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Historic Cottage- The Rock House

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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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Studio Klokkenspel in Pella

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (31)
The price is NZ$437
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Studio Klokkenspel in Pella

About the area

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 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Iowa Speedway and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bos Landen Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Central College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pella Regional Health Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bos Landen Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pella Sports Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

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

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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 the city centre
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls weekend
Perfect property to relax and unwind with friends. Short drive to the town square.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect stay in Pella!
The house is amazing and quaint. Perfect for a relaxing weekend in Pella!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
The historic cottage was perfect for a girls’ weekend for my friend and I. We loved reading about the history and seeing all of the unique details in the home. I will definitely book this listing again if I’m back in pella. I can see my children loving the attic room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy S., Eldridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy and quant.
Cute for its size. Cozy feel. Love the preservation as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie E., Clarinda, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2nd Stay
This was our 2nd stay at Rock House. Great location close to Central College. My twins love the upstairs bunk room though the steps are very steep- be careful in stocking feet. This tiny house was cozy on a cold and windy night. A possible suggestion would be to add a mirror in the sunroom. It is a good space to get ready for the evening/day since the bathroom is so tiny. I'm sure we will be back again. Love the Rock House
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cozy and Romantic Getaway
My husband and I spent two weeks in the Rock House in Pella. We highly recomend this site. Communication was good and the cozy cottage could not have suited us better. We were sad to leave . . . .
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt & Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stone cottage
Good size, excellent decor, plenty of outdoor activities close by, good bakeries
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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