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The Great River Retreat

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A living room with a gray sectional sofa, a small round coffee table, a patterned rug, and a lamp.
A coffee maker, a basket with coffee pods, a box with snacks, and a blue bag on a wooden table.
A wooden bench and table set on a porch with a cushion that reads 'FRONT porch SITTIN''.
A playground with colorful equipment, a picnic table, and a building in the background.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view to a living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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McGregor, IA
  • Place, Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, McGregor City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

McGregor

With a stay at this vacation home in McGregor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Pikes Peak State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from McGregor City Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from McGregor Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Pikes Peak State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • McGregor City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McGregor Public Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McGregor Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Great River Retreat

Located in the heart of McGregor and within walking distance of antique shopping, local eateries and the Mississippi River. An outdoor enthusiast dream you can enjoy biking, fishing, hunting, hiking and boating all within miles at one of the many local parks; or try your hand at the local casino.
Whether a weekend getaway or a long-term stay we welcome you to a historic 3-bedroom 1.5 bathroom home with ample living space, including a laundry room and fully stocked kitchen with a coffee bar.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Great River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was comfortable, very clean and lovely. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as listed-great location on the Main Street of McGregor, close to shops and restaurants. Perfect for hiking in the state parks that surrounded us. Excellent for our girls weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Royanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was 15 minute walk to shops, local restaurants and pubs.Large living room with large dining room, half bath downstairs with bathroom and shower upstairs. Nice front porch seating area to enjoy those cool evenings outside. The stairs were challenging for my mother in law ( who is 92 ) but she was able to get up and downstairs. All bedrooms are upstairs, each room was tastefully decorated and a good size. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Clean and comfortable. Good cooking essentials. Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026