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Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A laundry room with a white washer and dryer, a basket on the dryer, and a wall-mounted outlet.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville

Grandma's house is a relaxing home away from home. It gives you a place to gather around the table at the eat-in kitchen or sit out on the oversized patio in the private backyard. The kitchen is fully loaded with everything you need to make or heat up a quick meal. There are two family rooms to provide plenty of space to spread out, play games or watch TV. This home is located near a major highway which makes it easy to go anywhere in the city.

Plenty of restaurants nearby, including Pagliais Pizza, Wildwood Smokehouse,etc. The University of Iowa is nearby, as is Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hancher Auditorium and many other arenas and auditoriums. Relax and enjoy the area.

Grandma's House is not an Event Center. Parties/Sendoffs etc. are not permitted under any circumstances. Guests hosting parties will be assessed a penalty of $500-$1000 in addition to the reservation payment. No parties ever.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put used towels, sheets, and pillowcases on the washer.
Grandma's House is not an Event Center. Parties/Sendoffs etc. are not permitted under any circumstances. Guests hosting parties will be assessed a penalty of $500-$1000 plus the reservation payment.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3616923vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Iowa City

Iowa City is home to this holiday home. Clear Creek Greenbelt and Coralville Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mesa 503 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville located?

Situated in Iowa City, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Iowa, Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 3 miles (5 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. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2026
Wonderful guest! Welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for us! It was clean, family friendly and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and have a safe trip home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, cozy, & comfortable. Easy communication with the host. We will definitely stay here again if we are back in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Lovely stay

We had a great time at this rental! Easy access, excellent accommodations, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcus L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place to relax at the end of the day. We all enjoyed the comfort very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay - close to everything. Host is easy to communicate with and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came with a couple Dads to visit our kids at school. This place was perfect for us. Great Location. Clean. Good communication. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming and extremely clean and organized. Labels on things to make it easy to understand instructions and how to use things. Beds were comfortable and close to downtown. Would recommend if you are looking to be closer to downtown and want that homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2026
Thank you! You were wonderful guests and are welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great vibe and fresh looking for an older home. Well stocked and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean house. Well stocked with everything for a stay. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. I was happy that there was coffee there so we didn’t have to go out by coffee because we were really there less than 24 hours. The host was very responsive when I had questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie A.

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

Perfect place for families

This was a perfect home for our family to stay when we needed to stay intown for appointments at the Hospital. Great location, quiet neighborhood. Easy check in and the hosts were very accomodating! Thank you for a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Family reunion

My family had a short weekend in Iowa City and Grandmas house was perfect for us. We would Definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Visit Iowa

On way back from KS and wanted to see Iowa. Great place to stay. Very clean and nice with a beautiful yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Clean and homey

Perfect location and size for our family during our stay In Iowa city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn s.

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

3 Night Stay

My family enjoyed their stay at Grandma's House, everything went smoothly. Perfect amount of space for the kids, loved being able to head outside. Location was perfect to get together with other family. Communication with owners was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Truly Grandma’s House

Wonderful, clean, comfortable, and just like Gradma’s house!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

5 stars

Great accommodation will stay there again very nice neighborhood house had everything we needed.I would definitely recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Visit Hoover presidential library

Grandma’s house was everything we needed for our short trip to see the Hoover library with our sisters.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory V.

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

Family birthday party

Perfect place to meet family! Plenty of room to spread out. Close to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive. House was just as advertised. Thank you! CS
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia W.

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

Grandma's House Review

The property was exactly as described and was a great stay for my friend and I for the weekend. The hosts were very organized and had clear directions for check-in and check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Ophelia and her friends were wonderful guests. They respected the property and we were able to communicate with them very easily. They are welcome back anytime.

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Hosted by Melinda Wieland

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