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The Historic Holiday House Near Cornell College, Dog Friendly!
Holiday home in Mount Vernon with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 9 2400 sq ft
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Explore the area
Mount Vernon, IA
- Place, Palisades-Kepler State Park6 min drive
- Place, Rockwell Collins24 min drive
- Place, University of Iowa32 min drive
- Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Historic Holiday House Near Cornell College, Dog Friendly!
Spacious 4 bedroom historic home in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Just minutes from Cornell College and 1st Street! Located directly off Hwy 1, which situates you a short walk (or drive) to main street shopping, food and drinks, parks and campus! Dog friendly with 2 large kennels provided and a fully fenced yard!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
2 large kennels and fully fenced yard included!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palisades-Kepler State Park and Coralville Lake, while Springville Area Historical Society and Marion Heritage Center are cultural highlights.
Mount Vernon, IA
What's nearby
- Palisades-Kepler State Park - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
- Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 22 min drive - 32.5 km
- Coe College - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
- Rockwell Collins - 24 min drive - 34.6 km
- University of Iowa - 32 min drive - 39.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 17 min walk
- Sutliff Tavern - 15 min drive
- Chameleon's Pub & Grub - 3 min walk
- Brothers Market - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Leana Proetz

Steve and I are parents of a Cornell College student. We purchased this home to be able to visit with our daughter, and want to share the opportunity to visit Mount Vernon with others!
What makes this property unique
Our home was built in 1869 and has tons of character with all the modern amenities!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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