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Modern home in historic neighborhood with lower level game room by Loras College

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Interior
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dubuque, IA
  • Place, Loras College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Flags Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Modern home in historic neighborhood with lower level game room by Loras College

The Arlington Cottage – Charming 3BR/2.5BA home in Dubuque’s Historic 11th Street District, steps from Loras College. Relax by fireplaces, share meals, or play ping pong in the game room—perfect for groups seeking style and convenience.

*There is no grill at the home. There may have been one in the photos-but it has been removed due to safety issues.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Loras College. You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Loras College and 6 minutes by foot from Carnegie-Stout Public Library
This vacation home offers its guests an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,259 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Modern home in historic neighborhood with lower level game room by Loras College Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

monnie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for a family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Kitchen amenities were appreciated, game room was fun, and dining table for 6 was perfect for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Arlington Cottage! The house was very clean, well stocked bathrooms and kitchen. The game room was a hit and the fireplaces were so cozy to sit by. There are a lot of winding stairs in the house which can be a little tricky for younger and older guest but overall house was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and a nice location for us. Everything as described in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine. Some of the supplies were running low (dishwasher) - everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean and comfortable. Host was super communicable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay. Great spot, well appointed and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate! The kitchen was well stocked and the location was excellent. We also loved the lower level game room. It’s always nice when the house is exactly as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ S.

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

Family getaways

Great place to stay that accommodates the whole family. Great location near restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice upgraded home for a family. Very roomy with lots of nice features and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good for our stay in Dubuque. We watched soccer at Loras Friday night and another game Sunday at Dubuque University.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lashon G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and adequate spacing . We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Great weekend

We had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect for our stay!!! I was very happy with the property it was everything I expected and more!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious. Three levels of living space makes for a mostly quiet stay. Really enjoyed using the kitchen. Everything we needed was provided. Also was able to enjoy playing ping pong. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances j.

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

Lovely stay

Stayed here for the weekend for a wedding. Home was nice and clean. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

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

Great stay in Dubuque

We had a wonderful time staying at the Arlington Cottage. The place had everything we needed for our 4 day family vacation. We would highly recommend it for future travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Cozy House for Family Vacation

This house was very cozy for our family vacation and a great spot to relax after a long day of adventuring. The house had everything that we needed and the kids loved playing ping pong!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan H.

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

Great location/stay for our college reunion

Loved our stay at the Arlington Cottage. The space was perfect for our group. It was clean, and the owners were great to communicate with before and after our stay. Would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

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

Class mates celebrating

We loved our stay. Great location. Spacious accommodations. Enjoyed Dubuque!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

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

Beautiful house!

The house is absolutely beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great for walking to restaurants and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Great places to stay

Kids loved the basement and all the games!!! Great place to unwind after Christmas! We loved walking downtown to get donuts! Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime E.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We so enjoyed our stay here…property is exactly as described and impeccable thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Lovely property!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Arlington Cottage. Each of its three levels offers something special. Definitely a place we'd return to in Dubuque.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alix M.

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

Great communication

The house was very clean and close to everything downtown. Great communication with the hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025