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Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens

Council Bluffs vacation home with kitchen

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A greenhouse with a glass ceiling, various tropical plants, and a concrete pathway.
A living room with a sofa, a TV displaying streaming services, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and various food items on the counter.
A residential house with a grey exterior, a white picket fence, and a front porch with outdoor furniture.
A kitchen counter with coffee-making equipment, a coffee grinder, and a coffee machine. There is a shelf with jars and a sign that reads "How do I take my coffee?"

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Council Bluffs, IA
  • Place, Bayliss Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Squirrel Cage Jail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Pacific Railroad Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

In Council Bluffs .You'll find CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs and Alegent Health Mercy Hospital within a 15-minute walk of this Council Bluffs vacation home. Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Caring For Our Communities In Southwest Iowa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bayliss Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Squirrel Cage Jail - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Union Pacific Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Creighton University - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 21 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Super Saver - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens

Best kept secret! Comfortable home in a safe and quiet neighborhood in the hills. Perfectly located for quick and easy drive to downtown Council Bluffs, bustling activity in downtown Omaha, CHI Center, Luminarium, Zoo, Lauritzen Gardens, Softball Fields, etc.

Return from a busy day of activities to a peaceful oasis. Relax on the patio, grill out and simply enjoy the peace and quiet that surrounds you. Watch sunsets/sunrises on the horizon. Enjoy relaxing. Deer may wander through the yard - but they're quiet when they do.
This is best of both worlds - being on vacation with the comforts of home.
You can sleep comfortably so you're ready to do it all over again the next day!

Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking items, dishes, utensils, smoothie blender, waffle maker, etc. Icemaker in frig. Fully stocked coffee/tea/hot chocolate bar. Keurig, Bialetti espresso maker, regular coffeemaker- etc.

Laundry room - washer, dryer, soap/softener, iron and clothes folding table at the bottom of the stairs for guest usage.

Grocery store 3 minutes away - down the hill and around the corner for fresh perishables and big ticket items. (See Guide Book for details)

Parking in private driveway.

If you are flying in - Short drive or Uber/Lyft to downtown Omaha, Old Market, Airport, College World Series, CHI Center, Casinos, Henry Doorly Zoo, Joslyn Art Museum or Lauritzen Garden. - Best of all worlds.



IMPORTANT TO NOTE: This home is not recommended for toddlers or wildly adventurous youth. Inside: Home is not baby/toddler proofed. Stairs inside entryway lead down to laundry area and are not gated. Back patio area is edged, but not fenced. Intense hill/slope past edging. Great to watch the wildlife venture through, but extremely dangerous for wayward little feet. It is steep to the point of impassibility.
Children have stayed at the house and love watching the animals with no problems, but there are some for whom this would not be a good combo. Contact host if you have questions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING ON PREMISES. TREED AREA

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
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.

Rules

No Overnight Unregistered Guests No Toddlers
Primary guest must send to host: 1. Picture of driver's license. 2. Age of guests under 18 should accompany their name.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House not baby/toddler proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ON PREMISES. TREED AREA

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Cozy Dt Omaha Zoo Gardens
Close to DT Omaha/Zoo; Gardens "The Treehouse"
Modern Cottage "treehouse" Close to DT Omaha/zoo; Gardens
Cozy Cottage Close to DT Omaha/Zoo; Gardens Council Bluffs

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Eppley Field Airport (OMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens to the beach?

This vacation home is 9 mi (22-min drive) from Lake Manawa Beach.

Does Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Horseshoe Council Bluffs (10-min drive) and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens to downtown Council Bluffs?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Council Bluffs.

Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay and would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DaLayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was available and convenient, the host was a very friendly and lovely.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon was amazing, she answered all of my questions very promptly. She had suggestions on what was going on in the area. The house was just as she described. Area was peaceful and neighbors are friendly. We even got to enjoy some deer watching while sitting at the table in the front yard. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage style home that offered us peace and quiet and a comfortable night's sleep. Nicely furnished with everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute property! The property has everything you would need. Also got to see some wildlife! Check-in was super simple, property was very clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay! The home was very clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for a comfortable, home-like experience. The serene patio was a perfect spot to relax and unwind—it added such a peaceful touch to our visit. The location made it easy and convenient to spend time with family in the area, and having such a cozy place to come back to each day made the whole trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and quiet cottage. Comfortable beds with soft sheets, nice pillows & plenty of absorbant towels. The host, Sharon, communicates quickley and thoroughly. The house is stocked with everything you need for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Great stay!

