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NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College.

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Place, Coe College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dows Fine Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clark Racquet Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College.

Our charming cottage on elmhurst drive has been completed renovated. It has new siding, windows, window treatments, kitchen, bathrooms and flooring. We have put lots of detailed touches to make this cottage a place that our guests want to come back to time after time. Our home is located on the backside of Mount Mercy college in the heart of a neighborhood that has lots of cute character. You will see that the home is furnished with comfy beds and bedding, new kitchen supplies and wonderfully plush towels for showering. In support of our sustainability efforts, our linen policy includes one towel per registered guest. This helps us reduce water, energy and detergent use.There is a ring camera on the front door.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
The city will not pick up trash and recycling that are not seperated. If the cleaning team has to dispose of the trash and recycling, there will be a 50.00 fee to dispose.
There is a 100 % no smoking rule for the home. If this is violated there will be a 300.00 fine. Thank you for respecting this rule.
Anything damaged or missing in the home will be charged for at replacement cost. Our home is furnished with high quality bedding. Guests are financially responsible for the replacement cost of damage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3282105
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids is home to this vacation home. Clark Racquet Center and Veterans Memorial Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Marketplace on 1st and Lindale Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alliant Energy PowerHouse or Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Cedar Rapids, IA

What's nearby

  • Coe College - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dows Fine Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Clark Racquet Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rockwell Collins - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Loose Chain - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Gable Inn - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College.?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College. on Jun 14, 2026 start from $282, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Charming Cottage on Elmhurst Drive Ne. Close to Mt. Mercy and Coe College. located?

Situated in Cedar Rapids, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coe College and Clark Racquet Center. Dows Fine Arts Center and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Nicely updated. Location was very close to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend this house if you need a place to stay in Cedar Rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very accommodating , clean and an over great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lovely house clean and in a great location for our work travel partners , stay was super to explore the town in the afternoons
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review! We’re so glad that you enjoyed our home and the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location….but hard to see address at night when it’s dark! It was clean and owner very gracious. Coffee pods there and kitchen well supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan B.

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

Cozy home

Great house with everything you need for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thank you so much Meaghan! You were great guests! We hope you come back to stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is absolutely adorable and really fit our needs for a long weekend. The accommodations were very comfortable and everything was spotless. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the Cedar Rapids area. Our host was very responsive and helpful. Thanks for making our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonder review! We’re really appreciate you taking the time to give us such great feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Great stay!

Super cute and clean house!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2025
Shannon, thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We appreciate you and hope that you stay with us in the future! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalton S.

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

Great Stay in CR

Was nice and centrally located within CR giving 5-10 minute access to almost any amenity you wanted. It was very nice, clean, and quiet. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Dalton, Thank you so much for your review! We sure hope that you come stay with us again. My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Great place

House was perfect for our stay. Cute little 3 bedroom, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We hope that you come stay with us again! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay - great house and amazing host!The home was spotless, very cutely decorated, and was equipped with everything we needed! It’s located in a quiet neighborhood and is only minutes away from downtown Cedar Rapids. Lynnaya is amazing - very friendly, responds quickly and provided clear and detailed instructions! I highly recommend and will book again if we return to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 15, 2025
Thank you do much! You were great guests and we sure hope that you will choose us again!! We really appreciate guests like you!😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Nice stay

Came to town for a wedding. House was very clean and comfy. We had plenty of room and the outdoor patio was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2025
Jessica, thank you so much for taking time to give us a review! We appreciate it and hope you can come stay with us again! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute house in a great neighborhood. It was SO clean and had a good amount of amenities. We didn't have wine glasses so we bought a set of 4 and left them there! We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us positive feedback! I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you can return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Great stay

Location of property is excellent! Parks close by and other places like an arcade for all age ranges! House was fantastic, highly recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Katie, Thank you so much for your review! We sure hope that you come stay with us again. My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our weekend away - nicely furnished with extra amenities. It includes all the basics - towels, extra bedding, paper products, toiletries, and more. Check-in/out were easy and the host was responsive with any questions we had. I would highly recommend and will keep in mind for our next trip to Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive feedback! We hope that you are able to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cute and cozy home

Very nice and comfortable for our family to stay while in town for a tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Meaghan, Thank you so much for your review! We sure hope that you come stay with us again! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad U.

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

Great place

We stayed here for a visit with friends. Will rent again. The house was clean and the perfect size for 3-5 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2024
Thank you so much Chad! Thank you for taking great care of our home! We look forward to you staying with us again! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie N.

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

College visit

My family stayed here for my college visit and the location is very convenient and clpse yo downtown. The house is pretty good too and we got comfortable very quickly. We would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2025
Hello Maggie, We really appreciate any feedback that you may have. Would you be able to enlighten us on what we can do better? We have only received two other 4 out of 5 stars in all of our reviews. Thank you so much! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

8/10 Good

Candi M.

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

Cute small space

Perfect size for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2025
Hello Candi, May I ask why you gave our home a 4 out of 5? We appreciate any feedback that you may have. Thank you! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

A great place to stay!

This house is so cute and in a great neighborhood. Easy to find. Very clean and just perfect. We will definitely stay here again when in Cedar Rapids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2024
Jamie, thank you so much for your wonderful review and being perfect guests! We sure look forward to you coming back! Take care! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Cute Iowa cottage

Cute updated house that was clean. Worked great for our stay. Would book again. We
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you so much Susan! You were great guests and we hope that you can stay with us again. Sincerely, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick communication! Nice and clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Thank you so much Dylan! You were great guests! Thank you for taking great care of our property! We hope you can return!! Warm regards, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, good location, easy to find. Only complaint was there wasn't a baking dish deep enough to make an eggbake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We’re really appreciate your feedback about the egg bake dish, that’s a helpful suggestion, and we’ll be sure to add one for future stays.. It’s always our goal to make the kitchen as well equipped and comfortable as possible. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Lynnaya P.S. Would you send a picture to me in terms of the type of dish you think would be the best?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

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

Great house!

Our stay here was great! House was in a great neighborhood. Was clean & had everything we needed! Host responds quickly. Would absolutely recommend this home to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2025
Tonia, thank you so much for choosing our charming cottage. We also really appreciate you taking the time to give us a wonderful review! We hope you come back to stay with us! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Great Rebtal

I travel a lot from work and this place was a nice break from hotels. Quite neighborhood and close to everything you would want to do in Cedar Rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2025
Josh, thank you so much for taking the time to review our charming cottage. Also, thank you so much for taking immaculate care of it! We’re completing our patio and will have adirondack chairs with a fire table and grill coming soon to enjoy.We hope that you will come stay with us again! My best, Lynnaya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin or Irene K.

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

Great place

Perfect for the two of us. Great location. Close to everything! Clean, well stocked. Will definitely consider staying here again if we're here for more than a night or two.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Thank you so much for review! I hope that you come stay with us again! My best, Lynnaya

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