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Historic Home Next to Cornell College

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Room
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Porch or lanai
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mount Vernon, IA
  • Place, Cedar River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisades-Kepler State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Macbride State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3560203
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Mount Vernon

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.
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Mount Vernon, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar River - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park - 13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Coralville Lake - 13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Indian Creek Nature Center - 14 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 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 - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home Next to Cornell College pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home Next to Cornell College on Oct 18, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home Next to Cornell College located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious unit in a convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2025
I am sorry to hear you had this experience. Unfortunately, cancelation is out of the hosts hands as it creates a negative mark on our profile if initiated by us.
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

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

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