In Marion .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Granger House - Marion Historical Museum and Marion Old Carnegie Library. Marion City Park and Campbell Steele Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
Paramount Theatre - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Barrel House - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Arby's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 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.
Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown
Welcome to The Uptown Cottage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is nestled in the heart of Marion, Iowa, just a short stroll away from the vibrant Uptown area. Situated in a classic pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, this cozy retreat offers modern amenities including WiFi, TV, and a designated workspace. This is the ideal getaway for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with convenient access to local attractions.
Property manager
Tim Nash
Languages
English
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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)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Adorable Cottage in small town of Marion. Just a few blocks from Uptown Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Seth and Sarah M.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place.
Great movie streaming selection. We liked the towels and extra pillows.
Seth and Sarah M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheri F.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dunham Tickets
Nice quiet neighborhood. Clean little place. I would stay here again.
Cheri F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna M.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and cozy
Had a wonderful stay at this cute comfy house. Everything close by. Close to Cedar Rapids. Easy check in and check out. Great value! Will definitely stay again! Highly recommend.
Anna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
heidi m.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
We stayed here with 2 young kids and it was perfect. It had everything we needed and more. The nook of toys was a huge hit for our kids.
heidi m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark R.
Oct 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a very comfortable home.
Tim Nash has worked hard to renovate this home in Marion. It is very nice place with a comfortable queen bed (didn't need to use the bunk beds in the other bedroom), nice linens, washer/dryer, well equipped kitchen and a large new garage for our car. It is located in a quiet residential space with a nice front porch that has lounge chairs.... Couldn't ask for more!!!
Mark R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angelic V.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay
Just right for a short weekend stay. Description is acurate. Clean and comfortable home in good location.
Angelic V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Sep 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
We only had one night in this cozy cottage, but it was very comfortable and charming, and the host was excellent to work with.
Susan H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
George M.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
George M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jodi H., Waseca
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly
The home was small but that was expected. Home was clean and very basic kitchen supplies. Manager was very responsive and assisted us by bringing a fan over due to ceiling fan not operating. A few extra kitchen supplies would be beneficial such as cutting board and strainer. Once the yard is completed it will make for a nice outside space.
Jodi H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany J., APOPKA, FL
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We truly enjoyed our 6 night stay as a family. The bunk beds were perfect for our 6 and 8 year olds. They also loved having toys to play with!
We walked to Frydae daily to grab ice cream and sometimes a little adult beverage.
The home was wonderful and had everything we needed. You wouldn’t believe the amount of available towels they had and how comfy they were 😍
Tip: the couch pulls out sooo easily, so you can fit the whole family for a night of relaxation.
We will be back!
Tiffany J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
Jun 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quite cottage
This cottage is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the cute downtown area of Marion. Host had a small box of chocolates from a local shop that was a nice welcome when I arrived. Cottage was clean and primary bed was comfy, however street lights shined in at night but there were blinds in the closet that I presume will be getting hung up to help with that. Although I did not travel with kids there were books and new toys for little ones as well as dishware which I thought was a nice touch. Host was helpful and responded very quickly when I had questions. I would definitely stay here again!
Kimberly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
PAUL K., Mequon, WI
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for visiting greater Cedar Rapids Area
I stayed here with my wife and two children (girls ages 1 & 4). This cottage was literally perfect for our family. The bunk beds with the adjoining door to the master bedroom was an ideal setup for us. Plenty of room in the living room and kitchen. Infinitely better than any hotel option we had in the area!
The cottage was also located in a quaint and quiet neighborhood with lots to do and explore. Tim had some excellent recommendations for us as well. We even met the neighbors and they were so friendly & accommodating. Louis the cat was a big hit.
We could tell that Tim is putting in the effort to make his cottage feel cozy and homey. We would absolutely stay here again any time we are in the area and would highly recommend it to others too. This is clearly an up-and-coming area and the place to be!
What a gem! This cottage is darling and cozy! The property is decorated so nicely and had everything we needed! The hosts are extremely helpful and responsive. Location is perfect to downtown Marion. Highly recommend!!