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

9.8 (58 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Oakdale Other | Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies.

5 Bedroom Place in Oakdale, Oxford

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.

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies is located in Oakdale. Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Internet, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Other features Parking, Internet, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Prairie retreat with 40 acres! Near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Amana Colonies has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 15 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 Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, 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. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oakdale has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Oakdale, 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
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer
Breakfast
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dining table
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
Activities
  • Playground
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Travel crib
  • Children's books
  • Dining table
  • Sofa bed
  • Separate living room
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: internet access
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;maximum event attendees: 25
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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

Daniel F.
Jun 28, 2025 04:35:25 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We were traveling from Boston, Miami, Ft. Myers and Michigan for a family wedding in Cedar Rapids and really didn't want a chain hotel. With 9 family members to accommodate, I searched a bit before finding Peggy and Seth's home. Its size, amenities and pastoral setting appealed to all of us. We arrived on Friday evening, got my parents, aunt and uncle settled and set off for the grocery store about a 15 minute drive away. We intended to prepare all meals at the house. The kitchen is very well appointed for a VRBO and for catering to large parties (OK, the burners on the cooktop are a little.. wonky!) and the gas grill was set with a fresh tank so we were all ready to go.We had drinks on the back deck and then all 9 of us gathered around the kitchen table for a great dinner. We had intended to have a fire and chat around the fire pit near the grill, but the wind was gusting and my nephew being a fireman nixed that idea. We set up in the living room and just enjoyed the home, after dinner drinks and catching up.Saturday started with a family breakfast, a hop across the creek and walk around a wildflower meadow bursting with flowers and filled with butterflies, birds and bumblebees.I have so much more to say, but am fast approaching the limit! We can't thank Peggy and Seth enough for sharing their home with us. It was an absolute oasis of tranquility that sparkled with fireflies and stars. They are hosts extraordinaire.
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