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Floating stationary river boat! Custom design!

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A person seated in a hanging chair with a metal frame and a patterned backrest, outdoors with a body of water and trees in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, bar stools, and built-in appliances.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a small orange armchair.
A kitchen with wooden shelves holding plates, bowls, and a basket.
A lakeside view with a white building featuring a staircase leading to a dock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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East Dubuque, IL
  • Place, Q Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

East Dubuque

Located in East Dubuque, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Port of Dubuque Marina and Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kennedy Mall and Asbury Plaza. Dubuque Art Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Map
East Dubuque, IL

What's nearby

  • Q Casino - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • ImOn Ice Arena - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Five Flags Center - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 13 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tree Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating stationary river boat! Custom design! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Floating stationary river boat! Custom design!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Floating stationary river boat! Custom design!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Floating stationary river boat! Custom design! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 3 miles (5 km) of Julien Dubuque Bridge, Dubuque Art Center and Dubuque Welcome Center. Five Flags Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend getaway

Awesome community of house boats on a marina. Owners were very generous, welcoming and friendly. Check out their restaurant right on site. Look forward to going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental!

Our stay on Miss Milly was so awesome! The beds were super comfy, if was clean and updated, the view was fabulous and the hosts were so accommodating! Great communication too! The family enjoyed lots of fishing and games on the upper deck. We hope to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole family enjoyed our stay on this houseboat. We were looking for something unique and we found it. The kids loved everything about the boat and the surrounding area. The adults loved the views and the nearby restaurant. The kitchen was well stocked and there were many personal touches at check-in. Our only note to seniors and young children is that there are many stairs to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband any myself stayed with another couple and it was great but the beds were not idea for our age as they were on the floor. A family/kids would have been great with it. We didn't notice that in our review before booking so that is on us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

This boat was beautiful and spacious. We hung out upstairs most of the time. We can’t wait until next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat getaway

We took 6 of our grandkids for a fishing trip. This was perfect. Beautiful views, friendly owners, good fishing right from the houseboat! When your inside, you feel like your in a luxury hotel! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual gathering

Very enjoyable time on the boat. Well appointed and clean. Hosts were very accommodating. Great layout for playing cards/games. The upper deck is also wonderful. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway on the backwaters of the Mississippi

This rental is in a great location - quick drive to Dubuque across the bridge, but also seems like it's so far away from a city! So peaceful on the backwaters of the Mississippi. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the top deck of the houseboat and watching wildlife along the river. The AC and full kitchen made this an awesome get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomeness!

Property was clean and ready ASAP! Beautiful place! Wonderful staff! Good communication and taking care of anything we needed to make our trip wonderful! GO HERE !!💥❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend success

Seriously such a fun place to hang out for girls weekend! We had a blast and enjoyed that there was a bar onsite in case we wanted to go (which we did 😉) Water was too shallow for slide which was probably a good thing so we just tied tubes to the boat to float or just plopped chairs down in the water. ONLY down fall was it had a sewer smell to it when we first walked in but by the end of the weekend, we didn’t even notice (or we just got use to it) we definitely want to come back though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great at a high level, but i think i wouldve been upset had we paid full price. There is a lot of neglected maintenence that is needed....half the lights on the deck were out (from a broken bulb), one chair on the deck was also barely suitable for use. One of the bathroom doors was broken off with screws lying on the ground (which of course, my one year old found). The razor of the "complimentary" bathroom items had hair in it. They have the wrong coffee filters for the type of coffee maker, causing a ton of grounds. The worst thing was that it smelled like a porta potty BAD the whole trip. Im not sure what that is about but it was vile. A few tips for the owners beyond that are that the back deck that the stairs are on is metal and you will burn the heck out of your feet in half a second if you step on it. The bedrooms are full light or nothing, nothing for mellowing out and laying down. They also dont have the same views as pictured.Overall set up is great, loved the concept, but was very disappointed in the maintenance and care. No one or place is perfect, but i have no idea how some of these things were not noticed or addressed. Especially the smell and the bathroom door handle. Bathrooms themselves were clean though!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat rental

The hosts were awesome. They had information available for local attractions. Everything was relatively close to location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Host and hostess were very helpful. Easy to get them for issues.

Easy to do business with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts, prompt communication, attention to detail

Great experience. Very nice property, that is well maintained and in a very peaceful surrounding. Hosts has provided all needed amenities with attention to detail. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Living the dream.

Lovely experience on a houseboat. So much better than being in a motel room. We are already planning on another stay next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful River Stay

Great location outside of but close to Dubuque. Place had some quirky aspects such as a shower that leaked onto the floor, no ability to lock the boat when you left and thin walls. However, the view, the cute layout and the upper deck more than made up for these idiosyncrasies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Had a great time and the houseboat was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful boat with stuff to keep children and adults entertained.

Awesome experience. Quick and easy communication with Samantha. Her communication binder and welcome basket put a smile on our faces and gave all the information needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls’ Weekend

Unique place to stay. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River rejuvenating!

Loved the location and boat - peaceful and beautiful! Boat was very comfortable and loved the sleeping nooks! Sitting on the top deck was so lovely in the morning and as the sun was setting. Host was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clarke Graduation Weekend

A fun and unique place with plenty of space for all of us to enjoy being together for our daughter's graduation weekend. We played cards on upper deck, watched a couple movies in the shared area, comfortable beds for sleeping, and plenty of parking as we were coming from 5 different locations. The Millennium Bar and Grill located next door was a fun bonus with awesome food. On us... but we should have managed the hot water better as were all trying to get ready for the graduation ceremony at the same time. Definitely hope stay here again when we have more time to enjoy the whole experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Samantha and Ryan were very easy to rent from. They responded to questions quickly.

This is such a fun, unique property to rent. We will definitely rent this again. The closeness to the Millennium Marina Restaurant is a huge bonus as well. Food is delicious and the staff is excellent. Overall we had an awesome weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So unique

We thoroughly enjoyed this unique stay. I didn't realize there was a restaurant right next to it. The food was amazing and as unique as the houseboat. The owners were so friendly and helpful. They even brought us champagne and oj for mimosas. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River escape

Needed a place during Covid to escape the city and stay socially distanced. The novelty of a houseboat over a hotel was also very appealing. Super cute design and a well appointed kitchen. Come prepared to snuggle up with the one you love - or in a nice warm robe - in the winter months. Hosts were lovely and very accommodating.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2021
Thanks for being wonderful guests! We hope to host you again!
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