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Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

Holiday home in Dubuque with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of the city, this cozy two-bedroom home offers a comfortable retreat. Enjoy a fire pit with provided firewood in the backyard, flat-screen TVs with DVD players and Smart TV's for streaming your favorite shows. With linens and towels provided, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.

Two bedroom one bath home. Great for the weekend away. Has everything you need Is small but cozy and comfortable. Shower only, no bathtub. Stove, refrigerator, microwave. Fire pit with firewood provided in back yard. Flat screen tv with DVD player. Smart tv’s and WIFI provided(sign in to your own YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Roku, Pandora, Peacock, Spotify, ext).
In the middle of the city and is a short trip to any events or activities. Carport for up to one vehicle and off street parking. Located in the heart of the city close to schools and hospitals. A short commute to downtown and all activities in the city. And just a short drive to Galena. Perfect for a small family for events, shopping, wine tours or a ski weekend.
Linens and towels provided. Coffee pot, microwave, dishes, and pots and pans provided.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena House Dubuque
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Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena House Dubuque
Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena House
Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena Dubuque
Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena House Dubuque
Cozy Little Getaway Heart City. Short Drive Galena House
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About the area

Map
Dubuque, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Dubuque - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarke University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loras College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loras College Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dog House Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut Tap - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy little getaway in the heart of the city. A short drive from Galena. located?

Situated in Dubuque, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of University of Dubuque and UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital Kehl Diabetes Center. Loras College and Clarke University are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place, clean, cozy and very convenient location. The host was great and easy to contact. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely amazing. It was in the middle of everything and great for morning/evening walks. Cute colorful home. Perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sure beats a motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the convenient location while moving our daughter in to school.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Short, great stay

In town for a mountain bike race. Great location to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

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

Great place

Cute little house was perfect for our couple days stay. Definitely would rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Cute little cozy home

Very pleased with our stay! Definitely plan to book again! Clean, cozy home near downtown. Owners were very helpful and quick to respond. Book your stay, you won’t be disappointed!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely little house close to everything

We had a fantastic stay at this property. Clean, cozy and close to everything. Will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Wonderful place

Great place to stay for a quick visit to Dubuque. The house is more spacious in reality than it seemed from the pictures. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

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

nice place

Quiet clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son and grandson were there for a field of dreams tournament... The house had everything they needed and just as described.. very clean and cozy... The host is amazing. Responding super fast when you have a question.. if we ever go back would definitely look into this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great stay!

We were in town to watch my son, a student at Loras, compete in the track meet at University of Iowa Dubuque. Perfect location, great house - we loved the colors and decor, super easy to find and our hosts were super responsive. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great & comfy

Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

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

Night in Dubuque

We had a great one night stay in Dubuque. The house was very comfortable and the decor was great. The house was accessible and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha A.

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

Great Stay

Love the location of the property and the decor was lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Cozy home! Great place to stay!

Great communication, easy check in. Cute, cozy home. Very clean. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Dubuque peacock

Fantastic house very clean and modern. Short trip to diamond jo and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashad L.

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

Perfect stay

It was just like the picture but better great host and responds to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jill t.

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

Great getaway

This welcoming and comfortable place was just what my family needed for a place to stay while visiting extended family in the area. Conveniently located and great communication!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great stay

Happy with the property, it was very cozy. It was in a very convenient location for us as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H., Plainfield, Illinois

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

Great location

Close to campus and a great location for a quick overnight stay in Dubuque.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

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

Great place

We were pleased at our brief stay here. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Weekender

What a great Little house. Beautifully decorated had everything we needed for our stay. Will stay with this place again next year if we get to make it back for our event .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois L.

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

Lovely Stay in Dubuque

A perfect spot to easily get in and out of Dubuque as well as easy to get to the “downtown” area. The hosts were great communicators. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024