University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 24 min drive
Getting around
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
Casey's General Store - 14 min drive
The Depot Express - 14 min drive
The Depot Express - 9 min drive
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - 19 min drive
About this property
Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.
Property highlights
At Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies., you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
Games, books, and barbecue grills
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
Children's dinnerware, children's books, and travel cribs
2 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
Decks/patios, kitchens, and refrigerators
Property manager
Seth and Peggy Somerville
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: internet access
Things to do
Playground
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden
More
Books
Games
Smoke-free property
Stereo
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Towels
Entertainment
Smart TV
Video games
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Outdoor space
Deck or patio
More
Dryer
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. located?
Situated in Oxford, this farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of F.W. Kent Park, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark, and Red Fern Dog Park. Macbride Nature Recreation Area and Ackerman Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nina L.
18 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual shopping trip
Very good
Nina L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
28 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kelly C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
Just as advertised out in the country. Large home plenty of room inside and out. Older kids loved the bunk house. Would love to have stayed longer as we were just in town for wedding. Too busy to enjoy the entire property.
Tim H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy J.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Joy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
23 September 2024
Heather R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce D., Keokuk, Iowa
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sooo Peaceful...
We loved our stay. Everything went smooth and the property was great. Very rural and quiet even though it was only about ten minutes to Wal Mart. My wife and I use VRBO from time to time and have never seen a property so clean. I wish we could have stayed for longer.
Bruce D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve G.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Huge house! Super nice and very private which is exactly what we look for on our business trips.
Highly recommend!
Steve G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sean C.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house with privacy
If you want privacy and room for you and your family to relax that is only 10 minutes away from town this is it. Kids had their own bunk house to themselves. Plenty of room/beds for a large crew. Sweet little house.
Sean C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda N.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Country
Nice large home in the country for large family gathering. Large inside sun porch and lovely back deck to sit/eat on and a fire pit with firewood. We heard many bird types, wild turkeys, bull frogs, other nature sounds. Beautiful area for walks.
Linda N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jo R.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and clean place. Family was able to spend quality time and attend graduation in Tiffin.
The room were comfortable. The family enjoyed walking around the property. The kids saw some deer, heard the geese and bull frogs. Loved the back deck. Very quiet and peaceful setting.
One suggestion is placing more lights on the front porch and maybe ceiling fan.
Jo R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry R.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
UI Graduation Weekend
The house was incredible. Truly even better than the pictures. So spacious. So many games, fully stocked kitchen, deck & plenty of seating...dog bowls, towels, so many beds! It was ideal! We will be back! The property is idyllic country setting & so peaceful & spacious!
Kerry R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
House in the Meadow
Lots of private space, lots of wild life, geese on the pond, albino deer and others, many birds, ground hog and litter of five. Very enjoyable stay.
Bob Roberts
Robert R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori C.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Country Home Pet Friendly
Stepping into this exquisite country home, we were pleasantly surprised to find our expectations exceeded. In search of a pet-friendly retreat away from the city's hustle and bustle for our niece's wedding at the Midnight Gem, this home was an ideal choice - perfectly situated and beautifully appointed. The hosts were outstanding, ensuring a seamless check-in and checkout experience.
Lori C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon A.
18 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
College friends
Wonderful setting to gather for our annual college friends gathering. 8 women were able to relax, have plenty of room to sit around to talk, cook and sleep. Great weekend!
Sharon A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
MARK T.
24 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
No
We enjoyed ourselves and the house was fine. We would recommend.
MARK T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
25 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Had a great stay at the house. We had 27 people for dinner and we all fit in the sunroom. It is a lovely updated old farm house which does mean a smaller kitchen and small bedrooms with the exception of the master which was huge. The hosts responded promptly to every question. Very clean. There is also a very friendly cat!
Debra H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry K.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
The house is just as listed. It was a neat farm house, tucked away in the country. The rooms were all neat, and the back yard is beautiful. The owners were very easy to work with. We all loved it.
Terry K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pat O.
6 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hawkeye Game Central
Great spot to stay for our group of 6 that attended the Hawkeye-Gopher game.
Pat O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn B.
5 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Gathering
Property and weather were perfect for our weekend stay. House was very accommodating to meet our family needs. We had 11 people and 1 dog. Plenty of room for us all. The property is full of things to check out. We loved exploring. A couple miles down the road we tried some fishing and hiking at FW Kent Park. Beautiful area.
We will be back.
Dawn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rodney P.
11 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Country Character
When some people say a house has "character" they mean it with negative connotations. This couldn't be farther from that usage. When I say this house has country charm and character, I mean it in the best way. It was quirky, spacious, and inviting. We felt right at home as we made it our homebase for a weekend spent relaxing, enjoying each other's company and watching the Hawkeyes at Kinnick as they beat the Purdue Boilermakers.
We couldn't have asked for a better location or amenities and everything worked out great.
Highly recommend.
Rodney P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ben P.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Weekend
Had a lovely weekend at this clean and cool place.
Ben P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda W.
4 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Family stayed and prepped/ decompressed before and after daughter’s wedding in Amana. Was perfect.
Amanda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel O.
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amana Trip
This place was simply magical! What an amazing place to spend time with family!
Daniel O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luba L.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
We had a lot of fun celebrating my husband's 40th birthday party at this property. It's a great place to get friends together.
Luba L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable vintage farmhouse set in beautiful countryside
We enjoyed the home, the setting. Did some walking about the acreage despite the heat.
Boys played whiffle ball. Plenty of room.
Three slept in the darling bunkhouse until a spider and frog appeared. So we made room in the house for the city slickers.
Kids enjoyed the stray cat! I think the cat enjoyed the food and water. Very friendly.