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Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville

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A single-story house with a front yard, a large tree, and a mailbox.
Outdoor dining
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A living room with a brown sofa, a checkered armchair, a wooden side table with a vase, and a door leading to another 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.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Iowa City is home to this vacation home. Clear Creek Greenbelt and Coralville Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Old Capitol Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville on Oct 27, 2026 start from $182, 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 Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville located?

Situated in Iowa City, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Iowa, Iowa Avenue Literary Walk, and Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 3 mi (5 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. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Clean comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood close to restaurants and university. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a great stay. Easy to get where we needed to and in a safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and as advertised! Perfect place for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place did fit the name. It felt like Grandma's house. Old but warm and full of quality necessities. Good lay out for those traveling with kids too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house within minutes of University of Iowa. Quiet neighborhood so great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Wonderful guest! Welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. Great stay. Looking forward to being back for football season!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication; hospitable host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at grandmas house was very comfortable. The house was clean and beds comfortable. Easy access to Pomerantz Family Pavilion were we had appointments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for us! It was clean, family friendly and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and have a safe trip home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
You have lots of dishes, pots, and pans knives we’re a little doll. It would be nice to have a toaster people like to eat toast in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2026
Hi Perry, We keep a toaster in the cabinet next to the oven.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, cozy, & comfortable. Easy communication with the host. We will definitely stay here again if we are back in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We had a great time at this rental! Easy access, excellent accommodations, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay - close to everything. Host is easy to communicate with and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place to relax at the end of the day. We all enjoyed the comfort very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came with a couple Dads to visit our kids at school. This place was perfect for us. Great Location. Clean. Good communication. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming and extremely clean and organized. Labels on things to make it easy to understand instructions and how to use things. Beds were comfortable and close to downtown. Would recommend if you are looking to be closer to downtown and want that homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2026
Thank you! You were wonderful guests and are welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma's house is everything it claims and more. Pretty much everything that you might need and then some! When we visited the area we found it to be in a good neighborhood and quiet. We Loved all of the extras that this vrbo had to offer. By far the cleanest I have ever stayed in. * if I had a couple of recommendations it would be in regards to the small bedroom's bed. It's not the most comfortable, but, it is a bed. The other would be that a lot of folks these days don't like being too close to a wifi router. The router is in that small bedroom right by the bed. I am not sure if that could be relocated. But, it would have been better as I couldn't sleep in there due to a sensitivity to wifi. Otherwise the little back yard is so cute and there's privacy. I would recommend G's place to other travelers who want to have a good, clean and safe place to stay. Mom, Sis and I were very happy! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great vibe and fresh looking for an older home. Well stocked and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean house. Well stocked with everything for a stay. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. I was happy that there was coffee there so we didn’t have to go out by coffee because we were really there less than 24 hours. The host was very responsive when I had questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for families

This was a perfect home for our family to stay when we needed to stay intown for appointments at the Hospital. Great location, quiet neighborhood. Easy check in and the hosts were very accomodating! Thank you for a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

My family had a short weekend in Iowa City and Grandmas house was perfect for us. We would Definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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