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A Home away from Home

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A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed inspirational quote on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and three wall-mounted picture frames.
A modern living room with a large beige sectional sofa, recessed ceiling lights, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a driveway.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Waterloo, IA
  • Place, Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Island Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A Home away from Home

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Also a great place to stay for contractors coming in for the week to work, beats a hotel! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Also a great place to stay for contractors coming in for the week to work, beats a hotel! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Also a great place to stay for contractors coming in for the week to work, beats a hotel!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3887588vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waterloo

Waterloo is home to this holiday home. John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and Grout Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phelps Youth Pavilion and Palmer's Family Fun. Lost Island Waterpark and Waterloo Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Waterloo, IA

What's nearby

  • Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 9 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 11 min drive - 18.2 km
  • UNI-Dome - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Gardens - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sidecar Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cup Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Home away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Home away from Home located?

Situated in Waterloo, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and Grout Museum of History. Cedar River and Young Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location to everything comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leea b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house felt like home. It had everything we needed from kitchen ware to toiletries. It has good sized family rooms and dining room for us to gather and spend time together. It was an easy drive to the water park and theme park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! The home was clean and in a great area for where we wanted to be. The price was reasonable, the beds were comfy, and everything was clean. The host was an excellent communicator. I got several messages ahead of time clearly explaining the check-in and check-out process. The host was quick to respond and seemed dedicated to making sure we had a great experience. Overall, we had a nice time and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This property met our need for gathering with our family in Waterloo. It was comfortable. The house smelled clean when we entered. They could invest in some new pots and baking pans. I was disappointed that the walk-in shower was in the basement. I had brought my 85 year old sister with me and I could not take her down those stairs to use it.Overall, I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kaitlynn f.

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

Nice home!

This was a nice place to stay for our visit to Waterloo. Good location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane C.

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

Relaxing

Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makayla M.

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

Girls weekend trip

Everything was good, only had a slight problem with one of the TV’s in the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Briana N.

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

Weekend Getaway

Nice home, basic necessities which is what we were looking for. The property was fairly clean - air vents/heat vents were noticeably dusty. We did wish there were more than 2 extra blankets as it was chilly at night. Also there was only one pillow on one of the beds. Adding nightstands to the bedroom would be nice. Overall, we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cortney N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gas grill, needs an o-ring on the regulator or it leaks. Uneven concrete on sidewalk, and decking needs to be replaced, be mindful of your footing.Overall, excellent. Plenty of room to spread or be all together at the same time. Loved the fenced in back yard! The propane tank was empty, we exchanged it and they reimbursed right away! Great communication and hosts! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Justin Reuter

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