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Peaceful, Historic Pella Cottage w/Firepit

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
$223
$211 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

Explore the area

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Pella, IA
  • Place, Central College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pella Regional Health Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pella

Located in Pella, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Central College and Molengracht Plaza. .This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Scholte House Museum & Gardens and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Central Park.

What's nearby

  • Central College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scholte House Museum & Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Molengracht Plaza - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pella Regional Health Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Perk - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful, Historic Pella Cottage w/Firepit

Welcome to The Rock House — Your Cozy Dutch Cottage Getaway
Stay inside a true piece of Pella history! The Rock House was built in 1856 by Dutch homesteaders and has been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is fully remodeled, stylish, and perfectly located near everything Pella has to offer.
✨ Why You’ll Love Your Stay
Fantastic location — next to Central College, walking distance to the square, and a quick drive or bike ride to Lake Red Rock
Historic charm + modern comfort — original character with updated amenities
Peaceful and private — feels like a secluded retreat while still being close to everything
🌿 Outdoor Spaces
Relax by the fire pit under the stars, enjoy meals on the patio for six, or sip your morning coffee while listening to the birds. The property has plenty of room to unwind and play, plus private parking for two vehicles.
🏡 Inside the Cottage
You’ll have full access to the entire 750 sq ft home, including:
A comfortable living room perfect for movie nights
A well-appointed kitchen with everything you need to cook
A main-level bedroom with a cozy king-size bed
A charming upstairs loft with two twin beds
A washer and dryer for guest use
I love creating a comfortable stay for guests, so the home is stocked with extra blankets, quality pillows, nice soaps, and a coffee bar to start your mornings right.
📍 The Neighborhood
Pella is a warm and welcoming community with so much to explore. Whether you’re visiting a Central College student, shopping downtown, or adventuring around Lake Red Rock, you’ll love coming back to your quiet sanctuary at The Rock House.
🗝 Check-In
You’ll receive detailed check-in instructions the morning of your stay, and I’m always available to answer questions during your visit. We do have an exterior camera to help with property management.
This house is a piece of Pella history and has been beautifully restored for our guests to enjoy. All we ask is that you treat it with the care it deserves. Our goal is to share it will people and preserve it, so it can be here for the next 150 years!
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 onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

This house is a piece of Pella history and has been beautifully restored for our guests to enjoy.

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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