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Featuring quiet street views, Derinda House features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.1 km from Apple River Fort State Historic Site. Guests can benefit from a balcony and an outdoor fireplace. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Elizabeth, like cycling and hiking. Derinda House has a picnic area and a barbecue. The General at Eagle Ridge is 20 km from the accommodation, while Eagle Ridge Resort is 21 km away. Dubuque Regional Airport is 63 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Elizabeth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nanette
    United States United States
    It is in the beautiful town of Elizabeth. Sandy was a great hostess. Very pleasant and she had all kinds of pamphlets for things to do in the area and Galina.
  • A
    Anita
    United States United States
    Comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed having a glass of wine and charcuterie on the deck overlooking the yard. The tree frogs provided an interesting symphony. Breakfast was delicious!
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    Derinda House was beautiful and comfortable. We loved the decor and sitting on the peaceful deck. Breakfast, which comes with every Stay, was delicious. Sandy kindly accommodated our vegan request. We loved our stay.
  • Hulke
    United States United States
    This was my first stay at a B&B & it couldn’t have been better. Sandy was an exceptional hostess with superb breakfast making skills, excellent communication & a beautiful home & property. She gave us great recommendations in nearby Galena (Otto’s...
  • J
    Spain Spain
    Charming and lovingly maintained independent living area with a complete kitchen and all the accessories one might need throughout. The location is rural, quiet and beautiful with easy access by car to nearby Galena and the Mississippi River as...
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    The Derinda House is wonderful. This is a girls' weekend destination for us. The breakfast is amazing and there is no better host than Sandy. Sandy gives you great ideas on what to do while in Galena and her home is so inviting.
  • B
    Bruce
    United States United States
    Breakfast was very good, the place was very clean and nice
  • Thrift
    United States United States
    Sandy was an excellent host. We loved the hospitality and the breakfast was really good. My kids liked the fact she left some night time snacks for them.We would definitely stay here again.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The breakfasts were terrific and flexible to fit our schedule for the day. The furnishings and decor were first class and added to the experience. In addition, the location was convenient to our program.
  • Buser
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great. Quiche one morning and Eggs Benedict the next. There was more than we could eat.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sandy

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10
Host review score
Host review score
Sandy
Derinda House is a country retreat. A whole apartment rental. Comfortable , beautifully furnished with comfy upholstered furniture. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace.Deck with long country views. Set on two acars with hiking trails. Two miles from the town of Elizabeth with shopping ,antiques ,and places to eat,and a quick drive to Galena , for restaurants , shopping, and more.
When you arrive, I will greet you with a key show you around , Answer any questions you might have. The Apartment is private ,and has it's own entrance . We try to make everything comfortable ,for a enjoyable weekend.
Great country views, with rolling hills ,and a deck overlooking the woods.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Derinda House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    • Dressing room

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Minibar
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge

    Services & Extras

    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Evening entertainment
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Higher level toilet
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Derinda House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 8 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Derinda House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Derinda House

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Derinda House on this page.

    • Derinda House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Derinda House on this page.

    • Derinda House is 1.9 miles from the centre of Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Derinda House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Derinda House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Evening entertainment
    • Derinda House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Derinda House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.