Experience the ultimate waterfront sanctuary nestled amidst mature trees and direct river access. As the only vacation spot in the area, with a 1 kayak and 1 paddleboard ready for you! Thinking of bringing your boat or PWC? Engage in kayaking, fishing, nature hikes, or craft a romantic riverside picnic. As night falls, unwind in the hot tub or cozy up for game night by the crackling fireplace!
Guests can enjoy their freedom to check-in and check-out easily with keyless entry. Although I will personally not be greeting you at the house, I will be happy to help with anything before, during and after your stay. I am easily accessible all times via the app, text and email. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding the property, your stay or the local area. Hosting is my passion and I would love to help with anything for your upcoming trip.
When you book, I will be sending you the house manual which has my personal recommendations for restaurants, activities to do in the neighborhood.
You're sure to enjoy the winding views of the Iowa River from this scenic property. When you want to be out on the water you can easily rent a watercraft from Coralville Lake Marina, 10 minutes from the home or Scales Pointe Marina, only a 15-minute drive from this home. If you have your own boat, the Mehaffey Boat Ramp is just 2 minutes from the property . We
have couple Kayaks and paddleboards that you can use for free. Additional Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can also be rented at Lake McBride State Park just 15 minutes away!
We often go swimming in the lake or the riverbed and feel completely safe doing so. Note that the riverbed is rocky. The short trail from the house to the riverbed has a gentle slope, except for the last portion, depending on the water level. There are 2 public sand beaches within 5 mins of the house that may be better suited for infants or small kids.
Enjoy road biking on the recently built Mehaffey Bridge Road trail or shred dirt on miles of mountain biking trails at Sugar-bottom state park just 5 minutes from the property. During the winter months, this is an excellent trail for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. Just across the river, Suggarbottom State Park and Lake McBride State park offer excellent snow-shoeing trails!
Satisfy the history buffs with a trip to the seven villages of the Amana Colonies located a 30-minute drive west of this property. Settled in the 1850s, these unique villages deliver historic mid-western charm paired with modern shops, cafes, and restaurants suitable for all ages. Visit the downtown Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa, performance hall hosting Broadway musicals, contemporary dance & classical music.
Opt for a post-millennial urban landscape when you take a 20-minute drive into downtown Iowa City. Attend a Hawkeyes game or tour the University of Iowa campus before dining at a gourmet restaurant near the Old Capitol Town Center.
This is also an excellent place for working professionals, traveling nurses visiting Cedar Rapids businesses and hospitals.
There are excellent restaurants, breweries and wineries within 20 minutes of the property! Be sure to check out my recommendations in the guidebook!
Guests will have 🔑access to the entire house, except for 2 storage rooms and outdoor shed.
🛏Bedroom 1: King Bed | 🛏Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Rec Room: Sofa Bed + Air Mattress
Discover the diverse terrain of North Liberty while staying at this completely renovated mid-century modern home. The home is bright and sunny with plenty of windows that bring the outdoors in and offer views of the surrounding with beautiful sunsets. Enjoy limitless views of Sugarbottom State Park, Lake Coralville and the Iowa River from the furnished upper viewing deck. Gather friends and cook a BBQ meal on an Infrared gas grill while playing your favorite tunes over the whole home audio system. Enjoy your morning coffee or read a book while relaxing on the stylishly decorated daybed in the comfort of the screened-in porch.
Gather around the 🔥fire pit as you keep your eye out for local wildlife such as deer, turkeys, and bald eagles! Your 𓃡🐶pets would love running around in the large shaded backyard overlooking the river! Take a nap on the hammock listening to melodious 🐦bird sounds. Take a short walk down the semi-private access road to the rocky river bed directly from the property. . You can fish along the river banks or take complimentary 🎣fishing kayaks (1 sit-on-top, 1 sit-in Kayak) across the river to the best fishing spot in the area!
During the winter months, warm up in the outdoor hot tub which can comfortably fit 6 🧑adults while overlooking the frozen river and Sugar-bottom State Park! Once you are warm and relaxed, head inside to use the timeless brick wood-burning fireplace found in the second living space that also features a Roku smart TV. Kids will absolutely love playing arcade games (Pac-man and mortal Kombat) and various other board games in the rec room.
Upstairs in the living room, grab a seat on one of many seating options to catch up on the news on the 📺smart TV or 🍽️cook a delicious meal in the fully upgraded kitchen. The fully equipped ⏲️kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a cozy breakfast bar with seating for 3 and all the utensils/cookware/glassware you will need. Share your meals at the 6-seat dining table or choose to dine al fresco on the deck.
Settle in for the night in one of the 2 spacious 🛏bedrooms each with an attached 🚿bathroom. The upstairs bedroom offers 1 king bed with adjustable bed frame and smart TV in the bedroom. The other room offers 2 queen beds. Don't forget to utilize the pullout sleeper sofa and air mattress for additional sleeping arrangements! The best part...each room in the house offers an incredible view of the outdoors!
Enjoy a great night's sleep in pillow-top mattresses that are so decadently comfortable that you will not want to leave. Crisp linens, luxe pillows and echo dots for music, alarm, and white noise await you. Plush Turkish cotton bath linens and toiletries are provided. Feel completely secured while you sleep or step away from the house with a security system and automated locks.
This is also a great place to stay while on work travel and for traveling nurses. You will enjoy laptop friendly areas including dedicated focus room, 100MBPS fiber optic internet service (📶wifi only), USB chargers, and an extra 🖥️monitor to connect your 💻laptop for multi-screen setup!
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No public transportation is available at this property. Guests will need their own cars or boat :)
Parking Space: Only 3 🚘Cars are allowed, including temporary cars for any visitors you may have during your stay. There is not enough space for more than 3 cars without blocking the neighbor's driveways. There is additional parking available up-street, see the guidebook for details. Any extra cars or cars blocking neighbors driveways may get towed away at car owner's expense.
Hot Tub Cleaning: We shock (chlorine treatment) hot tub water after every guest stay and add chemicals to balance alkanity, PH levels and completely change water at-least monthly or more frequently as needed. The shock treatment process can take 12-24 hours during which time you may notice a brown tint or green tint or cloudy water. The hot tub is completely safe to use during this process. IF at anytime we feel the water condition is unsafe, we will inform you and completely replace the water. Depending on the weather conditions, it can take up to 48 hours for fresh water to reach desired temperature. IF this results in hot tub not being available for your stay, either partially or full duration, we may offer partial refund at our discretion.
Additional Add-On Fees:
Pet 𓃡🐶Fees: $150/pet
Surveillance: 6 external cameras👁 on the property. 1 camera facing parking lot 1 ring camera doorbell facing entry stairs 1 camera on the backside facing grounds and river 1 backside camera facing patio area and rear entrance 1 camera facing deck stairs entry, 1 camera overlooking the Dock on the river. All cameras are on 24/7 and have ability to record. Additionally, we have motion sensors and door/window sensors. No cameras on inside of the property. We have 2 indoor noise monitors that record noise levels (but do not record sound). We also have smoke, carbon dioxide and humidity monitors.
Cobwebs: Being close to the water, we have recently seen an increased cobweb build up during summer months. We do our best to clean it but they may reappear during your stay.
Neighbor Signs: Our neighbor is friendly but has recently posted "no trespassing" and "renters go away" signage on his property to reduce trespassing and protect his property lines.
