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Historic Home in the Heart of Perry

Vacation home in Perry with kitchen and patio

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Perry's charming streets are home to this spacious family retreat, where original features blend with modern comforts. Unwind in one of six bedrooms or gather in the ample living space, just a short stroll from downtown Perry.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

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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 Home in the Heart of Perry

Spacious family home with original features throughout but also recently remodeled with all the modern amenities. Six bedrooms (1 down, 5 up) and 2 full bathrooms Perfect for gatherings large or small. Just a few short blocks from downtown Perry!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

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Historic In The Heart Of Perry
Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Perry
Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Private vacation home
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About the neighborhood

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Perry, IA

What's nearby

  • Carnegie Library Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hotel Pattee - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Perry Grand 3 Theatres - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCreary Community Building - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dallas County Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Metro Buffet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Pig Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home in the Heart of Perry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry?

As of Jan 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry on Jan 6, 2026 start from $202.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home in the Heart of Perry located?

Situated in Perry, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hotel Pattee and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lake Robbins Ballroom. High Trestle Trail Bridge and Saylorville Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

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Location

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a group of 59-78 yr olds that enjoy biking and this place was perfect for us to stay at and bike the High Trestle Trail and the Racoon River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spacious and beautiful home that is also warm and inviting. All six bedrooms are large and homey with bedding and blankets perfect for any weather. Mindy has thought of everything a guest might need. It was very clean and the bathrooms had plenty of towels and items needed to bathe plus handy extras! The kitchen was gorgeous! They don't build houses like this anymore. Thanks for letting us enjoy your amazing home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Best rental House I have ever stayed in

I love the cleanliness and care that you see throughout this house. I will stay agian.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Wonderful

We love staying at Helen's House - this is our 2nd time staying and I'm sure we will stay again. It has everything you would want. Great location, beautiful home, and spacious rooms. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Welcome Home

My cousins and I had a family reunion here and had a lovely time. There was enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably and the house is a work of art. The little touches and family history make this place memorable and personable. And it's close to downtown if you want to go for a walk and explore. Book this place and you won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

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

Perfect historic house for family/friends get-togethers

This property has everything you can imagine(except a swimming pool). But no matter, lots of space for large groups to share thoughts and meals. Private spaces for personal conversations or just to think alone. The huge kitchen allows your group to help with meals easily. Close to downtown and groceries. Couldn’t have wished for a better place for our family to get together without a worry or a care.Grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Market to Market run

We have stayed at Grandma Helen’s for three years the night before running Iowa Market to Market and we love it! We look forward to our stay at the historic house as much as the race
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Very nice property and helpful hosts

This is a beautiful, large, comfortable and very clean property - a house that has obviously been loved by prior and current generations. Especially fun were the momentos of family history sprinkled throughout the house. The kitchen is well equipped, and bathrooms have plenty of towels and supplies - very helpful when you have a large group. The hosts were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Felt like home

What an amazing home! It was cozy and had such a calm feel. Everything was crisp and clean; the beds were so comfortable and we slept so great! The owners thought of everything we would need and were easy to communicate with when we had a question. You can tell family was a priority for Grandma Helen and we are so grateful to have had the chance to stay in her home. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Helen's House was absolutely perfect.

Such an enjoyable stay. We brought our grandkids (age 3 and 1), our daughter and her husband. It was very spacious for all with everything we needed for the kids. Love the location. Close to downtown, cute shops and restaurants. Very clean, excellent communication throughout our stay. I would highly recommend Helen's House. So cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Key's to the house.

The house was very clean and inviting. We had a little communication issue about where the keys were supposed to be, so finding the keys to get in was a little tricky at -3 degree temperatures. Other than that, everything was very good and the host was very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Sets the standard

This lovely, historic home is well-maintained and situated in a pleasant neighborhood. Within walking distance is Perry's downtown--well above average as far as small towns go. Besides its historic structure and the furnishings and decorations that add to its charm, the house has all the necessities to make it comfortable (we have a large family and always do a lot of cooking when we stay in a rental and the kitchen in this house was the best equipped of any we've ever stayed in). Finally, the manager was perfectly communicative and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian O.

