Kirkwood Manor - a retreat near downtown IC | House in Iowa City

10.0 (13 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  10 Guests
Twain House | Kirkwood Manor - a retreat near downtown IC

5 Bedroom House in Twain, Iowa City

The home of Iowa's Civil war governor Samuel J. Kirkwood. Built in the 1860s but lovingly renovated, this historic home combines comfort, charm, and convenience. An oasis in the heart of Iowa City, this home is near downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa. Amenities include covered front porch (perfect for morning tea/coffee), tall ceilings, handsome wood floors, large updated kitchen with new appliances, spacious living areas with lots of natural light, patio overlooking backyard with fruit trees and plenty of free parking. Walk to the charming bakery just around the corner.

Kirkwood Manor - a retreat near downtown IC is located in Twain. Kirkwood Manor - a retreat near downtown IC provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Kirkwood Manor - a retreat near downtown IC has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Twain has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Twain, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Handrails in stairways
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
General
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2803 sq ft (260 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Andy O.
Jul 14, 2025 12:13:15 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location. The house is clean. Plenty of towels. A lot of rooms of gather and hang. Also plenty of quiet places. I was gonna get you a Iowa Hawkeye Peter Millar shirt. They had 150 bucks on it. I was like damn I’m gonna get it for my dad thinking about the case. I think that’s a wind protector skirt doesn’t fly pretty smart but
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