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Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street

Riverfront apartment in Elkader with patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Elkader, IA
  • Keystone Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carter House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Suite A

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street

Sleeps up to 4 people. The suite’s free-spirited BOHO design compliments the magnificent view of the Turkey River and bridge from the wall of windows facing the river. We have put together a cozy, spacious sunroom beautifully decorated for you to enjoy your stay.
This suite is on the second floor, steps are involved.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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Relaxing Suite B "The Sweetest Suites on the River" on Historic Main Street

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
  • Living/dining area
10.0 out of 10, (29 reviews)
Relaxing Suite B "The Sweetest Suites on the River" on Historic Main Street

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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off air conditioning unit when you check out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elkader

Located in Elkader, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Riverside Square and Blackhawk Junction.
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Elkader, IA

What's nearby

  • Keystone Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carter House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spook Cave - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 41 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 56 min drive - 65.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Barn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪St Olaf Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Drew's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Suite A “The Sweetest Suites on the River” on Historic Main Street located?

Located in the heart of Elkader, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carter House Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum and Spook Cave. Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area and Mississippi River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and thoughtfully appointed room; great location; beautiful views; terrific hosts. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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

Elkader Adventure

Great location! Fantastic view! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very clean neat place. Just glad that the host was there to show us how to get to our suite .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Great walk of windows

A perfect suite- had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

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

Respite roome

I stayed two nights. Great location. I was there for a family living event and liked having the respite space to relax. Love having the Turkey river outside my windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view in the morning looking over the river. Beautiful room set up. Walking distance to coffees shops, bakery, stores, a walking path. The perfect evening set up in rocking chairs to enjoy drinks, conversation and the beauty of down town. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

Hope to return!

Small, cute, clean studio apartment. Just what we’re looking for! We hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Charming, vintage homes and shops, a delightful view of the river, and so relaxing to listen to it through the night. The apartment is decorated beautifully. We enjoyed our cater as a spot to rest in between our little day trips around Northeast Iowa.Communication with the host was easy and clear. Locals were so kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

April in Elkader

Relaxing stay on the Turkey River. Great Algerian food and drinks at Shera’s, lively bands at Deb’s Brewtopia, and vigorous hiking around the wetlands and hills. Accommodations were private and quiet. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla O.

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

Gorgeous Property!!

My family of 4 had a great experience staying here! Right downtown with lots of shopping and food options, fabulous views, and a beautiful room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

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

Wonderful visit to Elkader, IA

We were in town for a wedding and our suite was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

We love it here!

We visit Elkader a couple of times each year, and The Mill on Main is our favorite place to stay. The view is superb and the accommodations perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

trust the reviews

what a fantastic hide away with spectacular views. spot on decorating style- warm, cozy, and clean. very romantic. quaint downtown is a few blocks of well preserved and full of stores, coffee, and a few restaurants. it is a sleepy town, all of the lights were out by 9p. the room has microwave and mini fridge so plan accordingly for meals. also- the space is upstairs so navigating the small staircase may be tricky for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed in Suite A during my class reunion, which coincided with the annual Sweet Corn Days festival. The Mill has a perfect location, close to all the main landmarks in town and within easy walking distance. As others have mentioned, the staircase could be trick for some but we were careful and had no trouble. The studio was spotless, well-laid out, and had all the necessities. The host was kind, attentive, and very helpful. Would we stay there again? No brainer -- YES!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Perfect

The stay was perfect. The room was very modern and classy with everything we needed for our stay. The view of the river was amazing and the location is well within walking distance for everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Small town charmer

Had a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Absolutely lovely!

Absolutely lovely stay at The Mill! Beautiful views, close to downtown with easy parking and the room was top notch clean with beautiful and thoughtful details. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great Location in a Great Town

We stayed four nights with a 6 year old and 4 year old. Great location with excellent views of the river, falls and stone bridge. Algerian restaurant and Irish Pub nearby are both above average. A bakery and two other nearby breakfast spots as well. Nice walks throughout town and many places for day trips. Great place to stay in a great town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Beautiful rooms with view of the river

Wonderful rooms for a peaceful stay. We stayed in Suite A and C. This is our 2nd time. Nancy and Joe are wonderful hosts and are becoming friends. We recommend this beautiful old hotel for your next visit to the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Cute studio

We loved our renovated studio apartment room. It had everything we needed with a beautiful view of the waterfall outside. Very clean and nicely decorated. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

A fantastic hidden gem of a town

We were in town for a social event. What a great town. The property we stayed at was right in the middle of everything. Very clean space. Small town hospitality everywhere we went. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Beautiful property and view

What a beautiful place and view! Downtown was super cute and active. Lots of awesome trout fishing streams within 20-30 min drive. Room was very clean and nicely renovated. Loved all the windows and water view. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

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

Perfect place to stay

Love, love, love this place! The location is great, you walk out the door, and everything is right there. Parking was on the property. We stayed in Suite A, the river was flowing and the view was beautiful. Very clean and comfy! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Halloween weekend

Spent Halloween weekend in Elkader. Great accommodations and view of the Turkey River. Quiet and private. Hiked Effigy Mounds State Park, at Shera’s Algerian Restaurant, and visited the mall downtown. The latter two 2 minutes from our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful location

The wall of windows makes this studio-style abode a delight when rising in the morning, with beautiful views of the Turkey River dam and keystone arch bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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