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Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown

Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to University of Iowa

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Living area
Living room with semi-open floor plan provides sightlines to kitchen/dining room
Driveway alongside of house can accommodate two additional cars.
Fenced-in backyard and view to 1-car garage.
beautiful dining room table with available leaf seats 5-7.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown

Great 3BR, 2 bath house in quiet residential area has everything you need for a home away from home. Close to downtown, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, a great brewery, parks and public transportation.

2 Bedrooms are situated upstairs and a 3rd is on the main floor. All have large closets, fans and beautiful lighting. The living room, dining room and kitchen have a great flow with a semi-open floor plan. The deck overlooks a backyard with a privacy fence. The keypad entry ensures a safe and easy check in and check out. Other highlights include comfy couches, a Smart TV, an awesome dining room table to seat 5 (or 7 with a leaf), and a bar with 2 stools. The well-stocked kitchen has a great gas stove and lots of storage. The house has varied lighting options, from bright and cheerful to more intimate. On-site parking for up to 3 cars (in a single-car garage and alongside the house in the driveway). Additional street parking is available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area

Iowa City

Twain, a neighbourhood in Iowa City, is home to this holiday home. Coralville Lake and Clear Creek Greenbelt reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mercy Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery and Taproom - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown?

As of 22 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown on 28 December 2025 start from NZ$507.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown located?

Located in Twain, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Iowa, Iowa City Public Library and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. The Englert Theater and University of Iowa Health Care are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitality and communications with the owners was wonderful. The beds were super comfy. The back porch was lovely and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rose k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. Our beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean. Such a cozy wonderful VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Cute, comfortable and clean property. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay.

Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Charming property, hosts were extremely kind & attentive during severe weather issues
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and quiet location, felt very safe. Property could use some love as far as updating and yard maintenance. Clearly there’s some years of wear and tear, but somewhat expected in a college town. A fresh coat of paint and new furniture would go a long way though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming!

My husband and I stayed in this lovely home for the weekend. We were visiting our daughter and son-in-law who live nearby but don’t have a guest room. The house is in a quiet, well-established neighborhood convenient to everything we wanted to do. It was clean and well-maintained and had clear, easy directions. We will look for this house again the next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stop for Ragbrai

This home was spacious and a good stopping point for a Ragbrai team. House was clean, easily able to enter, comfy beds, and nice kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my time with you

Very good supplies and nice towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football Game Weekend

Great host and location for a football weekend in Iowa City. Communication was excellent. We are planning to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iowa City resale shopping visit

The house is cute, comfortable, has easy access, and is well-located in town. The mattresses were comfortable, the kitchen contains the essentials, The place was very clean, and it's in a quiet neighborhood. We were happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and clean

Very nice and comfortable. Short drive or take bus to downtown. Host was great and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys football weekend

Great accommodations. Close to downtown and Kinnick stadium. The host communicated check-in and out procedures and made this very easy. I would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in town

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

This was a girls get away with my daughters, my 91 yr old mom and myself. We had a great time and having a first floor bedroom and bath was a necessity! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This place was great! Fantastic location in a quiet neighborhood. Close to the downtown and the hospital/college but far enough away to not have all of the noise. We absolutely loved the house, it was so cute. Communication with the property owner was fantastic. We will likely book this location for our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

E. J. Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy place to stay for the night

Everything was as presented and we found it clean and very comfortable. Our family had come in for a wedding in Kalona, and this was our lodging for one night. No one had a single complaint. :) We found the furnishings comfortable and having 2 bathrooms was a blessing. We'd certainly recommend this rental to anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Nice place and neighborhood to walk in. Coffee shop close. Owner reached out with personal message before check in; nice touch. Clean and had everything we needed. Bed comfortable downstairs (we didn’t use the upstairs, but it was nice as well). Back porch was nice to have since weather was perfect. Thanks for sharing your home and addressing any concerns.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

This was exactly what we wanted. Super close to downtown but really quiet in a pretty neighborhood. I’m a “clean freak” and this place was super clean. I didn’t have to clean before moving in! 😊 I really appreciated the easy access to extra supplies like blankets, towels, tp, etc. They were washed, soft, and in plentiful supply. Check in and out was easy. Blake, the host, was super helpful and responded quickly to my questions. Hope it’s warmer on our next visit so we can use the porches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We were in town for my son's wedding and needed a place to land for four days. This property offered up everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. The location is very nice and we felt safe the entire stay. The neighborhood is quiet and close to everything you need. If you don't mind walking, you could certainly reach everything by foot. We hosted a small brunch at the property for family members the morning after the wedding and received many compliments on the overall appearance and functionality of the property. Many were able to sit outside, while others were in the kitchen and dining room. My favorite areas of the house were the great kitchen and the awesome upstairs shower. Thanks for a great experience in Iowa City. We would definitely use this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Rendezvouz for family

This was just right for our holiday family rendezvous. Katie was very responsive, even shoveling the driveway in time for the last carload to arrive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute small house, well located

Much cuter and nicer than the photos looked! Great space. Small bedrooms, but nice communal spaces. Would prefer standard height dining table & dining chairs, the tall ones are very uncomfortable. Had an initial issue getting checked in, but was solved fairly quickly. Nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was very happy with our stay. Property and listing was as advertised.

Check-in was smooth with out issue. Owner stopped by shortly after check in to ensure everything was good. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very nice, clean home close to downtown. Neighborhood was quiet (even though we were there Halloween weekend.) We found a couple of local, delicious coffee shops-Java House and The Press that we really liked. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Your host

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My name is Katie, and I'm a professional musician who has lived and worked in Iowa City since 2004. I love to travel, experience new cultures and meet many people. When I stay in a place I'm visiting for a number of days, it’s so much nicer to have a place to use as your home base where I can relax and have the option to cook a nice meal. I appreciate the little touches that transform a mere place to rest your head into a place that feels a little more like home.

Why they chose this property

I love the quiet, family-oriented feeling of this neighborhood. Many of the houses have beautiful landscaping, and there is quick and easy access to downtown, the University of Iowa, hospitals, free public transportation, and restaurants and coffee shops.

What makes this property unique

Cute, older home that has been recently renovated. Main floor has a mostly open floor plan for easier socializing.

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