Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions! - Decorah

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Apartment

Kitchen - Fully equipped for home cooked meals.

Keurig for the coffee lover, includes creamer and sugar. Tea & Honey avail.

Livingroom to sit and relax includes Queen sleeper sofa.

King Bedroom that can be reconfigured to two twin XL beds upon request.

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Decorah, IA

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
‪17 min walk‬
Dunnings Spring Park
‪17 min walk‬
Luther College
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions!

Welcome to the quaint community of Decorah. This getaway is located steps from the local attractions including the Butterfly Park, Pulpit Rock Brewery, Landing Market, Whippy Dip, and Vesterheim Museum to name a few. The property is located near the Upper Iowa River ideal for fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. The Trout Run Trail is a picturesque path passing along dikes and abandoned rail beds ideal for biking, walking, and running.

Description of space:
The master bedroom includes a king bed that can be reconfigured into two XL twins beds upon request. The second bedroom includes a queen bed. The living room includes a queen pull out sofa. Open kitchen concept is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, utensils, oils, Keurig coffee and tea. Washer and dryer located outside the unit and available for use during your stay. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, iron, and ironing board. A Pack'n Play available upon request.

Guest access - a key code will be provided prior to check-in

Property manager

Pam

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Prior to checkout, please follow checkout list provided in the welcome binder in your unit. Thank you!

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this apartment is on a river. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Locust School and Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Decorah, IA

What's nearby

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Dunnings Spring Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Agora - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Luther College - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Butterfly Park Retreat #4 - Centrally located to Decorah's Top Attractions! located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Dunnings Spring Park and Amundsons Clothing. Porter House Museum and Agora are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

18 Apr, 2025

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

Great communication

Second time we stayed here. The owner is very responsive. The location is great!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

3 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful setup and care for all needs

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Cozy. Clean. Comfortable.

The place was great! Looks like a fresh remodel! Beds were great! The only complaint is the heavy use of plug in air fresheners. Just a very strong air freshener. We unplugged it for the duration of our stay, plugging it back in before we checked out. We wohld definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

17 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place to stay in Decorah. Easy walk to the river and community prairie area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect for a weekend visit

This was my second time staying at these apartments while visiting Decorah. They’re super clean, quiet and close to town. Would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect.

The property was welcoming, clean, towels were fluffy and soft. Beds were very comfortable. A very cozy place to rest and chill with family. Communication with the hostess was quick and clear to the point. If I ever head to Decorah again, this will be where I stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome rental

Beautifully decorated, clean, well stocked. It’s a great rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

4 Aug, 2024

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

AMAZING PROPERTY AND HOST

This is a super clean apartment in a very convenient location in town. So welcoming and has everything you need for the perfect stay. The host Pam go was above and beyond to make sure your stay is wonderful- I will absolutely return next time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Great place close to Luther

It was perfect. Very nice. Lots of nice little touches. Kitchen had lots of supplies.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

18 Jun, 2024

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

A Splendid Nook of Comfort!!

Pam was a phenomenal host! Comms were easy and rapid with any questions I had. The room was GORGEOUS and exceptionally comfortable. Sadly I got sick in the middle of my stay and had to depart early. Pam was so understanding a pleasure. As sick as I got, if nothing else I had an exceptionally comfortable room that more than made the best of an unfortunate circumstance. Book with confidence and you will be anything but disappointed!! ES

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Every detail cared for!

This unit is clean, well-updated and VERY well stocked. The owner has cared for every detail, from coffee and snacks to extra toiletries to quarters for the washer/dryer. The flexibility to make the king bed into 2 twins was great, and the ability to rent multiple units in the same building made our friends reunion awesome. A+++

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

5 Aug, 2024

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

They went above and beyond with all of the extras that they included. The rooms were pretty warm.

The air conditioning should’ve been set on its lowest setting for a few hours before we got there because it was a pretty hot sleep in the bedrooms. Also the toilet seat was so loose I think it’s about to fall off. I think a simple screwdriver could’ve fix that one. Everything else was awesome. The hide a bed is the most uncomfortable hide a bed you could possibly have used as a bed so we slept on it as a couch. For four grown men these aren’t really complaints just suggestions but ladies probably would’ve complained about these things.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pam

My husband and I were born and raised in northeast Iowa and have raised our family in Decorah. Decorah has a strong Norwegian heritage with Nordic Fest being an annual event. Our youngest son is a Nordic Dancer. Every 5 years tryouts are held to form the junior group. The kids who are selected are in the program for 10 years. Nordic Dancers perform at various event throughout the summer with the final 5 performances during Nordic Fest. The family photo was taken after his last performance in which he was both exhausted and relieved that he was finished for the year. Our son has close family support with everyone making the trek back home to enjoy the festivities and support their younger brother.

Why they chose this property

We are the owners of 12 buildings- 92 rental units in Decorah. We believe our experience with rental properties and a cleaning crew make vacation rentals a natural fit. We have additional adjacent units available allowing larger groups to book in close proximity to one another.

What makes this property unique

We have turned1 of the 12 buildings primarily into vacation rentals. The units are recently remodeled and are centrally located to the Butterfly Park/Prairie Garden, bike trails, Luther College, Downtown, Parks, and local breweries.