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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Iowa
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back bedroom

1 Double Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

one

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus

Beautifully furnished Historic Bungalow located in the desirable Northside neighborhood 1 block east of Dubuque Street. This bright 1090 sq ft stylish home has an updated bathroom and kitchen, hardwoods and new carpet, high ceilings and original architectural details and wood work; spacious screened-in patio off the well-appointed kitchen; large, professionally-landscaped and well-maintained, private backyard with stunning views of Iowa River and the new Hancher Auditorium. Laundry is on premises. Just blocks to Downtown and the trendy Northside Restaurants and shops: Artifacts, Bashu Chinese, Pagliai's Pizza, Bluebird Diner, Haunted Bookshop, Johns Grocery, Hamburg Inn, Goosetown Cafe, Brix Wine and Cheese, and Fox Head Tavern to name a few.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Not suitable for young children or toddlers.
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 802047
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Located in Iowa City, this vacation home is in the city center. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Coral North and Coral Valley Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena or Kinnick Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Capitol Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Englert Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout’s Honor - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Black Angel Restaurant And Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus on May 26, 2027 start from $148, 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 Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow Close to Downtown and University of Iowa Campus located?

Located in Mann, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa, Mercy Hospital, and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa City Public Library are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

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

Very Nice Stay

The property was lovely, excellent location for anyone looking for lodging close to but not right on campus. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Great stay

The home was beautiful and in a great location. Will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you so much Taylor for your Review, and for your stay at my property in Iowa City. I appreciate you being such a tidy and courteous guest. I look forward to you and/or your friends/family booking with me again. Thank you and Best Wishes!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Cool place!

Cool place, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed it Beth. Thanks again for your stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

William F.

Nice visit

This is a comfortable little cottage that served us very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
It was a pleasure having William as a guest. I hope he considers staying at the cottage again on his future visits to Iowa City.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Close to University

This was a perfect location for our stay for graduation weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again for being a great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna A.

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

Perfect location

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you LeeAnna :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Leo V.

3 day stay in our cross country trip

Cute little house within walking distance to downtown Iowa City. Enjoyed our stay, would love to return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Leo, I'm so glad you decided to stay at the Bungalow during your cross-country trip and that you had an enjoyable time. I hope you'll be back again!! Happy travels =)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Very nice property. Easy walk to campus, restaurants, etc.

Quiet bungalow easy walk to campus, restaurants and Kinnick. Owner is very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you very much for your stay. It was a pleasure having you as a guest. I hope you will choose my property again should you return to Iowa City.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

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

A beautiful house in a great location!

Very responsive and accommodating! We really enjoyed our time here and will be back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

Light, Airy, great location.

Well appointed comfortable home. Owner is attentive and home is well appoinyed. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you as a guest. Thank you for your review and for appreciating some of the best features of the home. Should your travels bring you back to Iowa City in the future i hope you'll stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

Fantastic retreat close to everything!

This was just a fantastic place for my husband, daughter and I to stay. So nicely furnished, extremely clean, and such a nice place. This cottage has a charming front and side yard and a screened in porch. Really made our stay the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay in the Bungalow. The screened-in patio is one of my favorite spaces also. I hope you'll be back again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Peaceful Bungalow

This was our second stay at this lovely bungalow and, as before, it was a peaceful space with everything that we needed to invite our UI freshman over for quality family time and home cooked meals. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Thank you so much Paul for your continued loyalty. You and your family are wonderful "Repeat Guests", and I am always so happy to hear about your satisfaction with your stay. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Loved it!

Great place to stay. We were in Iowa City for Graduation and for Mother's Day! Perfect! Loved the location-Super weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed it during your special events. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Great College Location

Really nice home. Perfect spot for us to visit our son. Neighborhood is quiet, but just blocks away from the heart of the campus. Owner was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Charming Bungalow

A charming bungalow in an iconic Iowa City neighborhood, close to campus, sports, and a lively downtown. The host is first rate, easily reached, and always helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you so much for your stay Pat and your glowing review. It was a delight having you as a guest, and I am glad the additional days were available for you also. Good luck with everything and thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

The Bungalow

The home was well maintained and simple. We had all that we needed in the home. If you need a clean space, this meets the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

First time visit to Iowa

This was a perfect place to launch our sons start of medical school at the University of Iowa. It was conveniently located close to the campus and is a charming lovely place to stay. You won't be sorry if you rent this
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your review Lynne and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you will chose the Bungalow again during future trips to visit your son. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Cute little house

The location is fantastic. It wasn't far from campus, but it was so quiet at night. I slept like a baby! The owner was very attentive, and she will go the extra mile if you have an issue with your travel plans (which we did). We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
thank you so much for your review Timothy. You were excellent guests! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed thebungalow and your stay in Iowa city. I do hope you will come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

More than charming!

