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Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown

Vacation home in Marion with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Nestled in Marion's charming Uptown area, The Uptown Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with modern amenities like WiFi and TV. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of this 2-bedroom home, complete with a designated workspace and proximity to local attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown

Welcome to The Uptown Cottage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is nestled in the heart of Marion, Iowa, just a short stroll away from the vibrant Uptown area. Situated in a classic pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, this cozy retreat offers modern amenities including WiFi, TV, and a designated workspace. This is the ideal getaway for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with convenient access to local attractions.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Marion, IA

What's nearby

  • Granger House - Marion Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marion City Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marion Old Carnegie Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marion Heritage Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marion Public Library - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Story - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Poké Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown located?

Situated in Marion, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Granger House - Marion Historical Museum, Marion Old Carnegie Library, and Marion City Park. Campbell Steele Gallery and Marion Public Library are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, very comfortable and the owners cover every base and more to make sure. We drove over 1000 miles to meet old friends and staying here made the trip so awesome! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful energy in the house. Very pleasant atmosphere and experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside was just a detailed - as well as outside needing some work as stated - worked great for our family and our 2 pups :) everyone was comfortable and will most likely stay here again for our next ball tournament at prospect meadows again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth and Sarah M.

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

Great little place.

Great movie streaming selection. We liked the towels and extra pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

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

Dunham Tickets

Nice quiet neighborhood. Clean little place. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi m.

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

Wonderful home

We stayed here with 2 young kids and it was perfect. It had everything we needed and more. The nook of toys was a huge hit for our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Quiet and comfy

Lovely little home with character. Walking distance to downtown Marion.Lots of towels, so we appreciated that!Washer and dryer were great to have as well. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Cozy cottage

We only had one night in this cozy cottage, but it was very comfortable and charming, and the host was excellent to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Beautiful House

Stayed for a 4 day baseball tournament at Pleasant Meadows and this house made the entire tournament relaxing. The house was super cute, comfortable and have everything we needed to wind down from and prepare for a day of baseball. Owner left great recommendations for food and things to do. They were very prompt answering any questions and it is close to EVERYTHING! Definitely a go to house for a quiet yet convenient vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Adorable and cozy

Had a wonderful stay at this cute comfy house. Everything close by. Close to Cedar Rapids. Easy check in and check out. Great value! Will definitely stay again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelic V.

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

Quiet stay

Just right for a short weekend stay. Description is acurate. Clean and comfortable home in good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a gem! This cottage is darling and cozy! The property is decorated so nicely and had everything we needed! The hosts are extremely helpful and responsive. Location is perfect to downtown Marion. Highly recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great stay in a very comfortable home.

Tim Nash has worked hard to renovate this home in Marion. It is very nice place with a comfortable queen bed (didn't need to use the bunk beds in the other bedroom), nice linens, washer/dryer, well equipped kitchen and a large new garage for our car. It is located in a quiet residential space with a nice front porch that has lounge chairs.... Couldn't ask for more!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

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

Beautifully appointed home with everything you need

This home was perfect for what I needed! I really appreciate the attention to all of the details... from the lilac hand soap, coffee, and variety of teas in the kitchen to power strips with USB in all of the right places. The desk in the smaller bedroom was just what I needed to get some work done while traveling. The property was even better than described! Would love to stay here again in the future when visiting my daughter and family. Highly recommend! (or not, so I can stay here more often. ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Madison C.

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

Great Stay!

Overall our stay was very pleasant and enjoyable. Home was clean, looked just as it did on the ad, and easy to find. The outside of the home could use some work, as there was not stake/lead attachment for our dog like it stated in the welcome message, but that wasn’t a huge issue. The other thing is there is no pathway from the driveway to the front of the house, unless you go around to the neighbors driveway. My grandfather is 89 and was hard for him to walk through the uneven grass to get in. Other than those few things, the home was very nice. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Perfect Location

We truly enjoyed our 6 night stay as a family. The bunk beds were perfect for our 6 and 8 year olds. They also loved having toys to play with! We walked to Frydae daily to grab ice cream and sometimes a little adult beverage. The home was wonderful and had everything we needed. You wouldn’t believe the amount of available towels they had and how comfy they were 😍 Tip: the couch pulls out sooo easily, so you can fit the whole family for a night of relaxation. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

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

Pet friendly

The home was small but that was expected. Home was clean and very basic kitchen supplies. Manager was very responsive and assisted us by bringing a fan over due to ceiling fan not operating. A few extra kitchen supplies would be beneficial such as cutting board and strainer. Once the yard is completed it will make for a nice outside space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Cute, quite cottage

This cottage is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the cute downtown area of Marion. Host had a small box of chocolates from a local shop that was a nice welcome when I arrived. Cottage was clean and primary bed was comfy, however street lights shined in at night but there were blinds in the closet that I presume will be getting hung up to help with that. Although I did not travel with kids there were books and new toys for little ones as well as dishware which I thought was a nice touch. Host was helpful and responded very quickly when I had questions. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL K.

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

Perfect place for visiting greater Cedar Rapids Area

I stayed here with my wife and two children (girls ages 1 & 4). This cottage was literally perfect for our family. The bunk beds with the adjoining door to the master bedroom was an ideal setup for us. Plenty of room in the living room and kitchen. Infinitely better than any hotel option we had in the area! The cottage was also located in a quaint and quiet neighborhood with lots to do and explore. Tim had some excellent recommendations for us as well. We even met the neighbors and they were so friendly & accommodating. Louis the cat was a big hit. We could tell that Tim is putting in the effort to make his cottage feel cozy and homey. We would absolutely stay here again any time we are in the area and would highly recommend it to others too. This is clearly an up-and-coming area and the place to be!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024