Historic Home Next to Cornell College

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a brick wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A kitchen with a brick wall, a large window, and a white countertop.
A dining area with a white table and four chairs, a brick wall, and a window with blinds.
A room with a brown leather sofa, a standing lamp, and a bed in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palisades-Kepler State Park and Coralville Lake, while Springville Area Historical Society and Campbell Steele Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lakeview OHV Park or Rieken's Racing.
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Mount Vernon, IA

What's nearby

  • Cedar River - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Grant Wood Trail - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park - 12 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Coralville Lake - 13 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabin Coffee company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Scratch Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whitey's Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home Next to Cornell College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home Next to Cornell College?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home Next to Cornell College located?

Situated in Mount Vernon, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cedar River, Palisades-Kepler State Park and Grant Wood Trail. Coralville Lake and Butler Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smooth check in, host was responsive, apartment was clean, it was a nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Historic Home Next to Cornell College on 5 Nov 2026
Thanks, Misty — I’m glad check-in was easy and that our apartment felt clean and comfortable for your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute property right next to the college. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from Historic Home Next to Cornell College on 15 Sept 2026
Stephanie, thank you for the kind review — I’m glad our apartment’s location worked well for you. You’re welcome back anytime and I appreciate you taking a moment to share your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was just what we needed for attending our reunion at Cornell. Lots of space and right across from campus, so we could walk there and into town easily. I hope to book it again next time we go! A tip: This property didn't show up for our initial dates because we were looking for only 2 nights, but when we expanded our search to be flexible, it came up with a 4 nights minimum. It made more sense to book for 4 nights than to drive to Cedar Rapids for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Historic Home Next to Cornell College on 31 Oct 2026
Thanks, Angela — I’m glad our apartment worked well for your Cornell reunion and that the walkable location made things easier. I also appreciate the helpful note about search settings; I’ll keep an eye on that so booking is as straightforward as possible. We’d be happy to host you again next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful experience! The accommodation was decorated nicely and felt incredibly cozy from the moment we arrived. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided. Communication with the host was quick and seamless. 10/10—would absolutely book this place again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Terry! We’re thrilled you found our apartment cozy and well-equipped, and that you found communication to be seamless. Would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious unit in a convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property worked out perfectly for what we needed. Very convenient to the college and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin was very prompt getting back to me on the Vrbo platform Great location to town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place and great location.

Stayed here to visit our son at Cornell College. The property was as advertised, clean, and a very short walk to campus. It was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
New apartment in a historic building. Had everything I needed! Close to campus and town and a lovely neighborhood. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College visit

Amazing stay! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Choice!

We came home for a family reunion and I loved staying in my old neighborhood. It was much nicer for our grandchildren who needed the space and cozy atmosphere that this provided. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, charming. Because of the steep and uneven outdoor steps, not appropriate for anyone with mobility challenges.Nice neighborhood; we enjoyed hearing the birdsong and the train whistle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Cornell

We brought our daughter up to see Cornell and found this gem that let us really get a feel for Mt Vernon. It was exactly as described. And nice to be able to make ourselves breakfast in the morning. To be close to campus - literally across the street - this is very much worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in Mt. Vernon, Iowa

I stayed here with my siblings and my niece and nephew. We were attending the Chalk the Walk festival and visiting our Dad. I loved how downtown was within walking distance. The bedrooms were perfect for the twins and we had the main room to watch TV. There was a back door that allowed us to load and unload our luggage. Parking spaces behind the building were appreciated too. The full kitchen was perfect for meals and a good game of euchre. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Historic Home near Cornell campus

We really loved the home, especially it's location as it enabled our son to walk to class and return to spend family time within minutes. Amenities were great, as we cooked and appreciated the sugar, oil and such as well as cooking utensils. We did struggle a bit with the furniture, as both the couch and kitchen chairs were relatively uncomfortable for any extended period of time. We're recommending to the owners that they upgrade these, after which this rental will be tip top in our opinion and our go to for visiting our son during his time at Cornell College!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property not as expected. Property manager was quick to communicate our situation would be handled but offered no support in getting in contact with VRBO for a refund. I called VRBO multiple times and sat on dead air for more than 15 minutes before having to hang up. It should NOT be this difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
I am sorry to hear you had this experience. Unfortunately, cancelation is out of the hosts hands as it creates a negative mark on our profile if initiated by us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Overall our stay was good. Here are the positives- great location with an easy and fun walk to downtown. Apartment was clean with plenty of kitchen essentials. Parking spot right near back door. Easy and friendly communication with the property manager. Nice, quiet neighborhood.Negatives- listed as having air conditioning but it is only a window unit in the living room… no AC in bedrooms and they got quite stuffy if the door was closed. AC was very loud. Listed as sleeping six but the pull out sofa was small and VERY uncomfortable. Could not comfortably sleep one let alone two people. Check out time early (10 am) and we were asked to start our own laundry and take out trash. Furniture was sparse and not arranged in a way that allowed for TV viewing or gathering as a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
If you aren't real picky, this would do in a pinch. I don't recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Laurie. We’ll use your feedback to make improvements to our apartment. We have not received this feedback in the past, so we will take a hard look into improving things and be better i the future. Thanks for staying with us and best wishes on your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Baseball

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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