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

McGregor, Iowa
$305 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Visit this iconic building with the best view of the Mississippi River that McGregor has to offer. The American House 1854 is the oldest standing building in McGregor and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This 3rd floor penthouse is located right across the street from Big Bouys & Nauti Marina! Hear live music or walk across the street and rent a pontoon and enjoy life on the river! This property featured 2 bedrooms with Queen Beds and Smart TVs, and had a pull out couch to sleep all of your party! Many famous people have frequented the American House including former President Jimmy Carter and the legendary Mark Twain. Please note: This is a train town and we are located in close proximity to the tracks. Train noise should be expected. They are amazing to watch and we do provide complimentary ear plugs for your convenience.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Dryer
  • PARKING

    No Onsite Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    This Property Does Not Have Elevators
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Lisa

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 4, 2026

    Really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect 👌

  • William

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Great property right on main Street with an excellent view of the river. Very clean thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • Patricia P.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    What a treat, this historic old house. Our third floor apartment was beautifully appointed, comfortable, excellent heating and the kitchen bright and sunny. We appreciated the bottle of wine as a welcome gift and coffee provided for our mornings. The view of the Mississippi was amazing. Only wish we had been able to stay when there were leaves in the trees.

  • Cindy M.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Our host was great and checked in during our stay. Description of the home was accurate, rooms were clean, beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked for our needs. Close to state parks, casino, winery and restaurants. Thank you for a great weekend.

  • Anna M.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    My husband and I made a weekend get away and this was the perfect “temporary home”. The main room was so cozy we woke each morning reading our bibles by the windows and watching the sun rise over the water. The wallpaper and look of the whole place was so unique and takes you back in time. We will be back, and next time with the kids!

  • Matt H.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Second time staying at the property and it was just as great as the first time. Charming place with an excellent location. Highly recommend!

  • Jennifer O.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    From a nice stroll on Main Street to the river views, this penthouse was a nice getaway location. Welcoming community with small town shops. The eat in kitchen was well stocked with needed utensils. The bathroom was small but covered our needs. I would recommend this location for 4 people. We enjoyed our weekend escapade.

  • Glen R.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    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.

  • Patricia P.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Well equipped and very clean. Host very accommodating.

  • Cheryl H.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    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.

  • John L.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    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.

  • Marty L.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    All went well just needed instructions on the operation for the tv. Jussi a simple one page step process would help

  • Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    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!

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