Dessel Street Guest House: Family Friendly Home Close To Decorah, Iowa

My family enjoyed staying here during our visit to Decorah. We particularly enjoyed the front porch, comfortable beds, and large kitchen table. The house was very clean and easy to get to.

We had a wonderful time in cozy country home. It was just a short drive up to Decorah where we took in all the festivities of the Nordic Fest. We were able to come back after a long day and relax and enjoy a nice drink on the screened in porch. The next day we experienced more activities in Decorah and came back and were able to grill out with friends. What a great time! We loved the small touches throughout the house, farm fresh eggs in frig, fresh flowers throughout and everything you needed to make you feel at home. This was a home run. Thanks Kevin and Carolyn!

From the moment we drove up to me house we were in awe of how beautiful it is. The inside is welcoming and cozy. My favorite was the large dining room table made from reclaimed wood. Carolyn served as a gracious host from the moment that I began speaking with her about our stay. She left a cheese and fruit tray in the refrigerator as a nice little surprise, which was paired perfectly with a bottle of wine after a long drive. I truly appreciate Carolyn's attention to details, the house is fully stocked with everything imaginable; toothbrushes, hair ties, Bobby pins, and the best was the bath and cleaning products. All bath products and soaps we high quality and organic using essential oils. This was the Cherry on top of our stay. After such a wonderful stay, we have already discussed coming back again, but this time for a longer stay. I will never stay in a hotel again if this is how wonderful every VRBO experience is. Thank you, Carolyn!

This home is a gem, I'm so glad we found it and plan to stay there again, it is 20 mins from Decorah. All the beds are comfortable and the special welcoming touches are all around the home, including fresh flowers and very nice soaps. Well equipped kitchen, lots of condiments and even farm fresh eggs in the fridge! We loved the large farm table to sit around and chat and play board games that were provided, and a wonderful three seasons porch to sit and chat in. This home is way above what I expected. Carolyn was very helpful and replied immediately to texts.

Carolyn and Kenneth have thought of many details to make a group comfortable. The three bedrooms and 2 full baths provide space for everyone. There's a long farmhouse dining table for dinners in and playing board games. We also enjoyed a screened in porch for reading and hanging out, as well as a large comfy family room with TV. The whole house was very clean. It was really easy to get in - Carolyn emails a code for the door. I was especially impressed with the fresh flowers throughout the house and farm fresh eggs provided in the fridge. There is also a 2 car garage, which you can use for your cars and/or kayaks and bicycles. Our family spent a lot of time in Decorah, which is a 10 mile scenic drive, but we were always happy to return to the Dessel Street Guest House in the evening!