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Charming Cottage in Vibrant College Town

Iowa City, IA, US
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Lori
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Sitter needed:

02
Jul2025
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06
Jul2025

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Introduction

My husband is a retired professor and I'm a travel writer. We travel a great deal and are pleased to have guests stay in our home and take care of our dog (a corgi) and our cat (and occasionally our son's dog Pip as well, depending upon theā€¦

Home & location

Our charming home is in a residential neighborhood five blocks from downtown Iowa City. Filled with light and surrounded by flowers, it's a cozy retreat for guests. Iowa City itself is a quintessential college town, with great restaurantsā€¦

houseHousecityCityAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed
Wifi (High-speed)

Responsibilities

Our cat Loki just needs companionship, food, and someone to scoop his litter. He's lively and affectionate and fun to have around. Our dog (a Cardigan Welsh Corgi) is a mellow, low-key dog. He has a fenced-in back yard and is happy to beā€¦

Meet the pets

  • Cody

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    11 years

  • Loki

    11 years

Sitter reviews (17)

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tina

Lori and Bob were awesome - so kind and hospitable! I loved being at their beautiful home while I was working and studying. Oh, and Cody, he is really aā€¦

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed Ā· 09 Nov - 22 Nov 2024
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Sandra

I had a wonderful stay in Iowa City with Cody and Loki. They are both super sweet. Cody absolutely loves to play ball and spend most of the day outside inā€¦

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed Ā· 05 Nov - 14 Nov 2023
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Beth

I could not have enjoyed my stay with Cody and Loki more. Both are absolutely perfect companions -- I loved the routine that we quickly fell into and foundā€¦

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed Ā· 22 Aug - 31 Aug 2023
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Marie

Lori & Bob were welcoming pet parents who let me arrive the night before their departure. They even prepared a lovely dinner for us to get to know eachā€¦

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed Ā· 01 Jul - 13 Jul 2023
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Mesheal

If ever looking for a sit in the Iowa City area I highly recommend Loriā€™s house. Her and her husband were so welcoming and made us a fabulous vegetarianā€¦

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed Ā· 02 Jan - 15 Jan 2023

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