A Home away from Home

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A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed inspirational quote on the wall.
A modern living room with a large beige sectional sofa, recessed ceiling lights, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and three wall-mounted picture frames.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a driveway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Waterloo, IA
  • Place, Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Island Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Waterloo

Waterloo is home to this vacation home. John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and Grout Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phelps Youth Pavilion and Palmer's Family Fun. Waterloo Center for the Arts and Falls Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Waterloo, IA

What's nearby

  • Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Young Arena - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 9 min drive - 16.5 km
  • UNI-Dome - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Gardens - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sidecar Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Home away from Home?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Home away from Home on Nov 1, 2026 start from $216, 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 A Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home away from Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Home away from Home located?

Situated in Waterloo, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and Grout Museum of History. Cedar River and Young Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location to everything comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The host was fantastic and super responsive, making everything easy from start to finish. The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The price was very reasonable, and the location was convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house felt like home. It had everything we needed from kitchen ware to toiletries. It has good sized family rooms and dining room for us to gather and spend time together. It was an easy drive to the water park and theme park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! The home was clean and in a great area for where we wanted to be. The price was reasonable, the beds were comfy, and everything was clean. The host was an excellent communicator. I got several messages ahead of time clearly explaining the check-in and check-out process. The host was quick to respond and seemed dedicated to making sure we had a great experience. Overall, we had a nice time and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home!

This was a nice place to stay for our visit to Waterloo. Good location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This property met our need for gathering with our family in Waterloo. It was comfortable. The house smelled clean when we entered. They could invest in some new pots and baking pans. I was disappointed that the walk-in shower was in the basement. I had brought my 85 year old sister with me and I could not take her down those stairs to use it.Overall, I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend trip

Everything was good, only had a slight problem with one of the TV’s in the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Getaway

Nice home, basic necessities which is what we were looking for. The property was fairly clean - air vents/heat vents were noticeably dusty. We did wish there were more than 2 extra blankets as it was chilly at night. Also there was only one pillow on one of the beds. Adding nightstands to the bedroom would be nice. Overall, we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gas grill, needs an o-ring on the regulator or it leaks. Uneven concrete on sidewalk, and decking needs to be replaced, be mindful of your footing.Overall, excellent. Plenty of room to spread or be all together at the same time. Loved the fenced in back yard! The propane tank was empty, we exchanged it and they reimbursed right away! Great communication and hosts! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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