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Derinda House is located in Elizabeth, just 2.5 miles from Apple River Fort State Historic Site and 13 miles from The General at Eagle Ridge. Guests can benefit from a balcony and an outdoor fireplace. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Eagle Ridge Resort is 13 miles from Derinda House, while Belvedere Mansion is 17 miles away. Dubuque Regional Airport is 39 miles from the property.

Couples in particular 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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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    Breakfast was very good, the place was very clean and nice
  • Thrift
    United States of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great. Quiche one morning and Eggs Benedict the next. There was more than we could eat.

Hosted by Sandy

10
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

Area info

Amenities of Derinda House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

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

Parking
Free private parking is available 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
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    • Walk-in closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting 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 deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

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

    Activities

    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached

    Front Desk Services

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

    Entertainment & Family Services

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

    Miscellaneous

    • Raised toilet
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 8 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Derinda House

    • Derinda House can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Check-in at Derinda House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Derinda House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • 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.

    • 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 info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Evening entertainment