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Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah

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Kitchen fully stocked with cookware and dinner ware. Bright with open concept.
Open concept, living, kitchen, dining.
Open concept, kitchen, living, dining.
Kitchen, looking towards bedrooms and sitting nook.
Pet friendly!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Luther College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah

The Garden View Suite offers 2000 square feet; an open floor plan for kitchen, living and dining; 3 very comfortable bedrooms; a tiled bathroom split into two rooms with the toilet and sink in one room and a deep soaking tub and sink in the other; free Wi-Fi and Satellite TV; a large patio with a charcoal barbeque grill (supply your own charcoal), portable fire pit (supply your own fire wood), and patio furniture overlooking the herb gardens. You will enjoy lots of natural light during the day and peaceful nights to for rest and renewal. This is an upstairs/downstairs duplex. We the owners live in the upstairs part of the duplex and are available if needed but give you total privacy otherwise.

We are located in a lovely rural setting while still being only 5 minutes from Luther College and downtown Decorah. The accommodations are private, spacious, and very convenient to restaurants, activities, and sites. Ample parking is available. There are walking trails on the property and space for campfires.

Decorah is a thriving community with a wonderful mix of cultural opportunities including theatre, art galleries, biking / walking trails, parks, restaurants, organic foods, seasonal farmers market, education, and outdoor recreation including trout streams, canoeing, tubing, kayaking and fishing the Upper Iowa River.

Property manager

Barbara
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Owners live on the same property.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Quiet, etc.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you had a dog inside, vacuum all dog hair before departure.
If you moved furniture, move all indoor and outdoor furniture back to their original locations before departure.,
If you used outdoor fireplace or grill, put them back in their original locations and put ashes in the metal ash bucket.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All dog hair must be vacuumed before departure. All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of. Pets are not to be left unattended or be disruptive.
Wash and put away all dishes or load and start the dishwasher before departure.
Leave bedding on the beds and garbage in their receptacles for us to empty.

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
Note from host: Owners live on the same property.
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this condo is in a rural area. 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 Sollien Wildlife Management Area and Lowell's Bridge. Travelling with kids? Consider Amundsons Clothing, or check out an event or a game at Upper Iowa Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Decorah Fish Hatchery - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah located?

This family-friendly Decorah condo building is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Sollien Wildlife Management Area and Lowell's Bridge. Chattahoochie County Park and Malanaphy Springs State Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Beautiful Place to Stay in Decorah

We stay here every time we visit Decorah. Lovely place to stay with amazing outdoor space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Very relaxing

Absolutely beautiful property and very quiet. Our dog Charlie felt very much at home. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. We will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property surrounded by natural beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA F.

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

Beautiful view

We were in town for a family gathering and while we didn’t spend much time there, it was a beautiful setting to come home to at night. Appreciated that we could have our dog along with us. The hostess was very prompt with responses. While we didn’t cook while we were there, the kitchen seemed well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a fine place to stay, although a bit more cluttered inside than the last visit. The main issue we had was the same as last time - they did not pick up after their dog, which markedly lowered the enjoyment of the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla L.

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

Lots of space

We enjoyed our stay. Access for our Mother was a bit difficult. The extra fees seemed excessive and added the equivalent of an extra day cost to our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay. I would stay here every time we come to Decorah!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Private, quiet, serene

Property is large with gorgeous views. Barbara and David are very pleasant, were reapectful of our time, and it felt private even though they were just upstairs. Sammy, their vizsla, is also super sweet. The place was homey and comfortable. We VERY much appreciated bringing our canine family members and they loved all the room to run. Location a short drive to downtown. Definitely would stay again if they would have us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittan B.

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

Great family place

Loved staying here when traveling to Luther for a sporting event
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Very nice place

Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

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

So nice we have stayed twice!

Love everything about this place, even after our second time there. Great location and close to fishing, hiking, biking, breweries, wonderful food and more. Our dog loved it too. Can’t wait for our third stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alyssa S.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Property had little to no parking. Tenants lived upstairs and were a little nosy. Watering their plants while we were on downstairs patio. Directions were not well explained. No control over AC or heat. Cluttered living area furniture and outdoor was wet not enough resources to start fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Wonderful reunion weekend!

Fantastic in every way!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas m.

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

Excellent stay

Very nice accommodations and well equipped. Beautiful location, looking forward to returning during the growing season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great place

Great quiet place to stay just outside of town. Great hosts. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Clean quiet stay

We really enjoyed staying here. It's so peaceful and the country side is so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

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

Peaceful stay

Wonderful location close to town. We have stayed here multiple times over the past years. It is so convenient to have a full kitchen and 3 bedrooms. Thank you for another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Wonderful retreat

We love this place! When ever we plan a kayaking trip, this is the place we want to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Beautiful Setting

We have stayed here many trips while visiting Decorah. The place has beautiful surroundings. Is clean, comfortable and very relaxing. We recommend this as great retreat and excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry F.

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

Beautiful

Very clean and beautiful country setting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Windemere

Beautiful accommodation in a gorgeous setting. Very clean and well managed place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Relaxing environment

Very nice accommodations--would come back again in spring, summer or fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Scenery & Serenity

Really nice property for our family getaway - comforts of home with lots of great outdoor areas for our canine kids to walk and sniff. We totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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We built our home in 2004. David was very involved in the building and both of us were very involved in the designing of our two level home. Both levels are complete with lots of natural light and plenty of windows overlooking the Upper Iowa River Valley. Each level is a complete living quarters. Our needs have changed as we have entered retirement so we are now sharing our home with visitors like you, who come to enjoy the Decorah area. We have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren and a beloved dog. We live a wonderful life and are happy to share our home with you.

Why they chose this property

As a young couple we came to the Decorah area to canoe the Upper Iowa River and enjoy the natural beauty and rich culture. We eventually decided to make Decorah home for our growing family and after being the stewards of a beautiful country homestead near Decorah, we ultimately were led to this location which we dearly love.

What makes this property unique

We think you will enjoy the peace and beauty of our sanctuary. The views, the gardens, the natural light, the spaciousness and clean and fresh ambiance are here to welcome you.

Languages:

English

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