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Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
£360
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Iowa
  • Place, Amana Colonies
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is £360
avg per night

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About the area

Oxford

Oxford is home to this farm stay. Amana Colonies and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse and Amana Furniture Shop. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Amana Colonies - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 26 min drive - 28.3 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 26 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 27 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Depot Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

This unique property is a nature-lover’s dream - with 40 private acres of Iowa’s natural landscape. The well-maintained recreation trails through the prairie are perfect for hiking and flower picking in warm weather or cross-country skiing in the snow. You can also explore the creek, pond, and restored wetland habitat located on the property. (Pond has been disconnected from the creek out of respect to the neighbor farmers tile lines, it no longer has good recreational value) The spacious yards and large deck surrounding the house are perfect for outdoor games, family gatherings, and more!

The house itself is unlike any other! Originally built in 1912, the 3 large additions were artistically created from preserved Iowa barn wood. This includes the spacious sunroom with heated floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stained-glass accents. Many of the unique wood pieces and furniture in the home were crafted right here in our shop – including the one-of-a-kind vardo wagon parked outside!

Property is conveniently located near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & The Amana Colonies - only 17.6 miles from the Eastern Iowa Airport. Guests can enjoy easy check-in and check-out with keyless entry. For your safety there are outward facing security cameras located on the house and shop. Cameras point away from the structures only and the inside of the house is never visible.

Please note the additional charge over 6 guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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 and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. located?

Situated in Oxford, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of F.W. Kent Park, Swan Lake and Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area. Clear Creek Nature Area and Deerview Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - wish we had more time to explore and walk the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Amana Trip

This place was simply magical! What an amazing place to spend time with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Loved it!

We all had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas! The rustic decor was fun and whimsical, and the grounds were exciting to explore. It featured all the luxuries of home, too. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luba L.

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

great stay

We had a lot of fun celebrating my husband's 40th birthday party at this property. It's a great place to get friends together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brayden S.

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

Amazing Place!

We were in town for a wedding. The groomsman party stayed during the weekend. We were amazed by the unique house and property! The hosts sent detailed instructions online as well as a great binder with information on the property in the house. The house was so clean and stocked with plenty of everyday items needed as well as bonus items such as board games, toys, etc. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Highly recommended this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Guys Weekend

Had a lovely weekend at this clean and cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

College friends

Wonderful setting to gather for our annual college friends gathering. 8 women were able to relax, have plenty of room to sit around to talk, cook and sleep. Great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Great Country Home Pet Friendly

Stepping into this exquisite country home, we were pleasantly surprised to find our expectations exceeded. In search of a pet-friendly retreat away from the city's hustle and bustle for our niece's wedding at the Midnight Gem, this home was an ideal choice - perfectly situated and beautifully appointed. The hosts were outstanding, ensuring a seamless check-in and checkout experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect sisters' annual weekend

5 sisters aged 60 stayed at the Prairie Retreat. It was perfect for us--we appreciated the quaint old farmhouse and reading about the history of it and the careful renovation process undertaken over the years. So many nooks and crannys - everyone had a little private space when needed and also there was plenty of sitting spaces to gather altogether! The kitchen is well-stocked, plenty of towels and extra bedding available. We enjoyed a cup of coffee and scones on the outdoor deck in the morning; listening to the beautiful birds singing and the busy peepers and bullfrogs in the nearby pond. So charming! Beds were comfy; we would have loved to hike the many paths in the prairie but the weather just didn't cooperate. This house would be perfect for families with children and the owners are obvious dog lovers. Check in and out simple; owner was always quick to respond to messages and questions. We loved our stay here! Thank you Seth and Peggy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior was absolutely age appropriate and charming. Built in 1912, the house was immaculate and welcoming. We enjoyed the kitchen, porch, fire pit and just being in the country. Thanks for creating such a good space for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! My granddaughter fell in love with the cat! The weather was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun farm house!!! So cozy and great spaces!! Lots of towels and dish washer pods which was great! Just needed a sponge lol. Highly recommend and we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay for our youngest son's wedding. We were close to the venue, plenty room for the up to 6 guests who stayed at the property. Could have accommodated more. We did just a cookout with some extended family who stayed a few days after the wedding. Would definately consider staying at the prairie retreat again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was really great with communication. The property is unique and the living space was fun and clean. The kitchen was sufficient. It was a bit challenging with one of the two bathrooms being in a bedroom and with the fifth bedroom being the bunkhouse. It was probably just an oversight on my behalf that I didn’t realize it originally. The streaming tv was a bit spotty. The deck was big and looked cool. It was just too hot to be out there. The yard kitten was a big hit for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

A family wedding

We were traveling from Boston, Miami, Ft. Myers and Michigan for a family wedding in Cedar Rapids and really didn't want a chain hotel. With 9 family members to accommodate, I searched a bit before finding Peggy and Seth's home. Its size, amenities and pastoral setting appealed to all of us. We arrived on Friday evening, got my parents, aunt and uncle settled and set off for the grocery store about a 15 minute drive away. We intended to prepare all meals at the house. The kitchen is very well appointed for a VRBO and for catering to large parties (OK, the burners on the cooktop are a little.. wonky!) and the gas grill was set with a fresh tank so we were all ready to go.We had drinks on the back deck and then all 9 of us gathered around the kitchen table for a great dinner. We had intended to have a fire and chat around the fire pit near the grill, but the wind was gusting and my nephew being a fireman nixed that idea. We set up in the living room and just enjoyed the home, after dinner drinks and catching up.Saturday started with a family breakfast, a hop across the creek and walk around a wildflower meadow bursting with flowers and filled with butterflies, birds and bumblebees.I have so much more to say, but am fast approaching the limit! We can't thank Peggy and Seth enough for sharing their home with us. It was an absolute oasis of tranquility that sparkled with fireflies and stars. They are hosts extraordinaire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Annual shopping trip

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Relaxing location

Just as advertised out in the country. Large home plenty of room inside and out. Older kids loved the bunk house. Would love to have stayed longer as we were just in town for wedding. Too busy to enjoy the entire property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Sooo Peaceful...

We loved our stay. Everything went smooth and the property was great. Very rural and quiet even though it was only about ten minutes to Wal Mart. My wife and I use VRBO from time to time and have never seen a property so clean. I wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Unbelievable

Huge house! Super nice and very private which is exactly what we look for on our business trips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Great little house with privacy

If you want privacy and room for you and your family to relax that is only 10 minutes away from town this is it. Kids had their own bunk house to themselves. Plenty of room/beds for a large crew. Sweet little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Country

Nice large home in the country for large family gathering. Large inside sun porch and lovely back deck to sit/eat on and a fire pit with firewood. We heard many bird types, wild turkeys, bull frogs, other nature sounds. Beautiful area for walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

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

Wonderful and clean place. Family was able to spend quality time and attend graduation in Tiffin.

The room were comfortable. The family enjoyed walking around the property. The kids saw some deer, heard the geese and bull frogs. Loved the back deck. Very quiet and peaceful setting. One suggestion is placing more lights on the front porch and maybe ceiling fan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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

UI Graduation Weekend

The house was incredible. Truly even better than the pictures. So spacious. So many games, fully stocked kitchen, deck & plenty of seating...dog bowls, towels, so many beds! It was ideal! We will be back! The property is idyllic country setting & so peaceful & spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

House in the Meadow

Lots of private space, lots of wild life, geese on the pond, albino deer and others, many birds, ground hog and litter of five. Very enjoyable stay. Bob Roberts
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MARK T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No

We enjoyed ourselves and the house was fine. We would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024