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Japanese Oasis in Iowa City Downtown Area

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

With a stay at this vacation home in Iowa City, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The Englert Theater.
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What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Capitol Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venus Fly Trap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Cakes & Pastries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Villas Iowa City - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Japanese Oasis in Iowa City Downtown Area

Escape to a tranquil Japanese garden oasis in Iowa City.

A 20-minute walk to Ped Mall, 5 minutes to the best café in town!

Enjoy a spacious screened porch with lush views, a rustic interior with exposed beams, and relaxing outdoor seating.

Perfect for a romantic getaway, solo retreat, or family vacation. A peaceful hideaway blending nature and convenience, just a short walk from downtown.

One bedroom with queen bed + two queen-sized sofa bed. Try our new super-comfy Koala sofa bed!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

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

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
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

Japanese Oasis in Iowa City Downtown Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We were in town for the weekend to go to an Iowa football game - close enough to walk downtown and to kinnick, easy parking, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House location is an easy 1 mile walk to campus. The garden was incredible with a cozy fire pit where we had a nice Fall evening. Automatic Espresso maker made the mornings even better. Bed was nice and comfy. Kids said they slept well on the pull out sofa bed upstairs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pattie S.

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

Mini getaway

We had a great time and the place is very unique and nice..my only complaint would be not enough stuff in the kitchen, no can opener, cheese grater,spatula, potato masher ect...we bought a can opener and potato masher and left it there for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an interesting property. Look carefully at the photos to decide if you like rustic style with European appliances. We think it’s fun to experience something a little different. Although there is a bedroom on the first floor, the only cozy soft chairs to sit on are up the spiral stairs - tricky if you are older or have mobility issues. We enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the wonderful garden, prepared an excellent meal in the kitchen, and slept soundly in the quiet neighborhood. The host, Petra, is very considerate and responsive. We had some trouble figuring out the appliances and she helped us immediately. Chase, the owner’s dog, is sweet and friendly and gentle. We liked visiting him but Petra would have kept him away if we weren’t happy to see him. We recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025