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Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience

Vacation home near University of Iowa in Iowa City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Dining
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Iowa City, IA
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

University Heights stay.At this University Heights vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Also, Kinnick Stadium is within half a mile (1 km) and Carver-Hawkeye Arena is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House -- GH - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stella - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience

You will be in the heart of Iowa Football Tailgating with views of Kinnick Stadium and the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Soak in the college football experience with a pre game grill out before heading to the stadium to experience the WAVE first hand (pun intended) or find comfort and convenience in being close to the UIHC hospitals when you need to make this your home away from home.


Melrose Place is an excellent option for your next personal, group or corporate occasion.
Two parking spaces and an expansive 30' x 30' lower portion of the concrete patio is designated just for you on Football game days. This is the area with the umbrellas in the photos. Ample parking and access to the entire patio is available the rest of the year.

Inside on the main floor you will find a bedroom with king sized bed and views of Kinnick Stadium and the Children's Hospital right outside your window. Enjoy the newly renovated full bath and kitchen with coffee bar. Large screen TV in the living room can be enjoyed from the sleeper sofa couch.

Head upstairs to a private bedroom with two full beds and 3/4 bath.

In the basement you will find a full day bed along with the full size washer and dryer.

Parking available on the south and east (alley side) driveways of the house. Key pad entry.
Other things to note
*Please see house rules for parking and patio use on game days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golfing nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycle parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Football weekends: 2 Parking spots are available. your car will be blocked in and immobile before and after the football game due to traffic.
Football weekends: Guests receive the lower 30' x 30' portion of the concrete patio. This is the area with umbrellas.
No Parties allowed inside. Please remain on deck for Events. Strict 10pm noise ordinance (excluding game days). No illegal drug activity.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience to downtown Iowa City?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Iowa City.

Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheronda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming. Great with communication. The home was clean, spacious and modern, with every detail attended to. It was the perfect location and place for my daughter’s graduation from the University of Iowa. Thank you VRBO host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., Winnetka, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
The host had the home ready for our arrival for an Iowa weekend of family, fun and football stadium - location- location-location. The home and patio were perfect for our guests and outdoor entertaining. The kitchen and coffee bar was equipped for our weekend. The host responded quickly to a couple questions and the weekend was in full swing without any challenges. The listing was very clear regarding patio use and game weekends- which made game day even more fun and neighborly. Thank you for a memorable Iowa experience! Would definitely stay again.
So close you could experience all senses near Kinnick!
Literally 10 min walk to our section
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and the host was very responsive and informative. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Couldn’t ask for a better location on game day. Our group had a blast. The only complaint we would have would be game day parking, but we made it work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property & location!

We had a football weekend stay here and it was the perfect location for family and friends to meet for tailgating! The host was super easy to contact as well. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Iowa visit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great location, nice house. owners responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Weekend, Iowa Football

This is THE place to stay on campus and perfect for Iowa Football. Clean and comfortable. The outdoor space is beautiful, perfectly set up and amazing views of Kinnick Stadium and the UI Children’s hospital. We had the best weekend and Melrose Place was the center of it all, 5 Stars!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration of Life Family Gathering

This house fit the needs of the immediate family that inhabited the house, along with family members that gathered with us on Friday night, before the Celebration of Life service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding house

Our daughter was getting married at the Marriott next door, so it was super convenient. It was well decorated and the owner was on top of everything. Beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024