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A small cabin with a deck, two chairs, a table, and a trash can. - Waterfront River Home (Harpers Ferry)
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Waterfront River Home provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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)

    Guests have full access to the home along with a new private dock. Renters are welcome to part boats 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

About the neighborhood

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
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What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff with green vegetation at the base.
    Pikes Peak State Park
    15 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Mud Hen Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Noble's Island
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waukon Junction Wildlife Area
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yellow River State Forest
    14 min drive - 20.5 km

Restaurants

  • Spillway Supper Club
    6 min drive
  • The Barn Restaurant
    23 min drive
  • The Crooked Oar
    23 min drive
  • Winneshiek Bar & Grill
    23 min drive
  • Portside
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront River Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront River Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront River Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront River Home located?

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 mi (3 km).

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Waterfront River Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very helpful and friendly. View of the river is beautiful. River rat paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin

Very nice cabin and location. We would definitely rent this cabin again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fantastic stay at the Mississippi River. The trains were fun to watch and sitting on the River was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the River again.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What they should be

Well maintained, clean, well equipped, comfortable beds and great river access and views. Fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last Minute Getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice river cottage

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like a good dessert, tastes like more.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. We will definitely look at booking again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very peaceful & relaxing. Will definitely love to book this place again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, exception views! Close to trout steams and the most beautiful part of Iowa! Cabin has everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 3-nights and really enjoyed are stay. It rained quite a bit of the time and the humidity was really high, but we still did some fishing and caught some blue gills and sunfish a Channel Cat and some Sheep head! We didn't have any problems, the Cabin was clean and nice, equipped with everything we needed. The river views and the Bluffs are absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be coming back to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 nights on the river

We love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we wanted.

This was exactly what we were looking for. Had an awesome stay, would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice. Could not connect with Wi-Fi & the tv was hit & miss
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NE Iowa Getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend away

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice river views

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025