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Historic Home in the Heart of Perry

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
The price is $225
$478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

Map
Perry, IA
  • Popular LocationDallas County Hospital15 min walk
  • Popular LocationJordan Creek Town Center39 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University46 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)50 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 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
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 1 unit
  • 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

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, 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

Vrbo Property
Historic In The Heart Of Perry
Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Perry
Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Private vacation home
Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Private vacation home Perry

About the neighborhood

Perry

This vacation home is located in Perry. Saylorville Lake and Springbrook State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iowa Arboretum and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Dallas County Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Lake Robbins Ballroom - 13 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 39 min drive
  • Drake University - 44 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 46 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • The Tin Pig Tavern - 6 min walk
  • Metro Buffet - 16 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 15 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 8 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 Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry on Jun 30, 2024 start from $225.0, 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.

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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dallas County Hospital and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Robbins Ballroom and Picket Fence Creamery. High Trestle Trail Bridge and Saylorville Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Carol Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gregg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Carol Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Martha R., Seattle, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Where small town USA intersects with Fall Harvest
The house far exceeded our expectations. The house was lovely, too unique to show in a listing. It was an arts and craft home that has been modernized with all of the conveniences needed. My husband isn't easy to get reactions from when we use VRBO, but he was a full two thumbs up! Great hosts and wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It couldn’t have been more perfect!!
WOW! This house was amazing! Plenty of bedrooms! Clean, fully stocked. Decorated for Halloween. Very close to town and surrounding towns. We took a walk down memory lane and made new memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle and Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Janine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We booked Mindy's property to attend a family wedding, and it was perfect! There was plenty of room for my husband and I and our two kids, as well as my parents, to all stay together which was ideal. The house is beautiful and very well kept, and has great indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy. It's also conveniently located very close to a grocery store, and downtown Perry. And the host, Mindy, provided excellent communication during our stay! We definitely hope to be able to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charm plus character equals unique historical home!!
Amazing home, great location!! Very clean and accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
This house is…AMAZING!!! Being a wood worker, I thoroughly enjoyed the structure and build. The history of the furnishings were awesome to enjoy. My wife and I have never been that far North and it was quite impressive. I highly recommend staying here and will keep them in mind for any future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grandma Helen’s house is a dream come true!! Spacious, excellent location, super comfortable beds, wonderful kitchen…. PERFECT getaway with college friends! I doubt you could find a better place to spend a few day than this house! 5 star all the way and then some!!! Carol Jensen ( Neola, IA)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Gaithersburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This home was more than we could have asked for with every amenity you could need. Truly beautiful home and sweet experience for our family to connect. Not one complaint, it was simply perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!