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Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
Explore the area
Muscatine, IA
- Wildcat Den State ParkPlace, Wildcat Den State Park9 min drive
- Pine Creek Grist MillPlace, Pine Creek Grist Mill12 min drive
- Muscatine Aquatic CenterPlace, Muscatine Aquatic Center12 min drive
- Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.)Airport, Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City Intl.)41 min drive
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About the area
Muscatine
With a stay at this vacation home in Muscatine, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River and Wildcat Den State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Pine Creek Grist Mill and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Muscatine Aquatic Center.
What's nearby
- Wildcat Den State Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
- Pine Creek Grist Mill - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
- Muscatine Aquatic Center - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
- Fairport State Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
- Riverside Park - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
- Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Tee's Ice Cream - 13 min drive
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
- Kühl’s Bar - 14 min drive
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Captain's Cove is a county getaway with private ponds for all of life's moments!
Originally built with four ponds to accommodate a Catfish Farm and Shitake Mushroom Farm - this property has been in the family for four generations. We are pleased to share this amazing property with your family to continue the tradition of enjoying life's moments. We consider this place a small piece of heaven in Iowa and hope you will too. The activities available range from fishing, swimming or kayaking, in our private ponds, bonfires, outdoor grilling, sunrise or sunset watching, hiking around the property, and so much more. The property is just minutes away from Wild Cat Den State Park, bike paths and the Muscatine River Front.
Rental rate includes a fully furnished house, full kitchen, washer and dryer, WiFi, gas grill (1 propane tank included), access to 4 private ponds (no fishing license required), 3 kayaks, adult/youth/infant life jackets, concrete patio with firepit and outdoor patio furniture, and 5+ acres of private country land access (surrounded by 40 acres of farmland). Thanks for considering Captain's Cove!
Rental rate includes a fully furnished house, full kitchen, washer and dryer, WiFi, gas grill (1 propane tank included), access to 4 private ponds (no fishing license required), 3 kayaks, adult/youth/infant life jackets, concrete patio with firepit and outdoor patio furniture, and 5+ acres of private country land access (surrounded by 40 acres of farmland). Thanks for considering Captain's Cove!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 accessible parking spaces
- Front entrance ramp
- In-room accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take trash to small dumpster at end of driveway.
Return kayaks to rack on lower patio.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators