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Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen and patio

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A covered porch with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses and trees.
Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Elkader, IA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Elkader

Located in Elkader, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area, while Carter House Museum and Froelich Foundation Museum are cultural highlights. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Elkader, IA

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪TD’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gear Elkader - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carter House Museum and Keystone Bridge. Froelich Foundation Museum and Spook Cave are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice time in the Jailhouse Inn

Great renovations to a historical jailhouse! Nice quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Loved that it was walkable to town, We had the whole house to use. No other guests. It was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun experience

Fun place to stay with our friends. The house was clean, well stocked and easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love being in jail

We always enjoy our stay at the Jailhouse Inn. The only request I would have would be updated/new mattresses and an actual headboard for the bed in the Emma Big Bear suite. It's always clean. The shower is wonderful. Tidying up before leaving is never a problem. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jailhouse Rock

Wasn’t sure what to expect with having some areas of home being common area. Luckily we had the place to ourselves. Very relaxing and fun environment. Great view! Would love to live there! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Not impressed

First impressions were a bit frightening. The owners don’t seem to be concerned about guest safety. There were no lights on outside so it’s difficult to navigate your way to the front door. Once inside, we had to find the light switch in the dark to light up the entry. Rooms were not very clean despite the very high cleaning fees charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away!

Took a short excursion for a few days to celebrate my husband’s retirement My sister and brother-in-law from Florida were along. This was a fun place to experience and we had a lot of fun! A suggestion would be to have a book with more history and pictures of the previous jail and include guestbook, WiFi password, check out procedures, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique experience

The prison feel was a little eery but, ultimately, a fun experience. My only complaint was that our room was quite hot for sleeping and one of the ceiling fans didn’t work (which would have helped). Elkader is a cute little town and the Inn had a gorgeous view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and charming

Very unique with charm. Perfect retreat to get away and disconnect. Comfy beds, good water pressure and many areas at the Inn to relax. Call the town's retail shops and restaurants before heading there, and plan your meals in advance. The town shuts down at 2pm on Saturdays, many are not open on Sundays including the grocery store. Good kayaking on The Little Turkey River.
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