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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Pella, IA
  • Central College
    4 min walk
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
    2 min drive
  • Bos Landen Golf Club
    4 min drive

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Dec 9 - Dec 10
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About the neighborhood

Pella

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Pella, just a 4-minute walk from Central College and within a 5-minute drive of Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bos Landen Golf Club and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Pella Regional Health Center.
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What's nearby

  • Central College - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pella Regional Health Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bos Landen Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Red Rock - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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.

Historic Cottage- The Rock House

Stay inside a piece of history! This cozy cottage was built in 1856 by the Dutch homesteaders and has been updated to include all modern amenities.

You will be close to everything in this fully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Whether you are exploring shops around the square, the trails around Lake Red Rock, or visit family, the Rock House is the perfect place to recharge at night.

Make yourself at home. I provide everything you need to make your Pella stay memorable! From the moment you pull up, you will see how unique this property is! Sit by the fire pit and enjoy the night sky’s. Or dine out on the patio and listen to the birds sing. This house is close to everything but you feel like you are in your own private sanctuary. The house is right next to Central College, a short walk to the square and just a short drive or bike ride to Red Rock Lake.

Inside you will find the comforts of home. Cuddle on the couch and watch a movie, cook dinner in our well appointed Kitchen, and get a good nights rest at the end of your day. Their is a main level bedroom with a comfortable king size mattress. The upstairs space is charming with 2 cozy twin beds. I love comfort when I’m traveling, so I stock the house with extra blankets, pillows, nice soaps, and a coffee bar to wake you up in the morning!
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.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Andrea Mccoy

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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

Historic Cottage- The Rock House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brece J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very clean; good location a short walk from campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Retreat
Wonderful stay for a fall weekend. The house is located on the bike path and a short walk to Main Street. Lake Red Rock is minutes away for nice hiking trails and kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little house
clean, well managed, cozy, beautiful historic place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani L., St. Charles, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay
I stopped in town to visit my niece who goes to Central College. It was just down from the college and we had a great stay. The owner responded quickly to any question I had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family History
The Rock House is a lovely cottage. It is quiet (except some floor creaks), beautifully appointed, comfortable and cozy. It's an amazing structure after nearly 170 years. It's an easy walk to Central's campus and a very short drive to any part of Pella and to Red Rock Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic setting
Enjoyed homecoming weekend at Central College
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing place
My family of 4 really enjoyed it stay here. House was really cozy, beds were fantastic! Had everything we needed for a weekend stay. Town of Pella was a really nice place to spend an afternoon in. Great little stores, bakeries and near market.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Appreciate the age of the home and the work that was done to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rock House
It was amazing, the history of the house and the location was awesome…so well updated and preserved…we would like to stay again sometime in the future….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip 2024
This was our first sisters trip of the year and I think we definitely picked the perfect house for it! It’s was such a relaxing, peaceful visit..everything we needed was there for us, the beds were amazing and the environment of the house was even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Very nice relaxing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Knoxville Races
Clean cute property. Comfortable beds. Owner responsive to messages. Great little house with a lot of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in Pella
Great stay for something different in Pella. Close to all the things!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

denise m., Andover, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise party!
Our group of friends surprised a friend for an early retirement/birthday weekend. This property was perfect for a girls getaway. The weather was just right for a fire both nights along with s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters get away
Idyllic. The Rock House reminded us of the adorable, cozy, and charming cottage from the movie Holiday. Thank you for sharing your special place to create some priceless memories!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Rock House
The Rock House was perfect for mother daughter getaway. It was comfortable and clean yet quaint and historical in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockhouse at Tulip Time
Our family stayed here to check out Pella's Tulip Time festival! This amazing rock house is a work of art and a piece of history. Built-in 1856, the home features original wood floors and ornate door knobs. The home has been updated to include a modern kitchen (really nice!) and bath. This was the perfect location on the edge of Pella's town, yet easily accessible to the activities. The home was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G., Minneapolis, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our cozy stay!
This historic home was a dream to stay in! We loved all of the cozy features and the outdoor gardens. The location is lovely - it's just outside of the main area, but you can easily walk into the downtown area (less than a mile). The area is quiet, and the lawn is beautiful. The house is comfortable (and the beds are very comfortable!). If we come back to Pella, I would absolutely stay here again. I would recommend it for any traveler going to Pella! One note, the stairs to the loft are a bit steep, they might be a challenge for kids under 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie E., Clarinda, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Tiny House Great Location
My daughters and I briefly stayed here overnight for a visit to Central College. The house was cute and comfortable and right down the road from campus. We did not utilize the kitchen or laundry but everything appeared in great condition. The stairs to the loft are incredibly narrow and steep so if anyone is using the upstairs bedroom, be sure they are able-bodied. I slept like a dream in the master suite. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
We went to see the tulips for the first time in Pella. Beautiful little town with fun shops downtown. Will definitely return sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight Stay in Pella
I was in town for one night on a business trip. This cottage was the perfect place to stay in Pella --- quiet, charming, and historic. 5 stars all around! Hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
What a beautiful, restored, cozy, clean little house!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Nicely done historic house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023