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Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Aerial view
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Oxford, IA
  • University of Iowa
    19 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium
    23 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    24 min drive
  • Iowa City, IA (IOW)
    23 min drive

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About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this farm stay is within a 15-minute drive of F.W. Kent Park and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark. .This farm stay is 13 mi (20.9 km) from University of Iowa and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Kinnick Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Amana Colonies - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 24 min drive - 25.6 km

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.

This unique property is a nature-lover’s dream - with 40 private acres of Iowa’s natural landscape. The well-maintained recreation trails through the prairie are perfect for hiking and flower picking in warm weather or cross-country skiing in the snow. You can also explore the creek, pond, and restored wetland habitat located on the property. (Drought conditions have negativly affected the pond it is not currently good for recreation) The spacious yards and large deck surrounding the house are perfect for outdoor games, family gatherings, and more!

The house itself is unlike any other! Originally built in 1912, the 3 large additions were artistically created from preserved Iowa barn wood. This includes the spacious sunroom with heated floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stained-glass accents. Many of the unique wood pieces and furniture in the home were crafted right here in our shop – including the one-of-a-kind vardo wagon parked outside!

Property is conveniently located near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & The Amana Colonies - only 17.6 miles from the Eastern Iowa Airport. Guests can enjoy easy check-in and check-out with keyless entry. For your safety there are outward facing security cameras located on the house and shop. Cameras point away from the structures only and the inside of the house is never visible.

Please note the additional charge over 6 guests.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • 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
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., Keokuk, Iowa

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Huge house! Super nice and very private which is exactly what we look for on our business trips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

MARK T.

Liked: Cleanliness
No
We enjoyed ourselves and the house was fine. We would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawkeye Game Central
Great spot to stay for our group of 6 that attended the Hawkeye-Gopher game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Weekend
Had a lovely weekend at this clean and cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Family stayed and prepped/ decompressed before and after daughter’s wedding in Amana. Was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amana Trip
This place was simply magical! What an amazing place to spend time with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luba L.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family reunion
This property had many activities to do that kept our family of 12 very busy. The cleanliness and quaintness made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Enjoyed our stay very much! A family getaway for family as well as a birthday party for my grandson and 4 of his friends. They had a great time exploring and we drove them to the lake just a few miles away as well. A very relaxing atmosphere and a lovely old home to spend the time in. Very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023