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Council Bluffs Cottage: Proximity to Parks!

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A single-story house with a front yard, a mailbox, and a small patio area with two chairs.
A living room with a leather couch, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a red towel hanging on the oven.
A living room with a dark leather sofa, two armchairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There is a painting on the wall and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Council Bluffs, IA
  • Place, Bayliss Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Squirrel Cage Jail
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Pacific Railroad Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs is home to this cottage. Lake Manawa State Park and Fontenelle Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at CHI Health Center Omaha or Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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Council Bluffs, IA

What's nearby

  • Bayliss Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Squirrel Cage Jail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Union Pacific Railroad Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Historic General Dodge House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 10 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 13 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Primo's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Council Bluffs Cottage: Proximity to Parks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Council Bluffs Cottage: Proximity to Parks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Council Bluffs Cottage: Proximity to Parks!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Council Bluffs Cottage: Proximity to Parks! located?

Situated in Council Bluffs, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bayliss Park, Squirrel Cage Jail, and Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Historic General Dodge House and CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and great location

Place was cozy and close to several attractions. Had everything we needed in stock. Great location and host was great. Will definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
From Owner: Thank you Jessica!! We look forward to your next stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great place and location. Close to everything we needed and DT Omaha. Thank you for accommodating us with an easy check in.Top rated!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you Juanita for choosing the Cottage, and for the review. It was a pleasure to host your stay."
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy, cozy, and good value

The TV could use a replacement (poor colors and audio,) and the showerhead is a bit short for my height, but the bed was comfortable, the included amenities were nice, and it felt like a good value for my trip. I would recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 stars

Wonderful stay! Better than any top rated hotel! Extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Super cozy and every accommodation was met. Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
From the owner: Thank you Michelle!!! It was a pleasure to have you as our guest.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was clean and had a nicely equipped kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting my daughter at college

This was the perfect place for me to stay and hang out with my daughter. She was able to come over for a home cooked meal and just have a change of pace from dorm life. It was a cozy little cottage. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

State Wrestling

It was clean and exactly as described. It does have a full kitchen so you can cook. We had state wrestling that weekend and it was about less then 10 min drive. Casey's is right across the street. Car sat out front on street and we never had any issues. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Good property bad location

We were not a fan of the location. It seemed to be a rough neighborhood with a rowdy bar right across from the property. Beautiful house and accommodations but not so nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A few minor issues

First of all, if you just need a place to stay for a few nights, this will definitely do the trick. Something to know that’s not very clear in the rental’s description, this house is not your own! It’s split down the middle by a shared wall. That being said, we didn’t ever hear the next door occupants, but they were there. Besides that, the house has mostly everything you’ll need for a short stay. The neighborhood is slightly sketchy, but nothing too bad. You’ll hear trains blaring about 15 times a day though.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
This was the most welcoming place I've ever stayed at. Everything was supplied for comfort and pleasure. I gave 3 stars for lack of communication. I didn't receive the door code until 2 hours after I arrived. So I had to go to a restaurant to get my laptop hooked up to see if there was a code in my email. There was no email giving owner info so I had to make calls back and forth to Vrbo. Every other place I've stayed at, the owners met me at the property at checkin time. We've all learned something from this and I would definately recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bonito
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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