The Schoolhouse - Schritte von Coe & nahe Innenstadt

Enjoy two separate living rooms, a large dining room perfect for group meals, and a spa-like bathrooms with a clawfoot soaker tub and rain showers. Thoughtful updates preserve the home’s historic character while offering a clean, comfortable stay.

Located across from Coe College and minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids and Mount Mercy University, this home is ideal for campus visits, graduations, family gatherings, or group getaways.

Guests will have access to the main level and upstairs spaces and are welcome to enjoy the front porch, yard and deck (when finished).

Your host will be available for any questions, concerns or emergencies for the length of your stay.

Located directly across the street from Coe College, you’re within walking distance of local coffee shops and restaurants, and just minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids and Mount Mercy University. Whether you’re visiting for a Coe College event or attending a show at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, this central location makes getting around easy and stress-free.

• Waking distance to Coe College and restaurants.
• Just a few minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids and Mount Mercy University by car.
• Street parking in front of the home is very plentiful. There is additional
dedicated parking spot for one vehicle in the driveway in back of the home.
• Uber and Lift are available in Cedar Rapids!
• VEO electric scooters and bikes are also available in this area. Download the
app and ride the bikes around the area and into the downtown for extra fun!
• Bus routes also run in the area. Please check Cedar Rapids transit for
additional route details.

Step into a piece of Cedar Rapids history at "The Schoolhouse." Located in the heart of the Historic College District—one of the city’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods—this home offers a stay filled with character and inspiration.

True to its name, this residence was once the home of a Coe College graduate and elementary school teacher who taught the iconic American painter, Grant Wood. With Grant Wood’s actual childhood home right next door, you can truly feel the creative legacy that has defined this block for over 130 years.

Whether you are here to catch a game with views of the Coe College football field or to soak in the academic and artistic atmosphere, The Schoolhouse offers a unique window into the past with all the comforts of the present.

To abide by local legal requirements, you may be asked to complete a secure verification portal by providing a copy of your official government-issued photo ID, confirming your contact information and sharing the purpose of your stay. The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for any other purposes.

By making a reservation, you acknowledge that you may be required to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID prior to check-in. You understand that your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed verification steps in our guest portal.