Title: Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! 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 # Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92169000/92168976/36db1d80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92169000/92168976/c0e19703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92169000/92168976/1389c4aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92169000/92168976/95b32360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92169000/92168976/6f61bbe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene Iowa countryside at Captain's Cove, where four private ponds await your arrival. Enjoy a fully furnished house with WiFi and a gas grill, or spend time outdoors swimming, fishing, or kayaking in the tranquil surroundings. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front. Rental rate includes a fully furnished house, full kitchen, washer and dryer, WiFi, gas grill (1 propane tank included), access to 4 private ponds (no fishing license required), 3 kayaks, adult/youth/infant life jackets, concrete patio with firepit and outdoor patio furniture, and 5+ acres of private country land access (surrounded by 40 acres of farmland). Thanks for considering Captain's Cove! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and 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. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64627900/64627802/13010dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Casita Guest House Muscatine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=64627802&PinnedHotelID=64627802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87250000/87241100/87241038/w1024h681x0y2-c5ac8ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Michelle's Place- The Farm House Muscatine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=87241038&PinnedHotelID=87241038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96395500/96395495/w906h683x59y0-3f4cbfa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Family Vacation Home. 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Return kayaks to rack on lower patio. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No fireworks or firearms on the property. No live bait (other than worms or insects) fishing in ponds. No net fishing of any kind will be allowed. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.471706,-90.94927&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gyc%7CF%7CobjP%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40U%40S%3FS%40U%40S%40UBS%40SBU%40SBSBSBSBSDSBSDSDSBSFQDSDQDSFQFQDSFQFQFQHOFSFOHOFQHOHOHOHQHMJOHMJOHOJMJKJMJMHMLMJKJKLKJKLKJKLILILKJGLKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLENGLELENENCLCNENCLANENALANANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NDL%40NBNDLBNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLFNHJFLJLFLJLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJLJLJJJLHNJNHLJNHLHPHNHNFNHPHNFNFRFNHPFPFPDRFPDPFRDPDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDRBR%40RBRBTBR%40R%40RBT%40R%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTATAR%3FRARCTATARCRCRCRATCRERCREPCREREREPEREPGRERGPEPGPGPIPGPGPGNIPINGNIPILIPILKNINKLINKLKLKLKJKLKLKJKJMJKLMHMJKHMJMHMHMHKHOFMFMHMDOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOGMGMEMIOGMGMIMIKIMIMKMIKIMKKMMKKKKKMMIMKKKMKMKMIOKMIOKOIMIQIMIQIOGOIQGOGQIQGQGQGQEQGQGSESEQESGQCSESESCQESCSCSCUCSASCSASCUAUASAS%3FSAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dF1r2dQfYGKYK6cnQgqK4nbs5YQ=) Muscatine, IA #### What's nearby - Wildcat Den State Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles - Muscatine Aquatic Center - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles - Fairport State Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles - Geneva Golf and Country Club - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles - Riverside Park - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Tee's Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kühl’s Bar - ‬14 min drive - ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬12 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments! located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wildcat Den State Park, Mississippi River, and Pine Creek Grist Mill. Muscatine Aquatic Center and Fairport State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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