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Charming Historic Retreat Home

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Outdoor patio/garden
Outdoor patio/garden
Living room
Living room, view 2
Dining area - open concept flow from sitting area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vernon, IN
  • Muscatatuck Swimming Hole
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Muscatatuck County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Park Theatre Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, IN (CLU-Columbus Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 "Quiet Waters"

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - "Garden Oasis"

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - "Afternoon Sun"

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Downstairs

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Historic Retreat Home

Encounter small-town hospitality and charm in this historic 1840s home in the quaint Town of Vernon. Our two-story brick home has all the modern amenities with a spacious central living room, cozy kitchen, private downstairs bedroom with sitting area and half-bath, and two upstairs bedrooms. Spend a relaxed evening around the courtyard firepit, or have some fun playing board games at the hand-crafted coffee table. Only a short walk to two restaurants, the town park, and the Muscatatuck River. A town greenspace is directly across the road and can be utilized for playing games or enjoying a nice book on a picnic blanket.

The space
First floor bedroom (Afternoon Sun) - full-size bed, half-bath, and private sitting area with direct access to the courtyard.

Second floor bedroom 1 (Quiet Waters) - full-size bed with a large walk-in closet and sitting area. Table and chairs can be moved to set up a full-size queen air mattress upon request.

Second floor bedroom 2 (Garden Oasis) - full-size bed with closet.

Upstairs bathroom - tub shower and single vanity. Includes hair dryer and extra towels. Travel-size shampoo and conditioner available upon request.

Downstairs half-bath - located in first floor bedroom.

Full kitchen - gas oven and stovetop, full-size fridge, Keurig coffee maker with complimentary pods, hot water kettle and complimentary tea and hot chocolate, toaster, microwave, basic cookware (skillets, pots & pans, casserole dishes, cookie sheet), plates & bowls, drinking glasses & wine glasses, silverware, mugs

Dining area - table seats up to 6 people. Open concept flows into the living room area.

Living room - couch, arm chair and rocking chair, large coffee table, Smart TV with streaming access (you must sign in with your account).

Guest access
The entire space is open for you to enjoy during your stay! You are welcome to enjoy the front patio with the fire pit as well.

Please do not go onto the back patio except to access the garbage can for your trash bags.

Property manager

Anna Walker
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vernon

Vernon is home to this holiday home. Park Theatre Civic Center and Hayden Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stream Cliff Herb Farm and Winery and Shadowood Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vernon, IN

What's nearby

  • Vernon's Commons Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muscatatuck Swimming Hole - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Muscatatuck County Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Park Theatre Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Muscatatuck Urban Training Center - 20 min drive - 14.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Retreat Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Retreat Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Retreat Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Retreat Home located?

Situated in Vernon, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Vernon's Commons Park and Muscatatuck Swimming Hole. Muscatatuck County Park and Park Theatre Civic Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Manna House

Perfect location for my visit with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great location for our trip

Worked perfect for what we needed. Super well furnished with lots of extras and nice touches. We’ll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

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

Cute Historical House

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a cute home with what needed while we were in town for a youth mountain bike race at Muscatatuck Park. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

Historical stay

We were in the area for a weekend event nearby. Our host had great communication and nearby if we needed anything. This house and town have some history, check it out. We will be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Home away from Home

This house will always be my go to when I’m in Vernon. Hands down the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia G.

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

Wedding Vacation

The Charming Historic Retreat Home was the best choice we could've made for making our daughters wedding day into a mini-vacation for us and to be able to be very, very near-by for preparations and the ceremony. The house was perfect for our needs and was very well kept. Vernon is a lovely town with historic character. In addition to being only a few miles from the wedding venue, the proximity with both Seymour and Madison was perfect. The hosts were willing to meet our needs in whatever we were needing to accomplish. We would love to visit and stay here again, and it's a bonus that both of our daughters live nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Great place in a quaint town

Beautiful town with an abundance of nature close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Exceptional

The house was exactly what I needed for a quiet get away. Super clean and spacious. The outside garden space with fire-pit was great to relax in and sip my morning coffee. The host went above and beyond on response time whenever I had a question. If you're looking for a quiet place to stay in a quaint historic town, this is the house you want. This will be my rental for all my upcoming visits to Vernon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Wonderful

This stay was such a wonderful experience. The owner was very helpful, the property was lovely. We enjoyed oyr stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Home away from home

It was a very nice and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here. Really enjoyed that it had a home feel to it would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anna Walker

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I (Anna) am originally from near Athens, Georgia and my husband Jeff is from near Lexington, KY. We enjoy being active - running, hiking, kayaking, etc - exploring new places and countries, and being involved in our community. I (Anna) am a local church pastor and Jeff works on public health initiatives. We love welcoming people into a community that we love and has many wonderful qualities to enjoy and places to explore!

Why they chose this property

Vernon is an amazing historic community. We love history, old homes, and the small-town neighborliness. Vernon offers incredible access to the great outdoors, having a put-in area on the Muscatatuck River and just a half-mile away from the county park with almost 10 miles of hiking trails and a splashpad & playground. Arts, history & culture shape our little town, which hosts the local Jennings County history museum, and an arts & yoga studio. We have two restaurants in walking distance - Los Alamos Mexican restaurant (excellent food & margaritas!) and Linda's Log Cabin (homestyle cooking).

What makes this property unique

We blend history with modern amenities in our updated 1840s home. It is cozy, but not too small, and has excellent access to outdoor adventures. We also like to welcome guests with small, homey touches to say "We are glad you are here!" Finally, we enjoy getting to know people and make new friends, so we are always open to saying "Hello!" in person at any point during your stay. We are also fairly connected with local events and businesses in our community, so we are happy to share suggestions or point you in the right direction if you are looking for something specific.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests