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Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River

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Front of the House
Back of the house with new grill and new siding in 2024.
Lane to the house
Kitchen with small table.
Entry way looking into kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Guttenberg, IA
  • River Side Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Big Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nelson Dewey State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River

Beautiful two bedroom home located just outside of town right across the road from the mighty Mississippi. Lots of space for anything (boats, campers, trailers). Excellent location in Clayton county Iowa. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting are just a few things Northeast Iowa has to offer.

The cabin has two bedrooms with doors with a queen bed and two twin beds. All bed linens are provided for your stay. There is also a queen size air mattress available for use.

The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans along with dinnerware for all of your cooking needs. A Keurig coffee maker is also available with coffee pods and creamer.

The cabin has a firepit and a grill for you to use. Fire wood is also provided during your stay.

Property manager

Brandie Backes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please use hot pads for counters and table.
Please do not take a shower and run the washer at the same time.
You are responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or other members during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guttenberg

Located in Guttenberg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Riverside Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Nelson Dewey State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Guttenberg, IA

What's nearby

  • River Side Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Big Springs - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Field of Dreams - 33 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Nelson Dewey State Park - 41 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 56 min drive - 56.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rausch's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stadium Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spoonbills Vacation Rental across the road along the Mississippi River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mississippi River, Guttenberg Public Library and River Side Park. Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Lockmasters House Heritage Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

Another wonderful getaway

In a neat city and region along the Mississippi lies this lovely house, re-visited by us again, and found to be just as clean and well prepped as on previous occasions. Our host's communications were prompt and enjoyable, leaving nothing to be desired.With spring progressing the town(s) in the area seemed to come alive in anticipation of summer, all contributing to a wonderful stay. Highly recommended and we will certainly come back as soon as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

Quite Family Getaway

This was the perfect size & perfect place for a quiet family escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

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

Nice place to stay

Property very clean and nice little spot to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

Cute cabin!

Very clean and well supplied. Even a Christmas tree!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Great Amenities

Absolutely great little house. Very clean, thoughtful amenities, like camp chairs, games, and local brochures. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Excellent

Property was clean and updated. It was close to town and had good parking for our fishing boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We will definitely stay here again. It is the perfect location for the area. Had such a great time hiking, visiting caves and the winery's & oh can't forget the casino!! Nice to come back at the end of the day to a cozy campfire too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Guys Fishing Trip

This place worked perfectly for our fishing trip! We will continue to stay here in the future. THANKS:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M.

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

Perfect little house!

The house was amazing! Very welcoming and smelled great when you walk in the door. The beds were very comfortable and so was the living room furniture. 10/10 will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

Third time and again a charm

A neat house with tasteful decor, very well stocked, clean. A great host. In other words, perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

A new vacation place

Very clean and nice property. Host was exceptionally helpful and communicates very well. Was there to explore area and found many interesting places within easy driving. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

Wonderful 2nd time

This time my wife came with me and she loved everything as well. We've had a great time exploring the area and have already booked again ! A big thanks to our host Brandie for making this possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Amazing cozy cottage!

Second time staying at Spoonbills and will stay again in the future! It's a perfect place to relax, cook in/out, clean, and all around amazing and cozy! A nice home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Spoonbills

Nice property with good accomodations. Quiet setting, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

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

Clean and comfortable.

Stay here for a few days while doing some northern Iowa fishing. This little vrbo home was so much better...and cheaper...than staying in a hotel/motel. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Really nice, comfy cabin centrally located to all the things we wanted to do.

This place was super easy to rent. Would do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Spoonbills was great

The house/cabin was amazingly clean. It was very cozy and had everything we needed. It was right outside of town so handy to get around. It was a little closer to the highway than we pictured so there was some highway noise. We had a fire in the fire pit and use the grill and, enjoyed everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Short but Sweet

We only stayed 2 nights but the home is so cute and clean! We loved the big front yard for the kids to play! Felt like we were in the country with the conveniences of a town a minute or two away. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

Excellent stay!

The house was very nice and clean. We spent Memorial Day weekend here and went to some bands at the Lakeside Ballroom and visited Promiseland Winery. This place was close to everything. Loved the decor. Would definitely stay here again if we are back in the area. The hosts had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Nice 2 bedroom stay

Enjoyed the updated inside and cleanliness of this property. The linens were nice and also appreciated the extra touches like the Keurig, K-cups, games. Looked like a nice fire pit but didn’t have time to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Great Communication

Hosts are very responsive to communication and made sure we knew about high river levels so we could reschedule trip. They are GREAT hosts to work with and I appreciate their flexibility.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

patrick c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

No comment

No comment
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Weekend getaway

It was a wonderful cabin and great location for a weekend getaway: Mississippi Riverwalk and Guttenberg Brewering Co.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Nice weekend

Very comfortable little cabin. Everything went as expected. We enjoyed our little staycation before our wedding in 2 weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

shari r.

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

Spoonbills is a wonderful place to stay

One of the cleanest properties we've stayed at and the appliances are wonderful will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandie Backes

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Brandie and Levi are the proud owners of this cozy quaint cabin. They are parents of 3 beautiful kids that love to spend their time outdoors. We take a trip every year to visit a National Park and tent camp which makes the vacation an adventure.

Why they chose this property

Property is located next to the mighty Mississippi. Great place to relax and unwind. Excellent area for fishing, hiking, and kayaking or paddle boarding. Scenic area with a lot of wildlife.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is located just minutes away from the river marina and river walk. Great views and excellent place to stay.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests