Set on the Mississippi River bank, this home offers a serene retreat with a large front deck and screened patio. Enjoy fishing, hiking, or boating in the nearby Yellow River Forest state park or unwind at local bars and restaurants. The property features three bedrooms with four queen beds and private dock access.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Waterfront River Home
This home has a large front deck and screened in patio to enjoy the views of the Mississippi. Located between the Mississippi River and Yellow River Forest state park.
Activities include fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, hunting, and enjoying the local bars and restaurants.
3 mi to Harpers Ferry, IA 15 mi to Prairie Du Chien, WI 40 mi to Decorah, IA
Sleeping includes 3 bed rooms with 4 queen beds.
Bedroom 1 - queen bed Bedroom 2 - queen bed. (Access bedroom 3 through bedroom 2) Bedroom 3 - bunk beds with 2 queens. (This bedroom is an addition with access through bedroom 2 and outside access through screened patio)
Guest have full access to the home along with a private dock included. Slip and boat lift are currently unavailable, but boats can park along the side of the dock.
We like to give our guest their space to enjoy their time. We are always available by phone or text if anything is needed.
This property is located along the bank of the Mississippi River. The river poses safety issues and should be respected. Life jackets are required on the dock for children under the age of 13. The risks associated with the use of the dock, swimming or boating are the assumed liability of the guests. The bank of the river consists of loose rocks that will slide and should not be climbed on.
There are active railroad tracks 25’ from the home. Please stay off the tracks. If you hear a train horn, be sure to check that no kids, people, vehicles, or other items are near the tracks.
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles. Please park on the gravel road as close to the building as possible to allow other vehicles to pass.
The neighboring property is currently under construction. Construction noise has not been an issue and is typically not active during the weekends or evenings. The crews will certainly respect the guest of this property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No more than 3 vehicles.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 area
Harpers Ferry is home to this cabin. Eagles Landing Winery and Driftless Area Wetlands Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center and Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park. Visit our Harpers Ferry travel guide
Situated in Harpers Ferry, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Mud Hen Lake, Noble's Island and Mud Hen Lake Wildlife Management Area. Waukon Junction Wildlife Area and Mississippi River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Waterfront River Home Reviews
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My husband and I took a last-minute getaway for his birthday. The home was really nice and right on the river. It was a quiet area for the exception of the train which was no bother. The property was near state land which allowed us to do some hiking. Just a 20 minute drive into town for restaurants and shopping.
Very impressive! From the view and location, cleanliness, bedding, everything I needed. Just the way I like i
Even enjoyed hearing the trains passing by.
Unfortunately, the weather turned cold the day we arrived, and was cold for the duration of our stay, so we were unable to use the nice deck area. In warmer weather, it would have been a great place to hang out. The beds were comfortable, and it was adequately heated. We did some fishing off the dock, and caught a nice bass.
The house is small but nice. Only 1 bedroom has a dresser but the other 2 have closets with hangers provided. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and dishes. But we LIVED on the deck! There was a Bald Eagle who perched right across the channel the whole time. We saw him catch a fish from the river! :o Sunrises over the river are spectacular! There's always a lovely breeze. Nice, safe little swimming hole between docks with very little current. The screened in porch is great in the evening when the 'skeeters' come out. It was a super relaxing getaway for some of my friends who work 16/7. I highly recommend!!!
Yes, as others have said, "There are trains." It's the price you pay to be on the river. Wake early to see God hand-paint the sky and magnify His work with reflection on the water, or sleep in and let eagles on the island across be your alarm clock. Then watch them grab breakfast from the river. Maybe the formation of geese flying low on the river will be your morning smile or possibly swallows swooping and darting will make your heart race. Then later, you may see six vultures... wait... white heads, make that six bald eagles circling overhead. Perhaps, the quiet strength of the mighty Mississippi will bring you peace. Did you know 1.6 million gallons flows through the Mississippi every second? So why were we talking about trains? Perhaps we like to brag about the great deal we got on front-row seats to the show.
This place was perfect for our little getaway. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to go (Harper's Ferry, Marquette, PDC, Effigy Mounds). Perfectly situated on the river with a dock for our jet ski and for fishing. Very clean and we loved the screened in deck! Would stay again!
Cabin is in a great location and right on the river. There is an huge deck with an enclosed section that’s really nice. Owner is not lying when he says that there are active train tracks very nearby. Cabin is basic but clean and the beds are very comfortable. Owner was super responsive and helpful. Would return.
Our second time staying at this property. Enjoyed our stay. Good way the enjoy the Mississippi River. The kids love fishing off the dock! For a small cabin, the space is very well utilized. We especially like the screened-in porch.
what a great place to stay. Yes the trains are close, heard them the 1st. night & then no longer. It was so nice that we are going to do it again next year.
My mom and I with my best friend and her mom came for a mother/daughter weekend. We loved the house! It was a perfect place to come back and relax at. It was convenient getting to, we loved the view, it was very clean, we had plenty of room to sit and visit inside and out, and the beds were super comfy! We had a great weekend! We would definitely stay here again!
It was a lovely stay overall. The house is comfortable and well stocked. Lovely view of the moon and the sunrise over the river. I was a little unprepared for the number of trains coming through, but they were interesting to watch.
Very relaxing and surprisingly quiet when the trains aren't running by. My mother and I came here to get some early fall colors and explore the area. There were definitely a lot of bugs present, both inside and outside. Other than that downside everything else was fairly enjoyable. We made breakfast one day and grilled out for dinner another day and all the amenities were present, including some basic spices. This property was definitely right in the center of everywhere we wanted to explore which made this perfect for us. Would certainly recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy time by the Mississippi River and the driftless area.
Ray K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris
30 Jun 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was VERY clean and had everything you’d need and more! Who doesn’t leave for a getaway and forget something small and this place had all the little things. It was peaceful and while there are train tracks they didn’t bother us. The screened porch was so wonderful and our favorite feature!
Hubby & I came for a mini vacation. Nice property. Great neighbors. Yes, a train went by during the night. We fished during the day & spent evenings at the property. This place has everything you may need! Enjoyed our stay. Will definitely come back.
The house was the perfect size for the four of us. (You could easily have 6-8 people.) We loved being able to walk down to the dock and fish. The second night there we caught lots of fish! The only downfall was that there wasn't any seating on the dock. Next time we'll bring our own chairs to take down with us.There is a big patio with a grill and a nice table and chair set to sit at and enjoy the outdoors and even a screened in back patio where we sat and enjoyed supper. The kitchen was stocked with all the things. The bathroom also had lots of great stuff. (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, handsoap, air freshener, etc.)Overall a great place to stay! We can't wait to go back this fall!