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Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
large lamdscaped property less than a mile to downtown LeClaire.
Living area
Eat in kitchen and powder room on 1st floor.
Fully equipt eat in kitchen with wine fridge. seating for 6.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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LeClaire, IA
  • Place, Buffalo Bill Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Antique Archaeology
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The TBK Bank Sports Complex
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cozy 2nd

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

cozy 2nd

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome

Beautiful historical 1910 cottage built into a hill, overlooking the Mississippi River and less than a mile to historic downtown LeClaire IA. (Home of the American Pickers).

Nightly rate includes 2 guests. Additional guests are $25ea this allows me to only charge more per night when there are more guests. The Cottage comfortably accommodates 6 guests. PLEASE be accurate on your guest count. Guest count is verifiable.

PETS.
Pets are very welcome at the cottage. Please let me know at the time of your booking if you'll be bringing a pet. Some things to note
Dogs are not allowed on the beds or furniture and must remain on the first floor due to upstairs carpet and sleep spaces. Respecting guests with allergies.
Dogs are $60 per pet per stay
We do not allow cats.

We do allow small gatherings max of 15 Guests.
Please reach out for more details. Gatherings need to be approved and are a separate transaction.


The cottage

A lovingly renovated 1910 cottage with all the modern necessities but keeping with the historical charm. 3 Decks, including a new tiki bar deck, charcoal grill and a large yard with a fire-pit garden.

Amazing river views from every window. Screened sunporch with bar top, Edison bulbs, yard games and rocking chairs. Have your favorite beverage while overlooking the river for beautiful sunsets or sun rises. 2 bedrooms with full private baths. Spare bedroom ensuite has a Jacuzzi tub/shower, The master bath has a large slate walk-in shower with jets.

The gas fireplace is perfect for cozy evenings in the living room. You'll also find an entire wall of French doors with views of the river. Watch barges and boats sail by. Bring your own vinal or use our assortment, on a unique upright record player, or watch a movie on the new large screen smart TV. The cottage provides complimentary high-speed fiber optic internet.

A whimsical iron spiral staircase takes you to a quant sitting area with a small futon couch, TV and reclining chair. Both bedrooms are located upstairs.

Directly behind the property is a park with children's play equipment and a gazebo.

The fully equipped eat in kitchen has everything you need! We offer a Keurig coffee maker and also a coffee pot. The coffee and filters are complementary. Dishes, utensils, cooking supplies are available for your use. As well as a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and even a wine fridge.

Please treat the cottage as you would your own, once you walk thru the door, you will feel right at home.


Ring OUTDOOR security lighting and camera are on the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Spiral staircase and small steps thru out.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small gatherings. $5 per person. $50 cleaning fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$50 per pet a day.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$250 cleaning fee for smoking inside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs are welcome with special considerations. Dogs are NOT allowed in the bedrooms. unattended dogs must be created Charges will apply for damages.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Small gatherings. $5 per person. $50 cleaning fee
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Le Claire

Located in Le Claire, this cottage is on a river. Will B. Rolling Mississippi River Statue and Hero Street Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Antique Archaeology and NorthPark Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vibrant Arena at The MARK or Cordova Dragway Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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LeClaire, IA

What's nearby

  • Scout Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buffalo Bill Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Le Claire City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Antique Archaeology - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The TBK Bank Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverbend Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast at Berries - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three 33 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage in LeClaire w/full river views and 3 decks. Dogs welcome located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Scout Park and Mississippi River. Veterans Memorial Park and Mississippi Distilling Co are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection. All of your needs are here. Beautiful home and appointed very nice. Le Claire has lots to do and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house built in 1910. Close to activities. Responsive host. Yard has fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R., Pontiac, IL

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

Great location!

What a great spot! Perfect location, great views! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

This cabin is CHARMING!

Beautiful location, impeccable interior design, three French doors overlooking the Mississippi from the living area. There're at least 5-6 different outdoor living stress, decks, wide porch, fire pit. Communication with host was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana C., Philadelphia

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

Beautiful sweet house

Everything was wonderful at this little house. Comfortable, clean, beautifully decorated. Lovely little touches everywhere. We’d love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

May graduation

We loved the cottage architecture, decor, decks, patios and views. This was such a serene atmosphere to compliments the busy and chaos of St Ambrose graduation weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place to stay with great views and a beautiful neighborhood to walk around. I would say the only thing to make sure you do is read the entire listing and make sure you read about the pet rules. Although, this place states to be pet friendly, it is not a pet friendly place for people with animals that are part of the family. The pets are not allowed on any furniture or in the bedrooms, so if your fur baby always sleeps with you, then you will definitely have issues! Other than that, the place is top notch and the host is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki s.

