mattress in this room was very difficult to sleep on because it has a big dent in the middle and we could not get comfortable and had achy backs in the morning. There is a lot of signs around like no hot plates on the table. Nothing mean but a lot of them it made me feel like I couldn't relax. If you are wanting to sit around the fire outside you should know to bring your own chairs.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
Stay was great, clean, cozy cottage with friendly host and stunning location by the river. Perfect for relaxing and connecting with nature.
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