Amazing stationary house boat! Hot tub on roof!

Houseboat in East Dubuque, Illinois

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Samantha
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Stay at our floating oasis on the backwaters of the Mississippi river! The views on the upper deck are unbeatable & this is a nature lovers dream! This 70 ft houseboat is newly remodeled and ready for you and your guests. It features a custom kitchen, a master bedroom with a full bed and a tv, a bunkhouse room with a full bed, and a basement bedroom with 2 full beds. The living room has a pull out queen bed. Hot tub on the roof!
The boat is located at Millennium Marina. This boat does not move!

The space
You will have to walk on a dock to get to the boat. Things are a little different than a typical "home", but its super fun! The roof may NOT be accessible at all times of the year (like when it is super cold, raining, or snowing). If there is ANY snow at all, we ask you DO NOT go on the roof, as it can be dangerous.
NO EVENTS OR PARTIES ALLOWED AT THIS TIME.

We provide a coffee maker, toaster, stove, oven, and other kitchen items. We also provide one towel per person for showering and using the hot tub, and all bed linens.
The 70 ft roof is equipped with a bar, outdoor furniture, and a hot tub! Remember, you are DIRECTLY on water, so you WILL see bugs and other wildlife.
We also have boat slips available by the night or by the week. One uncovered slip is provided with your rental. We provide a coffee maker, toaster, stove, oven, and other kitchen item
PLEASE NOTE: we have no control of the river levels. This means that sometimes swimming is not possible because the water will be so low. We do not recommend using the slide for safety reasons (this will eventually be removed) Also, sometimes you cannot get your boat into our marina due to low water. If you plan on bringing a boat, please ask us if the water is deep enough. If you would like more details on how to check the river level, please message us.
Kayak rentals available from the restaurant on property, when they are in season. You get one free hour kayak rental for all registered guests (you can always ask about your specific time if interested in kayaks). Please ask about current restaurant hours if this amenity is important for you.

PLEASE NOTE- We are located on the Mississippi and WE DO FLOOD. We might have to cancel the reservation if flooding is in the forecast. The cabin will stay in the water year round! SWIMMING NOT ADVISED unless you understand the river and swim at your own risk.

Ask us about Pack-n-Play availability!

Guest access
You will have the whole houseboat to yourself! The dock space is shared.

Other things to note
We are located directly on the river, so at night you might see some bugs. This is a steel bottom houseboat so you might hear the water hitting the sides. Again, this boat does NOT move.
PLEASE NOTE- We are located on the Mississippi and WE DO FLOOD. We might have to cancel the reservation if flooding is in the forecast.
ALSO NOTE- With the boat being directly on the water, there are sometimes bugs. Not inside the boat, but yes you WILL see them outside. We do clean it thoroughly, but they pop up.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Marina view
River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 156 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

East Dubuque, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This houseboat is located at Millennium Marina. The marina has live music on the weekends, kayak rentals, and more!
We are close to Chestnut Mountain Resort, Sundown Mountain Resort, and Coconut Cove Resort. Dubuque, Iowa, and Galena, Illinois, are only a short drive away!

Meet your host

Superhost
1,275 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Lives in Dubuque, Iowa
Hello! My name is Samantha and my husband Ryan and I own a marina with a floating short term rentals. We love being on the water, so we thought we would share the beautiful view with others!

Samantha is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Elizabeth
  • Ryan
  • Jamie

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal