Mississippi River House with unobstructed views!
About this house rental
Situated in Bellevue, this attractive house for $165 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Welcome to The River House! This quaint home with stunning views will be the perfect place to unwind and make memories! Bellevue is a beautiful, quiet river town and the people are "Iowa Nice". ♥ ****** Please note that my home is NOT 2 miles from Galena like VRBO says! (Unless you plan to swim or drive across the Missisippi!) I am located in Bellevue, IOWA and it is a 45-50 minute drive to Main Street, and an hour to Chestnut Ski Resort. * This 1111 sf home was built in 1971 by a carpenter, and it has some unique and adorable quirks! Please do not expect "perfect" and modern, as the house has more of a rustic character to it! * The deck provides a glorious unobstructed view of the river. As you can see from the photos, the sunrises are amazing and you have a front row seat! The birds are singing and it is so relaxing. * The sun room has windows all around and they provide terrific river views. It has a gas fireplace which will be perfect for chilly nights! * There is an office area, complete with a 23" monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse! Perfect for working remotely! * There is a patio set on the deck with 6 chairs. There is also a patio table/8 patio chairs available to move to the riverbank. (Since the land after my sidewalk is Corp of Engineer (USA) property, I am not able to have a permanent patio set or fire pit. There is a portable fire pit available. You will need to buy the wood and clean it after use.) (This is also why the front of house facing the river may be a little “wild”! I am not allowed to trim anything past my sidewalk.) * The River House is dog friendly! (3 dogs Max. Sorry, no cats or other pets!) There is a a $75 dog fee per reservation. Please send me a message to let me know that you have a dog and I will send you the "Dog Rules" to make sure that my home will be a good fit for you before booking. (Undisclosed dogs observed after check-in will result in cancelation with no refund.) * Roku Smart TV's in every room. NO CABLE! (Roku, Netflix, Amazon TV, YouTube etc. Guest Mode allows you to log into your own accounts, and will log you out on check out day.) * Tons of DVD's and 2 DVD players that you can hook up as needed. There are games and some puzzles in the loft closet! >>>>Please read photo captions for more information on the home. * MAX OF 8 total guests. (Infants do not count in this total.) * There are security cameras outside of both exterior doors. (They only see the area in front of the door. ) ** If you will be needing bedding for the pull out sofa or futon, I will need to know prior to checkin so my cleaner can leave it out. *** As you can see in pictures, there is a small decline/incline to get to/leave the house. If it snows, my neighbor plows the drive. It can get a little slick. Drive slow and be careful. :) There is kitty litter and salt in the utility room. While I only have a few VRBO reviews, I do have over 100 "5 star reviews" on "the other site". You will love your relaxing time at The River Retreat! * My home is located right on the edge of town. The bike/walking path is located across the road! Bring your bikes! There is also a bike rental program! I have more info about that in the Manual I will send you. * The train tracks are across the highway, about 150-200 yards from the house. It is a "no-horn" zone, so it is just background noise. (There are some ear plugs in the cabinet under bathroom vanity should you happen to need them.) * Barges! There is something relaxing about watching them float by! They are pretty quiet. Every so often, if there is another barge in the Dam, one will tie up to the circle thing in front of the property, and it's pretty interesting to watch the workers! *Offshore Resort is 1.5 miles down the road. There is a pond with an inflatable aqua park system and a beach! There is also a swimming pool, playground, and other amenities! (offshoreresort.net) * There are multiple boat docks in the area for boaters/fishermen! (There is no dock at the house just yet. Hopefully in the future!) * This is not a party pad! It is for a little R & R along the river. Please keep outside noise level to a minimum out of respect to the neighbors. They are quiet people, and deserve the same respect. (The houses are close to each other.) * No smoking or vaping in the home. Please have windows closed if you are doing so outside, and clean up your butts! * No glitter or confetti... you know why not. Haha * I have pest control service, but please realize that you are on the river and some unwelcome "guests" may come visit. I obviously have no control over the outdoor insects. Keeping outside lights off and doors closed will help. I have vanilla extract, "Bug Soother", "Buggins" etc. There may be some "fish flies" too. Keep outside lights off when they are around. (You may notice that the street lights are off at times. That is because of fish flies.)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Bellevue, IA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
Loved the riverfront location / view.
5.0
This week was beyond perfect. Quiet, peaceful, comfortable, great beds, total solitude. It was beyond anything I could have hoped for. Everything the host said it would be and more. Will be back soon as I can.
5.0
This was a perfect well-appointed property for four adults. The kitchen had everything we needed and the entire property was well marked. Since we were all over 75 we were extremely cautious on the stairs.
