Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!

Unbeatable location! The Van Buren is a block from “Dirty” John’s Grocery, the vibrant Northside restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more! Then it’s just a quick stroll to downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. Attending a game? We're a short drive or a lovely walk to the stadiums. Located just out of the excitement on a quiet street, this colorful and cozy historic home is fully updated with all the amenities you could need to relax, work, or play! What you'll enjoy at The Van Buren: 🚗 PARKING: Off-street parking is included for up to three mid-sized vehicles. It is single-lane parking, so plan accordingly. Free street parking is also available. ☕️ FRONT PORCH: Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on our wide, welcoming front porch! 🛋️ LIVING ROOM: Relax on the couch or comfy leather chair while you watch the big screen TV equipped with Roku so you can easily log in to your streaming services, all powered with free high-speed wifi. 🍽️ DINING ROOM: Enjoy meals at the dining table (can expand to seat 8) or chat by the bar. 🥘 KITCHEN: Everything you'd need to prep and enjoy a meal! Our kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, oven, electric cooktop, pots, pans, plates, glassware, flatware, utensils... you name it! Coffee and tea are always stocked. 🚿 BATHROOM #1 (main floor): Tucked in the hallway for privacy and flanked by bedrooms, the four-piece bathroom features a toilet, sink, vanity, and shower/tub combo. 🛏️ BEDROOM #1 (main floor, dark purple): Private bedroom featuring a king-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, closet with hangers, and a built-in desk/vanity. 🛏️ BEDROOM #2 (main floor, yellow): Private bedroom featuring a king-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, and closet with hangers. 🚿 BATHROOM #2 (second floor): With updated tile floor and shower surround, the four-piece bathroom features a toilet, sink, vanity, and shower/tub combo. Just outside the bathroom is a full-length mirror and an additional vanity area, perfect for prepping for a night out. 🛏️ BEDROOM #3 (second floor, white): Private bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, light-blocking blinds, closet with hangers, sitting area, a dresser and vanity mirror with built-in LED lighting. 🛏️ BEDROOM #4 (second floor, blue): Private bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed, two nightstands, touch lamps with outlets, sound machine/alarm clock, light-blocking blinds, a dresser, and closet with hangers. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the main and second floors. ALLERGIES: For allergy sufferers, our pillows are down-alternative. SAFETY and SECURITY: Ring doorbell cameras are on the property's exterior at the front and back doors.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Note: house is not baby-proof and has a staircase..About customRules:No commercial photography and/or filming allowed..Please respect neighbors with outdoor quiet hours of 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.,No underage drinking or illegal drug use..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.