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

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This peaceful Iowa prairie property near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the Amana Colonies offers trails through 40 acres of natural landscape, a creek, and wildlife in the restored wetland habitat. Features include a sunroom with heated floors and stained glass, plus a large deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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Oxford, IA

What's nearby

  • Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • F.W. Kent Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Coral Ridge Mall - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • University of Iowa - 21 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Depot Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Games, books, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
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

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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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - wish we had more time to explore and walk the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden S.

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

Amazing Place!

We were in town for a wedding. The groomsman party stayed during the weekend. We were amazed by the unique house and property! The hosts sent detailed instructions online as well as a great binder with information on the property in the house. The house was so clean and stocked with plenty of everyday items needed as well as bonus items such as board games, toys, etc. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Highly recommended this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Nina L.

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

Annual shopping trip

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was really great with communication. The property is unique and the living space was fun and clean. The kitchen was sufficient. It was a bit challenging with one of the two bathrooms being in a bedroom and with the fifth bedroom being the bunkhouse. It was probably just an oversight on my behalf that I didn’t realize it originally. The streaming tv was a bit spotty. The deck was big and looked cool. It was just too hot to be out there. The yard kitten was a big hit for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Julie G.

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

Perfect sisters' annual weekend

5 sisters aged 60 stayed at the Prairie Retreat. It was perfect for us--we appreciated the quaint old farmhouse and reading about the history of it and the careful renovation process undertaken over the years. So many nooks and crannys - everyone had a little private space when needed and also there was plenty of sitting spaces to gather altogether! The kitchen is well-stocked, plenty of towels and extra bedding available. We enjoyed a cup of coffee and scones on the outdoor deck in the morning; listening to the beautiful birds singing and the busy peepers and bullfrogs in the nearby pond. So charming! Beds were comfy; we would have loved to hike the many paths in the prairie but the weather just didn't cooperate. This house would be perfect for families with children and the owners are obvious dog lovers. Check in and out simple; owner was always quick to respond to messages and questions. We loved our stay here! Thank you Seth and Peggy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

Sean C.

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

Great little house with privacy

If you want privacy and room for you and your family to relax that is only 10 minutes away from town this is it. Kids had their own bunk house to themselves. Plenty of room/beds for a large crew. Sweet little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Relaxing location

Just as advertised out in the country. Large home plenty of room inside and out. Older kids loved the bunk house. Would love to have stayed longer as we were just in town for wedding. Too busy to enjoy the entire property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Unbelievable

Huge house! Super nice and very private which is exactly what we look for on our business trips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Bruce D.

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

Sooo Peaceful...

We loved our stay. Everything went smooth and the property was great. Very rural and quiet even though it was only about ten minutes to Wal Mart. My wife and I use VRBO from time to time and have never seen a property so clean. I wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Linda N.

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

Country

Nice large home in the country for large family gathering. Large inside sun porch and lovely back deck to sit/eat on and a fire pit with firewood. We heard many bird types, wild turkeys, bull frogs, other nature sounds. Beautiful area for walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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