Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!

Top rated by guests
The Van Buren in Iowa City's historic Northside.
Main floor bathroom, shower/tub
Second floor bathroom, shower/tub and updated tile floor and surround
Main floor bedroom #1, king bed
Main floor bedroom #2, king bed
review stars
10Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"A great host, location and house!"
BETH S.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Iowa City, IA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

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About this house rental

Unbeatable location! The Van Buren is a block from “Dirty” John’s Grocery, the vibrant Northside restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more! Then it’s just a quick stroll to downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. Attending a game? We're a short drive or a lovely walk to the stadiums.

Located just out of the excitement on a quiet street, this colorful and cozy historic home is fully updated with all the amenities you could need to relax, work, or play!

What you'll enjoy at The Van Buren:

🚗 PARKING: Off-street parking is included for up to three mid-sized vehicles. It is single-lane parking, so plan accordingly. Free street parking is also available.

☕️ FRONT PORCH: Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on our wide, welcoming front porch!

🛋️ LIVING ROOM: Relax on the couch or comfy leather chair while you watch the big screen TV equipped with Roku so you can easily log in to your streaming services, all powered with free high-speed wifi.

🍽️ DINING ROOM: Enjoy meals at the dining table (can expand to seat 8) or chat by the bar.

🥘 KITCHEN: Everything you'd need to prep and enjoy a meal! Our kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, oven, electric cooktop, pots, pans, plates, glassware, flatware, utensils... you name it! Coffee and tea are always stocked.

🚿 BATHROOM #1 (main floor): Tucked in the hallway for privacy and flanked by bedrooms, the four-piece bathroom features a toilet, sink, vanity, and shower/tub combo.

🛏️ BEDROOM #1 (main floor, dark purple): Private bedroom featuring a king-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, closet with hangers, and a built-in desk/vanity.

🛏️ BEDROOM #2 (main floor, yellow): Private bedroom featuring a king-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, and closet with hangers.

🚿 BATHROOM #2 (second floor): With updated tile floor and shower surround, the four-piece bathroom features a toilet, sink, vanity, and shower/tub combo. Just outside the bathroom is a full-length mirror and an additional vanity area, perfect for prepping for a night out.

🛏️ BEDROOM #3 (second floor, white): Private bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, light-blocking blinds, closet with hangers, sitting area, a dresser and vanity mirror with built-in LED lighting.

🛏️ BEDROOM #4 (second floor, blue): Private bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, light-blocking blinds, a dresser, and closet with hangers.

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to the main and second floors.

ALLERGIES:
For allergy sufferers, our pillows are down-alternative.

SAFETY and SECURITY:
Ring doorbell cameras are on the property's exterior at the front and back doors.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(18 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
A great host, location and house!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Great rate in the perfect neighborhood! Jake was great throughout the process and that made this trip easy and fun. Definitely recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We loved the house, very clean, well supplied with everything you could need. Bedrooms were spacious, beds very comfortable. Great decor, with welcoming atmosphere. Location to downtown a plus. Communication with host was excellent. I would highly recommend staying here.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
My family and I were in Iowa City for my daughter's graduation from Dental School. The host put an "Iowa Graduate" sign in the front yard which all of us thought was very touching and the sign that the host listened to their guests and cared about their stay. My daughter took a few pictures with the sign and she was also very appreciative of that! The property was everything the host said it would be in the description. No surprises. The hosts responded quickly to messages. We would definitely stay there again!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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