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American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining

Lodge in McGregor, steps from Mississippi River

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Perched above McGregor, The American House 1854 offers a unique blend of history and entertainment. This iconic penthouse is steps from Big Bouys & Nauti Marina, where you can rent a pontoon or enjoy live music with the Mississippi River as your backdrop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

McGregor is home to this lodge. Fort Crawford Museum and Villa Louis are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center and Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park.
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McGregor, IA

What's nearby

  • Casino Queen - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Feriole Island Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Driftless Area Wetlands Centre - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Villa Louis - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining

Lodge near Mississippi River
American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like dining tables and internet access.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining located?

Situated in McGregor, this lodge is steps from Mississippi River and Triangle Park. Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area and McGregor Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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American House 1854- Pocket City Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen & Dining Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Homey stay by the Mississippi

Well equipped and very clean. Host very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right on main Street with an excellent view of the river. Very clean thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Pocket City Penthouse

My family and I really enjoyed this property and would highly recommend! The location was great, walking distance to the river and downtown shops and restaurants. The penthouse was very nice and clean, a lot of space, and an amazing view. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Relaxing on the River

Our overall experience was more than we expected. The host was very helpful and made us feel very welcome. The property is well maintained and blends a historic sight with modern conveniences. The sunrises are extraordinarily beautiful! It was a great experience and we highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen R.

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

Great time in McGregor Iowa!

A quiet retreat to a small, historic Iowa River town is just the way to kick off the summer! The accommodations at American House are unique yet comfortable with the latest technology. The penthouse offers great river views. Light sleepers may wish to use ear plugs for the 1-2 trains that come through at night, but they were not problematic for us. Great restaurants, bars, shopping and ice cream is all a short walk away.This area of Iowa/Western WI is a hidden gem… good food and breweries, lots of hiking, and tons of history to enjoy within 15 minutes. We highly recommend American House and McGregor and plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

deb h.

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

Girls trip

Great location, lots of space and all that we needed. It would have been nice if the air conditioning had been turned on because it was very hot and took quite some time to cool down. The beds were very uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome location in a beautiful place

This is a few miles away from my ancestral home. NE Iowa (the Driftless Area) is an amazing place. We hiked Pikes Peak and Effigy Mounds. Also caught some Rainbows and an 18 inch Brown trout in Yellow Rive State Forest!! McGregor is full of 100-150 year old buildings and they are all clean and beautiful, including this property. We had a wonderful visit and enjoyed the Rental as we were in a modern-like building that was built in 1854. Right out the windows we were looking at the Mississippi (just steps away). We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marty L.

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

Langel stat

All went well just needed instructions on the operation for the tv. Jussi a simple one page step process would help
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

More than we expected!

My sisters and I do a sisters weekend every year and we look for unique places to stay all over Wisconsin to really appreciate our lovely state. We chose to travel and meet in McGregor Iowa for a weekend of relaxing, shopping, eating and catching up. This unique apartment in McGregor was one of our most memorable weekends. So much to do and see... we agreed to make plans to come back because we didn't have time to take it all in. Our host was very detailed and the communication was excellent. Thank you so much to Sara for checking on us and providing above and beyond what we needed to have a wonderful get away for 3 sisters. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Couldn't Have Been More Pleased

The Pocket City Penthouse looked like a winner when we were hunting out a special place to stay for our anniversary -- and it turns out it was the jackpot! Truly, everything was perfect, from the beautifully appointed apartment and cook's kitchen, to the amazing views -- to the town of McGregor, itself. We loved the little stores and restaurants nearby (those that were open so early in the season), and the surroundings were perfect, the trains, the riverboats, and the green hills with Pikes Peak just up the road for hiking. The proprietor was especially helpful and communicated with us exceptionally. We're looking forward to coming back. Maybe we'll see what McGregor looks like in all the season through the penthouse's big picture windows!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024