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Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need

Family-friendly vacation home in Cedar Falls with a water park

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Take advantage of a water park, a playground, and laundry facilities at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need

Welcome to Memory Maker House! We are the gathering spot designed for comfort, convenience, and connections.

- Great for families, wedding party, grandparents
- Special stuff: local coffee, Blackstone grill, kid essentials, stocked kitchen
- 4 bedrooms, 7 beds
- Enclosed garage
- Parking for 3-4 vehicles
- Three TVs (75”, 65”, 55”)
- Separate work space
- EV charger
- Lit pickleball courts 1 block away

Guests say we thought of everything. Minutes to UNI, the Dome, and downtown.

We chose layout, furnishings, accommodations, supplies, etc. like our family would stay and/or work there. The living room has a pocket door which effectively turns the room into a dedicated workspace or an escape for kids to watch TV. The kitchen flows into the dining area, so big groups can have a meal together - at the kitchen island, dining table, or both. Upstairs you will find washer/dryer, master (king) bedroom/full bath, and three bedrooms/full bath. All bedrooms have black-out curtains.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

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
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,884 square feet

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pet practices: put a blanket on the couch or bed if the pet will be on the couch or bed.
Pet practices: If you have a pup that is still in the chewing phase OR a pet that is incontinent, please consider another property.
Don’t flush wipes/hygiene products in the toilet. Clogged toilets which require a plumber to un-clog will be submitted as a claim for guest to pay.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Cedar Falls, IA

What's nearby

  • University of Northern Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • UNI-Dome - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • McLeod Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piazza Dining Center - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sub City - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪J's Homestyle Cooking - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need located?

This family-friendly Cedar Falls vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Northern Iowa and UNI-Dome. Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and Hearst Center for the Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family-Ready - Close to UNI - Everything Guests Need Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Family enjoyed the kitchen and sitting area the most!The front porch was great for rocking babies and coffee!Thanks to the wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great house for a group!

Michael and Andrea’s home was a great fit for our group. It was clean, comfortable and a perfect fit for a large group! We were able to go to the amusement park and water park easily and have a comfortable home each night to cook and rest. Michael was responsive and great to work with. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiedi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where to start! Relaxing front porch, deck and backyard. Well equipped kitchen with an open area concept to the dining room and sitting space that kept us enjoying each other’s company while cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We made some wonderful memories at your memory maker home! Some of the things we enjoyed the most. Beautiful big porch, front and back. Fully stocked modern kitchen. Amenities for the little ones like a high chair, pack and play and baby toys. Central location for our family reunion and water park. There were 11 of us and there was Plenty of room for everyone. The host communicated well with us. Answered all questions we had in a timely manner. The home is beautifully updated but has an old world charm. We highly recommend the Memory Maker home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Gorgeous Home

This property is a dream! Lovely heritage home. Beautiful 4 bedrooms. Roomy kitchen and dining room for meals and playing games. Deck and yard are great for hanging outand letting the kids run. Appreciated the easy communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

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

Perfect Family Weekend

From booking to departure, the hosts facilitated an amazing experience that has our kids wishing we had another day in Waterloo. We attended a wedding in the area, and this home had everything (and more) we needed to
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Professor Keneisha T.

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

Wonderful place to gather

This home is perfect for family. Being away from home, this property had everything we needed to be comfortable, an open concept to gather and have fun, cook and play games and make memories as we did. Unforgettable weekend. The host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Superb!!

We had a wonderful stay here. The amenities were well thought out. The home was a great home away from home. The beds provided absolutely comfort for a wells night rest. ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024