This bungalow was a perfect place to stay while my friend & I took part in workshops at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. It offered easy access to a neighborhood grocery for an evening meal while we enjoyed quiet to concéntrate on writing assignments. The rooms were well designed for comfort & much thoughtful activity. Madonna was an incredíbly responsive host. Hope we can come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2024
Thank you so much Jeannie for your 5-star review of my property and especially thank you for your stay and for taking such thoughtful care of the bungalow. I am always so thrilled when guests appreciate the best and most unique attributes of my one-of-a-kind historic home. I do hope you’ll come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnea V.

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

The bungalow to end all bungalows

Absolutely the best short term rental we've ever had! Superbly situated to U of Iowa and Iowa city downtown – steps to Hancher auditorium. Tons of light, quiet, beautiful, historic neighborhood. So much attention to detail – all manner of cookware, bathroom supplies, even flashlights etc. I cook tons with a crock pot - and this place has one! The owner was very accessible and lovely to interact with. Just a delight - hope to return in the coming months!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Very comfortable stay

We checked in on a last minute trip to Iowa City and booked this property with very little notice. Madonna was very responsive and helpful in getting us booked, which we really appreciated. The house is great, felt right at home. We had plenty of room to just have some down time and relax, and it was really comfortable. Spent some time in the mornings and late afternoon on the screened in porched to put our feet up. Would highly recommend and would see if it's available again for our next trip to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you so much Jamie for your 5 star review. You did an excellent job describing the best features of the home and I’m so glad you appreciated it all! I certainly do hope you will return, you were Primo guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

The Peace of the Bungalow

Our family was in town for move-in day at The University of Iowa. We really needed a place to stay that was convenient to downtown and preferred a peaceful place that would serve as a sanctuary from the chaos of move-in day. The Bungalow was the perfect place for our family. It allowed us to share in a family favorite meal before we flew home. The house felt like home and reflected the friendly and kind disposition of the home's owner. We have a second trip booked already and look forward to making it our home away from home over the next 4 years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Susan N.

Lovely, Historic Locale in Iowa City

We visited a delightful 3 week’s time in this nicely renovated house originally built in 1859. In, or very near, the Brown Street historic district north of downtown, the bungalow is located among many magnificent houses of historic note, so walking tours along bricked streets are a must. Many fine restaurants are within easy reach. Spacious and airy, the bungalow itself is nicely furnished, spotlessly maintained, and well-equipped from kitchen to bathroom. Several sitting areas are available outdoors. We would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thanks again Naylors! It was a pleasure having you as guests at the Bungalow.
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute bungalow

We enjoyed our stay at this cute bungalow. Clean and cozy. Appliances are old but well maintained. Great location that is close to all. The basics are here but no food at all Including salt sugar oil etc. There was also no directions outside of an email. Most places leave some information in the unit for guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for your stay and your feedback. I'd like to point out, for the benefit of future guests, that I do leave bottled water in the frig and Keurig coffee pods in the kitchen. I've decided, especially during COVID, that it's not prudent to leave perishables such as sugar, oil etc. As far as local information, I rely on text messaging and responding immediately to quest inquiries. I have a 100% response rate and 5 stars in communication. I find that because guests come to town for such a wide variety of reasons and because Iowa City has so much to offer, it would be hard to summarize it. The internet in the home makes it easy to search for local attractions and directions. I see you have another stay coming up and I'm thrilled that you've decided to stay at the Bungalow again. Thank you so much for being a valued guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Perfect summer retreat

The house is lovely and on a quiet street. The deck is where we spent the majority of the time. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen could use some updated cookware but it had everything we needed and we did make dinner several times. The laundry facilities are in the basement so care is needed going up and down the steep stairs. Great updated bathroom! The house is very clean but a bit more cobweb dusting on the stairs to the basement would be beneficial as well as vent cleaning. Air conditioner rocks! This property would be the first place I check for availability next time I’m in Iowa City.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thanks very much for the review and valuable feedback. I appreciate the 5 stars and am so glad you enjoyed the new King mattress and brand new efficient AC. I wish there was something that could be done about the steep basement stairs but that's the way they did things back in the 1800's. I'll consider adding a sign on the door alerting guests to practice caution and use the railing when navigating the stairs to the laundry room. Thanks again Kathryn and I look forward to your next visit.

About the host

Hosted by Madonna McCormick

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Iowa State University Engineering graduate with Construction Management Certificate. Iowa City resident since 2012. Iowa native but I've lived in Florida, California, Kansas City and New York. Mother, Business Owner.

Why they chose this property

The City of Iowa City "Northside District" and downtown Iowa City are home to trendy restaurants and bars, extraordinary boutiques, groceries, antiques shops and bookstores. There are few places in the United States that offer the quality of life that's found in Iowa City, from recreation, sports, education, healthcare, entertainment and so much more. Consistently ranked in the top cities and College Towns to live in the USA.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! The home is unique, historic , stylish, artistic and comfortable in an unbeatable location. It's located in-town, yet the landscaping provides the illusion that you're privately nestled in the woods. Enjoy sipping a beverage on the screened in patio and soak up the picturesque views of the Iowa River and new Hancher Auditorium. The home is quaint yet spacious.

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