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Historic Home Next to Cornell College

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Mount Vernon's historic charm is on full display at the oldest home in town. This welcoming space offers two bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen and bathroom with new amenities that complement its rich history. Guests can unwind on the beautiful front porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Historic Home Next to Cornell College

  • About the Space:
    You will enjoy staying at the oldest home in Mount Vernon with all new amenities. Mount Vernon is a quintessential small town, steeped in history & named after the estate of George Washington.
    The space
    Our welcoming home includes two bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom all outfitted with new amenities while highlighting the historic age of the house.
    Guest access
    Guests will have full access to the space that is on the first floor of the home as well as a beautiful front porch.

    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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Mount Vernon is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palisades-Kepler State Park and Coralville Lake, while Springville Area Historical Society and Campbell Steele Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lakeview OHV Park or Rieken's Racing. Visit our Mount Vernon travel guide
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Mount Vernon, IA

What's nearby

  • Palisades-Kepler State Park
    Palisades-Kepler State Park
    6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cedar River
    4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park
    13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Coralville Lake
    13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • The Kirkwood Center
    19 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    14 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • lisbon
    5 min drive
  • Brothers Market
    3 min drive
  • Hardee's
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home Next to Cornell College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home Next to Cornell College located?

Situated in Mount Vernon, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cedar River, Palisades-Kepler State Park and Grant Wood Trail. Coralville Lake and Butler Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Historic Home Next to Cornell College Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin was very prompt getting back to me on the Vrbo platform Great location to town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Choice!

We came home for a family reunion and I loved staying in my old neighborhood. It was much nicer for our grandchildren who needed the space and cozy atmosphere that this provided. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Cornell

We brought our daughter up to see Cornell and found this gem that let us really get a feel for Mt Vernon. It was exactly as described. And nice to be able to make ourselves breakfast in the morning. To be close to campus - literally across the street - this is very much worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Mt. Vernon, Iowa

I stayed here with my siblings and my niece and nephew. We were attending the Chalk the Walk festival and visiting our Dad. I loved how downtown was within walking distance. The bedrooms were perfect for the twins and we had the main room to watch TV. There was a back door that allowed us to load and unload our luggage. Parking spaces behind the building were appreciated too. The full kitchen was perfect for meals and a good game of euchre. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Home near Cornell campus

We really loved the home, especially it's location as it enabled our son to walk to class and return to spend family time within minutes. Amenities were great, as we cooked and appreciated the sugar, oil and such as well as cooking utensils. We did struggle a bit with the furniture, as both the couch and kitchen chairs were relatively uncomfortable for any extended period of time. We're recommending to the owners that they upgrade these, after which this rental will be tip top in our opinion and our go to for visiting our son during his time at Cornell College!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Overall our stay was good. Here are the positives- great location with an easy and fun walk to downtown. Apartment was clean with plenty of kitchen essentials. Parking spot right near back door. Easy and friendly communication with the property manager. Nice, quiet neighborhood.Negatives- listed as having air conditioning but it is only a window unit in the living room… no AC in bedrooms and they got quite stuffy if the door was closed. AC was very loud. Listed as sleeping six but the pull out sofa was small and VERY uncomfortable. Could not comfortably sleep one let alone two people. Check out time early (10 am) and we were asked to start our own laundry and take out trash. Furniture was sparse and not arranged in a way that allowed for TV viewing or gathering as a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property worked out perfectly for what we needed. Very convenient to the college and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place and great location.

Stayed here to visit our son at Cornell College. The property was as advertised, clean, and a very short walk to campus. It was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visit

Amazing stay! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
New apartment in a historic building. Had everything I needed! Close to campus and town and a lovely neighborhood. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Churchill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, charming. Because of the steep and uneven outdoor steps, not appropriate for anyone with mobility challenges.Nice neighborhood; we enjoyed hearing the birdsong and the train whistle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ebonie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property not as expected. Property manager was quick to communicate our situation would be handled but offered no support in getting in contact with VRBO for a refund. I called VRBO multiple times and sat on dead air for more than 15 minutes before having to hang up. It should NOT be this difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baseball

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024