Newly remodeled, 3 Bedroom w/HotTub & Amazing River Views. 1500 sq ft, w/3 bedrooms (2 king & 1 double), 1 air mattress & couch in Living Room. Smart TVs, 2 ceramic tile showers, fully equipped kitchen w/filtered water & Hinckley Spring H2O delivery, designer cement countertops, LARGE island for entertaining, abundant windows & light, woodburning fireplace, deck rope lighting, grill & steps away to the riverside fire-pit & hammocks.
The space
Hot Tub is for use all year round; Hot/Cold weather.
Home directly across from a very secluded wooded area separated by Spencer Creek. Fishing/Hunting is abundant/Kayaking is available (must bring your own)/Bonfires are permitted/encouraged for hot dog roasting and ghost story telling. We will try to have firewood avail & bug spray for those that are sensitive (Wood in the Garage; Bug Spray on patio and kitchn closet). If out of season to get bulk firewood to supply, they sell bundles at Home Depot, Lowes, Hy-Vee Grocery etc. only 10-15 minutes away. Reminder, we also have a gas grill on the upper deck next to the hot tub area, and we now have a charcoal smoker unit (Cherry Chips flavor) for use as well. We will try to have Charcoal and flavor chips avail if needed, if not Hy-Vee would be the closet place to grab some!
2 rope tree hammocks avail in season at the point of the yard @ waterfront, all in all, family fun is plentiful! Plenty of space for any overflow guests who may want to camp-out in the large grass yard area.
The wildlife is STUNNING with Bald Eagles, Canadian Geese, Storks, Cranes, Pelicans, Hummingbirds, etc. etc. etc. for all viewing pleasure. There is a veggie and herb garden (season permitting) that you are free to access and cook with. We will work hard to ensure you have a welcome bottle of red/white wine awaiting your check-in. :) Once settled, please have a cocktail (or 2) and just kick back and relax as the entire place is your home away from home while you visit.
Guest access
Whole house and yard are yours to use. Barn and Garage will not be available unless there is inclement weather and we can help as needed.
Other things to note
LeClaire Iowa, 5-10 min away, is also a very walking friendly old River Town located by the Railroad tracks on the river. You will find many eateries, coffee houses, wine shops/tastings and antiques. Is also the home to American Pickers & Antique Archaeology from The History Channel & the annual Cross River Tugfest & Fireworks.
The local Pleasant Valley restaurants/bars (Valley Inn & Mickey's Breakfast) are within 5 minutes as well as a local Antique shop across from the old Pleasant Valley Post Office - distance is less than a mile. BP is same location & provides snacks, drinks, hard liquor, beer sales etc.
Other area attractions:
-TPC / John Deere Classic Golf Tournament is 15 mins away from property.
-Bettendorf TPK Sports Complex, 5-10 min away is home to many sports activities and Softball Tournaments held throughout the year.
-Tax Slayer center (IL side), & River Center (IA side) for conventions and concerts 10-15 min away from property.
-Several local live theaters are 10-15 min away.
For those interested, there is a THC Marijuana recreational & medical dispensary located in Milan, IL (20 min from property).
Name: Nature's Treatment of Illinois.
Address: 973 Tech Dr, Milan, IL 61264
Any smoking, please do so outdoors. Have Fun ;)
A bit of History of the Valley Inn on main Highway:
(Including rumors Al Capone frequented Valley Inn in Pleasant Valley);
Pleasant Valley is one of the oldest towns in Iowa. It was first settled in the early 1830's and the first business was an old grist mill that sat near where the Valley Inn stands today. Soon thereafter, a sawmill was built nearby. These two businesses helped with the development of early settlements in the immediate area.
In the late 1830's or early 1840's a hotel/tavern was built on the spot where Valley Inn sits today. The original rubble foundation still exists and is visible on the exterior of the restaurant. Eventually, the second floor was turned into an elaborate ballroom before the place was turned into what was believed to be a gambling hall in the late 1800's. The upstairs ballroom was eventually replaced by two apartments which remained in place before a complete remodel of the Valley Inn took place in 2012.
When Prohibition took hold in 1919, it was rumored that the Valley Inn became a speakeasy and hangout for organized crime members. Al Capone was said to have frequented the Valley Inn before he was convicted on income tax evasion in 1931.
The Valley Inn has undergone a number of owners over the years. After serving in the army in World War II, Ambrose Carlin came home and bought the Valley Inn in 1948. He ran the place for 30 years before he retired and his daughter Frances Devlin took over. The normally is full of people and has a great patio out back. The age mix of people in the place ranged from their early 20's into their 70's. Renovated in 2012 gave the place a very needed face-lift including a new kitchen and bar area. Check it out - it's walkable if you wish from the house, or just a 3 minute drive.