Small, but quaint accommodations with all necessities and more. Super host committed to making your stay the best in can be- very communicative and accommodating! Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole G.

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

Really Wonderful

This was a fantastic place to stay! It was clean, a great location for us and Sharon went above and beyond for us during our time there. It was the best stay at a vrbo we have ever had they dont really compare 😄 Will definitely be staying here again when we come this way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Cozy Hideaway

Close to the big city and tucked away. This was a great place to stay with family where you can go out out on the town and come back to Netflix and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Mini Family Reunion

This house feels like home the minute yo walk in the door. We esoecially enjoyed the patio, the flowers and birds. Sharon was so gracious and she really made our stay special. Highly recommend this rental!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful home with exceptional host that made sure everything was set for very relaxing enjoyable weekend Patio out front was excellent for relaxing outside in evening and owner came by 2nd morning changed out seat cushions in patio chairs as overnight it rained dampening cushions Great time Sharon is excellent host we will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Nice house

Enjoyed the stay. All was well
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda s.

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

Treehouse Cottage

It was overall a great experience staying for the weekend. The manager made sure we knew all the quirks about the property. We would highly recommend this property to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Lovely home

My friend and I stayed at this vrbo for a concert and a weekend get away. We had a great time in Omaha and it was so nice coming back to a place that was cozy and felt like home! We already decided we will be staying here when we can meet up again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

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

Wonderful home

Quiet place to stay while visiting the Omaha area. Close to the zoo and other attractions, but secluded enough for a quiet stay. Very clean. We all loved it. Hosts were great with communication and care, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Home away from home

Great spot to stay while my son participated in the Pathway Omaha tournament at the nearby community college. He stayed in the dorms with the team most of our time, so I had the place to myself and it was quite easy to make myself at home. Sharon was so helpful throughout the process - contacting me as soon as I made the reservation and providing relevant updates up to my arrival. She was also so flexible with my arrival as I was a bit uncertain how all the timing would work out. Very enjoyable stay overall!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Honeymoon Getaway

The manager was very kind and had Champagne and chilled glasses and a charcuterie board of delicious treats waiting in the frig. Everything was clean and updated. Property waa close to everything we did. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Treehouse

It was lovely!!! Decorated for Christmas. Shared some food. Watched the deer. Just a perfect little quiet place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Cozy and Comfy

We had a great time at the Treehouse! Very comfortable and cozy. Sharon was very kind and helpful. Great location that is close to all the attractions we went to, including the Omaha zoo, the garden,“Bob” the bridge, metro shopping mall, and the AMC movie theater. We will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Relaxing retreat

We took a short weekend getaway for our anniversary. This was just the right spot. Relaxing, comfortable, quiet. House has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Property owner was extremely helpful as we researched a few small activities like figuring out logistics of visiting a local vineyard. Owner also went above and beyond in providing a thoughtful welcome for us when we arrived at the property. No complaints at all and give a happy endorsement!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Above and beyond.

From the start Sharon was very responsive and the communication was great. She gave us great recommendations on where to eat and what to do in the area. She knew it was my husbands birthday and she baked him a cake and cupcakes and even decorated for him. It was such a wonderful surprise for him and the cake was delicious! The house itself was so cozy, clean, and smelled wonderful. Everything was updated and decorated with great detail. The whole family really enjoyed our stay and I really appreciated our host. Thanks Sharon for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

I rate this a 10!!!

I feel very fortunate to have found this home rental. This home is fantastic. Very clean and stylish place with everything you need. In a great location, right near heaps of great places to eat and tons of things to do! Sharon is very accommodating, helpful, checking in on us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. A true sign of hospitality AND genuine kindness. You can’t ask for better! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Great house! Clean, stocked well, and great location

Definitely recommend this cute little gem. Just a short little vacation for my Mom, son, husband n I. But it was worth it. This house was fully stocked with items I've never seen before when we have rented other homes. Very quite area, and perfect location! Not far from Old County Market. Lots of nice restaurants too choose from. Zoo, the next day, Bob Kerry Bridge, and a few Casinos, all where fairly close. I was very impressed! Thank you for having us:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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