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Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard

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A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A large tree in a backyard with a house in the background.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a chandelier.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden railings, a wicker sofa with cushions, a small table with a potted plant, and a planter with flowers.
A dining area with a round wooden table, four wicker chairs, a hanging chair with cushions, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Council Bluffs, IA
  • Place, Lake Manawa State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa Western Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful two bedroom home. Beautiful quiet neighborhood close to interstates, Iowa West Sports Complex and Fields, Iowa Western Community College, Henry Doorly Zoo, bike/running trails, downtown Omaha, Creighton University, Old Market, CHI Center, Mid American Center, Eppley Airfield, and more. Spacious tree filled private backyard, outdoor patio, grill, and fire pit. Plenty of parking. Great WiFi and Netflix, YouTube TV and Discovery+. Washer/dryer available.
The space
A sun filled one level home with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Sun porch and outdoor patio with plenty of seating and a grill. Laundry in master bedroom. Board games, books, and more. Even a dog bed and pet bowls so your furry family members also feel at home.
Guest access:
Guests have access to entire property other than the garages and basement of home. They can use the yard, porch, laundry.
Other things to note:
No events, parties, or gatherings are allowed inside or outdoors.
Bicycles and helmets are available upon request. What better way to take advantage of all the nearby trails?

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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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 # 2949990vb
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
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

Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs is home to this holiday home. Historic General Dodge House and Union Pacific Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fox Run Golf Club and Joe's Karting. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at CHI Health Center Omaha or Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Council Bluffs, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Manawa State Park - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Iowa Western Community College - 3 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 4 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mid-America Center - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 6 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 14 min drive
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful two bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Sun Porch ~ Patio ~ Large yard located?

Situated in Council Bluffs, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Historic General Dodge House, Iowa Western Community College and Bayliss Park. Union Pacific Railroad Museum and Squirrel Cage Jail are also within 6 miles (10 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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is truly cozy, we loved our stay. The hosts were very kind, immediately answered questions and provided everything for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very cozy and had everything we needed. Nice quiet neighborhood. Big back yard. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning and quiet

Perfect for small family!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely welcoming home!

Such a perfect little place to stay! Location is wonderful and so welcoming. The home was exactly what we were looking for and very clean! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cozy home with a beautiful yard. The hosts were responsive and helpful and we enjoyed our stay. Some nice touches makes the house very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfy, lots of extras

Very nicely decorated, with comfy beds and lots of condiments, games, books. All seemed designed to make guests comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This property is very clean and the decor is adorable! The location was perfect for us, very close to the family and friends we were visiting during our stay. Very dog-friendly with a big backyard. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thank you. This makes us so happy to hear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traveling with medical alert service animals can often times present unique difficulties for access and cleanliness, but not this trip! We were able to enjoy smooth, simple check-in, quick response from property management and all the little extras (extensive grounds for free play outside, fresh fruit & muffins!) to make our stay one that will be a frequent flier booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Cozy and nice place with a beautiful back patio and yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Council Bluffs/Omaha dog friendly house.

Great mid-week getaway! Dog friendly house in a nice quiet neighborhood. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

My daughter and I loved our stay. Great backyard for our dog, close to the Mid America Center and a quiet neighborhood. The House was private and cozy. I recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
So glad you enjoyed the stay. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Spotless, quiet neighborhood and close to everything. Our pups loved the big backyard. Very nice place to stay. We will book this lovely home again on our next trip to Council Bluffs!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, great patio

We wanted a place with great outdoor space and found it here. Just a delight. Home had been nicely updated. We drove the Loess Hills scenic byway south, enjoyed good food at 712, saw Moulin Rouge at the Orpheum. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

The perfect home away from home! Comfortable inside & out. Loved the sunporch. The owners added special touches throughout, which added a welcome feel. Truly an A+ option!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home♥️

This place was perfect for our mini vacation with our dog! Big back yard, very clean, and very relaxing. We had everything we needed! The porch is a nice addition to the home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Great location. Perfect and close to Bent Tree golf course where tournament took place. Also big thanks to Josh for getting someone to come jump my car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful stay. Josh and Melissa are great hosts, and quick to respond to any questions. The fresh flowers and local cookies were a lovely touch. The house has been beautifully restored and the garden and deck are so relaxing, with visiting squirrels and bunnies
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing stay

The property is beautiful! Nice amount of room, had a lot of amenities, was very clean and spacious. Josh was very quick to respond with any questions we had.The screened porch was so nice.Neighborhood was very quiet, property isnt far from omaha or manamaw state park which we toured for about 45 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 1st VRBO!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us

Quick stop over on our way through town, moving from Denver to Chicago. Lovely home on a lovely piece of property. Wished we had more time to enjoy it. Great communication through the whole process!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home in a private almost woodsy area, but just blocks from sites and shopping. The owner Josh clearly cares and it shows! Fully equipped, nicely furnished, beautifully decorated, super spacious home with comfy bed. We biked the Wabash Trace directly from the cottage! Everything was perfect. I could not be happier with this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

This place on Caribou was very comfortable. It met all of our needs. I was worried about the stairs from the picture that the stairs in the back were very easily climbed, which it makes a difference with us senior citizens. The yard was beautiful. My dogs had a blast. Blast run running.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Josh Kallsen

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I am a small business owner and outdoor hobbyist. I have two adult daughters. I enjoy helping others and volunteering. I also enjoy connecting with others and building relationships.

Why they chose this property

I instantly fell in love with the quiet and peaceful neighborhood the first time that I visited. This is a private road so there is very little traffic. The neighbors are the sweetest and the wildlife is abundant. When this home became available, I knew I had to snag it, especially after realizing it needed some love. I had fun restoring this home while introducing a modern flair. I hope you love staying in our home and enjoy the community as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

I love how close we are to everything but yet it is so peaceful and quiet. The sunsets are often beautiful and the private back yard is such a nice place to relax.

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