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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$259
avg per night

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Decorah, IA
  • Place, Chattahoochie County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
Price is $259 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this lodge is in a rural area. Porter House Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Silvercrest Golf Club and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.. Traveling with kids? Consider Amundsons Clothing, or check out an event or a game at Upper Iowa Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Chattahoochie County Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Luther College - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Agora - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pulpit Rock Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

Just 5 minutes from downtown Decorah, this one-of-a-kind cabin offers the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion. Set on a private yard along a lightly traveled road, it’s close enough to enjoy local shops, restaurants, trails, and streams—yet far enough away for campfires, yard games, and peaceful evenings under the stars.

You’ll be within walking distance of Twin Springs Supper Club, Trout Run Trail, Pulpit Rock Campground, Twin Springs Park, and the Upper Iowa River.

EV-Friendly Stay: A NEMA 14-50 outlet is available on site for guest EV charging (bring your own cord).

The cabin features a large covered porch with plenty of seating, a grill, and a ceiling fan—an ideal gathering spot for morning coffee, card games, and relaxed evenings.

Inside, the main level includes two private queen bedrooms, a spacious open-concept kitchen and living area, a quiet sunroom with a pull-out couch, and a large bathroom with washer/dryer and an indoor sauna. The upper-level open loft offers additional sleeping with two queen beds and two twin beds, making it great for families or groups.

The unique roundhouse/earth-home design showcases natural wood and stone throughout. The home stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter, with a gas fireplace that easily heats the main living space and adds to the cozy atmosphere.

Outdoor lovers will feel right at home—trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, biking, and hiking are all nearby. Bald eagle sightings are common! Decorah attractions include Vesterheim Museum, Luther College, the Fish Hatchery, Malanaphy Springs, and a 14-mile bike trail that loops the entire community.
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Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is an additional fee for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. ?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. on Apr 19, 2026 start from $259, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. located?

This family-friendly Decorah lodge is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Porter House Museum and Dunnings Spring Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B.

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

Great family reunion!!

Great communication with owners and beautiful quiet place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Absolutely picturesque property. The location is one of the hidden gems of the area, and the house itself is very conducive for family get togethers. Will be staying here again in the future when my family comes to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chayla o.

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

Wedding Weekend VRBO

Was just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

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

Great house in the country.

Close to town but in a quiet location in the country. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariadna M.

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

Just phenomenal

What an amazing experience we had! The lodge was perfect for our weekend getaway. Thank you so much for everything, the whole family had an amazing time and we cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

nice lodge

Rooming living room. Close enough to twin springs park to walk to. We used this as a base camp and visited other places in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

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

unique property

cozy, quaint and unique property in a peaceful serene environment. Loved the porch and sauna!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Graduation weekend

What a great little escape during the craziness of graduation weekend! We were able to grill out and have a quiet fire to relax before the festivities. Communication was prompt, property was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Artie R.

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

Mistakes became learnings

Had a wonderful cozy stay at this cabin! The best part was the trail that followed the road. My kids loved the sunroom! I was initially hoping for a rental without WI-FI but my husband had to work and my kids are officially addicted so was happy to see that all amelrked out in the end. .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artie g.

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

Decorah fun

Stephanie and Zach were easy to work with and helpful. The lodge's main area worked well for quite a few people--a number that were camping down the road. The location is close to the Trout Run Trail. Decorah offers many great recreational options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

The photos don't do this place justice!

We absolutely loved this place! It is spacious, the kitchen was awesome to cook in, although there is only 1 bathroom- it is really big! The cabin stayed cool through out entire stay, the beds were comfortable and it was so convenient- we felt secluded, but it was so easy to get in and out of town. Decorah was so fun and had so much to offer as well. I would absolutely stay in this place again, thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki G.

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

Older, but clean

Quiet with attentive and friendly management. The VRBO site said there was no WIFI, but we were happy they did. Pet friendly and our dog enjoyed it. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because there was no dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was beautiful and unique. It had plenty of beds for our large family. They front deck was relaxing the morning and the fire pit was at night. We enjoyed discovering the small hike and trails down the road. The washer and dryer came in handy for kids' muddy clothes after the day's adventures. One bathroom was a challenge at times. I would stay here again and recommend it to others as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

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

Unique and Cozy

This place is advertised and more, the pictures didn't do it justice, it is more unique than even inspected with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the location and rest. We had some employees stay there from out of town and they were enquiring about bringing there families there at a later time. All were complimentary of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Cedar Falls, IA

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

Cool Cabin Stay

Great little cabin for kids and adults. Rich area to learn and explore Iowas outdoors and to teach it to my kids making memories to treasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly K.

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

Perfect getaway

Our best friend group of 9 stayed for a birthday weekend celebration and had the best time!! Perfect spot, close to town but private! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kian W.

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

Bike Weekend Home Base

Neat house and a fantastic location for a weekend of riding the trails in Decorah. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great location, excellent communication with owners

The location of this property is great. On a gravel road that is not too busy, very peaceful at night to enjoy a campfire. Roomy yard for games. It is only a few minutes from town and about a mile to the Trout Trail path so riding bikes to the trail was easy. The cabin is roomy, as long as those sleeping upstairs dont mind the one room. The porch is great to hang out on along with a nice gas grill. One bathroom went better than I though it might for 7 people! The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, pots, pans, dishes, etc. Stephanie was great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time staying at this house for the second time. Great location and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y., Springfield, Illinois, USA

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

This was our second visit and it is fast becoming a family tradition!

Great property and and great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Pleasant cabin in the woods

We came to Decorah for hiking, biking, and breweries. This place was perfectly located for our activities and we seldom had to drive. The living areas were spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the fire pit and the ability to view the NBA playoffs on the new tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

Stayed for 2 nights. Easy to find, with good location. It is a pet friendly house as the listing states, however I did not bring any pets and found dog hair all over the sheets and pillowcases in both beds that we used. There was dog hair all over the washer as well. The whole house was an overwhelming smell of febrease and wet dog. Would have preferred the smell of old house over that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Nice and quiet

Good area a few blocks from all our needs. Secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Home away from home

Repeat renter here. A great way to do Decorah. Love being out in the country but just around the corner to civilization. House has everything you'll need. Cool design and layout. Tons of space. Family really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021