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

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Oxford, IA

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.

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:
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and books
  • Games
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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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 6 mi (10 km) of F.W. Kent Park, Swan Lake, and Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area. Clear Creek Nature Area and Deerview Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We all had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas! The rustic decor was fun and whimsical, and the grounds were exciting to explore. It featured all the luxuries of home, too. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Kim T.

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

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and neat Farm house.
It is a little out of the way to get to but perfect for a family get together. We were there in the winter but I can imagine the property is amazing when things thaw out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Weekend
Had a lovely weekend at this clean and cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat O.

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

Jo R.

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

Amanda W.

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

Lori C.

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

Regina B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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

Sharon A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

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

8/10 Good

MARK T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Living
This property was spacious enough to host our group of 14 adults. Plenty of parking space. The property is at the end of a dead end, which made our stay very peaceful. The outside amenities was perfect for us. The homeowners were very easy to work with, prior, during, and after our stay. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joseph -Plunket w/e
Visiting for a HS graduation and visiting family. Nice property for all of us to stay. Beautiful farm home with lots of character. Let us have a dog. Quiet and relaxing. Great deck, great sunroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Spacious Place to Enjoy
This house was a great place to just relax and enjoy time together with family. The ten of us found it a great jumping off point for attending the family reunion in Iowa City, visits to Kalona and the Amanas, an excursion to St. Mary’s Church in Newport, golfing at Finkbine and Amanas golf courses, and traveling to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville. The lightening bugs and the thunder and lightening storm were a bonus for family members who’d not seen them before!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Susan B.

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

Lannia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big, beautiful place to reconnect
I had the opportunity to host a gathering of friends and family in this big, beautiful home. The homeowners were wonderful to work with. The space was just perfect for our gathering, giving us the opportunity to spread out and visit in the kitchen, living room, and sunroom. Multiple spots for board games and a lovely property to explore were highlights for me. My guests enjoyed the heated floor in the sunroom immensely and talked about incorporating something similar into their homes. The space was comfortably lived in without feeling scruffy. It is a beautiful home and I hope to host gatherings here for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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

6/10 Okay

Montica F., Parkersburg, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country estate, close to Iowa city area
The location is wonderful. The house is eclectic, with some interesting additions. The upstairs bathroom had no door so no one wanted to use it. The mainfloor bath was beautiful however. There was plenty of space for many to sleep. Beds were comfortable. The back deck was amazing and we spent hours out there. The lighting in the house was very poor, so we had difficulty playing games and hanging out at night (we moved the one available lamp around the main floor to help, but it was not much). There were many toys and books for the kids. Two teens slept in the bunk house and loved it. The upstairs 3 bedrooms were kind of warm with only one window air conditioner and no fans, but we survived. The coffee maker didn't work so we went and bought our own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022