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A room with a wooden cabinet, a window with bars, and a hanging light fixture.
A porch with a swing seat, a window, and a view of a blue house and green foliage.
A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a driveway.
A room with a window, a bed with a green mattress, a white pillow with a green pattern, and a white curtain.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a window with a stained glass design.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $460
$410 nightly
$460 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Vernon

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Mount Vernon, within a 10-minute drive of Palisades-Kepler State Park and Cedar River. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Grant Wood Trail and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Coralville Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Cedar River - 4 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Grant Wood Trail - 12 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Lake Macbride State Park - 12 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Coralville Lake - 13 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Scratch Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Insane Dane's Underground - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Main St & Cornell- family fun and sleeps 9!

This centrally located stay is just one block from Main Street and a short walk to Cornell, making it easy to explore, dine, and enjoy the area without a car.

Great for families and groups, the home sleeps up to 9 guests (including one queen air mattresses and 1 twin air mattress that are provided).
Relax with porch games, puzzles, board games, Nintendo Switch, and N64.

From game nights to downtown strolls, your perfect getaway starts here. Unique Facts:
-the house was built in 1900
-the plant hanger in the living room is an antique mule muzzle
-the cuckoo clock in the living room was brought back from Germany by Josh‘s grandmother
-the horse bookends on the entertainment center were inherited from Emily‘s great-grandfather
-on the plate rack in the dining room there is a hand painted plate of Emily’s grandparents’ farm (Hillview)
-on the plate rack in the dining room is a stamp of the house that was given to Emily and Josh upon purchasing the home
-the doors used for the headboard of the guest room are the doors from the United Methodist Church uptown where Josh and Emily and seven other family members over six generations were married
-peruse the book in the living room if you’re interested in learning more of Emily‘s Mount Vernon roots
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you had a great visit! We kindly ask that you: Tidy up – Leave the space in generally good condition
Dishes – Load/start the dishwasher Trash – Place trash and recycling in the designated bins Used towels – Leave them in the bathroom or laundry area Beds – No need to strip beds unless heavily soiled
Thermostat – Set to a reasonable temperature (e.g., 68°F in winter / 74°F in summer) Lights & appliances – Turn off lights, stove, and small appliances Doors & windows – Close/lock all doors/windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Steps to Main St & Cornell- family fun and sleeps 9! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO for the weekend while attending our niece’s wedding. The house was beautiful, exceptionally clean, and had so many thoughtful little touches that made us feel right at home. Everything was well organized, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was fantastic—friendly, responsive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during such a special family weekend, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming home away from home. We enjoyed coffee on the porch swing each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved this rental house! It had beautiful furnishings and very comfortable beds! The sheets on the master bed were like sleeping in melted buttah! I actually ordered a set for my home. Emily was a lovely host and replied promptly to my messages. The house was FULLY stocked with everything we needed including extra touches like cold bottled water, cooled wine and freshly baked cookies. We’ve stayed in rental houses across the world and this stay exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026