Title: Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93547733&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage Cottage with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Mississippi River ## Photo gallery for Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage (Bellevue)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/e5decaf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage (Bellevue)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/f0a5b112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage (Bellevue)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/8c63f9e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage (Bellevue)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/26a11323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage (Bellevue)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93547800/93547733/a814e4ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5796 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - 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 kitchen, 8-minute 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 ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115460000/115453000/115452945/236a86f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk Downtown: Inviting Historic Home in Dubuque! 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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. Aqua Park and Linmar Gardens are also worth visiting. [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 - ![Galena featuring a house, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922901501/1a780dfd-1b47-42c9-bd2a-94ca267d6814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belvedere Mansion 48 min drive \- 72.1 km - Spruce Creek Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Spruce Harbor 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Aqua Park 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf 58 min drive \- 84.8 km ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 4 min drive - Sunset Grille 63 min drive - Off Shore Bar & Grill 19 min walk - River Ridge Brewing 6 min drive - The Summit Food & Spirits 63 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage have a pool? ### Is Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage? ### Where is Walk to River! 'it's A Wonderful Life' Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walk to River! 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