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Japanese Oasis in Iowa City Downtown Area

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Japanese Oasis in Iowa City Downtown Area

Escape to a tranquil Japanese garden oasis in Iowa City.

A 20-minute walk to Ped Mall, 5 minutes to the best café in town!

Enjoy a spacious screened porch with lush views, a rustic interior with exposed beams, and relaxing outdoor seating.

Perfect for a romantic getaway, solo retreat, or family vacation. A peaceful hideaway blending nature and convenience, just a short walk from downtown.

One bedroom with queen bed + two queen-sized sofa bed. Try our new super-comfy Koala sofa bed!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Iowa City

Iowa City is home to this holiday home. The Englert Theater and Iowa Old Capitol Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Consider Iowa Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Kinnick Stadium.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Englert Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Capitol Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Villas Iowa City - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Cakes & Pastries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Th Barge - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. The Japanese garden was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location good price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place- like stepping into another part of the world. A work of art both outside and in- all the details make this a stand apart stay!! Your garden area is something out of a magazine!!! Delightful stay filled with lots of great memories! Thanks SO MUCH
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We were in town for the weekend to go to an Iowa football game - close enough to walk downtown and to kinnick, easy parking, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Hi Tory, Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and that the location worked out so well for the football game and exploring downtown. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! Best, Petra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House location is an easy 1 mile walk to campus. The garden was incredible with a cozy fire pit where we had a nice Fall evening. Automatic Espresso maker made the mornings even better. Bed was nice and comfy. Kids said they slept well on the pull out sofa bed upstairs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pattie S.

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

Mini getaway

We had a great time and the place is very unique and nice..my only complaint would be not enough stuff in the kitchen, no can opener, cheese grater,spatula, potato masher ect...we bought a can opener and potato masher and left it there for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an interesting property. Look carefully at the photos to decide if you like rustic style with European appliances. We think it’s fun to experience something a little different. Although there is a bedroom on the first floor, the only cozy soft chairs to sit on are up the spiral stairs - tricky if you are older or have mobility issues. We enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the wonderful garden, prepared an excellent meal in the kitchen, and slept soundly in the quiet neighborhood. The host, Petra, is very considerate and responsive. We had some trouble figuring out the appliances and she helped us immediately. Chase, the owner’s dog, is sweet and friendly and gentle. We liked visiting him but Petra would have kept him away if we weren’t happy to see him. We recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little oasis. So very quiet. We slept so well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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