A quiet retreat near downtown IC

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A kitchen with a large island, wooden stools, and a brick wall.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a chandelier.
A living room with a red velvet sofa, a wooden coffee table, a red armchair, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A window with a view of a garden and trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a dark blue wall, and a framed picture above the table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Iowa

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Iowa City

Twain, a neighbourhood in Iowa City, is home to this holiday home. The Englert Theater and Iowa Old Capitol Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Coral Valley Market and 25th Avenue Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinnick Stadium or Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Capitol Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Venus Fly Trap - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet retreat near downtown IC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A quiet retreat near downtown IC?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quiet retreat near downtown IC on 20 Nov 2026 start from £899, 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 at A quiet retreat near downtown IC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quiet retreat near downtown IC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet retreat near downtown IC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A quiet retreat near downtown IC located?

Located in Twain, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Iowa, Iowa City Public Library and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. The Englert Theater and Mercy Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well laid out property perfect for family and friends that were in town for an Iowa Hawkeye game!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natalie is a prompt communicator and her listing accurately describes the property. She provided the code for the lockboxes key so it was easy to check in.The property is in very good condition and is a lovely historic home. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything one needs for meal preparation. The dining room easily seats 10 and there’s room to add a few m.Bedrooms are plentiful and the beds are very comfortable. There are lots of towels, but note there are no bathrobes for trotting down the hall to the one shared upstairs bathroom. There is a half bath on the first floor.The owner requests no shoes indoors so you may want to bring slippers or extra socks. There are two benches right inside the back door that makes it easy to take off & store your shoes.The living room is very comfortable with seating for nine, I think, with a nice size smart tv. Of course, some guests have forgotten to sign out of their streaming services, so there’s plenty to watch.Two bonuses: a high quality, made fresh bakery and coffee shop 2 blocks from the front door; a bus stop (number 5 bus) right across the street that provides free transit to the downtown interchange where you can hop on another free bus to other areas of town. A safe & critical option after tailgating!The home is great and our guests were very favorably impressed. The price is good if several couples are splitting the cost, though it can seem a bit pricey for just one family. Regardless you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home, nicely decorated with excellent amenities. Modern, well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house with lots of room. The bathrooms are small, but that's to be expected in an old house. The kitchen was well stocked and beautifully updated. The beds were comfy and the rooms were spacious. Natalie was a gracious host. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family tailgate

Family reunion, Iowa post game bbq, walking tour of my father’s childhood neighborhood. Property was comfortable, clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing. My family had to come for a funeral. We had 8 adults staying there and it was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for our needs and I was able to host a family dinner for 17. The grounds are lovely and the yard was host to numerous deer throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house!

We throughly enjoyed spending time together in the house. We brought some lawn chair & used the chairs provided to spend time out of the back patio. The island in the kitchen was wonderful to stand around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit hard to find and the outside could use some clean up, otherwise a great propert
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family and Friends Visit

We really enjoyed staying in a historical house in a lovely residential neighborhood although walkable close to a great bakery. We were having family-and friends- who live in the area over for meals and visiting so the really great-and big-kitchen and dining room-and multiple reception rooms were really great for us. We also enjoyed being able to have four bedrooms available.Natalie was very responsive to any questions, etc, that we had and we appreciated that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

Such a great place to stay in Iowa City! Plenty of space for the family, multiple rooms for relaxing, playing games, or just visiting. Had a great back patio for enjoying the afternoon sun. The bedrooms are so spacious and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The kitchen was very well-appointed. The neighborhood was beautiful and quiet. Walk down to DeLuxe for a baked treat! The owners were easy to communicate with, friendly, and quick to respond. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kirkwood Gem

This home is a great blend of historic appeal and updated conveniences and comfort. We were concerned about having 1 1/2 baths, but the number and sizes of the bedrooms more than made up for that. The location was great for downtown, campus, and getting to and from CID.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay

The Historic Kirkwood home was fantastic! It was super cozy and we had a ton of space. The beds were comfortable. The pictures from the website do not do the space and home justice, it was more than we expected, very nice home. It was old and creaky, but that just made it more lovable. Location was a bit away from walking distance to downtown Iowa City, but it was a short, inexpensive Uber ride. All in all a great place and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at this historical home. Beautiful update to kitchen. Large 5 bedroom, one full bath, one "powder room" on the first floor. We had 8 people staying-plan your showers!! Whole house very clean. Clear instructions before and upon arriving. Host prompt with responses. Easy to find, quiet neighborhood. 2 plus mile walk to stadium. Keep in mind this is a very old house and with it comes squeaky, slippery stairs and drafty rooms. The host requests shoes off in the house so bring slippers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The house is clean. Plenty of towels. A lot of rooms of gather and hang. Also plenty of quiet places. I was gonna get you a Iowa Hawkeye Peter Millar shirt. They had 150 bucks on it. I was like damn I’m gonna get it for my dad thinking about the case. I think that’s a wind protector skirt doesn’t fly pretty smart but
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in historic IC house

Very enjoyable stay. The property is as described and better than pictured. While the house has retained much of its historic charm, the kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies and dishes. The beds were comfortable and there were nice linens provided. There was plenty of space for a large group to gather around the huge dining room table and there were also lovely sitting rooms for relaxing. There is a long driveway with space for multiple cars and a patio with a charcoal grill. Although we didn’t use it, there was even charcoal provided for the grill. Would definitely stay here when we return to IC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful historical house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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