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Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa.

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A large brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A hallway with a dark wooden floor, a black door, a staircase with black balusters, and a chandelier.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a piano, and a sofa.
A room with a bay window, two patterned chairs, a small table, and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Place, Lowell's Bridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Malanaphy Springs State Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa.

Take a step back in time and experience the fully renovated historic Horn Hollow Estate, located just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa. Featured on Magnolia’s “In With the Old” Season 5 Episode 2 "Return to Horn Hollow", renovations boast all the amenities of a new luxury country home, but with the charm and grandeur of a 150 year old historic estate. The home comfortably accommodates 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. An On-Demand water heater ensures you will never run out of hot water when getting ready for that special occasion. Guests will enjoy the privacy of being in the country with a large yard, patio and grill, ample parking, and EV charging. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Lowell’s Bridge and the Upper Iowa being less than one mile away for kayaking and tubing river access and hikers will enjoy the nearby trail to Malanaphy Springs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5156989vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Decorah

Decorah is home to this holiday home. Malanaphy Springs State Preserve and Lowell's Bridge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm and Amundsons Clothing. Agora and Decorah Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Lowell's Bridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Malanaphy Springs State Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Luther College - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 16 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Impact Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Horn Hollow Estate, just minutes outside of beautiful Decorah, Iowa. located?

Situated in Decorah, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lowell's Bridge and Sollien Wildlife Management Area. Malanaphy Springs State Preserve and Chattahoochie County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored historic property! Elegant rooms, spacious layout, beautifully decorated. Lovely natural setting. Perfect for our family reunion gathering! Danielle responded in very timely fashion, and was a most gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully appointed. We had 4 couples staying there and there was plenty of room for socializing. The patio seating for 8 was a nice addition! It’s a great home base for kayaking the Upper Iowa River and biking around Decorah. The only suggestion would be window coverings in the first floor bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
I would like to clarify that the first floor bathroom window is on the back of the house that no one accesses and a steep hill is just 10 feet from the window. So neither the public or other guests look into the window. There is total privacy.

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Hosted by Danielle Dotzenrod

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