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The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome

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Upstairs king bedroom with make up stand and mirror to get ready.
Projector, 4 twin beds and 2 couches with one queen hide-a-bed.
Enjoy the river with a firepit & two picnic tables for outdoor activities.
Interior
Front of house view. Driveway large enough for 5-7 vehicles.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cedar Falls, IA
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, UNI-Dome
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Island Waterpark
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Projector Room

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4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome

Perched on the banks of the Cedar River, The Rest on the River offers a serene escape close to downtown. Upstairs, a projector room awaits with cozy seating for movie nights and gaming sessions. Downstairs, a sun-lit living area boasts panoramic river views. Outside, a spacious backyard features a riverside fire pit, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Two picnic tables provide ideal spots for outdoor dining amidst nature's beauty. A tranquil retreat for memorable relaxation and entertainment.

The space
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms with blackout curtains and riverviews with a variety of bed sizes king, queen, or full.
Bathrooms
Full Bathroom with shower and tub on the main level and a 1/2 bath on the upper level with a sliding barn door.

Dining Room
8 person table next to a sliding glass door with views and access of the river. Next to the table is a serving window to pass through food and drink from the kitchen to the dining room.

Living Room
Sectional couch to sit on while enjoying the electric fireplace and watching the Roku TV. Next to the couch are double glass doors with access to sunporch.

Kitchen
Open kitchen with a range, fridge and freezer, griddle, toaster, and microwave to utilize.

Entry and Laundry Access
Once you enter the dining room, there is an entry bench to sit on to take off your shoes and a coat tree to hang your coat. Next to the entry door is a door with access to the basement with a washer and dryer you may utilize during your stay.

Projector Room
Projector, 4 twin beds and 2 couches (one queen hideabed). A foosball table and various board games and cards to play.

Sunroom
Surrounded with sliding screen doors giving a panoramic view of the river. Access to the backyard and river. Patio furniture including a loveseat, chair, and rocker with cushions.

Backyard
Firepit, swing set, charcoal grill and river access. You must provide your own charcoal.
Guest access
Guests will have access to house, backyard, and driveway. Laundry access includes a washer and dryer to use. Guests will not have garage access.
Other things to note
You can fish from the river with a valid Iowa fishing license. Must bring own fishing gear.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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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
Clean dirty dishes
Set A/C to 73 or heat to 65 degrees
Put beds and furniture back to original location you found them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unregistered guests allowed unless approved by host. Unapproved guests will be an additional $50/guest.
Additional charges will be given if cleaning procedures and house rules are not followed prior to check out
Park on driveway, not on street. Allowed to park on grass across the street by the field. No access to garage.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Cedar Falls

Located in Cedar Falls, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and Palmer's Family Fun are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cedar Falls Community Main Street and Hearst Center for the Arts. Falls Aquatic Center and Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Cedar Falls, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • UNI-Dome - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 23 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Falls Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome on 4 May, 2026 start from S$463, 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 The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rest on the River - projector - fire pit - sunroom - contractors welcome located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Cedar River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ice House Museum and Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum. Cedar Falls Community Main Street and Cedar Falls Community Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, the views were stunning, and the projector room was fun. My son and I really enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the river. Overall it was a great stay, and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, quiet area, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a friends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, timely communications from host. Even a Christmas tree for our family gathering. It was just right, enjoying a shared movie and room for my loved ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family gathering! We had our Thanksgiving meal there for 12 people. The host was super helpful and responsive. There was a big snowstorm while we were there which was a lot of fun! The host offered to come over and shovel the driveway for us but we didn’t need them to. We look forward to staying here in the summer and swimming in the river. The river is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we were looking for. Property was clean, furnished as advertised, and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone M.

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

Mothers wedding trip

Great host very beautiful and suitable for us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachery L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a mostly great stay here! The only issue we had was the enclosed patio. It was pretty musty and we were a bit concerned about the black spots on the ceiling in there. So that’s unfortunate as we were hoping to utilize that space frequently during our stay.Other than that, we had a wonderful stay! Everything was as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Graduation

The property and house are wonderful. We had a lovely stay and hope to come back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hylan M.

