A unique lodging experience. A barn turned home. The barn was built in the year 1900. We are located in downtown Spillville, IA. A unique Czechoslovakian town. This barn is part of once was a working farm before the town of Spillville was incorporated in 1920. This barn was once a home to cows, horses and I am sure some chickens. We have the resident "barn cat" Stormy patrolling the property. The living room and master bedroom is in what was once the hay loft. The kitchen is where they parked the tractor at night. The large private back yard was once a corn field. The Turkey River is just a short distance from the private back patio. Bring your kayaks or canoe and drop in right here. You may see deer helping themselves to the neighbors apple trees.
Spillville is a village founded by a German. This town grew into a refuge for Czechs. This small Czech village became a retreat for composer Antonin Dvorak.
Today Spillville is a small town in the northeast corner of Iowa nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. A dedicated community of families strive to preserve the rich history, heritage and Czech culture.
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No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all windows are closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lodge must be tidy before departure, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry basket.
Missing or broken items will be charged to renter
All furniture must be placed in original positions
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: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Spillville
Located in Spillville, this holiday home is on a river. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 29 min drive - 32.8 km
Restaurants
The Fort - 10 min drive
PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - 8 min drive
The Bar - 9 min drive
The Horseshoe - 9 min drive
the Farr Side bar - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Barn House Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Barn House Lodge?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Barn House Lodge?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Barn House Lodge located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Bily Clocks Museum. Fort Atkinson State Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A great property in a beautiful setting. Quiet neighborhood to hang out and relax. Super convenient to Decorah and Toppling Goliath. Our host greeted us on arrival and were warm and welcoming. I highly recommend the Red Barn!
The property was quiet and peaceful--just what we were looking for in a get away! The barn house was beautiful, and check-in very easy. The river in the back of the property was very scerene. We would definitely go back.
The property was clean and comfortable! The back porch was a great place to hang out in the morning with our coffee and sit in the evening after our day of exploring in Decorah! We will most likely choose to stay here again as Decorah is a midpoint for the four of us. Thanks for a great stay!
The barn lodge was a very nice place to stay. Hosts were very kind and even asked us before mowing the lawn behind the barn. We had plenty of room, and much peace & quiet. Made it easy to relax during our stay. The only problem with our stay was the town working on water mains and fire hydrants so the roads in town were all tore up. Made it hard to walk around and explore the town. Nothing the hosts can do about that. We made it work.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was amazing! Lots of room for a family, close to Decorah, and the hosts are amazing!
We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the Barn. Christine was a wonderful host. We had a question regarding the Wi-fi and she stopped by personally to help us. We ended up visiting for at least a half hour. We had everything we needed for our stay. We highly recommend this property!
We needed room for out if town guests and I was thrilled to find this within waking distance of the church. Beautiful unique property! Will definitely stay again.
Great place to stay! We enjoyed our stay! It is close to alot activities ( hiking, fishing breweries, amish tours ,caves ,nice restaurants ,etc!) I would recommend this property to anyone!
This was a cute, spacious property in a lovely setting. The host was very friendly and offered suggestions for actvities in the area
The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils
The house was great and what a lovely back yard. The only thing that would have made it even better is if you actually had an easy way to get into the river.
Deana C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jeff B.
14 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
away from home
quite, good time, a little out of the way, but worth it
This is a unique, historical property with a great vibe. Clean and comfortable, with many little extras provided, the hosts go out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. The farm fresh eggs were a wonderful surprise! Excellent communication with owners and an overall great stay. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Relaxing and enjoyable stay. Were there for a nearby festival. Easy to check in and out. Trout streams close by. Fished on way home. Beds soo comfortable! Will be back.
Pat T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kevin and Christine
We bought the property in 1987. We live in the main house. Both of our boys have started their adult married life living in the Barn. Our 2 grandsons have lived in the barn. We have enjoyed over the years making this Barn a home.
In the fall of 2017 we decided to do a complete remodel of the barn. All of the work was done by Kevin and our 2 sons. It took us a year do to remodel
The living room is located on the second floor which is what was once the hay loft. The ceiling is finished in knotty pine, and the floors are finished ash hardwood floors. The ceiling lights are authentic hay rack wheels that we salvaged from a barn that was being torn down. The queen bedroom has a beautiful view of the back yard and the turkey river. The second bedroom has a full size bed. The 3rd bedroom is on the main floor and has 2 twin beds.
The complete barn is trimmed out in Barn boards that were salvaged from the inside of the barn during the first remodel in 1999. The kitchen which was once where the tractor and wagon was stored is finished with oak cabinets and has a door to a deck for you sit and relax with a cup of coffee in the morning and watch the sun rise, or have a cold one in the evening listening to the sounds of the night. You have the feel of country living but in downtown Spillville. The resident chickens will great you also when walking around the property.
You can enjoy bonfires, star gazing and connect with nature from the hustle and bustle of life. You forget that you are in town. You have a private deck, patio to use.
The Barn House Lodge sits on the back side of our property. Our 1890 Victorian House sits along the main street and the Barn built in 1900 sits behind our house. In 1900 this property was an actual working farm. The barn was then home to horses, cows and I am sure all of the regular barn animals. The only farm animals around today are the resident chickens and the resident property protecter, "Stormy" the outside cat.
Why they chose this property
This location has been home to families since we owned it and now we want to share it with all of you. Many wonderful family memories have been made in the barn, now you can make your memories sleeping in a barn for a night or two.
What makes this property unique
We are close driving distance to many many tourist attractions. Many people come to Northeast for all of the outdoor activites, but also for all of the cultural activities. Whether it is Christmas at Luther College, Nordic Fest, Vesterhiem Musuem. If that is not your thing maybe visiting the 3 local Breweries or the local wineries. There is something for everybody. Let our Barn House Lodge be the place where you will rest your body each night.
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