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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Council Bluffs, IA

Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino
‪10 min drive‬
CHI Health Center Omaha
‪11 min drive‬
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
‪12 min drive‬
Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

Within a short walk of CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
Mid-America Center - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
CHI Health Center Omaha - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
‪Primo's - ‬5 min drive
‪Cafeteria At ALHS - ‬6 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 with an 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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

sharon

Languages

English

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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
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
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Water park
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

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Note from host: House not baby/toddler proofed.

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 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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Council Bluffs, close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino, and CHI Health Center Omaha. You'll also find Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

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

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Eppley Field Airport (OMA), which is 8.9 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard), which is located 21.7 mi away (30-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens?

Yes, every accommodation at Cozy, Clean & Quiet. Home in the Hills. Close to DT Omaha; Market; Zoo; Gardens comes with a deck.

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

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Anna Q.

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Jul 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Jun 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., La Crosse

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole G.

Jun 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

Apr 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Jan 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

Sep 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, safe property! Exceptional host!

Let me start by saying this is the first time we have ever done anything other than a hotel or motel, so we were a little nervous, but boy did Sharon really set the bar for the next time around. She is definitely the hostess with the mostest and there's a reason she had a five-star review rating. The reason we chose her place was not only the location, the value, but due to prior reviews, especially being the first timer. I must say the place is just as adorable in person as it shows in the pictures, if not more. She definitely stocked the house with more amenities than I was expecting. Since I was staying there with my husband and my children, being in a safe neighborhood was my number one concern. Since I don't know the area, sometimes pictures can be deceiving. But like all the other folks who stayed here, we did feel safe in this area. We were able to relax out front on the patio, and in the backyard area. There was a little grass area just across the street that the kids were able to play in. It was fairly easy to find with our Google maps, and we were at the zoo within 15 minutes of leaving the house. Let Sharon know after you book why you are staying, and she is very helpful with information regarding local attractions that may be of interest of to you. She was very helpful with us finding local restaurants that were delicious, extra little things we could do with the kids around the area, and just very gracious. Sharon, you are the BEST!!! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Sep 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeline H.

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay close to the city

The house was cozy and very welcoming. Sharon was very helpful throughout the stay, offering us recommendations about what to do and answering any questions we had. She even had music playing when we arrived. The house was very clean and organized and had everything we needed. It was only about a 15 minute drive to Omaha, which was perfect for our relaxed mini vacation to the city. The only downside was the road to get to the house. It was a very steep one lane road. This wasn’t an issue, but definitely a surprise to us. We’d 100% stay here again, steep road and all!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Aug 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Sep 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Council Bluffs

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was just as pretty as the pictures. Lovely to sit out in the patio and watch the birds. It is located at the end of a street and is quiet and green. Pretty garden. Close to the great zoo and gardens. Great location. I’d love to do it again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Sep 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B., Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aug 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

Aug 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Jul 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Omaha

Sharon was very kind and welcoming. Everything that you could've ever needed or wanted was there. Everything was labeled. There was great communication. Location was perfect. Would rent again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kyle b.

Jun 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

May 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F D.

May 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Well supplied

A lovely home on a quiet street. Very well supplied with many non-perishable foods. We have not experienced a B&B as well supplied. Highly recommend this home to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi A., Lincoln, NE, USA

May 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway for locals

Only a 90min drive from home for us and was the perfect home away from home to reset life a little bit. Peaceful quiet area with nature literally right outside the front door but also close by Broadway Street for easy, relaxing, tasty evenings (Barley's for Burgers and a huge tap list, Caddy's for a lovely dinner or brunch Sat/Sun) with essentials from Walgreens or Supersaver 2-3min away. Sharon is easy to work with, has thought of all the details and clearly enjoys being the true 'hostess with the most-ess'. Check in and out was easy peasy and the host is easily reachable should you need her.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CANDUS L.

Apr 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

This property was awesome to stay at. One of the best by far we’ve stayed at. The kitchen had almost every staple you could think of and was very well equipped to cook and entertain. Sharon is a wonderful host and us very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022