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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is £253
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

G’s Home Away From Home

Newly remodeled house, set on a half acre lot in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Located within a mile of the interstate, yet still close to central downtown Iowa City. Fenced in side yard, 2car garage, all new appliances in 2023. Beautiful backyard. If you like tossing a football or baseball, the front yard is also large. Wide long driveway provides plenty of off street parking. Large enough to accommodate for most RV's. Plenty of unique, locally owned, restaurants just a few minutes away. The neighborhood is mostly middle class professionals with well behaved educated kids. Great location for a walk or run. everything you need is close by. Gas ,coffee, food, park, grocery store and more are a short drive or long walk away. We live just a few blocks away and should be able to help out quickly when you need us. Bring a refrigerator magnet from your state, town, business or whatever and add it to our refrigerator !!!

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
On Tuesday take trash cans to curb for city pick up.
Please turn the thermostat down to 65 in the winter or up to 78 in the summer
If you had a pet. Please vacuum excess pet hair from floors and use the masking roller in the hallway closet to remove any pet hair from furniture or bedding.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee $140 to cover xtra cleaning

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Property is also known as

VLAP5P9GDM

About the area

Map
Iowa City, IA

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Iowa - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burge Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Studio 13 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gabe's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is G’s Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at G’s Home Away From Home?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at G’s Home Away From Home on 11 Aug 2025 start from £253.41, 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.

What time is check-in at G’s Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at G’s Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is G’s Home Away From Home located?

Situated in Iowa City, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from University of Iowa and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mercy Hospital and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. University of Iowa Health Care and Iowa City Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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G’s Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Had a great stay in this clean and quiet house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Great stay in Iowa City

Very cute and clean house! Would stay again! 3rd bed can sleep 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

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

Christmas

Perfect location for our purpose and they even had a Christmas tree for us!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Lovely quiet retreat in Iowa City

The house was very quiet, clean, spacious, very comfortable, and the hosts were immediately responsive when we contacted them. We loved the place and would definitely stay there again. It was centrally located to all our destinations, and the HyVee was a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great service and was very accommodating

Karen was a fantastic host! I booked this stay for business colleagues traveling with their infant and grandmother, and she went above and beyond to accommodate them. She graciously allowed an early check-in to align with the baby’s nap schedule, making their arrival much smoother. Karen was professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Lovely home!

We stayed for Easter weekend with family. Had an excellent stay at this house. Very enjoyable. Lots of extra touches that made it feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Gorgeous home

We had a great stay in this clean, beautiful home :) The beds were comfortable, the living room was nice. Gorgeous kitchen. We traveled with my parents and my dad loved having the garage to be able to park the truck in. Thank you so much for letting us stay. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN

Super clean, super quiet, very convenient. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Great Iowa City property

We stayed while visiting our niece at the University of Iowa. There were 6 of us and the house was a perfect setting for our overnight trip. Easy to get to, in a nice neighborhood and super clean home. We had everything we needed at the house. Amenities were great! It was so nice being able to all stay together vs multiple over priced hotel rooms. Highly recommend this home to anyone staying in Iowa city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Surgical stay

This house was such a pleasant surprise!! We were in town for surgery of a family member and its convenience to the hospital was perfect. The space allowed us to come and go at the hospital and was great for me to get some work done in between. Comfortable beds and all the amenities of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Lovely Family Home

This home was perfect for our family of four. The bedrooms were comfortable, clean, and spacious. The kitchen contained everything we needed for preparing meals. I especially appreciated the coffee and tea that was provided. The location was a nice, quiet setting and we enjoyed sitting on the deck and spotting wildlife. Communication with the host was timely and helpful. I definitely recommend this property to anyone staying in the area for any reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Home!

My sisters and I had a wonderful weekend in Iowa City and really enjoyed this home! It is beautifully renovated and very spacious and open. The home was very clean and had most everything we needed (we did need to purchase a corkscrew which we left for future guests). Overall it was very comfortable, and we would definitely recommend it. The one downside that we noticed was that the listing is for a 2+ bath home and included pictures of three bathrooms including 2 showers, but there are only 2 bathrooms in the home. This did not affect us negatively as there were only 3 of us, but if we'd all been couples staying there with a party of 6 and expecting three baths with 2 showers, I can see how it could have been very inconvenient. Otherwise, super clean, and comfortable and nicely redone. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Perfect Fall Weekend in IC

Our family booked a long weekend for my husband’s 50th birthday celebration. One of our daughters is a student at University of Iowa and it also happened to be their homecoming weekend. So we had plenty of activities to do in town, went to the parade and football game!! Also did an official college visit with our high school junior, she loved it!! The home was beautiful, super clean and had everything we needed!! High end finishes, gorgeous kitchen, thoughtful touches by the host such as coffee/creamer and complimentary apple cider shots. Yum! Lovely neighborhood, close by the University and plenty of shops and restaurants! Look forward to staying again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

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

Welcoming host - clean, easy location, nice kitchen & bathrooms - love the open common area

We met family for an overnight - all as hoped. Three bedrooms - 2 Queens plus one full/double bed. Lots of bathroom space. Great game-playing and eating table. Perfect for our needs! Thank you to our generous host!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in this house for a wedding. It was perfect for my 2 sisters and our spouses!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

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

Great place

Very comfortable & cute place. Our hosts were very responsive & easy to deal with. Location was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024