5.0
It was an amazing stay, everything was clean and ready to be used. We were able to take all three of our dogs with us, such an amazing getaway! If you forget anything, don’t worry, the host probably has it there at the house, she thought of everything ! We will be back 👍
Thank you.
5.0
Kristy provided a house for myself and three friends to relax and enjoy our time together. She went above and beyond with a very clean place to stay and all the bath and kitchen extras were very thoughtful. Her communication was top notch and we felt special. The coffee bar? Superior! Was 100% better than a top hotel that I stayed in last spring. Being on the river was serene and picturesque. Highly recommend Kristy's place and the town of Bellevue.
5.0
Kristy is a great host. Good directions that covered most of the questions we might have had. Liked the additional info she has in a binder for local activities and travel in Iowa. No issues and will look to book again!
5.0
The house was very clean. I was expecting a little more of a beach to fish off of but it was not very big.
5.0
Nice size home with plenty of room to sit and socialize. Host was very responsive and helpful whenever needed.
5.0
Nice. clean and quiet place with a nice view of the river
5.0
The house is very unique. It was clean, well organized and equipped with everything you’d need.
5.0
We stayed here for just a few days.
Location- very nice
Communication - Great!
My one detailed comment is that we've rented in a bunch of these places and this one has everything you need. Coffee, spices, all of that is there and often is not in these, so we liked that quite a bit.
We'd stay here again, no doubt.
5.0
With some trepidation because the river was very high, we arrived and found the place high and dry. Bellevue has a lot to offer including a marvelous little bookstore. Nearby towns (Sabula, Savannah) were suffering from high water but still lots to do.
The house was more than we needed-three bedrooms-but offered everything else. Very thoughtful host has everything that a first class hotel would offer.
5.0
The River House did not disappoint! Needed a get away for some rest and relaxation, this was perfect! Quite comfortable and perfect size place. Lots of places to visit nearby and lots of wildlife in the area. The only downfall was that we didn’t have longer time to stay.
5.0
Rented the cabin for my grandaughter, her fiancée and their 2 dogs. This place was wonderful for a “getaway” from the hustle and bustle of the real world. The owner, Kristy, was wonderful and always returned my texts right away. I was not going to be with them, so I had concerns about the dogs. Kristy agreed to rent to me and everything turned out great. It was cold while they were there, but the deck and sunrises were just as described…beautiful. I think you could sit on the deck with a cup of coffee ( or a beer) , take in the view, and let the world go on without you for a short while. You never know till you try it!
5.0
👍
5.0
Perfect weekend getaway.LOVELY little town.
5.0
They have everything for you to feel comfortable
4.0
Everything was as expected. We were just in town for a quick overnight visit, but the home was very cute for a girls trip right on the river. Stars were gorgeous!! We had a nice stay.
5.0
This property was exactly as listed. Beautiful home. Beautiful view. Home owner was so easy to talk to and work with. If we're ever in the area again we will no doubt stay here again.
5.0
Quiet getaway
My husband and I wanted a few days away. We are both over 65. We were very happy that we had everything we needed on ground floor. The steps to the 2nd floor were pretty steep for both of us. It was very cute up stairs, but we both knew that we could stay on the main level and be good. Kristy was very easy to work with. Her quick responses were very much appreciated. Everything is well stocked of things that you will need. Just bring your food and you are good. If I had one negative, it would be the bed on the main floor bedroom. It was comfortable, but with bad knees it was hard to get out of as it was so low to the floor. If you love to watch barges going up and down the river as we do, then this is the place to be. We spent lots of time sitting outside. The views from the sunroom and dining room are amazing of the river too. If you love coffee the Moore Local in Bellevue is a cute place to stop. They also have snacks. We will be going back. Thank you again Kristy.
Duane & Karen
4.0
Comfortable place w/beautiful views
The place was very comfortable, it was stocked with everything you might need, and was represented well in the photos and description. Saw many eagles, other birds, and barges on the river.
5.0
Great getaway
Kristen made the whole process very easy and fast ..also have a great place will visit again …
4.0
Mississippi River vaca
Kristi is an excellent host. The weather did not cooperate much, but the sun rise over the Mississippi and the abundant stars our first night made up for the cold weather.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bellevue?
The average price for a rental in Bellevue is $139 per night. This rental is $26 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mississippi River House with unobstructed views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mississippi River House with unobstructed views!. Enjoy the water!
Is Mississippi River House with unobstructed views! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mississippi River House with unobstructed views!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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