8/10 Good
Mike & Evey W.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Quaint
Mike & Evey W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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Cozy Cottage located near Czech Village and Newbo areas in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cedar Rapids, IA
- Czech Village3 min drive
- Paramount Theatre4 min drive
- Alliant Energy PowerHouse4 min drive
- Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cottage located near Czech Village and Newbo areas in Cedar Rapids, IA
Unique, tiny cottage, set back in a quiet, residential neighborhood only 2 mins from I-380 & downtown. Remodeled late 2020 w/ an updated, but cozy feel.
Restored, original wood floors from 1929 throughout, as well as the exposed chimney and cupboards in the kitchen. Your loaded kitchen also features butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, open shelving, Keurig, traditional coffee pot, toaster oven, and anything else you might need to make a meal for yourself while you enjoy your stay.
The remodeled bathroom & laundry room features ceramic tile floors & a bluetooth fan with speakers to hook your music up to as you enjoy your time to yourself getting ready for whatever your day might bring. Not only do you have your own, private W/D in the laundry room, but be sure to check out the shelves full of approximately 30 different board games, puzzles, and decks of cards to entertain yourselves on your nights in.
In the bedroom, there is a sitting area to relax and watch your favorite program on the Firetv/smart tv, so bring your passwords for your favorite streaming apps! The most popular apps used on this tv include Netflix, Disney +, and Hulu, but there are many more to choose from. Like gaming? Bring your system to continue those games while staying with us. For your convenience, the tv is able to pivot toward the sitting area in the bedroom, as well as the bed to enable you to see the screen with no problem anywhere in the room. Get a good night’s sleep on our brand-new, queen size Leesa bed, a made-in-the-USA product.
Our cozy cottage features its own driveway (to be paved in the Spring), additional street parking (non-metered), & a is a short uber to C.R.’s best hot spots, inc. Czech Village, NewBo and the downtown area.
Restored, original wood floors from 1929 throughout, as well as the exposed chimney and cupboards in the kitchen. Your loaded kitchen also features butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, open shelving, Keurig, traditional coffee pot, toaster oven, and anything else you might need to make a meal for yourself while you enjoy your stay.
The remodeled bathroom & laundry room features ceramic tile floors & a bluetooth fan with speakers to hook your music up to as you enjoy your time to yourself getting ready for whatever your day might bring. Not only do you have your own, private W/D in the laundry room, but be sure to check out the shelves full of approximately 30 different board games, puzzles, and decks of cards to entertain yourselves on your nights in.
In the bedroom, there is a sitting area to relax and watch your favorite program on the Firetv/smart tv, so bring your passwords for your favorite streaming apps! The most popular apps used on this tv include Netflix, Disney +, and Hulu, but there are many more to choose from. Like gaming? Bring your system to continue those games while staying with us. For your convenience, the tv is able to pivot toward the sitting area in the bedroom, as well as the bed to enable you to see the screen with no problem anywhere in the room. Get a good night’s sleep on our brand-new, queen size Leesa bed, a made-in-the-USA product.
Our cozy cottage features its own driveway (to be paved in the Spring), additional street parking (non-metered), & a is a short uber to C.R.’s best hot spots, inc. Czech Village, NewBo and the downtown area.
Property manager
Krystal Fitzpatrick
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cedar Rapids
Located on a river, this holiday home is in Southwest Area, a neighbourhood in Cedar Rapids. Veterans Memorial Tennis Center and Clark Racquet Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flaherty Park and Flaherty Gardens. Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting and Cedar Rapids Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Cedar Rapids, IA
What's nearby
- Czech Village - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Wendy's - 19 min walk
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- El Bajio Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Playtime Tap - 3 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Garreth B.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garreth B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phil and Carie G.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling!
Phil and Carie G.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cozy cottage!
Susan S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to Arkansas to visit family.
Terry S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Cozy Cottage
Karen F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob H.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little getaway
Jacob H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away
Andrea W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa P.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Teresa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage that is close to the interstate
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy O., Wales, WI
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Hosts!
Amy O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karla W.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quick getaway!
Karla W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara V.
7 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Tiny Cottage experience
Barbara V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Randy H.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Randy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jen H.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage!
Jen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
5 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sweet
Leslie B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeff K.
30 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Jeff K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vicky M.
28 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Vicky M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne L.
12 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy
Suzanne L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Liz Y., Minneapolis
20 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming inside
Liz Y.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gia G.
4 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage, true to it's name!
Gia G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joanne Y., Park forest il
30 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little extras
Joanne Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
About the host
Hosted by Krystal Fitzpatrick
Hi! I'm Krystal and I've just started this VRBO journey as a private host! I love traveling and staying in short-term rentals instead of hotels, including when I go "home" to Seattle for a few weeks in the summer to show my kids where I'm from and see family. During the day, I'm a teacher and HS cheer and dance coach. "For fun," my husband and I started to purchase and remodel properties in Cedar Rapids that still had character to save, then renting them out to my former athletes and friends. That being said, I'm also a landlord. Most importantly, I'm a wife and mom to 2 crazy kids. During the school year, my daughter and I spend our time at HS sporting events and her gymnastics competitions and in the summer, we are active on the Five Seasons Ski Team (a nationally-competitive, show-ski waterski team). My younger boy likes to game and isn't into the active activities my teen girl and I are into. :)
Why they chose this property
We keep our eyes open for cute houses to remodel to rent and when this little cottage hit the market, we knew we had to see it. The poor thing needed some love, but we could see the potential quickly. It was in a great, quiet neighborhood full of neighbors who have lived here for decades and wanted to see someone bring it back to life, while still being 2 minutes away from an interstate exit - the location was so perfect! I was ready to make this little girl my baby and my husband (luckily) gave me the thumbs-up. Next thing we knew, it was ours. When restoring and decorating, I wanted to keep in mind all the neat things I've seen in short-term rentals, as well as including other things that I imagined would be nice to have during a stay. The word in my head as I planned to open up for visitors was "relaxing," while having all of the benefits of a home, full kitchen, and 2021 technology. While you stay in our cottage, we want you to feel these same things that I envisioned, while being a part of a Cedar Rapids neighborhood, forgoing the typical hotel experience. I love feedback on anything that you think would be helpful, including new, must-read books, helpful kitchen tools, fun board games, etc. We're always striving to make each visit better than the last!
What makes this property unique
Staying in our cottage means that you are part of a neighborhood who has loved to see the turn-around of this little cottage that sat for years while an owner lived out-of-state. While coming and going, you may encounter a friendly neighbor walking by, people walking dogs, kids walking to the nearby middle and elementary school, hear a dog park down the road, while enjoying the quiet when inside the cottage. You won't be experiencing the stuffy hotel check-in, hearing people in the next rooms or people loudly walking down a hall, etc. However, if you like the benefit of a hotel suite, we have all of that and more. A fully-stocked kitchen and laundry room awaits you, complete with all of the laundry supplies you may need while staying with us. No need to pay with quarters in a hotel laundry room, having to constantly check back to see if your laundry is done and no one is waiting to use the machines. Start a load and night and leave it 'til morning - it's up to you! Want to crank up the music on our bluetooth bathroom fan while you're showering? Do it! Our closest neighbor isn't that close, so enjoy. Staying up, having a few drinks, and enjoying a board game together? No need to whisper because people might be sleeping next door. Enjoy yourself while you stay with no worries and make yourself at home.
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