Mount Vernon is a quiet suburban city located on the banks of the Potomac River within Fairfax County in Virginia. Mount Vernon is known as the home of our first president George Washington, and continues to house US patrons in the region. Mount Vernon offers many gorgeous waterfront home rentals and real estate properties that are surrounded by lush terrain and scenery. Mount Vernon houses a diverse, middle class population in a variety of home rentals. Those who like this locale may also want to search Alexandria, VA townhouse rentals, which are very accommodating as well.