G’s Home Away From Home

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
Kitchen
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa
‪5 min drive‬
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
‪8 min drive‬
Kinnick Stadium
‪8 min drive‬
Iowa City, IA (IOW)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pet fee $140 to cover xtra cleaning

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
University of Iowa - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Kinnick Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.3 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Jeanne K.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Angie H.

5 Nov, 2024

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

Ryan D.

13 Mar, 2025

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

Annie F.

20 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

20 Sept, 2024

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

Kris S.

18 May, 2024

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

Dawn Z.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Dawn P.

31 Mar, 2024

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.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Stacie B.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Verified traveller

28 Feb, 2024

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

Amanda M.

5 Apr, 2024

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.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Wendy N.

1 Nov, 2024

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

Deb M.

3 Mar, 2024

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