Nestled in Iowa, this lovely house for $275 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. This spacious newly remodeled five bedroom home sits at the end of a lane 2 miles south of downtown Guttenberg, IA. The mighty Mississippi is right outside of the house providing amazing views, opportunity for fun and a great place for families and friends to enjoy. The home has two living rooms, each with a smart TV. There is no cable but you have access to various apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc. There is WiFi but due to the property location it isn't the fastest, please enjoy the amazing views out the large picture windows. The dining room and upstairs living room are an open floor plan providing a great space to gather while the lower living room is smaller and cozy. Enjoy your beverage of choice on our large deck or lower level patio with lots of seating. Bring some charcoal and use the grill! There is a large yard and outdoor space you can play your own yard games or kids can play. UTV’s are allowed in Clayton County and in Guttenberg. If you have a boat you can use the boat ramp at the marina in Guttenberg. You may be able to put your boat at our place depending on the river at the time. There is NO smoking allowed on the property. Please understand you are in the wilderness and next to a river. There will be bugs. We do spray for the common bugs but due to location we can't prevent them all. Shut exterior lights off at night, this will help keep bugs away. Of course, be sure to shut doors to prevent bugs from getting inside. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, including all appliances, utensils, pots, dishes, etc. Washer and dryer too. Cleaning item such as dish soap and extra trash bags can be found under the kitchen sink. All linens are provided. sheets, pillows, and towels. There are some "outdoor" towels provided for play at the river. Our lower level stays very cool and is very well insulated. The upper level gets blasted by the hot sun all morning. We recommend to leave the door to the basement open to allow cold air to come up by, be sure vents are open upstairs, and be sure vents in basement are closed. We also provide a few fans to use if you would like. Please note that railroad tracks run by the home. About one train and a few barges pass by at night. We have provided disposable earplugs for your convenience. The home utilizes a septic system and is very sensitive to anything other than the provided toilet paper being flushed. Anything besides toilet paper must be put in the trash. Only water can go down the drains, any grease needs to be thrown away in the garbage (Poor hot grease into a can, let it cool, and then dispose of it.). If the pump gets clogged from your stay we will charge you the fee to have it fixed. A 4WD vehicle is needed to manage the lane and driveway if there is snow on the ground, other vehicles will be fine when there is no snow. Please, know the home is down a .25 mile gravel lane that we re-graveled in 2021. There is parking for 6 vehicles, do not drive/park on our grass. There is an additional guest fee after 4 guests of $25 a person per night keeping the cost in line for small groups as well as large groups. The amount is calculated by Vrbo, enter the correct number of guests and dates to see the booking cost. Only booked guests are allowed at the home during your stay. Housetrained, well behaved pets are welcome for $60 per pet per stay. Pets are not allowed in the home alone or on the furniture. The home is located next to a bluff, there is a potential of falling rock. We are not liable for damages.