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Historic Home in the Heart of Perry

Perry vacation home with kitchen

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Smart TV, offices
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Perry, IA
  • Place, Carnegie Library Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Pattee
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dallas County Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Perry

In Perry .You'll find Hotel Pattee and Dallas County Hospital within a 15-minute walk of this Perry vacation home. Lake Robbins Ballroom is within 9 miles (15 km) and High Trestle Trail Bridge is within 16 miles (25 km).
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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
  • ‪The Tin Pig Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

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!

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Home in the Heart of Perry to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Home in the Heart of Perry have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home in the Heart of Perry offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Home in the Heart of Perry?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home in the Heart of Perry have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Home in the Heart of Perry have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home in the Heart of Perry to downtown Perry?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Perry.

Reviews

Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marcia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
This beautifully constructed and maintained house provided comfortable accommodation for my family - inside and outside! The kitchen was big and really well equipped; lots of seating in multiple rooms (opportunities for smaller groups to chat in addition to the full group eating together), the outdoor deck and yard were perfect for enjoying the weather and playing yard games; the downtown is walkable from the house and very cute; the host was available for questions and very gracious. We would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R., Mahomet, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sam R., Bellemont

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G., McMinnville, OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Gregg D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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