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

Quaint and comfy!

Absolutely loved this historic cottage. Oozing with charm! Kathryn has created such an inviting get-away. We were in town for a family Christmas and needed a few extra beds and a quiet space for a break from the exuberance of 10 grandkids. Perfect peacefulness to be found at this cottage. Just a heads-up to any wanting to stay here; there are several small steps throughout the cottage in addition to the spiral staircase, all very well marked and lit, but still a word of caution for some. We surely hope to be back, and the teenage granddaughters hope to join us next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Very cozy in a quiet neighborhood

The house was very cute and the family room was very cozy. Nice and clean and was very welcoming to our two small dogs with toys that they played with and a couple of beds they slept on. If you're up for hiking up a 45 degree incline there's a nice open park across the street to walk dogs or let your 9 year old run around. The only thing worth mentioning about the property is to access any of the sleeping areas you have to use the fairly narrow spiral staircase. It's super cool but my wife had a foot boot on due to an injury and it was a bit treacherous going up and down. Not a fault of the property though and it was clearly shown in the pics. Overall a great stay that we would do again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son coined the expression "I love the artful historic vibe here Dad!" We enjoyed watching a viking river cruise boat steam up the Mississippi from the screened in deck. We also enjoyed cooking a meal together. I planked wild caught salmon on the charcoal grill while my son prepared baked/broiled brussel sprouts. He discovered an arugula bed is a tasty compliment to blanked salmon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is clearly labeled and easy to figure out. It is a cute little cottage near the river!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

penny t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage with a view of the Mississippi river. Close to shops. Enjoyed our short stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage in LeClaire. We loved our stay. It had everything we needed and more. The multiple decks / sitting areas with views of the river were used often. From morning coffee to evening drink there’s always a perfect spot to sit and enjoy. I wish we were able to spend more time here but our weekend was busy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, creative and fun. Very carefully furnished with interesting accessories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

A Birthday Celebration!

We had a fabulous two night stay at your Cottage on the Mississippi! The Cottage is charming, a place that draws you in and honestly you don't want to leave. The decks are lovely, giving beautiful views of the Mississippi. It is exactly as you described. We totally relaxed. Kathryn, thank you for providing such a wonderful place to relax and watch the River go by. I plan to return for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are considering this property, BOOK IT! You will not be disappointed. The house is beautifully decorated. The beds are super comfortable. Everything is clean and fresh. The weather was great and we spent a lot of time outside at one of several gathering spots to watch the river and wildlife. Above all, the host was wonderful. BOOK IT NOW.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

DIL Weekend

The Cottage was a nice place for our Hawk DIL (daughter-in-law’s) weekend. Relaxing and great views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine Z.

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

Delicious Getaway

Cozy and beautiful space that we enjoyed immensely!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy W.

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

Cool cottage!

Such a cool cottage! Interestingy architecture, lovely decor and neat outdoor spots to enjoy the beautiful views of the Old Man River.Clean and comfortable in all areas inside and out. Had a wonderful evening cozied up in front of the gas fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trail D.

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

Charming Riverside Retreat

Very cozy retreat, owner was very responsive to any needs or questions. Excellent views and convenient location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Relaxing Girls Weekend

My friends and I stayed here to enjoy some time away and celebrate a bachelorette party. We loved our stay at this adorable house. The tiki bar was a nice surprise and the highlight of our stay! We were able to walk to downtown for drinks in the morning and evening. Just know the hot tub mentioned is in one of the bathrooms not outside, but suggest they get one as it has the perfect setting for one and should get a hammock enjoy perfect fall days. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

LeClaire Cortage

We stayed here for three weeks as a working vacation. The cottage is very comfortable and has a welcoming feel. Kathryn, the host was very responsive, friendly and helpful. We adored the property and plan to stay again.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay. Very accomodating kitchen. Being older, felt matress sets could have been more supportive. Id come back if matress sets were newer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Cozy cottage

Was a wonderful place to start. Great view, close enough to town. Was very comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

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Hi I'm Kathryn. I have owned this property for several years. I have 4 grown children that live all over the US, from AK to FL. This property has a special charm to it that is evident as soon as you walk in the door. It stole my heart, and I hope it can be a special memory for you as well.

Why they chose this property

River views, great local shopping & dining . Beautiful kitchen and comfortable sleeping space. Huge deck with fire pit. Washer and dryer facility and furry babies welcome to enjoy the enormous yard.

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