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

Friends & the River

We spent the majority of our time outside at the fire pit, but the property is excellent! We had a great weekend and I would recommend this place highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Quiet retreat

Great relaxing oasis, loved waking up and drinking coffee and staring at the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Peaceful place on the river

We had a wonderful time staying at your place! It was clean, comfortable, and charming. This is a fantastic place to rest, enjoy the wildlife and birds, as well as close to shopping, places to dine and parks to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Stay on the river.

Very nice. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Weekend getaway

We stayed here with our kids and grandkids. There was 9 of us all together, we had a great time. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephani V.

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

Peaceful

Really enjoyed the peacefulness this place had to offer. Very clean and host was very helpful. Definitely see us staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant H.

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

Rest on the River Retreat

We had our leadership team do a retreat there and it was wonderful. It is a great setting for this. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa A.

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

Rest on the River

There were 7 adult women, we loved the 4 season room with veiw of the river. Perfect place for esrly morning coffee... The house was very comfortable, layout is a little different, but we also loved the rec room for movie night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here June 2-6, 2025 during our kids' sports competition. The house has everything you need for your stay. It was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The backyard by the river is awesome for relaxing and grilling after a long day at the field. The kids loved the game room upstairs to unwind. The upstairs rooms had portable ac units in each room so you could set the temp to your preference. Plenty of room for our family of 4 one teenager and one almost teenager. Could easily accommodate a larger family or 2 families. The host is great and very responsive to communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Nice quiet weekend getaway on the river

Property was clean and as advertised. Nice fire ring area. Quiet neighborhood! Communication from host was good and provided us with all information needed. Was also prompt communication. Teens loved the projector in the upper game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property for a large family. We had 4 kids and there was plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and have privacy. The view of the river was beautiful and we even did some fishing off the bank. The location is very private with only one neighbor.It was very hot weather during our stay but the additional a/c units kept it sufficiently cool. The projector room was a huge hit with the teens. The shared living room space was cozy.Plenty of space in the kitchen for cooking large meals. The washer and dryer held large loads so we were able to keep up. The location is perfect access to get on major roads to get to different areas in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.Host answered any and all questions very quickly and was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again if we needed something in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

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

Ok on the river

The house is OK however I would not recommend it for people with small children or older adults as there are many steps and different levels to the house which are trip hazards. However, the location was very nice right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A rest on the river

The home is exactly as shown. The location on the river is great. Its peaceful. The neighbors great white Pyrenees Joey stopped by. He was so sweet! We watched the geese, ducks, a woodchuck ran acroos the yard. Birds including a cardinal and every kind of woodpecker. There is one main floor bedroom for grandma and grandpa. We appreciated that! Upstairs was amazing for the kids and family. You will enjoy this little peice of heaven!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for privacy, relaxation, and peace

This was a super cool place. The upstairs room with projector was the highlight. The location was supreme for this area (The river in the back yard plus its on a dead end road and crops across the street). Why 4 stars not 5? Easy fix in my view. Floors were filthy the moment we walked in. My sons feet were black within 5 minutes. The stairs seemed to be an issue from previos reviews and description - but they were BAD. Luckily, we're a family of able bodied people...But even we struggled. It seriously looks like it can be fixed easily!!! Just do it! The price would be worth it then. It also would have been nice to have a cup of coffee there to wake up to on the house. JMO
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna T.

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

Loved being next to river

There were 7 of us which stayed 4 nights here. We all loved where this home is located, the large dining room, bedroom on lower floor and especially the enclosed room off the back of house which faced the river! (We all spent a lot of time in this room) There were a few safety issues which concerned us! At the top of stairs to bedrooms/media room there is a small landing which has a door when open blocks the hand railing for first couple feet! (Perhaps put a railing on both sides of door or door should open opposite of what it does) Bathroom on lower floor had a tub/shower but no hand holds for getting in/out for us "older generation" this was a huge safety concern! I do want to say again that even with these concerns we al LOVED staying here together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mitchell Van Es

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Local host that loves the Cedar Valley and wants others to enjoy great the community!

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is tucked away next to the Cedar River just minutes away from downtown Cedar Falls. The river provides a calm escape from the busyness of life, but the location is perfect to be to downtown within a few minutes.

What makes this property unique

The property is very spacious, offers amazing scenery, peaceful, calm, and offers a place for rest.

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