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

Wonderful Home with all the special touches

Our group of 6 women stayed at Grandma Helen's House while biking in Dallas County IA. We felt so fortunate to have found this wonderful VRBO. The home is beautiful with so many special touches!!! We loved the beautiful wood work in an and built in areas. Spacious with 6 bedrooms, newly remodeled kitchen. Very roomy living areas. Super clean. Beds were super comfortable. The owners were super good to work with. Kept in touch with us. Alerted us about a tornado watch and told us how to get to the basement if we needed to. They left a bouquet of lovely lilacs at our door. I would highly recommend this property. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

beautiful early 20th century house

Grandma Helen's house is a house with plenty of character, as well as being quite suitable for larger groups. We booked the house as our son was getting married in nearby Madrid and we wanted a place for the groom's men to be able to stay the night before the wedding. For this it worked perfectly. Then, when the wedding was over, and the grooms-men had gone, it was great to have a place for our family to unwind for a couple of days. The kitchen is well suited for cooking. We did a pancake breakfast the day of the wedding, and fetuccini for a late meal after. There were plenty of dishes, pans, etc. and we were able to cook almost as if at home. The two dining tables are great for games. Also, we had two small children (ages 5 and 8) with us, and the kids bunk-bed room was perfect for them and the 5 year old loved the toys. I don't know if we will ever be in Perry again, but if we are, we would be delighted to stay in Grandma Helen's house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam R.

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

Family stay

Beautiful home and good neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning house - photos don’t do it justice. Comfy and homey and in a great location. Mindy was very communicative when we needed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Great site

This home is better than advertised. The home owners were great to talk with. Great owners, great property, great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann C.

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

Christmas at Grandma Helen’s house

This was our second year here and it such a welcoming home and Mindy is so great to work with😊 I would recommend this house to anyone who needs a lot of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann C.

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

Beautiful and spacious home.

Grandma Helen’s house was perfect. It was so beautifully decorated for Christmas, which made our family Christmas gathering so much more special. The house is very spacious and was perfect for 13 guests ages 7 and up. We would love to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

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

Church Choir Group

The group was very impressed with the house. They loved the house, its warmth and said it was very inviting. The house was clean and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Iowa Watercolor Society Spring Workshop

Grandma Helen's House was the PERFECT property for our group of Iowa Watercolor Society (IWS) member artists in town to attend the spring workshop at La Poste. The home has so much character and warmth. The host's attention to detail is obvious and made us all feel so welcome. We will look to reserve this property again for future IWS workshops!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle and Nancy L.

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

Amazing Lodging

I cannot give enough positive adjectives regarding this property and the owner. The owner is a very accommodating individual, and the home is just beautiful. Would recommend it to anyone. My only problem is that I cannot currently come up with a reason to book again soon. My guests were also delighted with it. Thank you so much for allowing us to experience it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Stunning home for our women's biking adventure

The pictures don't do justice to this stunning, comfortable, and roomy home. We are a group of 8 women who came to Perry to bike the nearby trails. The home was beautiful. From the well planned kitchen, the back deck with with gorgeous flowers where we enjoyed cocktails, to the spacious bedrooms with great mattresses and good nightssleeping everything was wonderful. Lots of parking. Mindi was super responsive to questions and gave great reccommdations . Close to bike trails, cute shops and good restaurants in Perry made for a fantastic adventure weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Perfect for large family group

We stayed here for five nights as a group of 14 family members. We found that the house has 13 beds and a crib, but we were able to use extra pillows and blankets to make a 14th bed. This is an AMAZING home! Very tastefully remodeled (and huge!), it is the perfect marriage of past and present. You can feel the history in this home, and read about it too, and many of the original touches have been preserved. Very well done. We stayed here for a family reunion at Spring Lake, which is about 30 minutes away. Des Moines is also only about 30 mins away. This was the perfect property for us in all respects. The kitchen is fabulous, the host Mindy is very helpful, the A/C provides respite from the heat, the wifi is fast, and the front porch was perfect for watching a night time thunderstorm. And there's a grocery store 2 blocks away, which we walked to several times for provisions. You won't be disappointed!