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The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard

Perched on the banks of the Cedar River, The Rest on the River offers a serene escape close to downtown. Upstairs, a projector room awaits with cozy seating for movie nights and gaming sessions. Downstairs, a sun-lit living area boasts panoramic river views. Outside, a spacious backyard features a riverside fire pit, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Two picnic tables provide ideal spots for outdoor dining amidst nature's beauty. A tranquil retreat for memorable relaxation and entertainment.

The space
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms with blackout curtains and riverviews with a variety of bed sizes king, queen, or full.
Bathrooms
Full Bathroom with shower and tub on the main level and a 1/2 bath on the upper level with a sliding barn door.

Dining Room
8 person table next to a sliding glass door with views and access of the river. Next to the table is a serving window to pass through food and drink from the kitchen to the dining room.

Living Room
Sectional couch to sit on while enjoying the electric fireplace and watching the Roku TV. Next to the couch are double glass doors with access to sunporch.

Kitchen
Open kitchen with a range, fridge and freezer, griddle, toaster, and microwave to utilize.

Entry and Laundry Access
Once you enter the dining room, there is an entry bench to sit on to take off your shoes and a coat tree to hang your coat. Next to the entry door is a door with access to the basement with a washer and dryer you may utilize during your stay.

Projector Room
Projector, 4 twin beds and 2 couches (one queen hideabed). A foosball table and various board games and cards to play.

Sunroom
Surrounded with sliding screen doors giving a panoramic view of the river. Access to the backyard and river. Patio furniture including a loveseat, chair, and rocker with cushions.

Backyard
Firepit, swing set, charcoal grill and river access. You must provide your own charcoal.
Guest access
Guests will have access to house, backyard, and driveway. Laundry access includes a washer and dryer to use. Guests will not have garage access.
Other things to note
You can fish from the river with a valid Iowa fishing license. Must bring own fishing gear.

Property manager

Mitchell Van Es

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
Cedar Falls, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 7 min drive
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 10 min drive
  • University of Northern Iowa - 12 min drive
  • UNI-Dome - 12 min drive
  • McLeod Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪4 Queens Dairy Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Falls Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pump Haus Pub & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard located?

This family-friendly Cedar Falls vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cedar River, Cedar Falls Community Main Street, and Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Falls Aquatic Center and College Square Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Rest on the River - projector - outdoor fire pit - sunroom - large yard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place on the river
We had a wonderful time staying at your place! It was clean, comfortable, and charming. This is a fantastic place to rest, enjoy the wildlife and birds, as well as close to shopping, places to dine and parks to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryant H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest on the River Retreat
We had our leadership team do a retreat there and it was wonderful. It is a great setting for this. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet weekend getaway on the river
Property was clean and as advertised. Nice fire ring area. Quiet neighborhood! Communication from host was good and provided us with all information needed. Was also prompt communication. Teens loved the projector in the upper game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
Great relaxing oasis, loved waking up and drinking coffee and staring at the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok on the river
The house is OK however I would not recommend it for people with small children or older adults as there are many steps and different levels to the house which are trip hazards. However, the location was very nice right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacinda C.

Family vacation
Our stay was mid July 2024. Overall, it was a large and spacious house, but a couple of the bedrooms were very small. The layout is very unique and lucky it worked for our group. Only one bedroom on the main floor (still some steps to navigate) and the rest are upstairs. Several other previous reviews mention safety concerns & they weren't wrong. Handrails in the wrong place or non existent. One family member was headed out the front door from the dining room and slipped on the tile and fell down 2 steps VERY hard. There was no handrail. While I understand that it's not listed as "handicap accessible" there are still city codes that must be met. Another danger spot was the first step off the concrete landing onto the driveway. The railing doesn’t extend that far and that step is higher, so it's a bit tricky to navigate, especially for older folks. The river view and sunporch were great, but bring LOTS of bug spray if you want to be outdoors. No dishwasher, so that was a real bummer to discover. I just assumed it had one & that was my fault for not reading the description closer. The description says there is a hot tub, but what I think they meant was the bathroom has a jetted tub, and it's small. The house was generally clean, but I did notice several issues which I addressed directly with the owner & I received a prompt and polite response. All communication with the ower was good before & during the trip. Overall it was a good stay with a few minor issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay on the river.
Very nice. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved being next to river
There were 7 of us which stayed 4 nights here. We all loved where this home is located, the large dining room, bedroom on lower floor and especially the enclosed room off the back of house which faced the river! (We all spent a lot of time in this room) There were a few safety issues which concerned us! At the top of stairs to bedrooms/media room there is a small landing which has a door when open blocks the hand railing for first couple feet! (Perhaps put a railing on both sides of door or door should open opposite of what it does) Bathroom on lower floor had a tub/shower but no hand holds for getting in/out for us "older generation" this was a huge safety concern! I do want to say again that even with these concerns we al LOVED staying here together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Really enjoyed the peacefulness this place had to offer. Very clean and host was very helpful. Definitely see us staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We stayed here with our kids and grandkids. There was 9 of us all together, we had a great time. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest on the River
There were 7 adult women, we loved the 4 season room with veiw of the river. Perfect place for esrly morning coffee... The house was very comfortable, layout is a little different, but we also loved the rec room for movie night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila O.

A rest on the river
The home is exactly as shown. The location on the river is great. Its peaceful. The neighbors great white Pyrenees Joey stopped by. He was so sweet! We watched the geese, ducks, a woodchuck ran acroos the yard. Birds including a cardinal and every kind of woodpecker. There is one main floor bedroom for grandma and grandpa. We appreciated that! Upstairs was amazing for the kids and family. You will enjoy this little peice of heaven!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly surprised
I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. I travel all over the united states this time of year for college wrestling. I have never rented a house before. I am now sad that I didn't choose this option before. The house did not disappoint.. Everything in the house looks almost brand new. From the flooring to the bedding. The house was nicely equipped with everything that you need. It had an awesome view. We had two minor issues with working the fireplace and the projector tv. The house host Mitchell, responded quickly. They were not broken we just couldn't understand how to use them. It is on a dead end road. It was very quiet and we all had wonderful nights of sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024