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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 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Luther College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    ‪15 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 gas and charcoal barbeque grills 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 2-5 minutes from downtown 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
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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.
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

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 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 15 min drive - 14.4 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

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 168 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

10/10

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

Nina

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful place. Very clean, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Mark S.

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

Quiet respite in beautiful country setting

Stayed 3 nights, closer to end of color season. Beautiful views, beautiful bluffs overlooking Upoer Iowa River. Barbara and David were wonderful hosts. Only negative was not letting us know that HVAC system broke in the week or two before our stay.Fortunately, nights were cool, and days not so warm that fan and outside breezes could not keep us comfortable. I highly recommend this place for a quiet getaway from city life, with plenty of walking or hiking or other activities as desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

Susan J.

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

Excellent home. We very much enjoyed

The quality in the craftsmanship is above par! The windows and doors and floor trim were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie C.

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

An amazing surprise

Our annual sisters getaway…..we had not stayed here before and there is always apprehension with a new place. First off the communication was great. Barbara responded quickly every time I reached out. The living area is wide open with large windows on two sides. The view is simply rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. Just beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to make meals for the entire week with no problems. Our individual bedrooms were comfortable. My only hurdle was the high sided soaking tub. I have bad knees and it was a challenge but after a little negotiating everything worked. Honestly we would have liked a shower curtain for the tub as water did tend to splash. But the water was always hot with good pressure. The location is pretty country but also being close enough to town for shopping. We did a little exploring in the area as well. We really did enjoy our stay and we’re thinking this will be next years location as well!!!. Barbara and Dave are great hosts. They live upstairs but you would t know it. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

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

Beautiful Iowa

This couldn’t been a more perfect place for my visit to see my son his wife and my new grandchild! Property was spectacular, and I enjoyed getting away from the hustle and bustle of Washington DC! I hope to be back for future visits. The property was stunning, quiet, and the view on the Bluff.was peaceful! Barbara and David were responsive, gracious, and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Comfortable

Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Kim S.

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

Fabulous

This property is just as advertised. There are beautiful views and lots of windows to look out and enjoy all the wildlife. The hiking trails are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Wildlife Heaven

Beautiful property and home. Less than 10 minutes to anywhere I wanted to go, but off the highway making it very peaceful. The views are spectacular. Raise the living room blinds and watch the deer, birds and other wildlife from the windows. Open floor plan with large bedrooms. Plenty of everything you could need. Barbara and David are lovely people and their dog Sammy is so sweet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie H.

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

Nice getaway

A peaceful setting for a girls trip. Nice short distance from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Relaxing stay at an awesome property

The property was excellent! I enjoyed watching the birds in the evening as the came and went to the feeders. It was so relaxing. I took evening walks and got to see more stars in the night skies than I see living in the city. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location! Quiet and secluded let only a few minutes from Luther College and town! Immaculate, comfortable and roomy…great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Outstanding again!

This charming three bedroom apartment is in a lovely setting with beautiful view. I have stayed here once before and I love being close to downtown while enjoying the beautiful grassy surroundings where I can walk my dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W., Rochester, MN

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

As great as I hoped!

Beautiful site with a well-appointed apartment. It was very easy to communicate with the host, and though someone was on site, we never saw them after the quick friendly “hello” when we checked in. It was very quiet, you can see the stars at night, and there was a variety of wildlife. A fully appointed kitchen rounded out the stay. I’ve already booked another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Enjoyable

This was a perfect location near Decorah and bedrooms/beds set up for a trip with my two sisters and mom. We enjoyed the comfortable living room to spend time together. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

Barry k., Butternut

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

Convenient and quiet

We were only around for evenings but the accommodations were perfect. Very clean, quiet, modern. Located ideal for access to all areas surrounding Decorah.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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

Emily G.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The home is just outside of town but extremely easy to get to all of things Decorah has to offer while still being private and secluded with beautiful views of the sunrise every morning. We had everything we could need with ease to come and go as we needed and they were very generous to let us bring our dog with as well. Worth the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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 dogs. 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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