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Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown!

Vacation home in Cedar Falls

Welcome to this charming home, built in 1898 and newly restored. Walk to downtown, explore Washington Park's trails and water activities, or unwind in the cozy living room with powered leather recliners and a large TV.

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown!

Restoration & major renovations were just completed on this quaint classic, built in 1898. Walking distance to downtown and just 2 blocks from Washington Park (bike trails, fishing, playground & kayaking). Plenty of free parking across the street along with full use of garage. The back yard was just fenced in for your furry friends. Along with free wifi, the house is hardwired for internet (3 rooms have wall jacks). The smart thermostat is a breeze to set manually OR use your phone.

The interior was designed around creature comforts. The living room offers powered leather recliners for 3 and a 55" TV. The dining room seats 6. The kitchen is huge! The main level bedroom has a memory foam queen, office space, remote fan, TV and opens to a full bath with soaker tub. The vaulted master suite has king bed, 43" TV, work space, stackable w/d, dual vanity & rain shower. But the coolest space is the loft at the top of the stairs. It's complete with 2 twin beds, bean bag chairs & TV. Kids dig it! There's also a sunroom off the dining room.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

$275 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

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

Cedar Falls, IA

What's nearby

Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cedar Falls Community Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
University of Northern Iowa - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
‪Peppers Grill & Sports Pub - ‬15 min walk
‪Urban Pie - ‬9 min walk
‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬16 min walk
‪Sarah's Espresso Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown!?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown! on Nov 20, 2025 start from $225.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown! located?

Situated in Cedar Falls, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Falls Community Main Street and Cedar River. Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum and Cedar Falls Community Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

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Cedar Falls Gem: Vintage Home With Modern Comforts Near Historic Downtown! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joni D.

Jun 18, 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Home away from home! A beautiful home and a great location to the downtown area. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Delyne B.

Jul 13, 2025

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

It was a nice house had everything we needed and in a wuiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This renovation was done very thoughtfully. There were many nice amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tam V.

Feb 10, 2025

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

Our stay

The property was well maintained. The house was clean and quaint. Easy to access and great location. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

May 6, 2025

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

Great Stay

Loved the property and it's location close to downtown. The upstairs shower ruled. Would have been a better spot for someone with kids as two of the beds are children's size.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Feb 2, 2025

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

So cute and comfortable!

Perfect house for girls weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

May 18, 2025

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

Cedar falls

Great clean home. Next to Main Street and all the fun shops

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo S.

Mar 26, 2025

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

Good quick trip

My daughter had a competition at UNI. This place was great, close to everything, and wonderful set up.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Jun 30, 2025

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

Reunion!

Very sweet space and super comfy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Apr 17, 2025

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

A beautiful property

We rented this for a pastor friend and it was just what they needed. Plenty of room, quiet neighborhood, within walking distance of coffee shops, a nice backyard, and lots of space to relax.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri B.

May 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Daughter's graduation from Wartburg

Super cute house - updated but with the charm and details from the oringinal build. Very clean, comfortable, and in a quiet nice neighborhood. We would definitely rebook this house again!! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

May 4, 2024

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

Graduation weekend

Everything was great!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Apr 21, 2025

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

Easter with college daughter

We celebrated Easter with our family. The house was perfect! Clean, comfortable and updated. Will come back for Graduation!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

Oct 6, 2024

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

Perfect!

So convenient to walk downtown! About half a mile to shops, restaurants and bars. Cute place!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Jan 11, 2025

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

Family move

A great home in the Cedar Falls area. Needed a near by place close to UNI. Only there for 1 night.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Aug 1, 2024

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

Quick Get Away

Close to parks for dogs. Close to the cedar valley trail system for biking, running and walking. Close to downtown Cedar Falls for shopping etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Mar 21, 2025

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

Charming home

This older home has been remodeled beautifully. It was stocked with toiletries and everything was well labeled. It was a quiet neighborhood near a park. We will definitely stay there again and we highly recommend it. Plus, a fenced in yard for our dog was an added bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi and Matt K.

Apr 6, 2025

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

Family weekend

We had a great stay. We were in town visiting our daughter who's a student at UNI. House was wonderful! Had everything we needed. Comfortable beds. Had all the kitchen essentials and amenities. Loved having a fenced in yard for our little dog. Only thing we were missing was a grill for outdoor cooking.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Jul 13, 2024

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

Small but prefect

Very convenient

Stayed 40 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

May 4, 2025

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

Beautiful home

This home is immaculate and well-stocked. It is beautiful and in a convenient location to Main Street. We walked everywhere. The home is so well-decorated and all of the light switches and cupboards are labeled - so thoughtful! It has a cute front porch and is in a quiet neighborhood. The beds were comfortable too. We didn’t use the small room but it was perfect for children! Thank you for an enjoyable stay! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Oct 20, 2024

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

Cedar Falls Gem

Wonderfull clean and renovated 19th century bungalow. Super clean, great master bedroom and bath with comfy mattress. Petfect location, close to downtown Cedar Falls. Single downside was the tiny loft with tiny beds low ceiling. Good for kids only.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

Jan 20, 2025

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

Best Vrbo ever!

Super clean. Had everything we could possibly need (maybe extra seating in the living room). Amazingly decorated! Close to everything! Very dog friendly - our 2 Corgis loved it.Our granddaughter is a Freshman at UNI. We were here for a swim meet. We will definitely book again. Thanks for sharing this lovely home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Will H.

May 19, 2024

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

Perfect for our needs

Very clean and everything we needed. Walk to a French bakery or a Cafe for breakfast and walk to a brewery or restaurant in the evening. You also have the Cedar River with in walking distance. You can hear the power plant that’s close by at night. It quickly becomes slight background noise.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024