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Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charles City, IA
  • Mooney Art Collection
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Charles City Arts Center
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown!

The charming two story home can comfortably accommodate up to ten with its four bedrooms, each equipped with a queen sized bed plus a couch that folds out in the main floor living room.

This home is great for those times when when family gathers, such as holidays, weddings, funerals, and reunions. Or if you are working in the area and are looking fir a place that feels like home, this is the place for you! As well as families that use our property as a home base while in the area, we frequently have work crews that stay at the home, either on the week nights or for full weeks/months. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms plus the living space within the property ensure the property works for multiple uses.

There is one bedroom and a full bath in the main floor (plus the couch that folds out. Three bedrooms and the second bathroom are located in the second floor. All of the bedrooms are equipped with queen sized beds. There is a recliner in the living room for those that prefer to sleep in a recliner.

Much of the original charm of this older home had been preserved and blended with the convenient updates.

Two sunrooms, one in each floor, will invite you to linger over your morning coffee or evening

The50 inch flat screen in the living room as well as the 32 inch wall mounted tv in the kitchen are SMARTVs allowing you to use your personal applications/subscriptions. . Wireless internet is available throughout the house, too.

The kitchen is equipped with full sized appliances including a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with ice maker. A full sized washer and dryer is nestled in a closet in the kitchen.

There is a nice selection of dishes and cooking utensils, too. You will find both regular and Keurig coffee makers. There is typically a starter supply of coffee, filters and coffee pods at the home.

Each floor has its own furnace and central air unit to ensure comfortable temperatures throughout the home with each floor controlled by its own thermostat.

We offer keyless entry. You will receive an email at the time of booking that will include an access code, access information and additional information about the home. Please ensure that you have the access code and information when you arrive at the property.

Charles City is home to a white water kayaking course, several nice parks and trails for walking, golf courses, a vintage and well maintained low cost movie theatre (Seniors are $2!), bowling alley, variety of restaurants and churches of several denominations.


Saturday mornings in the summer are a great time to hit the Farmer's Market located downtown. You will find a great selection of local produce and baked goods. Main Street has a number of stores with an interesting collection of offerings. There are second hand stores in the community that provide the opportunity to search for that unique item or great bargain.

Property manager

Linda Kobliska
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Small family celebration gatherings are allowed but no bachelor/bachelorette parties or other similar gatherings.
If we are required to clean up vomit or excrement, a $200.00 fee will apply.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Charles City

Charles City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winterink Woods and Howards Wood Recreation Area, while Mooney Art Collection and Floyd County Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Charles City, IA

What's nearby

  • Mooney Art Collection - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charles City Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Floyd County Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪218 Fuel Express Restaurant, Deli, & Liquor Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Wagon Wheel Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nestled in the heart of America’s Hometown! located?

Situated in Charles City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mooney Art Collection, Cedar River and Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park. Charles City Arts Center and Floyd County Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

Charles Guesthouse

Was pleasantly surprised on the size and homey atmosphere of the house. The host was easy to work with and we enjoyed our visit. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Hunting Trip

House is perfectly located for group that hunts north Iowa every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Would stay again, very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brent S.

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

Perfect for what we needed

We needed some extra space while in Charles City celebrating Thanksgiving and decided to try a rental as opposed to getting hotel rooms like we usually do. We will for sure use this house again! It fit our needs and we loved having our morning coffee in the parlor!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family reunion stay

The house is very clean, well supplied, and convenient location. We will plan to stay there again next time we are in Charles City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H.

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

Comfortable & Conveniently Located

The location is right in the heart of where we need to be during our visits. Love the upstairs shower! Appreciate the collection of magazines.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Charles City Guest house

This property was very clean, well appointed and close to grocery stores and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again when we are in Charles City.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Nice place

Nice large house, clean. Worked very well for myself and two friends while we attended A quilt retreat at Sew That!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Charles City House

Great house for large gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Excellent accomodations

Nice place to stay and very comfortable. Enjoyed using the charcoal grill and having a comfortable living room space for adults to visit while others could play games in room with TV. Would recommend this place if you are in the Charles City area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

We'll stay again :)

We'll book again. Location is great geographically speaking in the city very close to what we needed; but neighborhood not so much a plus. Great vintage feel :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLARK T., Salem, OR, USA

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

Charles City Charmer

Large spacious well-maintained home within easy walking distance of everything you want to see and do in downtown Chuck Town. Owner made the stay a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Hunting trip

Group of guys visit area to late season pheasant hunt. House was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnathan m.

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

Always Good!

Great house and in a great location. We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

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

Flower shopping

4 friends flower shopping. This house worked perfect for us. Had everything we needed. Our only regret is we didn’t stay 2 nights! We loved looking at all of the unique decorations and character of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlin O., Missouri

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

Highly recommend

This is the second time we've stayed at this house while visiting family in the area. It's an older house but very nice and clean. Very well stocked. Works great for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiara F.

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

Family Reunion

We were in town for a family reunion. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We have extended family in Charles City and hope to stay again soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Convenient and historical

Great large home super clean and close to everything. The home itself is historical with large wooden crown molding and high ceilings, 2 sitting rooms and a large dining room table. Very pleased with the size and smitten with the unique house. The host was very quick with her response and always friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms allowed our family to all stay together. Perfect fit. Even a few toys in the front porch for my great niece.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wedding weekend

My husband and I stayed here two nights the weekend of our wedding and it was the perfect location and distance from our ceremony/reception. The house was lovely and had everything we needed. There was plenty of space to have our wedding party over for lunch and to get ready/dressed for the ceremony as well. It's a very comfortable house and we would definitely consider staying here again and have recommended it to our friends if they have people coming to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Perfect for our needs

This is a large, spacious older home with lots of character. We were on a girls' overnight, plant shopping trip and 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were perfect for us. Beds were very comfortable and bedrooms were charming. We didn't need them, but washer and dryer were available on both levels! The kitchen was large and well-equipped. The house could use some small, cosmetic updates, but it was very clean and comfortable! We all appreciated having our own bedrooms. Perfect spot for our overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia t.

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

Perfect House in Charles City

The house was beautiful! So very spacious. One bedroom and 2 living rooms on the main floor, and bathroom. Second floor has 3 beautifully decorated bedrooms and a huge bathroom. Washer & dryer on each floor. All different kinds of games. The kitchen is very well stocked. We used the house for a girls weekend and marveled at the decor and original woodwork and doors. The two summer indoor porches on each floor were adorable. The porch on the second floor even had its own coffee maker so you could sit out there and read and sip coffee. The back porch has outdoor canvas chairs and umbrellas. There’s a table, chairs, and bench outside also that we sat and visited during the night. This property is definitely worth staying at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda U.

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

Girls weekend

From the minute you enter the house, the Victorian era is wonderful! The staging makes you feel like you are back in time. Hot showers one of most comfortable bwds I have slept in. Host was so good to work with.beds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake V.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Linda Kobliska

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We offer several guesthouses in NE Iowa including accomodations in Charles City, New Hampton, Alta Vista, Nashua and Elma. All can be found on VRBO.

Why they chose this property

We love older homes--both the quality and the charm attract us every time. This home has been well preserved and offers the space, location and amenities desired by travelers.

What makes this property unique

This property allows a family to gather at a price that compares very favorably to hotels. The two sunporches on this property add that very special touch of a "special place to gather, enjoy a solitary cup of coffee, read, or host happy hour." The kitchen and dining area of this home seem to be everyone's favorite spot because of its open floor plan. We're not a "new" or super "modern" property but we are comfortable, roomy and welcoming.

Languages:

English

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