Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah

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A living room with a pool table, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
Two Maytag front-loading washers in a laundry room with a tiled floor and a metal rack in the background.
A narrow hallway with a carpet, a mirror, and a radiator.
A neatly made bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, a brown pillow, and a decorative pillow with a cat design. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a bookshelf with books. Two paintings are hung on the wall above the bed.
A staircase with wooden steps and a wall with a framed picture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Luther College

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Place, Agora
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porter House Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Decorah

Downtown Decorah, a neighbourhood in Decorah, is home to this apartment. Silvercrest Golf Club and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ice Cave Hill Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Agora and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Agora - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Luther College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Impact Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah on 4 March 2027 start from NZ$914, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah located?

Located in Downtown Decorah, this apartment building is steps away from Agora and Amundsons Clothing. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay - great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very convenient with the garage. Enjoyed Decorah and enjoyed The Loft!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous space! Pics don’t do it justice! Large, open living area, and 2 very large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, plus a 2 stall garage. Location is premium. Can’t beat it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very spacious, quiet, well stocked kitchen. Fun to be right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it - especially the Iowa touches! Parking garage is a very nice plus. Back bed a bit hard and low.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfectly located for shopping, restaurants, ice cream and a museum. The 2 car garage is a huge plus. Kitchen has all you would need. Seatting is comfortable. Bedrooms each have a private bath. Air conditioning works great. Leah is a great hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property in a great location. I’m not much of a review writer but want to express how much we enjoyed our stay in this well cared for rental. The description is very accurate and likely undersells the quality and comfort of the space, book with confidence!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location! Having an entrance to Water Street was very convenient! The weather was rainy and didn't allow us outside that much. However, we didn't have to wonder what to do. We played pool and used the cards/games. The open space for the kitchen/living room was great to for talking. If we would have booked a hotel room we would have either been cramped in the room or have to find somewhere to go (which would've cost more money). We loved having the garage for our vehicle and appreciated the washer/dryer for our hiking clothes. Two nice size bedrooms and both had a bathroom connected to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing getaway

A very homey location near all downtown activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met some friends for the weekend and enjoyed staying here. Clean, cozy, and had all the conveniences of home. Perfect location to walk the town. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The place was comfortable and convenient. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location in Decorah

Lots of character, good space for cooking and gathering, top notch location and logistics including private parking space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful VRBO. Location is perfect. The layout is ideal for couples to share. Restaurants and shopping are just minutes away. It is quiet.We are in our 70s and the stairs to the 2nd floor are not a problem. Nor are the few stairs to the bedroom area. We enjoyed that seperation so early risers didn’t bother anyone. Decor is clever. A wall of books was a fun surprise. We have already booked it for another stay in 3 months. Highly recommend.
How cute is this? We claimed this room because of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Loved the location. The space is large and inviting. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The kitchen is well stocked and the bedrooms are comfortable. Easy walking to several restaurants and local shops. We came to fish for trout, stayed a week. Centrally located to good trout streams and a visit to the seed savers exchange is a must. Lots of good hiking trails as well. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay! The place was incredibly clean and had everything we needed. I loved the layout. Having two separate bathrooms was perfect for our group and made getting ready so much easier.It was so fun staying downtown above the businesses. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was surprisingly quiet. The garage was a huge bonus, especially in a downtown location. It was great having a secure place to park, and the fact that it fit two vehicles was even better.One thing I really appreciated was how the bedrooms were away from the main living area. It made it easy for some people to get up in the morning without waking everyone else. The loft was well stocked with anything we needed!The loft with the pool table was such a fun addition and got a lot of use during our stay. Overall, we loved this place and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very communicative. Apt was clean and location was great.Had a little problem with being woken up at 6:30 a.m. by someone sanding the floor next door. Hosts generously compensated us. Also, drain in one of the bathroom sinks would not drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming, comfortable and great location

We stayed at this property with another couple and it was perfect. Plenty of space to hang out, cook and play pool together, but we each had our own bedroom and full bath. Decorah is charming! We enjoyed walking the trail along the river, and exploring the local shops and restaurants. The Loft is in the perfect location and we could walk everywhere. Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks much for the nice review and so glad you had fun in Decorah. It's a great town and staying downtown and walking or biking around is the way to go.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Access to downtown is easy and convenient. Plenty of room for the four of us. Communication was great. Used the garage for our car and was also able to charge our EV as well. The ability to charge was a great surprise. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Finding a Nicer Place Would Be a “Lofty” Goal

This place was great! Very spacious, with bedrooms well-removed from the living area. The location right on Water St is pretty much as good as it gets. Our 2.5 year old had a great time running around, reading the kids books and playing with Legos and cards. Ample A/C to keep it comfortable in hot weather. The smoke detector started beeping at 5am one morning and I was super stoked when I found a step stool, screwdriver, and spare battery to replace it without any trouble - love a place that is well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks your for the kind works and happy to hear you had fun in beautiful Decorah!
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect, would return

We were booked for two adult couples, but due to a death in the family there were only two of us able to make the trip. The property would have been perfect for the four of us, but the two of us enjoyed it all the same! Great floor plan, everything we needed was there. The only thing that would make this property better is if it had a balcony, but that just isn't part of the layout here. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks for the kind response. The place is indeed popular with and perfect for two couples. We have lots of guests comment that it's better than two rooms at Hotel Winneshiek (right next door) at half the price. Hope to see you soon. Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and the loft was even bigger than we expected. It was great to be right downtown close to so many things we could walk to. We all enjoyed playing pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. Perfect location. Absolutely beautiful loft. Great air conditioning. Very clean. Having a private garage is a really nice added feature. We will definitely stay here again when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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