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Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Aerial view
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area

Nestled in the hills of Dubuque County and overlooking the Swiss Valley, this 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home is just the place for your quiet get away! Enjoy all of the beauty , peace and quiet of nature. Located directly across from the Swiss Valley Nature Center, streams and trails. Whether you're looking to get out of the city or gather with friends and family, this is your perfect place. Just minutes from Dubuque, Galena, Sundown Ski Resort and so much more!
The space
Recently updated to combine the rustic setting and modern touches. Front windows show off the views down the valley to both the east and west. Bedrooms are meant for comfort with brand new smart TV's in each room and blackout curtains to let you catch up on your rest!
Guest access
Guests have the full use of the house and 2 car garage.
Other things to note
The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils and cookware. All towels and toiletries will be available as well. Starterlogs provided for the fireplace along with cut firewood.

Property manager

Aaron Healey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 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 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

Map
IA, Peosta

What's nearby

  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • University of Dubuque - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Q Casino - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Sundown Mountain - 18 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Darkbird Taphouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Swiss Valley Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and Mississippi River. Kennedy Mall and Julien Dubuque Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Swiss Valley Getaway - Dubuque / Tri-State Area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Recommend!
Quiet, clean, spacious, comfy beds, disposable silverware, gorgeous view, no neighbors in sight, close to town, extra of everything we needed (towels, sheets, blankets, etc.) We hosted three generations here for a college graduation in town, and had a wonderful time. Everyone slept well! We would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert P., Saint Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of BRs but kind of rough
There was some disappointment with the condition of the house, relative to the price we paid. It's somewhat beat up, but everything worked fine. One mattress was essentially unusable...very hammock-like. Gray paint and black-out curtains meant the interior was gloomy. But there was plenty of hot water, and the kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
This house was a great place for two families to stay together. Peaceful, scenic locale coupled with a short drive to the city made it perfect for us. I appreciated the number of bedrooms. It made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family gathering during the holiday.
The home had plenty of space for our family and the location had a fantastic view. The owner was very responsive and provided clear instructions with access as well as amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat for the whole family
Great space for a group of 6-10 people. Close to Dubuque and surrounded by parks (one across the street!) 3 kings, a set of bunk beds, and a full mattress make space for everyone. Kitchen has a double oven and is well appointed. Nice porch with a great view of nature. Older guests should know that the two largest bedrooms are downstairs and require navigating stairs. 2 bathrooms, upstairs and down. No broadcast tv, but many streaming services made available. Fast wifi. Upstairs bedrooms warm and stuffy, but during record heat. Front stairs need work. Overall, a nice stay for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Discover Dubuque
Kitchen cooking pans, coffeemakers & silverware could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and accommodations for larger group
We thoroughly enjoyed this home while we were in town for a family reunion. It accommodated a large group with adults and children and had everything we needed for a great weekend. The home was clean, updated and worked well for our group with ages ranging from 70 to 4. We enjoyed a hike at the nature center across the street. Communication with hosts prior to our stay was very positive as well. We would stay again if available for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ella K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent winter escape!
What a lovely home in such a beautiful setting. We came to stay for our family holiday celebration in Dubuque. Everything was well maintained, clean and comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of amenities that were all in good working order! Appreciated the combo coffee/keurig maker especially. Check-in was easy with keys in the lock box and a garage code for the two car heated (!) garage. Very thankful we could park in there as it was snowy and cold. As for the bedrooms, the black out curtains were a really nice touch and the kids loved the bunk beds. The two kings beds were on the firm side, just an FYI. We took a hike down in Swiss Valley and the kids loved playing the snow - made the laundry machines very much needed and thank you for supplying detergent. Wifi managed to keep up with 5 kids running iPads and adults on their phones in the morning. And lastly, having the home decorated for Christmas just brought such a smile to our face when we walked in. It was the welcome cozy we needed as a family! Overall, cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This was a lovely spot for a country feel, yet close to Dubuque. It's across the road from a nature reserve with lots of trails. The home was exactly as advertised and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Plenty of space, within 15-30 from things to do in Dubuque and galena
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Charming
Aaron was easy to work with and very accommodating of our varying travel plans. The home was well maintained, spacious and quite comfortable. All in our party expressed an interest in my saving the Vrbo listing for future trips to visit our family in Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
This is our second stay at the property. It is clean and has everything we need. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway with family
Out in the country but close to everything. Picturesque setting. Fire pit, lots of chairs and yard games. Spacious house and huge beds to sleep in. Very clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with lovely view
Our family stayed here for the weekend while coming to Dubuque to visit family and attend a golf outing. Plenty of space for all of us, which included our adult children and grand babies. We did make breakfast one of the mornings and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The only problem we encountered was trying to get the coffee maker to brew a whole pot of coffee. We all had a go of trying to get it switched from 4 cups to 14, but with no luck...lol. We enjoyed watching the many turkeys in the yard both mornings. Nice place with a great view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee N., Manson, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This home was recently renovated and matches the photos. We had a great time enjoying the yard on our first night, we played bocce ball and enjoyed a small bonfire. The property is secluded from neighbors and very peaceful. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room in the kitchen to fit all 8 of us while eating and playing cards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022