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Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience

You will be in the heart of Iowa Football Tailgating with views of Kinnick Stadium and the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Soak in the college football experience with a pre game grill out before heading to the stadium to experience the WAVE first hand (pun intended) or find comfort and convenience in being close to the UIHC hospitals when you need to make this your home away from home.


Melrose Place is an excellent option for your next personal, group or corporate occasion.
Two parking spaces and an expansive 30' x 30' lower portion of the concrete patio is designated just for you on Football game days. This is the area with the umbrellas in the photos. Ample parking and access to the entire patio is available the rest of the year.

Inside on the main floor you will find a bedroom with king sized bed and views of Kinnick Stadium and the Children's Hospital right outside your window. Enjoy the newly renovated full bath and kitchen with coffee bar. Large screen TV in the living room can be enjoyed from the sleeper sofa couch.

Head upstairs to a private bedroom with two full beds and 3/4 bath.

In the basement you will find a full day bed along with the full size washer and dryer.

Parking available on the south and east (alley side) driveways of the house. Key pad entry.
Other things to note
*Please see house rules for parking and patio use on game days.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Football weekends: 2 Parking spots are available. your car will be blocked in and immobile before and after the football game due to traffic.
Football weekends: Guests receive the lower 30' x 30' portion of the concrete patio. This is the area with umbrellas.
No Parties allowed inside. Please remain on deck for Events. Strict 10pm noise ordinance (excluding game days). No illegal drug activity.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Iowa City

University Heights, a neighborhood in Iowa City, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Creek Greenbelt and Muddy Creek Preserve, while Stanley Museum of Art and Old Capitol Museum are cultural highlights. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House -- GH - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CRWC Power Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience on Apr 30, 2026 start from $447, 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 Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience located?

Located in University Heights, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great property & location!

We had a football weekend stay here and it was the perfect location for family and friends to meet for tailgating! The host was super easy to contact as well. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheronda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. Great with communication. The home was clean, spacious and modern, with every detail attended to. It was the perfect location and place for my daughter’s graduation from the University of Iowa. Thank you VRBO host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and the host was very responsive and informative. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Awesome

Great location, nice house. owners responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter D.

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

Our stay

Couldn’t ask for a better location on game day. Our group had a blast. The only complaint we would have would be game day parking, but we made it work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Wedding house

Our daughter was getting married at the Marriott next door, so it was super convenient. It was well decorated and the owner was on top of everything. Beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Celebration of Life Family Gathering

This house fit the needs of the immediate family that inhabited the house, along with family members that gathered with us on Friday night, before the Celebration of Life service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host had the home ready for our arrival for an Iowa weekend of family, fun and football stadium - location- location-location. The home and patio were perfect for our guests and outdoor entertaining. The kitchen and coffee bar was equipped for our weekend. The host responded quickly to a couple questions and the weekend was in full swing without any challenges. The listing was very clear regarding patio use and game weekends- which made game day even more fun and neighborly. Thank you for a memorable Iowa experience! Would definitely stay again.
So close you could experience all senses near Kinnick!
Literally 10 min walk to our section
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Labor Day Weekend, Iowa Football

This is THE place to stay on campus and perfect for Iowa Football. Clean and comfortable. The outdoor space is beautiful, perfectly set up and amazing views of Kinnick Stadium and the UI Children’s hospital. We had the best weekend and Melrose Place was the center of it all, 5 Stars!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Wonderful Iowa visit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Feldman

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