Title: Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience Holiday home with kitchen, steps from University of Iowa ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102943200/102943178/e709aa82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102943200/102943178/66a4a9a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102943200/102943178/w905h683x60y0-12363802.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102943200/102943178/55ea8905.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102943200/102943178/3002bf65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Kinnick Stadium and University of Iowa, Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience You will be in the heart of Iowa Football Tailgating with views of Kinnick Stadium and the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Soak in the college football experience with a pre game grill out before heading to the stadium to experience the WAVE first hand (pun intended) or find comfort and convenience in being close to the UIHC hospitals when you need to make this your home away from home. Melrose Place is an excellent option for your next personal, group or corporate occasion. Two parking spaces and an expansive 30' x 30' lower portion of the concrete patio is designated just for you on Football game days. This is the area with the umbrellas in the photos. Ample parking and access to the entire patio is available the rest of the year. Inside on the main floor you will find a bedroom with king sized bed and views of Kinnick Stadium and the Children's Hospital right outside your window. Enjoy the newly renovated full bath and kitchen with coffee bar. Large screen TV in the living room can be enjoyed from the sleeper sofa couch. Head upstairs to a private bedroom with two full beds and 3/4 bath. In the basement you will find a full day bed along with the full size washer and dryer. Parking available on the south and east (alley side) driveways of the house. Key pad entry. Other things to note \*Please see house rules for parking and patio use on game days. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycle parking ## Similar properties ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118070000/118069300/118069235/69769dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Iowa City - Brand New Luxury Stay Mann - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=118069235&PinnedHotelID=118069235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99623100/99623078/ea7dcc6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital University Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=99623078&PinnedHotelID=99623078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109112400/109112302/6a95ccc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake front home in Solon, close to University of Iowa, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids. 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No illegal drug activity. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.65592%2C-91.55254&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I0Uhb_O_vVNc7nvGuLj2gsjHwEw=) Iowa City, IA #### What's nearby - University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Kinnick Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Java House -- GH - ‬12 min walk - ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk - ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive - ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience located? > Located in University Heights, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property & location! We had a football weekend stay here and it was the perfect location for family and friends to meet for tailgating! The host was super easy to contact as well. Will definitely stay here again in the future! ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler B. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great location, nice house. owners responded quickly. ##### Tyler B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter D. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay Couldn’t ask for a better location on game day. Our group had a blast. The only complaint we would have would be game day parking, but we made it work. ##### Hunter D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin K. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding house Our daughter was getting married at the Marriott next door, so it was super convenient. It was well decorated and the owner was on top of everything. Beautiful house. ##### Kevin K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay H. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day Weekend, Iowa Football This is THE place to stay on campus and perfect for Iowa Football. Clean and comfortable. The outdoor space is beautiful, perfectly set up and amazing views of Kinnick Stadium and the UI Children’s hospital. We had the best weekend and Melrose Place was the center of it all, 5 Stars!!!!! ##### Jay H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie H. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Iowa visit ##### Leslie H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration of Life Family Gathering This house fit the needs of the immediate family that inhabited the house, along with family members that gathered with us on Friday night, before the Celebration of Life service. ##### Susan C. 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