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Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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126 N Main St, Suite C, Elkader, IA, 52043

Keystone Bridge
‪3 min walk‬
Carter House Museum
‪6 min walk‬
Pikes Peak State Park
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street.

This one bedroom right on historic Main Street, sleeps up to 4 people. This clean moody blues designed one bedroom is spacious for your relaxing stay. You will have stunning views of the Turkey River, courthouse and the Keystone Bridge from every window of the bedroom and the living room. This unit has a coffee bar, fireplace, A/C and WiFi provided.

Property manager

Nancy Smelter

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please turn air conditioning thermostat to 75 degrees when you check out.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elkader

Elkader is home to this villa. Guttenberg Golf and Country Club and Pikes Peak State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Riverside Square and Blackhawk Junction. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also worth visiting.

126 N Main St, Suite C, Elkader, IA, 52043

What's nearby

Keystone Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carter House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Spook Cave - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
Pikes Peak State Park - 41 min drive - 44.2 km
Wyalusing State Park - 56 min drive - 65.6 km

Restaurants

‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
‪Schera's Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪St Olaf Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪The Burger Barn - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street. located?

Situated in Elkader, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carter House Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum and Spook Cave. Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area and Mississippi River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

31 July 2025

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

Great location. The suite was lovely and well stocked with necessary housewares. The owners were very kind and welcoming. I’d always choose this property when staying in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

8 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

This is a nicely renovated property in a historic building. The view to the river is wonderful and the area. It's quite beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

27 April 2025

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

Great place to stay for the Driftless 100 race (or any scenic bike ride)

Excellent location and super tidy. Futons could be a tad more forgiving (soft), but overall perfectly fit our needs!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

5 April 2025

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

Lovely spot

Great view of the river, loved the location to be able to easily walk all of downtown as well as the Riverwalk. Super cute decor and very welcoming. Everything was as advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

15 October 2024

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

Pleasant stay

Property exactly as described, property manager very nice and communitive. Great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

1 October 2024

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

Family Weekend

The Suite worked great to meet our needs during our visit to Elkader. The host was easy to work with and accommodating on check in and check out. We love visit the area, and would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

28 October 2024

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

Beautiful!

Such a quaint place!!! Loved listening to the dam! Elkader is such a great little town! I will definitely stay here again!!! Loved everything about my stay here!!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

17 August 2023

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

great place to stay in Elkader

It is clear so much love and good taste went into the furnishings and decor of this unit. It was clean and pretty and the view of the river was really fun to have right outside your window. So centrally located, right on Main Street!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

4 September 2023

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

Can’t beat the location!

Clean, cool, comfortable. Beautifully decorated and equipped with the basics. The perfect location to enjoy all of Elkader’s charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

14 August 2023

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Very nice

Our suite at the inn was very nicely decorated, and it had everything we needed. It looked just like the pictures. We really enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

28 May 2023

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

Suite on the river

I had a lovely stay in this clean, well appointed suite in a historic building with room windows overlooking the river. The suite is comfortable and warmly decorated. The town is quiet, quaint, and nestled in a valley below stunning river bluffs. I highly recommend this as a starting point for exploring northeastern Iowa.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

9 October 2023

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

Enjoyed stay

Chairs that were to be used for a bed in living room were not comfortable. Ended up using couch instead.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

30 October 2023

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

Cozy and comfortable!

We booked all three suites for a family gathering in Elkader. The newly remodeled suites provided us with everything we needed right in the heart of town so we could walk nearly everywhere we planned to go. The decor of each suite is so charming, with a very cool vibe. We appreciated having a refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave, lovely furnishings and bedding too. Communication with the owners was easy and quick. We are all looking forward to returning next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

11 October 2023

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

Perfect little place to stay for a few days

This appears to be a new option to the area and it’s just perfect. Looks like everything was newly renovated and they did an awesome job and were really thoughtful with the set up and little details. The view and sound of the river out the window is really peaceful. The location is great to go out and grab a cup of coffee and get some pastry’s first thing in the morning. The best bakery in Iowa is just across the street (get the glazed croissants!!!) FYI the bathroom includes a shower that is not shown in the pics.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

21 October 2024

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Excellent - Will definitely stay again! Suite C

My husband and I wanted to plan a trip for our anniversary and to see the beautiful fall foliage. We found this adorable place in Elkader and it did not disappoint! The area is so beautiful and Elkader is a nice little town with shops and boutiques. There is also a coffee shop and bakery in town as well. The suite itself was very clean and smelled so nice when you walked in. I am a picky person when it comes to staying places and this place checked all of the boxes. It was so clean, the linens and towels smelled amazing, it overlooked the river and many beautiful trees. We just loved staying here and will definitely remember this place when we want to get away for the weekend again. It was very affordable and pleasant. I had even said we were getting away for our anniversary and when we arrived at the suite there was a bottle of wine and a lovely note waiting for us. So sweet! Don’t hesitate with this one, it’s perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

13 July 2025

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

20 August 2024

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

17 August 2024

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Always a Pleasure

Joe and Nancy are great hosts and have done a wonderful job with renovations. I felt right at home in Doc Hummel's old office (Suite C), a place I visited many times growing up in Elkader. We will return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

30 June 2024

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

Great place in Elkader

We came up for a family reunion, and stayed here. Super cute place along the river, and close to all the wonderful things in Elkader. My only complaint was the best wasn’t the most comfy, but honestly not expecting the bed in one of these places to be perfect. But overall a great place and would highly recommend it.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

22 June 2024

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

Great place

Great view of river! Private, beautiful , very nicely furnished and comfortable! Way better than any hotel. Great location

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

17 June 2023

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

Stay at the Mill on Main

This is a fabulous stay. Amazing renovation. Property manager is awesome to work with. We opened the windows and listened to the big dam at night. So tranquil. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Nancy Smelter

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Relaxing Suite C “The Sweetest Suite on the River” on Historic Main Street.

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Elkader

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Julie C.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Relax

Kathleen R.

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

Great place to stay for the Driftless 100 race (or any scenic bike ride)

Noah B.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Lovely spot

Carrie P.

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Pleasant stay

Matt W.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Family Weekend

Lisa B.

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Beautiful!

Jill S.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

great place to stay in Elkader

Elizabeth T.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Can’t beat the location!

Jennifer Z.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Very nice