10/10 Excellent
Josh B.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Josh B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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The Historic Holiday House Near Cornell College, Dog Friendly!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Vernon, IA
- Palisades-Kepler State Park6 min drive
- Rockwell Collins24 min drive
- University of Iowa30 min drive
- Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)21 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!
Property manager
Leana Proetz
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
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 - 7.7 km
- Czech Village - 19 min drive - 24.8 km
- Coe College - 23 min drive - 23.4 km
- Rockwell Collins - 24 min drive - 25.8 km
- University of Iowa - 30 min drive - 34.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 17 min walk
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- Whitey's Bar and Grill - 3 min drive
- Addy's Public House - 4 min drive
- Hardee's - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marybeth F.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday House may be a repeat stay
Marybeth F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
20 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with charm
Michelle K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
David & Jody B.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family getaway
David & Jody B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samuel C.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully Charming Property
Samuel C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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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