Historic Home Next to Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA, United States
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About

You will enjoy staying at the oldest home in Mount Vernon with all new amenities. Mount Vernon is a quintessential small town, steeped in history & named after the estate of George Washington.

Good to know

Our welcoming home includes two bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom all outfitted with new amenities while highlighting the historic age of the house.

Other Details to Note

To abide by local legal requirements, you may be asked to complete a secure verification portal by providing a copy of your official government-issued photo ID, confirming your contact information and sharing the purpose of your stay. The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for any other purposes. By making a reservation, you acknowledge that you may be required to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID prior to check-in. You understand that your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed verification steps in our guest portal.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Travel crib

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby

House Rules

• We love our neighborhood and we know you will too! In order to respect everyone please observe our quiet hours (9PM-7AM). • Please park in designated parking spaces only. Non-permit parking is available within walking distance for additional cars if needed. • Please no smoking or vaping in unit. Use Designated Smoking Area • Please do not rearrange or remove furniture, appliances and/or any items on the walls. • Dogs must remain on a leash at all times while outside. Please remove any animal waste from the property. • Absolutely no parties or events are allowed. • Absolutely no illegal substances or activities allowed on property. • Please treat our home as if it is yours and have fun. 🙂

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Mount Vernon was listed as one of the top ten “Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel Magazine. While exploring Mount Vernon you will find a historic school transformed into a community center that shines with a variety of shops including a fitness center, a bakery, a lending library and even a dance studio! If you are traveling from the West on Highway 30 you may be lucky enough to round the curve and spot a barn with large memorial tribute to Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” painting. Every May the town hosts Iowa’s largest Madonnari Chalk art festival that highlights the talent of artists as well as amateur artists from around the area.

Guest Access

Guests will have full access to the space that is on the first floor of the home as well as a beautiful front porch.

Reviews

Richard
November 2025 · Airbnb
Came to Mount Vernon for my son's senior day football game. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great that day.. so having a place close by was great. Worked out very well for us. Thanks Austin.
Renee
October 2025 · Airbnb
We were in town for a University of Iowa campus visit and football game. Quick 30 minute drive to Iowa City. And extra bonus that Mt Vernon is a charming little town with a great downtown within walking distance.
Tim
September 2025 · Airbnb
I had a great time at Austin's place. It is very conveniently located near Cornell College and the Mount Vernon downtown. Easy walking distance to the local restaurants and shops. The interior has been updated, and I appreciated the updated appliances and kitchen. I would stay at Austin's place again in the future.

Find us

Once parked, you are less than a block from the Cornell College campus and just a few blocks from all the shops, restaurants and events that Mount Vernon has to offer. The location is very walkable to most anything you would want to do in town.

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