Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

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A garden with a pathway, large trees, and a wooden planter with plants.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a sink, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A house with a well-maintained lawn, a large bush, and a door with a geometric design.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Oxford, IA
  • Place, F.W. Kent Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Amana Colonies
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse and Iowa Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westcor Business Park and Coral Ridge Mall. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oxford, IA

What's nearby

  • F.W. Kent Park - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 5 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Deerview Park - 7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Tiffin School Community Library - 8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Amana Colonies - 9 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Roy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millstream BRÄU HAUS - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Millstream Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Depot Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of F.W. Kent Park and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark. Clear Creek Nature Area and Deerview Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again.

We loved our stay. Very relaxing away from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
William was a wonderful guest leaving the house in great shape. He is polite, kind, considerate, thoughtful and his communications were helpful. We would welcome Bill back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country living, close to amenities.

Felt so comfortable there and loved the area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Bobbi is very, very welcome to stay again! The house could NOT have been left any more perfectly; difficult to know they had even stayed!! Thank you, Bobbi!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property in a scenic location. I had a terrific time here and can’t imagine anyone not enjoying their stay at Stop The Clock.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was a nice quiet family friendly retreat. All of the amenities were as advertised. It was close to stores and restaurants and above all Kinnick Stadium which was the purpose of our trip. Would definitely stay there again if we were in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Very thoughtful and considerate guests. The house sparkled, laundry was minimal, and virtually no trace that they had been there. Thank you for this bonus to our housekeeper!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like home!

Perfect stay in rural Amana country. House was very homey, clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Hostess was great and her brother who we met is a great guy!! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

I highly recommend this property, host kathleen is wonderful and the property itself is comfortable, clean and makes you forget your not home. Thanks Kathleen!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this place!

Peaceful and beautiful. Convenient to all Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area locations. The owners are THE BEST hosts. Our family has stayed here multiple times. We’re always thankful to be able to stay in such a clean, comfortable, and well equipped home.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and peaceful

The home is lovely. Quiet farm area with quick access to shopping, food, and entertainment. The house had all of the amenities we needed and was very comfortable. Will for sure be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blessed to stay at Stop the Clock

The Oxford house is beautiful and peaceful. Our family loves staying here. The hosts are gracious and thoughtful. We appreciate the attention to detail in the house, with amazing towels, excellent kitchen, and beautiful surroundings. We are always blessed to stay at Stop the Clock.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home

This property is a little remote but had everything we needed. Perfect for family gatherings! Owners very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful views out every window. Peaceful and quiet. We love staying here each time we come to the Iowa City area. Thank you for always making us feel welcome!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural living

We stayed for family reasons. All live in vicinity, so it made a good place for our base. The property was great and the hospitality of the host was fabulous.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Ron and Jan are welcome back any time! So friendly, generous, helpful and they win the prize for leaving the house in impeccable condition. It was a special treat for us to become acquainted with them and to communicate before, during and after their stay. We highly recommend them to future hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

We had a wonderful time - very pleasant and relaxing. As we have relatives in the area, it was a great place for us to gather. The patio is awesome, great views including a huge old oak tree. We spent a lot of time there - coffee & breakfast in the morning, dinner in the evening. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time Stand Still

Kathleen is so nice to work with. The home is super clean. The yard is very nice and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really nice ranch house in between Tiffin and Amana. Host was wonderful, gave me some house history; decorated as though you’ve stepped back in to your grandmother’s house . Lots of memories. Lots of lists and house rules, which I understand.So you know in advance, the carpet in the dining room and the living room is white.House is well-equipped with whatever you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family with a farming history

Awesome experience. Got to talk to a couple of the family members. Great people. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Dixon and his family are welcome back anytime. They were very respectful of the house rules and left the house in wonderful shape! For the children: kudos to the kiddos!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on farm

Very nice. Just like the listing. Good stay for a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stop The Clock

Kathleen and her brothers were excellent hosts and a shinning example of Iowa hospitality! It's very clear that their family home ( built by their father) has been well maintained and cared for. The location was beautiful, peaceful and tranquil... I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Farmhouse

We had a wonderful, comfortable stay. The setting was very quiet, everything we needed was on site and when a problem arose help was on the way immediately. Great experience. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Stop the clock was the perfect stay for our family. Only a short drive to our event in Coralville. A big yard for our two young boys to play. Loved the farm county. The Host family members we talked to were all very friendly. Would recommend to others that prefer a simple home instead of a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

Location Location Location on this one! A Beautiful country home surrounded by farm land. We even got awesome farm fresh tomatoes delived to our door. If you are looking for a relaxing beautiful country home this one is for you. It made our getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect access to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area

Stop the Clock’s location is perfect. We have stayed in this beautiful home several times. The location provides easy access to Cedar Rapids/Marion and all Iowa City area destinations. The best part is the PEACE and QUIET! The farm is so beautiful. The mornings are tranquil here, especially with a nice cup of coffee, looking out at the Iowa landscape. After visiting friends and family all day, we love to come back to the house and enjoy the peaceful property. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wedding Time To Remember

Stop The Clock is a cozy, clean house, with a great view. We loved coming "home" each night from busy wedding activities. The beds are very comfortable. We also loved waking up to watch the sun rise as we sat and drank our coffees at the kitchen counter. Kathleen is the best host, so friendly and helpful. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. We are from out of state,and she even helped us find the best local pizza place for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much better option than staying at any hotel

Lovely home about 15 minutes away from the facility one of my athlete was competing in in Coralville (just outside of Iowa City). Check in was a breeze, and there was plenty of space inside and outside to walk around and enjoy the time we had outside of competition. Wifi was free, and fast enough to stream Netflix on the television as well as other things on the laptop at the same time. Plenty of room available for cooking and dining. Would highly recommend for anyone that wants to be close to Iowa City, but far enough to be able to relax without all the noise and bustle of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2021
Jason is 100% welcome to stay with us again. The house was left in impeccable order and he was so polite and prompt with pre- and post-stay communications. It was our privilege to host him!
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