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Interior
Private kitchen
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • University of Iowa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

G’s Home Away From Home

Newly remodeled house, set on a half acre lot in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Located within a mile of the interstate, yet still close to central downtown Iowa City. Fenced in side yard, 2car garage, all new appliances in 2023. Beautiful backyard. If you like tossing a football or baseball, the front yard is also large. Wide long driveway provides plenty of off street parking. Large enough to accommodate for most RV's. Plenty of unique, locally owned, restaurants just a few minutes away. The neighborhood is mostly middle class professionals with well behaved educated kids. Great location for a walk or run. everything you need is close by. Gas ,coffee, food, park, grocery store and more are a short drive or long walk away. We live just a few blocks away and should be able to help out quickly when you need us. Bring a refrigerator magnet from your state, town, business or whatever and add it to our refrigerator !!!

Property manager

Karen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee $140 to cover xtra cleaning
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
On Tuesday take trash cans to curb for city pick up.
Please turn the thermostat down to 65 in the winter or up to 78 in the summer
If you had a pet. Please vacuum excess pet hair from floors and use the masking roller in the hallway closet to remove any pet hair from furniture or bedding.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets must be house trained. They are not allowed on furniture and you must clean up poop in yard before check out

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

About the area

Iowa City

Iowa City is home to this holiday home. Finkbine Golf Course and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coralville Lake and Muddy Creek Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinnick Stadium or Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Iowa - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burge Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Studio 13 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gabe's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is G’s Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at G’s Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at G’s Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is G’s Home Away From Home located?

Situated in Iowa City, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from University of Iowa and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mercy Hospital and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. University of Iowa Health Care and Iowa City Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

We would stay again

A very comfortable house in a lovely neighborhood
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana O.

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

Clean, spacious home

We were there for a short time, but loved the property! Very clean, with nice amenities including a coffee bar. Lots of outdoor space! Host was very responsive and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

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

Good Experience

Very convenient location and a clean property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this property and its owners. Beautiful home, beautiful neighborhood, lots of peace and quiet. Owner Karen really went all out to make sure our stay was peaceful and comfortable. I especially loved the kitchen (equipped with high-tech equipment), which opened up to the living room, creating an open and spacious place to just hang out. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our little dog, as well. I wish I had taken more pictures, as it was really lovely!It truly was our oasis in the middle of a very chaotic family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Had a great stay in this clean and quiet house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

Great Spot Close to Campus

My family and I needed a place to stay for Freshman Orientation at IU and found this sweet home. We were also traveling with our young dog. It was perfect! The neighborhood was great and very walkable. The accommodations were very clean - and easy to find everything we needed. There's a fenced in side yard perfect for our dog to run around while we sat with a cup of coffee in the mornings. It was just a 7-minute drive to anything we needed to do on campus. We'll definitely be staying here again - over the next four years our son goes to school here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Great stay in Iowa City

Very cute and clean house! Would stay again! 3rd bed can sleep 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stu c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son, daughter-in-law and 2y/o grandson were coming to Iowa City for my late wife's celebration of life. My home a/c went kaput in the midst of Iowa heat/humidity, so I needed to find someplace cool for them to stay. This property fit the "cool" description literally and figuratively...wonderful a/c and a beautiful home. Everything seemed "newish", clean and well. maintained. Large yard in a quiet neighborhood. Close to just about everything in the IC area. Responsive owner, easy check-in. Worth the price. A true 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Graduation weekend

We had such a great time celebrating our graduate. It was nice for all of us to be together and enjoy quality time. Everything we needed was available and having Hyvee around the corner made it so much easier. Sad that after 4years we found this place. We definitely will stay again when coming back for a visit. Forgot to mention that our fur babies especially enjoyed the enclosed fenced yard. T
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

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

Christmas

Perfect location for our purpose and they even had a Christmas tree for us!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Lovely quiet retreat in Iowa City

The house was very quiet, clean, spacious, very comfortable, and the hosts were immediately responsive when we contacted them. We loved the place and would definitely stay there again. It was centrally located to all our destinations, and the HyVee was a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great service and was very accommodating

Karen was a fantastic host! I booked this stay for business colleagues traveling with their infant and grandmother, and she went above and beyond to accommodate them. She graciously allowed an early check-in to align with the baby’s nap schedule, making their arrival much smoother. Karen was professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Lovely home!

We stayed for Easter weekend with family. Had an excellent stay at this house. Very enjoyable. Lots of extra touches that made it feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Gorgeous home

We had a great stay in this clean, beautiful home :) The beds were comfortable, the living room was nice. Gorgeous kitchen. We traveled with my parents and my dad loved having the garage to be able to park the truck in. Thank you so much for letting us stay. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN

Super clean, super quiet, very convenient. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Great Iowa City property

We stayed while visiting our niece at the University of Iowa. There were 6 of us and the house was a perfect setting for our overnight trip. Easy to get to, in a nice neighborhood and super clean home. We had everything we needed at the house. Amenities were great! It was so nice being able to all stay together vs multiple over priced hotel rooms. Highly recommend this home to anyone staying in Iowa city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Surgical stay

This house was such a pleasant surprise!! We were in town for surgery of a family member and its convenience to the hospital was perfect. The space allowed us to come and go at the hospital and was great for me to get some work done in between. Comfortable beds and all the amenities of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Lovely Family Home

This home was perfect for our family of four. The bedrooms were comfortable, clean, and spacious. The kitchen contained everything we needed for preparing meals. I especially appreciated the coffee and tea that was provided. The location was a nice, quiet setting and we enjoyed sitting on the deck and spotting wildlife. Communication with the host was timely and helpful. I definitely recommend this property to anyone staying in the area for any reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Home!

My sisters and I had a wonderful weekend in Iowa City and really enjoyed this home! It is beautifully renovated and very spacious and open. The home was very clean and had most everything we needed (we did need to purchase a corkscrew which we left for future guests). Overall it was very comfortable, and we would definitely recommend it. The one downside that we noticed was that the listing is for a 2+ bath home and included pictures of three bathrooms including 2 showers, but there are only 2 bathrooms in the home. This did not affect us negatively as there were only 3 of us, but if we'd all been couples staying there with a party of 6 and expecting three baths with 2 showers, I can see how it could have been very inconvenient. Otherwise, super clean, and comfortable and nicely redone. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Perfect Fall Weekend in IC

Our family booked a long weekend for my husband’s 50th birthday celebration. One of our daughters is a student at University of Iowa and it also happened to be their homecoming weekend. So we had plenty of activities to do in town, went to the parade and football game!! Also did an official college visit with our high school junior, she loved it!! The home was beautiful, super clean and had everything we needed!! High end finishes, gorgeous kitchen, thoughtful touches by the host such as coffee/creamer and complimentary apple cider shots. Yum! Lovely neighborhood, close by the University and plenty of shops and restaurants! Look forward to staying again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

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

Welcoming host - clean, easy location, nice kitchen & bathrooms - love the open common area

We met family for an overnight - all as hoped. Three bedrooms - 2 Queens plus one full/double bed. Lots of bathroom space. Great game-playing and eating table. Perfect for our needs! Thank you to our generous host!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in this house for a wedding. It was perfect for my 2 sisters and our spouses!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

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

Great place

Very comfortable & cute place. Our hosts were very responsive & easy to deal with. Location was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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