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Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

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A cozy cabin with large windows, wooden furniture, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a sink, stove, refrigerator, and dining table with chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.
A laundry room with two stacked washing machines on a wooden platform, a sliding glass door leading outside, and a window above the machines.
A house with large windows and a covered porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oxford, IA
  • Place, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Coral Ridge Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

This unique property is a nature-lover’s dream - with 40 private acres of Iowa’s natural landscape. The well-maintained recreation trails through the prairie are perfect for hiking and flower picking in warm weather or cross-country skiing in the snow. You can also explore the creek, pond, and restored wetland habitat located on the property. (Pond has been disconnected from the creek out of respect to the neighbor farmers tile lines, it no longer has good recreational value) The spacious yards and large deck surrounding the house are perfect for outdoor games, family gatherings, and more!

The house itself is unlike any other! Originally built in 1912, the 3 large additions were artistically created from preserved Iowa barn wood. This includes the spacious sunroom with heated floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stained-glass accents. Many of the unique wood pieces and furniture in the home were crafted right here in our shop – including the one-of-a-kind vardo wagon parked outside!

Property is conveniently located near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & The Amana Colonies - only 17.6 miles from the Eastern Iowa Airport. Guests can enjoy easy check-in and check-out with keyless entry. For your safety there are outward facing security cameras located on the house and shop. Cameras point away from the structures only and the inside of the house is never visible.

Please note the additional charge over 6 guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2607457vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oxford

Oxford is home to this holiday home. Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark and Amana Woolen Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse and Iowa Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinnick Stadium or Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
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Oxford, IA

What's nearby

  • F.W. Kent Park - 10 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Coralville Lake - 12 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Coral Ridge Mall - 14 min drive - 23.0 km
  • University of Iowa - 16 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. located?

Situated in Oxford, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of F.W. Kent Park, Swan Lake and Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area. Clear Creek Nature Area and Deerview Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay for a golf trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint, cozy farmhouse with lots of space to gather inside or outside. Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated mother's 90th birthday. Brother (spouse), sister (spouse), and I (spouse). The 7 of us had a great time. There was plenty of room to get around. The kitchen had all we needed to cook and eat. My wife and I always bring a large (14" skillet) and a high quality knife, but i this case we could have managed without them. We made use of 2 outside areas. There were plenty of deer and an owl for our entertainment. This property is close to Iowa City (we catered the birthday party in a near by park) and we spent an afternoon at Cedar Ridge Distillery.My communication with the owners was relatively easy and Seth was prompt with his responses. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - wish we had more time to explore and walk the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! My granddaughter fell in love with the cat! The weather was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior was absolutely age appropriate and charming. Built in 1912, the house was immaculate and welcoming. We enjoyed the kitchen, porch, fire pit and just being in the country. Thanks for creating such a good space for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amana Trip

This place was simply magical! What an amazing place to spend time with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely! This was the perfect spot for a reading retreat with fellow book lovers. The kitchen is fully equipped, which helped us do shared meals. The home is full of funky art and homemade touches - very cozy. The prairie trails are a real bonus. Comfortable furnishings, heating/cooling, and water temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for family reunion

This property had many activities to do that kept our family of 12 very busy. The cleanliness and quaintness made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

We had a lot of fun celebrating my husband's 40th birthday party at this property. It's a great place to get friends together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and neat Farm house.

It is a little out of the way to get to but perfect for a family get together. We were there in the winter but I can imagine the property is amazing when things thaw out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun farm house!!! So cozy and great spaces!! Lots of towels and dish washer pods which was great! Just needed a sponge lol. Highly recommend and we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay for our youngest son's wedding. We were close to the venue, plenty room for the up to 6 guests who stayed at the property. Could have accommodated more. We did just a cookout with some extended family who stayed a few days after the wedding. Would definately consider staying at the prairie retreat again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys Weekend

Had a lovely weekend at this clean and cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We all had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas! The rustic decor was fun and whimsical, and the grounds were exciting to explore. It featured all the luxuries of home, too. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Cynthia, Thank you for choosing my home. My app froze when writing your review. Now it says I can’t write a review. You were great guests, following all house rules and left the home very clean. Thank you again! Seth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual shopping trip

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawkeye Game Central

Great spot to stay for our group of 6 that attended the Hawkeye-Gopher game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little house with privacy

If you want privacy and room for you and your family to relax that is only 10 minutes away from town this is it. Kids had their own bunk house to themselves. Plenty of room/beds for a large crew. Sweet little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Family stayed and prepped/ decompressed before and after daughter’s wedding in Amana. Was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Enjoyed our stay very much! A family getaway for family as well as a birthday party for my grandson and 4 of his friends. They had a great time exploring and we drove them to the lake just a few miles away as well. A very relaxing atmosphere and a lovely old home to spend the time in. Very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House in the Meadow

Lots of private space, lots of wild life, geese on the pond, albino deer and others, many birds, ground hog and litter of five. Very enjoyable stay. Bob Roberts
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable

Huge house! Super nice and very private which is exactly what we look for on our business trips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

We were in town for a wedding. The groomsman party stayed during the weekend. We were amazed by the unique house and property! The hosts sent detailed instructions online as well as a great binder with information on the property in the house. The house was so clean and stocked with plenty of everyday items needed as well as bonus items such as board games, toys, etc. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Highly recommended this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2025
Thank you Brayden! We really appreciate you supporting our small family business. You and your groomsmen took great care of the home and land,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sooo Peaceful...

We loved our stay. Everything went smooth and the property was great. Very rural and quiet even though it was only about ten minutes to Wal Mart. My wife and I use VRBO from time to time and have never seen a property so clean. I wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Seth and Peggy Somerville

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I grew up in this home, it brings me joy to host people in this special place while I am away for work.

Why they chose this property

This is a very peaceful place. The privacy is unmatched by any local VRBO options. Great neighbors and central location to the Amana Colonies, North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids make this location a great home base.

What makes this property unique

The peace and quiet. The freedom to laugh and play music into the night without worrying about upsetting people.

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