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Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City

Holiday home in Oxford with kitchen and patio

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Spacious, bright kitchen
Great gathering space with kitchen and dining areas visible to each other.
Table seats up to eight.
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oxford, IA
  • Place, Amana Colonies
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City

Quiet farm-field view on 4 acres, straight shot to Iowa City and Amana. Close and simple access to I-380, I-80, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids and Kalona. Spacious, bright and complete kitchen, breakfast bar/work station, dining table up to 8 seats with sliding patio-type windows providing a relaxing environment and fresh summer air. Well maintained, extremely clean, comfortable living room. Queen, Double for total of 4. Ranch style--2-steps up to enter from outdoors or garage. This property is best suited for adult guests and children 8 and above. Check it out--we would love to host you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
7-10 days prior to arrival, info and rules will be emailed. No drips/ drops on light carpet and upholstery. Leave house clean and undamaged.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Amana Colonies and Amana Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ackerman Winery and White Cross Cellars. Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse and Amana Furniture Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oxford, IA

What's nearby

  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Amana Colonies - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • University of Iowa - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 23 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Depot Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millstream BRÄU HAUS - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Millstream Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Haus - Amana - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Acreage, entire house, 20 min. to Iowa City located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of F.W. Kent Park and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark. Clear Creek Nature Area and Deerview Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Fantastic stay

I highly recommend this property, host kathleen is wonderful and the property itself is comfortable, clean and makes you forget your not home. Thanks Kathleen!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Cozy and peaceful

The home is lovely. Quiet farm area with quick access to shopping, food, and entertainment. The house had all of the amenities we needed and was very comfortable. Will for sure be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Farmhouse

We had a wonderful, comfortable stay. The setting was very quiet, everything we needed was on site and when a problem arose help was on the way immediately. Great experience. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Location

Location Location Location on this one! A Beautiful country home surrounded by farm land. We even got awesome farm fresh tomatoes delived to our door. If you are looking for a relaxing beautiful country home this one is for you. It made our getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

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

A Wedding Time To Remember

Stop The Clock is a cozy, clean house, with a great view. We loved coming "home" each night from busy wedding activities. The beds are very comfortable. We also loved waking up to watch the sun rise as we sat and drank our coffees at the kitchen counter. Kathleen is the best host, so friendly and helpful. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. We are from out of state,and she even helped us find the best local pizza place for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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

Wonderful, relaxing weekend

My best friend and I were looking for a quiet weekend away and this property delivered! The house was so clean and well cared for. It felt like visiting grandma’s house. We loved it! Add to it a beautifully cared for lawn and yard surrounded by fields and horses! The location was so close to Iowa City, but we felt like we were so much further away. The owner left a binder full of information - including the story of the house and it was beyond helpful! She was also incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRY and LYNN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was a nice quiet family friendly retreat. All of the amenities were as advertised. It was close to stores and restaurants and above all Kinnick Stadium which was the purpose of our trip. Would definitely stay there again if we were in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Blessed to stay at Stop the Clock

The Oxford house is beautiful and peaceful. Our family loves staying here. The hosts are gracious and thoughtful. We appreciate the attention to detail in the house, with amazing towels, excellent kitchen, and beautiful surroundings. We are always blessed to stay at Stop the Clock.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Stop The Clock

Kathleen and her brothers were excellent hosts and a shinning example of Iowa hospitality! It's very clear that their family home ( built by their father) has been well maintained and cared for. The location was beautiful, peaceful and tranquil... I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Time Stand Still

Kathleen is so nice to work with. The home is super clean. The yard is very nice and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Perfect

Stop the clock was the perfect stay for our family. Only a short drive to our event in Coralville. A big yard for our two young boys to play. Loved the farm county. The Host family members we talked to were all very friendly. Would recommend to others that prefer a simple home instead of a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

We love this place!

Peaceful and beautiful. Convenient to all Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area locations. The owners are THE BEST hosts. Our family has stayed here multiple times. We’re always thankful to be able to stay in such a clean, comfortable, and well equipped home.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

House on farm

Very nice. Just like the listing. Good stay for a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly d., San antonio

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

All the comforts of home

This property is a little remote but had everything we needed. Perfect for family gatherings! Owners very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F., Menno

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

Just like home!

Perfect stay in rural Amana country. House was very homey, clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Hostess was great and her brother who we met is a great guy!! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi I., Pierre

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

Country living, close to amenities.

Felt so comfortable there and loved the area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome spot

We had a wonderful time - very pleasant and relaxing. As we have relatives in the area, it was a great place for us to gather. The patio is awesome, great views including a huge old oak tree. We spent a lot of time there - coffee & breakfast in the morning, dinner in the evening. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

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

Rural living

We stayed for family reasons. All live in vicinity, so it made a good place for our base. The property was great and the hospitality of the host was fabulous.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson P.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property in a scenic location. I had a terrific time here and can’t imagine anyone not enjoying their stay at Stop The Clock.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., Florida

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

Perfect access to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area

Stop the Clock’s location is perfect. We have stayed in this beautiful home several times. The location provides easy access to Cedar Rapids/Marion and all Iowa City area destinations. The best part is the PEACE and QUIET! The farm is so beautiful. The mornings are tranquil here, especially with a nice cup of coffee, looking out at the Iowa landscape. After visiting friends and family all day, we love to come back to the house and enjoy the peaceful property. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., Florida

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

Beautiful

Beautiful views out every window. Peaceful and quiet. We love staying here each time we come to the Iowa City area. Thank you for always making us feel welcome!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixon J., Gillette, WY

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

Great family with a farming history

Awesome experience. Got to talk to a couple of the family members. Great people. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

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

Immaculate Country Getaway

Stop the Clock was the perfect getaway place to celebrate my parents 44th wedding anniversary. The house was immaculate and it felt so homey and inviting. Sitting on the patio and listening to birds chirp and the occasional cow moo was perfect! We loved hiking at FW Kent which was right down the road. We also took the ride to Maquoketa Caves State Park which was amazing! We also went to Lake Macbride State Park and Palisades-Kepler State Park which were also close enough by and beautiful to see. I would highly recommend Stop the Clock and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tricia h., cedar rapids, IA

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

Farm house get away

A clean, private farmhouse in th Iowa countryside.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

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

Relaxing weekend

We had a great time staying at “stop the clock”. It is reminiscent of a time when life seamed a little simpler, more peaceful, and less hurried. It is close enough to Iowa city to be convenient, yet far enough to enjoy some country charm. It was a weekend well spent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Zimmerman

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Family of six siblings offering parents' former residence for short-term rentals. Extremely clean and well-maintained property. Built by a modest farm couple who believed in quality, endurance, and taking good care of everything they worked for.

Why they chose this property

Originally a working farm; house designed toward retirement; well-maintained; a glimpse of the 80's; functional, comfortable, home-like.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, private, simple.

Languages:

English
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