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The Rock House- The coziest Pella cottage retreat w/ firepit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pella, IA
  • Place, Central College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
    ‪2 min drive‬

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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.

The Rock House- The coziest Pella cottage retreat w/ firepit

The Rock House – Historic Dutch Cottage Near Downtown Pella
Step into a true piece of history at The Rock House, a charming cottage built in 1856 by Dutch homesteaders and thoughtfully restored with modern comforts. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a cozy retreat while being conveniently located next to Central College and just minutes from downtown Pella.
Guests can easily explore Pella’s unique shops, bakeries, restaurants, and historic attractions including the famous Vermeer Windmill and Dutch Square. Outdoor recreation is also nearby at Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake, offering hiking, biking, boating, and beautiful scenery just a short drive away.
Inside the 750-square-foot cottage, you’ll find inviting spaces designed for comfort and relaxation. The living room provides a cozy place to unwind after a day exploring town, while the fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Guests also have access to a washer and dryer for added convenience.
Sleeping arrangements are perfect for couples or small families. The main floor features a comfortable king bedroom, while the upstairs loft offers two twin beds, creating a charming space for kids or additional guests.
Outside, guests can enjoy peaceful evenings around the fire pit, share meals on the patio with seating for six, or relax with morning coffee while listening to the birds. The property offers a quiet, private atmosphere while still being close to everything Pella has to offer, along with private parking for two vehicles.
Whether you’re visiting for a Central College event, exploring the shops and bakeries downtown, or attending the famous Tulip Time Festival, The Rock House offers a warm and memorable place to stay.
This house is a piece of Pella history and has been beautifully restored for our guests to enjoy. All we ask is that you treat it with the care it deserves. Our goal is to share it will people and preserve it, so it can be here for the next 150 years!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Central College. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes on foot from Central College and a 2-minute drive from Molengracht Plaza
As a guest of The Rock House- The coziest Pella cottage retreat w/ firepit, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

This house is a piece of Pella history and has been beautifully restored for our guests to enjoy.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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The Rock House- The coziest Pella cottage retreat w/ firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our fourth stay. We love the Rock House. It is a unique and historical cottage in an adorable Dutch town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage that worked well for visiting the college.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon and Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the rock house! It was a great place to stay for our anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leesha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our girls weekend getaway! Close to all the fun shops, coffee, and restaurants. Would definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fantastic, the place is amazing, thank you so much…Bruce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming. House was cozy and well key.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monte S.

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

Charming House & Property

Everything was wonderful about this place. We loved it and would absolutely stay here again. Clean, well stocked, and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest little cottage! It was very clean and the location was great, close to Central college and Pella shops/restaurants, but still had a country feel to it and in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage! All the comforts from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Absolutely perfect stay in Pella!

The house is amazing and quaint. Perfect for a relaxing weekend in Pella!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray Chris C.

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

Family visit

Nice place to stay. Nice back yard and flowers and in house amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Relaxing Stay

The house was perfect for our family get away. We appreciated the comfort of the home and the location to many things. Would highly recommend staying at this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this charming cottage. It was tastefully seasonally decorated. Andrea offered us a late check out due to heavy snow falling, that was greatly appreciated. We were able to return home as the visibility improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rock House was the perfect home for a girls weekend. We enjoyed all of the amenities including the coffee bar! Pella is the best place for a weekend away. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

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

Lovely Stay

The house was beautiful and clean. We were right next to downtown Pella. It was perfect for a relaxing getaway for our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of four had a fantastic stay at this property! It is beautiful, clean, and is thoughtfully equipped. We relaxed and enjoyed the town of Pella. This was a perfect base for exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Amazing little house

clean, well managed, cozy, beautiful historic place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our third stay at the Pella Rock House/Cottage. Check-in was smooth. Proactive communication.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 1856 Rock House did not disappoint!! Such a cozy charming piece of history!! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Pella is a charming little town with lots to see and do!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Lovely place

What a beautiful, restored, cozy, clean little house!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Charming!

Wonderful place, appreciated the coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kurt & Laurie J.

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

Stone cottage

Good size, excellent decor, plenty of outdoor activities close by, good bakeries
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin B.

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

4th of July Getaway

Nice little place on the edge of Pella made our trips back and forth to Lake Red Rock easy! The upstairs loft area does get a little warm but by the time the kids were ready for bed it was doable. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as posted. Comfortable, clean and excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026