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Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah

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Exterior
Welcome To Dolly's Place
You will feel the Irish love once you enter Dolly’s
Amazing front porch for your enjoyment
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Decorah, IA
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Luther College
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah

Dolly's is a beautiful 5 bedroom home. Walk in the front door and enjoy. 5 Bedrooms, will sleep 9 +. Two full bathrooms, one bedroom and one bath on main floor. The location is perfect for your stay. Have your entire family stay in one comfortable location. Decorah has so much to offer and there is something for everyone to keep busy. Biking, shopping, eating, walking, and fishing to name a few.

Property manager

Bruce & Kaleen Hanson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for entire family.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Small parties / events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require you to send a copy of your Drivers license to our phone xxx-xxx-xxxx to complete our self- check-in.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Small parties / events
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 first aid kit

About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ice Cave Hill Park and Decorah Bald Eagles, while Porter House Museum and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Agora and Amundsons Clothing. 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

  • Agora - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Luther College - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location! Location! Location! 5 Bedroom Home 1 Block From Downtown Decorah located?

Located in the centre of Decorah, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Amundsons Clothing, Agora and Porter House Museum. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Upper Iowa Speedway are also within 15 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. 54 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

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

Girls week

We all loved it and can’t wait to plan another trip to the area. The property was exceptionally clean and adorable, close to downtown so we did a lot of walking, shopping and eating. The place felt like home and owners were great, exceeded all expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

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

Phenomenal

Not only was Decorah great but our stay was great. The house was perfect and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Heart of Decorah

Great stay w friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellaina (Ellie) G., Tualatin, OR

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

Luther Homecoming Weekend Stay

We loved staying here! I rented the home with 4 friends who had gathered for our 30th college reunion. Check-in and check-out was amazingly easy and the location is prime…short walking distance to all the cute downtown shops and restaurants. Would absolutely stay here again on a future trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Carefree and Relaxing

Ideal get a way. Shout out to Katleen & Bruce for having everything perfect for us to turn the key and enter into a carefree and relaxing weekend. This property’s location was perfect for shopping & experiencing downtown Decorah. Exceptionally clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamella f.

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

Dolly's is a great place!

Polly’s has so much character and lots of charm. The house had plenty of space for a group of people. The owners were great to work with. I loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Family Weekend

Couldn't have asked for a better first-time stay in Decorah, especially for three families with small kids. Great central location and the room layouts along with the thoughtful touches from the hosts made it feel like home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Denver, CO

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

Great location, beautiful hpuse!

Dolly’s was the perfect place for my family together, all from different areas. The house is beautiful, with the front porch to drink coffee on and the back patio with a lot of room for people to hang out on. Location is perfect for every place. You would want to go in Decorah. We loved our stay, and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Just like home

Wonderful home for large family. Comfortable and clean. Much attention to amenities for guests. Close to many shops. Beautifully decorated for Christmas on our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Great fall weekend in Decorah

Dolly's place had everything we wanted for a family weekend in Decorah. Walking distance of downtown, plenty of space, all the amenities, etc. Our day usually started and finished on the wonderful front porch talking with friends and family. Bruce was great and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Great house in a perfect location!

Dolly's Place was perfect for a family weekend in Decorah (6 adults and 3 kids ages 2-4)! The house was very clean and well stocked. Plenty of parking on site. Just a few blocks from Water street (shopping and restaurants). Easy access to local breweries and entertainment. Bruce and Kaleen were very gracious and helpful hosts (local recommendations and very prompt responses). We will definitely stay here again and recommend Dolly's place without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend!!!

Dolly's Place was absolutely perfect for our family as we celebrated the wedding of our daughter Alex to Oket, her Luther College love. We were able to get ready for the big event and then relax afterwards in the comfort of Dolly's Place. The house is so cute and so comfortable!! You feel like you are at Grandma' s house all over again! We were able host a post wedding day brunch and the dining room, living room and porch were alive with love and laughter as I am sure Dolly would have loved!! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!! Lori and Craig Hilmer (parents of the bride) and Jan And Sean Moore (aunt and uncle of the bride!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Charming house in great location

Clean and neat house in walking distance to downtown Decorah. Couldn't really ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy n.

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

Perfect House

Such an adorable house. It was perfect for our group. Easy to find and within walking distance to fun shops and restaurants. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell R.

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

Great Stay

Have stayed in houses before. This is the first one that didn’t have a laundry list of jobs that had to be done before we left. Didn’t even have to strip the beds or wash the dishes or towels! Home was clean and definitely comfortable. Very happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great stay

Clean, easy check in, and location doesn’t get any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great Stay

Dolly's place was a great home to host family for our daughter's graduation from Luther College. We had the grandma's with us, so the first floor bedroom and bathroom worked really well for one that has trouble with steps. House was beautiful and had everything we needed. We were able to walk downtown for coffee Saturday morning and a little shopping. We have fallen in love with Decorah over the last few years. We will definitely return to Decorah and Dolly's Place in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Consistently Great

Second stay, just as good as the first!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Dolly’s House

Just what we were looking for. Lots of room and the front porch was great. Everything was as advertised and the location was close to everything . Would recommend this property for anyone looking for space and a great location in Decorah.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

hugh h.

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

Sibling vacation

My brothers and sisters along with our spouses get together once a year for a 4-5 day stay. We really enjoyed Dolly’s house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Awesome for family gathering

We had mulit-family gathering here and it was perfect. We really appreciated their flexibility in check-in/check-out time. The location was ideal! It's just short walk to downtown, a few blocks to get on the bike trails, there is a really nice basketball court and playground just down the street. The neighborhood felt really safe and was quiet. We loved all the 'usable' spaces for gathering at the house: 2 sitting areas on front porch, good size dining room table, family room and nice back deck w/table for dining. I cooked a few meals and found the kitchen to be really well appointed. I would HIGLY recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

House was great and good location

Had a great time in Decorah and the house adequately fit us all. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Dolly's Place was the perfect home for our family vacation in Decorah. The location of the house is ideal as we could walk to shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, a movie theater, and a playground. The house was beautiful, clean, and comfortable with all the amenities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christen C.

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

Great landing spot for graduation weekend

We were celebrating Luther College graduation all weekend and it was so great to have a landing spot where other families could join us. Everything was as described and the kitchen was well stocked. Owners were very responsive and flexible. Downtown stores and restaurants were easy to reach on foot. It was a perfect way to end our 4 years visiting Decorah — so good we think we’ll come back again even though our college student has moved on!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bruce & Kaleen Hanson

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Dolly always welcomed guests from far and wide. Her gatherings on the front porch provided many wonderful memories and our family would love to continue this tradition. The five Kirchner children have opened their family's childhood home, and each of us would like to extend a warm invitation to you, please come and enjoy Dolly's Place. We are located just one block from beautiful downtown Decorah. Whether you are here for an event at Luther, a family gathering, a wedding a weekend riding one of the scenic bike trails, or a getaway to Decorah, our location is ideal for you!

Why they chose this property

There is no better location in Decorah if you want to be in the center of it all. Sit on the front porch and relax. Walk downtown and enjoy the many unique shops Decorah has to offer. Food on your mind....absolutely the best restaurants in the area. If you choose to cook, a fabulous grocery down on next corner. A great family gathering place. Children with you, a top-notch playground at the end of the block. Very safe and quiet location.

What makes this property unique

Location!! Large home for your entire group

Languages:

English

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