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The Penthouse. Heart of Downtown Dubuque. Over 3,000 Sq Ft.

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of a church and buildings in the background.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A two-story brick building with multiple storefronts on the ground floor, including a visible restaurant.
A spacious living room with a dark-colored sofa, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.
A bathroom with a window, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dubuque

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Dubuque, within a 15-minute walk of Diamond Jo Casino and Mississippi River. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dubuque Welcome Center and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dubuque Art Center.
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What's nearby

  • Five Flags Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand River Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pepper Sprout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Backpocket Dubuque Taproom - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jubeck New World Brewing - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Penthouse. Heart of Downtown Dubuque. Over 3,000 Sq Ft.

*Third floor unit*

3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom (two king/ one full).

Two large family rooms (one w/ a pull-out sofa).

Located in the heart of Downtown Dubuque. Directly across from Hotel Julien. Walking distance to all of downtown's amenities!

Outdoor terrace for warmer months.

Well equipped kitchen!

Wifi, smart TVs, host provided coffee and travel toiletries.

Parking spaces to accommodate two vehicles.

Need additional space? 166 Bluff St. is located a few blocks away (4 bed/2.5 bath)

The space
Entering the penthouse space is done through the back of the building. Two in tandem parking spots are available for guests. You’ll walk into a communal lobby which will then take you up a flight of stairs to the door of the penthouse. Once inside, another flight of stairs will take you to the third floor opening up to the well-stocked kitchen and dining room area. The penthouse has two living rooms, 3 bedrooms (2 king, 1 full) and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping space. The penthouse also features a wet bar, laundry room, and a beautiful outside terrace to be enjoyed during the warmer months.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment features snowboarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Any music at the party should be done by 10 pm

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 25
Note from host: Any music at the party should be done by 10 pm
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

233 Main Penthouse Dubuque
233 Main Street Penthouse Dubuque
233 Main Street Penthouse Apartment
233 Main Street Penthouse Apartment Dubuque

The Penthouse. Heart of Downtown Dubuque. Over 3,000 Sq Ft. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and beautiful place with spacious accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay, huge living rooms, dining area, kitchen, and plenty of baths. We have stayed twice with Jeff and have had 2 great weekends. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great place!

Great place and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great stay!

Great communication and awesome amenities. Would stay here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Family visit

Nice place, clean good beds , lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Birthday weekend get away

Great property! Perfect location. Perfect home for a group of friends to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was well kept and spacious. We were concerned that there might be noise from the bar/club downstairs, but we heard nothing. Comfortable beds, amazing patio, well stocked kitchen. Lots of stairs to climb, but we knew that ahead of time. Overall a fantastic stay and a terrific host. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

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

Penthouse

This place was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

SISTER'S STAY

Very comfortable and spacious with great kitchen. Host is extremely responsive. Location was great and we were able to walk to most of our planned destinations. It is a very nice and interesting property and we would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This penthouse was amazing. Very clean, really big, comfortable spaces to lounge and watch tv, do puzzles. Easy to get to everywhere, HyVee, restaurants. The patio would be fantastic in the summer months. The fireplaces kept us warm and cozy. There was bar noise from below on Saturday night but we put in noise cancelling headphones and slept just fine, the other nights it was really quiet. Hosts were very responsive. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Family weekend

We had two families get together for a long weekend - 4 adults, 5 kids. The property was spacious, conveniently located, and absolutely beautiful! Very charming and full of character. Excellent communication from the host, very prompt and helpful in responses. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Downtown gem

The downtown location and large accommodations make this a great spot for people looking to explore downtown Dubuque. Tons of restaurants, bars, breweries and activities walking distance from the apartment. Large, private, outdoor rooftop. Very large kitchen, dining table, living room, and an additional sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayle R.

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

Girls Trip

This place is amazing! The locations is fabulous. You can walk to so many amazing restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and bars. Very close to the river. The rooftop terrace was gorgeous and the perfect spot to hangout! The house is so spacious and fit our large group perfectly. Seriously the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Love this place

I've stayed in many VRBO's and I can honestly say I've never stayed in one as nice and comfortable as this. Jeff was so quick to respond to any messages/ concerns that I had. You're missing out if you don't rent this place! I can't wait to go back. Thank you, Jeff, for a wonderful experience. This place is gorgeous!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Excellent

This is the second time we've stayed at this property. It's within walking distance to great food and drinks IF you even want to leave the property. The beds are so comfy. The place is just gorgeous! I can't brag enough about it. You WON'T be disappointed! Jeff is awesome at communication! Book it now!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Reunion weekend

This is the 2nd time our group has stayed in the property, and I'll say it again...we will be back! If possible, every time I'm in Dubuque, I will stay at this property. 100% clean, well appointed, amazing layout, comfy beds. Had a group of about 7-8 college buddies who get together about every 2 years, and this place is just amazing for the group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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

Jelly Roll weekend

Five of us (two couples and a single guy) rode our Harleys from central Iowa to Dubuque to spend a few days riding along the Mississippi and going to a Jelly Roll concert at the Q Casino. The accommodations were fantastic! This place is HUGE and so well done it’s simply amazing. All of the finishes and decorations were terrific. It’s in an area with a great vib, lots of dining choices, and great nightlife. Our group absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Penthouse rental

My siblings and I had a great time in this unit. There where two sets of stairs to get up with all our stuff, but after we did, we were extremely happy with the place. We had plenty of room to spread out and do what we wanted. Beds were comfy. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Very nice place to stay

This property was exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for five adults to stay and be comfortable and still have some privacy. There was a miscommunication on the check-in process, which is the only reason I did not give this property all five stars. I was able to get a hold of the property manager, and he took care of getting us into the property and providing us with the Internet password. I would recommend this place for anybody who is able to handle the steps. The rooftop patio was a very nice place to relax in the evening and look over the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great place to stay for a friend's trip.

Easy booking process. Jeff provided all the information we needed to get in on out first day. Tons of room and great outdoor seating area. All kitchen items needed for a multi day stay. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Dubuque wedding

Very nice with lots of room and lots of comfortable seating inside and outside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Great Stay!!!

I had my Girls Weekend in Dubuque this year! This is a wonderful property! Big enough for 7 ladies and great location! Close to restaurants and shops and sights. Deck is great for a dance party! Thanks for a great weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Excellent visit

The property was beautiful and well maintained. Everything and more that we needed was in the building. Our bed was a bit soft (but that is a preference issue not a complaint). All of the rooms were gorgeous. We enjoyed the rooftop patio! The only “warning” I would give others, there are a lot of steps to the loft. I mean, one assumes steps with a loft but just wanted to give a heads up to anyone thinking maybe there wasn’t. Lol We would definitely stay again. It was a great location to visit “old Dubuque”.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Very Spacious

Property very nice and spacious. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022