Title: 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70119000/70118939/ae162b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/d71375cd-3594-423f-b6f8-7393f53cea1b-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70119000/70118939/3d25dddb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70119000/70118939/ad9ae803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70119000/70118939/5c3af6ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen £241 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings Updated 8-16 -2025 Please read ALL info below, Thank you. This home is a rustic cabin built in 1850. It sits on a wooded 1 acre lot. Bedroom 1: located on the first floor (master bedroom) has a high quality hotel King Bed, it has a window AC, a 44" TV and dvd player. Bedroom 2: is located on second floor, it has a high end Queen bed and has a beautiful view of the Mississippi River valley and historic downtown East Dubuque. The room has new carpet, a small closet, 50" TV with dvd player., microwave and mini-fridge with freezer and a window unit AC. Bedroom 3: is the converted living room and is located on first floor. It has a steel door and deadbolt lock. It has a pull out sofa bed which is in excellent condition and has a good mattress. A blow up mattress can be used in this room since there is enough room in front of the TV. It sports a 55" flat screen Smart TV and dvd player. Bedroom 4: Is the converted dining room, which sports a 40" flat Screen and dvd player, it's a small room but cozy. There is a high end futon for sleeping or guests may use a blow up. Bedroom 5: There's a nice wooden porch which can be used as bedroom 5 if needed. It's large enough for a blow up mattress, but it also has a low end futon. It has a 55" flat screen TV and dvd player. We do have one high top queen blow up mattress available. Note: the King and Queen beds are made, when the guests checkout we will wash the bedding and remake them, if guests use the futons and/or the blow up mattress they can use the extra bedding in the King Bedroom closet and bathroom closet. Sometimes guests bring their own bedding, for instance when booking the home for more than 6 guests. There is a large rustic wood kitchen with plenty of dishes and pans for cooking, electric stove and refrigerator. The backyard has a large 22 foot outdoor movie screen which can be used for showing movies, , movie hours are dark to 12am. You must bring your own projector, DVD player and Bluetooth speaker. There is a stand for mounting your projector and Bluetooth speaker in the yard and a power strip. The backyard also sports a large incredible waterfall feature with a 12'x12'x4' swimming pool (4.5' deep). The waterfall operation instructions will be shown upon booking. The waterfall is usually operational from May through September. The pool is treated with chlorine and tested daily, we swim in it daily and it's great. The waterfall can be used as massage as well, do bring your floaties. Water temp stays at around 82 degrees all summer, due to the rock keeping the water cool and refreshing! The backyard also has a 35' stage which can be used for events there is seating for 50 people with professional wedding event chairs on location (up charge for weddings and use of wedding chairs, ask for details). Yes we allow dogs and cats 15.00 per pet The VRBO invoice booking form has a box to check how many pets you have, add the amount there. Please brush your dog before you stay if it sheds a lot, thank you. No dog pooping or peeing in the backyard, dogs should use the side lot (pass the pontoon by the drainage ditch), we understand this isn't always possible, but do try using the side lot (by the drainage ditch). No un-attended dogs in the house unless they are trained, please bring a kennel if not. There is also a wooded lot above that's great for dogs, so keep that in mind for letting the dogs run loose and also has a great view. You may hike up to that lot via the north trail if you so choose. Coming soon: a gate and fence will be added between the home and garage so the backyard will be completely enclosed. You may access Gramercy Park from the above lot as well. This park also has a great view of the river valley with Dubuque Iowa in the background. There are nice pavilions, restrooms, river overlooks, hiking trails, and new playground equipment free to the public. Park closes at 10pm. Pitching a tent in the yard is permitted but it must be set up after 6 pm and taken down by 9 am each day so it doesn't harm the grass. All areas are clean and well kept as shown in photos! And bug free! Smoking is allowed outside. UP-CHARGES FOR THE FOLLOWING: \* Birthday parties, weddings or corporate events: ASK. private events will be between the hours of 12pm and 8pm. Guests may park in the driveway or in front of the home (not on yellow). VRBO guests are responsible for cleaning up the yard after using it, and putting the chairs and tables back in place if moved. Cleaning by host only includes the basic duties in the home such as washing bedding and towels, sweeping floors etc. If the guests use dishes they should wash them, there is a dish washer, or dish rack under the sink. Note (3) outdoor security cameras are in use. Street camera in front of home, driveway, and entrance door. Note: Do not book for 2 people then show up with extra guests. Extra guests cost 30.00 per night (adults or children). The base price includes the person booking plus one guest, any extra guests must pay the additional 30.00 fee. If you are unsure of how many people until the day of, that's ok, we can add more guests and add the fee to the invoice (or the person booking can as well). As noted 8 guests are usually the max but if you have tents or extra blow up mattresses more guests are possible. Note: The hosts/caretaker stay in a travel trailer home located on the adjoining lot, this area is secluded by a 6 foot privacy fence, as shown in the property photos. Note: the upper walkway and upper deck above garage are not included in the listing. These areas are off limits as they are not completed. Note: the property managers office is located stage right (right side of stage in backyard). Hours are 11am-4pm Monday through Thursday, the office is not included in the listing. Note: The waterfall pond is not to be used for swimming after September 30th each season due to the upkeep needed from falling leaves. There is no cover for it, possibly someday. Thank you, any questions please feel free to ask! Your host, Cal and Mel ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Unit size: 1,500 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469100/45469007/4e7af543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A MUST SEE! 2BR Lakefront Home w/ Boats & More! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules \* Outdoor QUIET TIME @11PM \* NO CLIMBING ON BLUFF Waterfall is operational May1st - Oct 1st, instructions will be given if you want to run the waterfall. \* No people or pets in waterfall pond \* NO EXCESSIVE NOISE after 11pm \* NO WORKING ON VEHICLES \* Campfires OK, but not huge bonfires, there is a fire pit you may use. 20.00 for wood. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: 3 dogs allowed. NO peeing in yard, use side lot ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.496647,-90.643974&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c_lbGx%7BfhP%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40UBU%40SBS%40UBSBUBQBUDSBSDSDSBSDSFSDQDSFSFQDQFSFQFOFQHSFOHQFQHOHOHQHMHQJMHOJOHMJMJOHMLMHKLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLILKLIJILILGLINILGLGLGNGLENELGLENENCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLDLFNFLFLFLHNHJFLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLLJJJJJLJJJLJLJNJLHLJNHNJLFPJLHPHNFNHPFPHNFRFPHNFPFRDPFPDRFRDPDRDRDRDRBRDRBRDT%40PBTBRBTBR%40R%40TBT%40R%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FRATCTARARCTCTCRCRARETCRERCREREPERERERGPERGPERGRGPINGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKLGPKLINKLINKLKNKJKLKLKLKJKJMLKHMLMJKHMHMJMHMHKFOHMFMHMFOFMDMFODMDODMDODODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMIKIMKMIMIMKKKMKKKKMKKMMIMMMIKKOKMIOKMIOKMIQIMIQIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGOGQGSESGQGSEQESGSESCQESESCSESCUCSCSCSAUCUASCSAUAUAS%3FSAUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nrBKgygVcT8kpxuWXbYoB4X4Xew=) East Dubuque, IL #### What's nearby - National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Five Flags Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Diamond Jo Casino - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Q Casino - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Filament - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hotel Julien Dubuque - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dimensional Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings? > As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings on 10 Nov 2025 start from £240.75, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/East-Dubuque-Hotels-1850-Cabin-Home.h70118939.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 1850 Cabin Home, Waterfall, Family Getaway, Corporate Party, Weddings located? > Located in the heart of East Dubuque, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mississippi River and Julien Dubuque Bridge. Dubuque Museum of Art and Dubuque Art Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question