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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mount Vernon, IA
  • Place, Palisades-Kepler State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockwell Collins
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Vernon

This apartment places you within a 10-minute drive of Palisades-Kepler State Park and Cedar River. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Palisades-Kepler State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 22 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Coe College - 23 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Rockwell Collins - 24 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • University of Iowa - 32 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sutliff Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chameleon's Pub & Grub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Market - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite 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 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this apartment?

This apartment is located in Mount Vernon, close to Palisades-Kepler State Park. Cedar River is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

Amenities at this apartment that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each apartment with kitchens in some.

Does Historic Home Next to Cornell College have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is 18.7 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Historic Home Next to Cornell College.

Reviews

Historic Home Next to Cornell College Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ebonie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Churchill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

College visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Natasha J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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