Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville | House in Iowa City

10.0 (27 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Twain House | Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville

3 Bedroom House in Twain, Iowa City

Grandma's house is a relaxing home away from home. It gives you a place to gather around the table at the eat-in kitchen or sit out on the oversized patio in the private backyard. The kitchen is fully loaded with everything you need to make or heat up a quick meal. There are two family rooms to provide plenty of space to spread out, play games or watch TV. This home is located near a major highway which makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. It is also located on a bus route which is free of charge until 2025.
Plenty of restaurants nearby, including Pagliais Pizza, Wildwood Smokehouse, and Mexico Lindo. The University of Iowa is nearby, as is Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hancher Auditorium and many other arenas and auditoriums. Relax and enjoy the area.

Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville is located in Twain. Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Grandma's House - home away from home, close to UI, downtown IC and Coralville has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 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 House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, 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. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Twain has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House 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
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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 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, a first aid kit, 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

Jeff W.
Jun 19, 2025 11:27:16 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful, clean, comfortable, and just like Gradma’s house!
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