[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/9e4485dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/6ff462b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/aa9a2e98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/17dd291e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/805e40c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage provides amenities like a firepit and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5796 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River This smoke-free cottage features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Playground ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Hunting ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209400/1209342/983fa696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa Galena - 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Cottage 'spruce Haven' Cottage: Walk to Mississippi River! Bellevue ## About the area Bellevue is home to this cottage. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Bellevue State Park. [Visit our Bellevue travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellevue.dx78541) [View more Cottages in Bellevue](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellevue-Cottages.d78541-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.30117%2C-90.43550&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nppZzo5y1lWx84YsE4J7NwNd_VA=) Bellevue, IA ### What's nearby - Bellevue State Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km - Belvedere Mansion - 57 min drive - 72.5 km - Old Market House - 57 min drive - 72.4 km - Grant Park - 57 min drive - 72.5 km - Grant Home - 57 min drive - 72.8 km ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Off Shore Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk - ‪Prost - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mountain Top Cafe - ‬63 min drive - ‪River Ridge Brewing - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage located? > Situated in Bellevue, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Spruce Creek Park and Mississippi River. Spruce Harbor and Aqua Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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