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Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need

Family-friendly holiday home in Cedar Falls with a water park

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Pocket door can separate LR from DR and create separate workspace. Sleeper sofa.
Sit at the island and easily engage w/ guests in FR or dining area.
Dining area. Very close to kitchen seating.
Enjoy the backyard patio, in the afternoon / evening shade.
Grill available for guests. Cooking / food is up to you ;-)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 131884 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cedar Falls, IA
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, UNI-Dome
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, McLeod Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

Pink Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath

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

Master Bath

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

Mudroom Bath

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need

Welcome to Memory Maker House! We are the gathering spot designed for comfort, convenience, and connections.

- Great for families, wedding party, grandparents
- Special stuff: local coffee, Blackstone grill, kid essentials, stocked kitchen
- 4 bedrooms, 7 beds
- Enclosed garage
- Parking for 3-4 vehicles
- Three TVs (75”, 65”, 55”)
- Separate work space
- EV charger
- Lit pickleball courts 1 block away

Guests say we thought of everything. Minutes to UNI, the Dome, and downtown.

We chose layout, furnishings, accommodations, supplies, etc. like our family would stay and/or work there. The living room has a pocket door which effectively turns the room into a dedicated workspace or an escape for kids to watch TV. The kitchen flows into the dining area, so big groups can have a meal together - at the kitchen island, dining table, or both. Upstairs you will find washer/dryer, master (king) bedroom/full bath, and three bedrooms/full bath. All bedrooms have black-out curtains.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet practices: put a blanket on the couch or bed if the pet will be on the couch or bed.
Pet practices: If you have a pup that is still in the chewing phase OR a pet that is incontinent, please consider another property.
Don’t flush wipes/hygiene products in the toilet. Clogged toilets which require a plumber to un-clog will be submitted as a claim for guest to pay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls is home to this holiday home. Hearst Center for the Arts and Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Falls Aquatic Center and Cedar Falls Community Main Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Palmer's Family Fun, or check out an event or a game at UNI-Dome. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.
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Cedar Falls, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Northern Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • UNI-Dome - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • McLeod Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piazza Dining Center - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sub City - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪J's Homestyle Cooking - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need located?

This family-friendly Cedar Falls holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Northern Iowa and UNI-Dome. Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and Hearst Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michael McCandless

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We’re originally from the Midwest, and moved to North Carolina in the early 90’s. Our kids/grandkids are still in the Midwest - 4 of them in Cedar Falls. That was reason enough to create Memory Maker House.

Why they chose this property

We have always lived in (updated) older homes. There is a charm, and story you won’t find in newer construction. Our 4BR property is THE closest to UNI (University of Northern Iowa) - we love being part of a college town.

What makes this property unique

UNI proximity is a key feature. The UNI Dome is < 1 mile away. If you’re a pickleball fan, there are two lighted courts one block away. We setup the house intentionally for families to make memories, which means enough space to gather, and enough space to be separate when you want. If you’re bringing an infant/toddler - we have what you need: pack-and-play, high chair, baby gate, infant bath. If you need to send the kids to a separate room, or take a conference call - we’ve got you covered. The living room has a pocket door separating it from the rest of the first floor.

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