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

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Terrace/patio
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oxford, IA
  • Place, F.W. Kent Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this country house is within a 15-minute drive of F.W. Kent Park and Liberty Centre Park. .This country house is 13 mi (20.9 km) from University of Iowa and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Amana Colonies.
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What's nearby

  • F.W. Kent Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark - 11 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Coralville Lake - 12 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Amana Colonies - 15 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • University of Iowa - 16 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 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.

This unique property is a nature-lover’s dream - with 40 private acres of Iowa’s natural landscape. The well-maintained recreation trails through the prairie are perfect for hiking and flower picking in warm weather or cross-country skiing in the snow. You can also explore the creek, pond, and restored wetland habitat located on the property. (Pond has been disconnected from the creek out of respect to the neighbor farmers tile lines, it no longer has good recreational value) The spacious yards and large deck surrounding the house are perfect for outdoor games, family gatherings, and more!

The house itself is unlike any other! Originally built in 1912, the 3 large additions were artistically created from preserved Iowa barn wood. This includes the spacious sunroom with heated floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stained-glass accents. Many of the unique wood pieces and furniture in the home were crafted right here in our shop – including the one-of-a-kind vardo wagon parked outside!

Property is conveniently located near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids & The Amana Colonies - only 17.6 miles from the Eastern Iowa Airport. Guests can enjoy easy check-in and check-out with keyless entry. For your safety there are outward facing security cameras located on the house and shop. Cameras point away from the structures only and the inside of the house is never visible.

Please note the additional charge over 6 guests.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! My granddaughter fell in love with the cat! The weather was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior was absolutely age appropriate and charming. Built in 1912, the house was immaculate and welcoming. We enjoyed the kitchen, porch, fire pit and just being in the country. Thanks for creating such a good space for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely! This was the perfect spot for a reading retreat with fellow book lovers. The kitchen is fully equipped, which helped us do shared meals. The home is full of funky art and homemade touches - very cozy. The prairie trails are a real bonus. Comfortable furnishings, heating/cooling, and water temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun farm house!!! So cozy and great spaces!! Lots of towels and dish washer pods which was great! Just needed a sponge lol. Highly recommend and we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay for our youngest son's wedding. We were close to the venue, plenty room for the up to 6 guests who stayed at the property. Could have accommodated more. We did just a cookout with some extended family who stayed a few days after the wedding. Would definately consider staying at the prairie retreat again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Annual shopping trip

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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