We had a great experience at Maquoketa River Rental!! The staff was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating, and the river was peaceful and a nice float. We kayaked, but saw many people on tubes, having a great time on the sand banks. Everyone was so welcoming in Maquoketa!!! Highly recommend

We had planned for 10 of us to go tubing with this company. They ended up posting that the river…read morelevel was rising and they would be closed the day before we were supposed to go! So I sent a message just to make sure that this included the day we planned to go and they told me to check back with them the next day to see if we'd be able to go or not! I asked if I could message them at 7 am and they said yes and that they would be "watching for my message!" So I sent a message a little before 7 asking how the river was that morning with no reply! So I sent another message about 45 minutes later that said it was ok if we couldn't go, but that we had a 2 hour drive so I wanted to make sure either way...again no response! They didn't respond the entire day! Communication is so Important for a business and while I completely understand that the river level is out of their control, a quick message back saying they'd have to stay closed is all I asked for!

Have been to Chestnut both in the winter for skiing and in the summer for the alpline slides. The…read moreski resort is a staple to the midwest. They offer multiple slopes with different levels of difficulty. It's a great place for beginners and those wanting them or their kids to learn. This resort is year round so they offer summer activities as well. There's a lodge with a cafe that offers simpler items like nachos and chicken tenders. There's also a restaurant at top with a bar if you're wanting something more sit down. Such a fun place to visit among the rolling hills of Galena!

June 2026 - I should have done some research before booking. No elevator. You have to carry your…read morebelongings up spiral staircases. Our room had furniture that looked like a beaver chewed the bottom of it. Bathroom very small, tub was plastered and painted, badly. Shower water pressure was a trickle. Floor was not solid. Could hear everything upstairs. Did not try food. Looked like cafeteria quality. Very run down "resort". Would not stay here again. Gave it 2 stars because our room looked like it had new carpeting.

Absolutely charming and unique place to stay. The provided morning breakfast is 5 stars and rivals…read moreany large motel. Weekends offer dinner theater type eating experiences such as murder mystery or the last meal on the Titanic. We did enjoy either of those on this visit but plan to in warmer weather. (Visited in January to eagle watch along the Mississippi river) Located in Bellevue Iowa, South of Dubuque. Visit their website for all the information. https://www.montrest.com/

Everything, every time! I've been here numerous times and I'll go back. Invite your friends. The…read morefood is great, the entertainment is great!! Whether you're there for a murder mystery or the Titanic dinner it really doesn't matter. You're guaranteed to have a great time. The rooms are all beautifully decorated the home is like stepping back into the Victorian era.. This is a great destination for a wedding or just a weekend away with your sweetheart. Arrange to go with Friends and you're all guaranteed to have a great time.

My wife and I just stayed here last weekend (4/25)…read more The accommodations were very cozy. The cottage we stayed in was old, yet very well maintained and modernized where needed. Our cottage had a very nice porch that we spent a good portion of the weekend relaxing on. The cottage also had a nice fireplace we took advantage of. The meals in particular were a highlight and exceeded expectations. The breakfasts served in our cottage were utterly phenomenal. Every morning was a delight. Each stay, they cook one dinner for guests. That meal also stood out to us as special. It held its own against many of the fine dining restaurants in Chicago. The surprise cookies we got each afternoon were such a nice touch. They were also so very friendly and we felt so welcome there. There was a positive energy that there that was very contagious.

Michael and his wife were great. The cottage was an oasis with great furnishings and the champagne…read moreand chocolate awaiting us upon arrival were most welcomed. But the real delights were the breakfasts and Saturday evening dinner. The food was spectacular and very much farm to table with culinary delights that had us talking about them for days--how did he do that breakfast or soup with such attention to flavor and texture? The setting is quiet with great natural landscaping and the hosts warm friendly and humorous. Highly recommend. We will be back in the fall.

My boyfriend and I were gifted Opal's Parlor for 3 nights while visiting our dear friends in…read moreMaquoketa. I was told of the lovely Bed and Breakfast previously. Words didn't do justice. The Squiers Manor is an experience. No detail left undone. The proprietors are masters in their field...from the abundance of period pieces furnishing the Manor, to the home-cooked meals, down to the complimentary toiletries; including eye makeup remover wipes. It's in the fine details like these that the love of hospitality shows. Thank you Nathan and Rud.

