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Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown.

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Designed for relaxing & kicking your feet up. Smart TV & board games included.
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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530 Wilbur St, Dubuque, IA, 52001
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown.

Newly remodeled in 2023 to be your happy-getaway. Expect to find some some old character and quirks as well as many new things and comfort in this home that was built in the late 1800’s. It’s been updated with groups of friends and families in mind.
The entry room has a place to drop your shoes and keys plus a nice big desk to serve as an office. Also on the first floor is an updated full kitchen, dining room, living room, and half bath.
Take the peculiarly small staircase of old English cottage style to the second floor and you’ll find the 3 bedrooms (each with a queen bed) and a spacious full bathroom. Views from some of the upper floor windows have a partial overlook over downtown Dubuque with a spotting of the Mississippi River.
The large enclosed porch is a great place to hang out during three seasons. It has a wonderful view stretching across the river-valley-bluffs and takes in sunshine all day long. There is a small front yard and a small back yard. The back yard is great for playing a game of bean bag toss.

Your dog is welcome if they are well behaved and potty trained. An additional $36 cleaning fee comes along with bringing your pup.
There is free parking out front on the quiet street.
The basement is unfinished, you are welcome to use the washer and dryer down there if you’d like.

When making your booking request, kindly share some information as to what is bringing you to town or what draws you to this house.

Your host,
Meg

Property manager

Meg Rima
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or gatherings of more than 7 people.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Dubuque

Dubuque is home to this holiday home. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kennedy Mall and Asbury Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Five Flags Center or Mystique Community Ice Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

  • Loras College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Q Casino - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrel House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Monks Kaffee Pub - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blufftop Charmer above Downtown Dubuque. 3 bedrooms. Walkable to Downtown. located?

Situated in Dubuque, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carnegie-Stout Public Library, St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Loras College. Dubuque Museum of Art and Five Flags Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Great DBQ stay!

Wonderful little property! Older home that's been beautifully renovated and in a great location - only a few minutes walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The trip was short and would have liked to stay longer. The house was cozy and clean. Very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi U.

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

Loved our time

Everything we needed. Super sweet home… we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil M.

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

Charming get-away!

Great location for seeing Dubuque, or "home-base" for seeing all of eastern Iowa. Great walking access from front porch to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

House was perfect

House was exactly as described.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Cute house near downtown

Good stay, all new appliances with cute decor. Close to downtown and in a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

Clean and comfortable charmer

Well maintained property in a great neighborhood. The owner was very responsive and ensured that we had a comfortable stay. Highly recommended for your next trip to Dubuque.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T.

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

Love it

Love it so much house was very clean and the host was very nice she helped me with anything I was concerned about would say again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Cute place

Cute, old, charming spot. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Cozy Christmas Accommodation

Brought my pup back home to DBQ for a full week at Christmas and choosing this blufftop charmer was the star on top of the tree! We were so cozy and this house was the perfect home base. Super cute and clean. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely rebook next time we need a pup-friendly place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris f.

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

Family Reunion

Great location. Place was well kept and fit us perfectly. Meg was great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Curt D.

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

Very Clean

Nice place, easy communication with owner, super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo S.

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

Historical Accomodations of Dubuque

Our trip to Dubuque was very nice. The house was very nicely remodeled and well decorated. The house was very clean and neat. The location was absolutely perfect. The neighborhood felt safe with very friendly neighbors throughout the neighborhood. The house is located very close to downtown with nice places to eat. It was important for us to find a place that allowed us to bring our two small dogs. We would highly recommend this house and we appreciate the great attention to detail Meg had to make our stay very pleasant. Thank you Meg for allowing us to make great family memories at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Brad C.

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

Highly Recommend

Great location. Cute house. Communication with Meg was great. Would definitely recommend and consider staying again if in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Sisters visit the Sisters

Three sisters (siblings) chose to stay here during our three-day visit with the Sisters (BVM’s) at Mt. Carmel who taught us in high school in St. Louis in the 1970’s. This house was perfect. Clean and airy, lots of room to spread out and relax at the end of our visits each day. Highly recommend this happyvVRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Wonderful Stay in Historic District

The house was immaculately clean, host was great with communication, and location was perfect for a short walk into downtown. The house had everything we needed for our family’s stay. The home is nicely renovated, but still had lots of historic charm. Can’t beat the sunrise views over the Mississippi River! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Wonderful Weekend!

The house was charming and very clean. The enclosed back porch was a great place to enjoy the Fall weather and colors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann S.

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

Girls trip

A short girls trip to Dubuque. The place was wonderful and communication was right on point. We loved sitting in the screened in porch enjoying cocktails. The house was lovely and we especially liked all the plants and fresh flowers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breean H.

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

Location

The property was charming, clean, and well stocked. It was located within walking distance of the beautiful downtown area. The host was personable and thoughtful. We enjoyed our visit very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Dubuque getaway

Property was very clean - our first priority! Backyard was a little disappointing and perhaps a little misunderstanding about having river view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

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

Nice!

Enjoyed a weekend halfway between parents and kids. The house was nicely located; close to downtown, with gorgeous views! (Albeit somewhat obstructed) Meg was wonderful to work with, and very timely in responding to questions we had! Thanks for your kind hospitality, Meg!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka P.

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

Cute Cottage

Overall a convenient location and a very cute, clean cottage. Meg was excellent in communicating with us and providing proactive information. We enjoyed sitting in the outside porch on a sunny day and using the laundry. One thing ( which was my fault) was that I did not realize the steps would be as steep and had a senior citizen with me who found it a bit difficult to go up and down. However, everything else was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our group loved staying at this place! The house was charming and had everything we needed. The back porch and deck were my favorite places to sit and relax. Everything was comfortable and clean. Meg was a great host! She responded quickly and had great suggestions! Parking was plentiful on the street and it was easy to get anywhere we wanted by walking or a quick car ride.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Cute little house on the bluff.

Our host was so easy to work with, she had the place spotless and all set up for our stay. She was very responsive to my questions and replied almost immediately. The house had everything we needed and we used the sun room/porch every morning and afternoon. Best of all the property was pet friendly so we were able to bring out dogs, who were competing at an event in town. I highly recommend this property, especially if you travel with your pet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook M., NORTH MANKATO

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

Great time!

The house was very clean and super cute! Check in and check out was very easy. Communication with Meg was good as well. My friends and I had a great girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Meg Rima

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests