Cozy Artist Cottage, convenient to down town & UIowa | Cottage in Iowa City

10.0 (22 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Twain Cottage | Cozy Artist Cottage, convenient to down town & UIowa

2 Bedroom Cottage in Twain, Iowa City

This 1920's bungalow is full of natural light, hand-crafted woodwork, original art, and comfy nooks to relax, commune with friends or family, or focus on work as necessary. In the warm months it is surrounded by garden greenery, flower beds and a large partially-enclosed front porch, with porch swing, overflowing with potted plants. The plants migrate inside during winter for year-round verdant companionship. In winter there is a fireplace to warm your toes and an updated kitchen to warm your belly. You'll be a short walk to Iowa City's most charming coffee shop and bakery. Less than 1.5 miles to the downtown pedestrian mall, there is plenty of wonderful dining, live music, an amazing independent film theater, and art museum. The house is also very convenient to University of Iowa campus, hospitals and sporting events. There is also a bus stop only one block away that will get you almost anywhere you want to go. Iowa City boasts miles of bike paths, numerous close hiking trails, lakes and rivers. If you want to stretch your legs closer to home, the surrounding neighborhoods are lovely to walk or run.
This is a one-bedroom property with a second bed set up in the basement den upon request. You will have the house to yourself when here, but this is my own residence and you will see the evidence of a lived-in, well-loved home. I take care to remove my personal items from commons spaces, and my bedroom and office will be locked. Please make yourself completely at home. You are welcome to read the books, use the dishes and do your laundry. There are textiles and artifacts from my travels, and art I've collected, mostly from friends...and lots of plants.
On the main floor there is a bedroom with a full size bed (new Nectar brand mattress), bathroom, living room, walk-through dining room and updated kitchen. In the basement is a laundry area and enclosed den with windows, a loveseat and TV area, and space heater. I usually use this space for yoga, movies and crafting. It also accommodates a queen size inflatable bed, which I can set up for you upon request. The bed is remarkably comfortable - possibly more so than my own bed. It is, however, a bit cool in the winter months. I pile it with lots of blankets and padding, and the space heater warms the area well.
There is keyless entry with your own code provided before check-in, and off-street free parking. There will be coffee (french press), tea and light breakfast provisions in the fridge. Free wi-fi, of course. There is a not-so-smart TV in the basement suite with HDMI attachment for your laptop. I'll be attentive to any questions that you may have and have someone near by to assist with any on-site needs may arise.

Cozy Artist Cottage, convenient to down town & UIowa is located in Twain. Cozy Artist Cottage, convenient to down town & UIowa provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy Artist Cottage, convenient to down town & UIowa has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Twain has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Twain, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Porch or lanai
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: the house is not intentionally child-proofed.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets note from host: well-behaved only, please. yard not escape-proof. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Claire L.
Aug 1, 2025 07:28:48 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: What a magical house—very clean, comfortable, and utterly charming. I felt instantly at home. Heather was lovely and very responsive. I’d come back in a heartbeat!
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