In my travels around the nation, I have stayed at many hotels, and another night at a hotel is…read moreNEVER something I look forward too if I can avoid it. Recently, I needed to be in Maquoketa, Iowa, for a wedding, and I was glad to learn of the highly reviewed Squiers Manor B&B. With short notice I was able to make a reservation in the Beulah Room, named after one of the Squiers daughter's who grew up and was married in the house, whose father the house was built for. It was a lovely room with a twin bed for our 9 year old daughter, and at a most reasonable price too. The furnishings in our room and all the others we were able to see, were stunning. This may have been the finest B&B I have ever stayed in anywhere in the US and Canada. But not only was the building grand, and furnishings fantastic (Kathy and her husband are antique dealers and have searched high and low for the most amazing furnishings for their B&B), the hospitality was grand too. Kathy accommodated our need to check in a bit before standard check in between 4-8pm, and kindly greeted us and gave us a full tour of the house. If we have any disappointment at all, it was that we could not stay longer, enjoy the evening dessert or partake of the morning breakfast. We have heard it is great. We can't wait to get back to Maquoketa again and visit Squiers Manor again, and we would tell you to make a reservation here if you are passing through or staying for a few days in the area, it is a MAGNIFICENT B&B.

This place is simply amazing! Every little detail is taken care off. The grounds are perfect, the…read morerooms are beautiful. The staff is amazing! Let's talk about the view! OMG! It is simply wonderful. My wife and I have been going to Galena several times a year for over 20 years. This is hands down the the best place we have stayed and the best restaurant in the area. I would go as far to say one if the best hotels/Inns I have stayed in, in my life. I travel over 100 nights a year. I have been to 22 different countries and 47 states. It is one of the best. All this and it's only a short 2.5 hour drive from Chicago! I see some cheap people give negative reviews. Please stay away!

Quite a beautiful and peaceful place! We stopped in for dinner to celebrate my birthday had a great…read moreexperience. Our server was great and super charismatic. She made us feel quite at home. The dining room felt like a rustic lodge or chalet, with large windows for easy viewing of the surrounding landscape. Each course was delicious, full of so many flavors and textures. I had the Beef Wellington and my wife had the Skirt Steak. Both cuts were cooked precisely as ordered. Dessert was the Lychee & Coconut dish. It was tart but savory, and was a great way to wrap up the meal. Will most definitely be back!

Clean, spacious, level. Can be pretty buggy, (insects). Electric only but water spigots are…read moreconveniently placed in loops. Pit toilets in loops, running water comfort stations with free showers are available. The dump station is newer and clean. Three lanes, five spots. All cement and easy to wash off when done. The river views are nice. Have been there twice, will go again, but probably in the fall when hopefully the bugs are less invasive.

Avoid at All Costs!!!! I booked a 5-night stay but left…read moreafter 2 nights because it was unsafe and gross- the room smelled like cigarette smoke, felt damp, and the AC wasn't working properly. Several men were drinking in the hallway outside my room-go to the parking lot or someone else's room??! The hotel advertises a "24-hour cancellation policy," but I was told it only applies before check-in--not 24 hours before any night you want to cancel. This was NOT clearly explained at booking or check-in. When I asked to leave early the staff were unhelpful and the manager was unavailable. I was told that I would have to pay for the full five days. I had to get his staff to call the manager and talked to him on their cell phone. he was rude and dismissive. He finally agreed that he would "work it out" so that I could leave early. Then I was charged for an extra night after I had already left. The manager claimed I missed a 3 PM cancellation cutoff and cancelled at 5:37. Of course the 3pm thing was never disclosed to me. This place is poorly managed, with unclear policies and rude staff. I've disputed the charges with my credit card and reported the issue to the booking site. If you value your safety and money, avoid this hotel.

We recently stayed at the Savanna Inn & Suites for a week. We arrived very early for our check in…read moredue to an overnight flight. The staff was very friendly and accommodating an allowed us to check in early to get some rest. I am not sure if they know what that meant but after a very long travel day it was greatly appreciated. Staff was amazing...rooms were very clean and they were very helpful through out our entire stay. If we are ever in the area again we will most definitely be staying there.