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Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

The cabin is located roughly 5 minutes from downtown Decorah. The private yard and minimally traveled road makes the cabin close enough to downtown to enjoy local shops, restaurants, trails and streams, yet just far enough away to have campfires, yard games and more. Twin Springs Supper Club is also located within walking distance to the home as well as the Trout Run Trail, Pulpit Rock Campground, Twin Springs Park and the Upper Iowa River.

**Now with an EV Charger on site. A 14-50 Nema outlet has recently been installed for guests. Just bring your own cord, and feel free to plug in and enjoy!

The home features a large covered porch with lots of seating, a grill and ceiling fan. It is a great gathering place in the mornings and late evenings for many guests. Lots of cards games and cups of coffee are typically held in this area!

The main level of the home has two private bedrooms, each with a queen bed, dresser and nightstands. There is a large open kitchen and living-room on the main floor with all the space to entertain while cooking and enjoying each other's company. The private sunroom is a quiet space to read or watch a movie. It features a pull-out couch for extra guests. The large bathroom contains a tub/shower and washer/dryer, plus an indoor sauna!

The upper level of the cabin is an open loft concept, housing two queen beds, two twin beds and two dressers.

The roundhouse or earth-home concept in carried throughout the home with its refurbished materials and natural woods and stones, its definitely something to see! The home naturally stays cool in the hot summer days and warm/cozy during the winter months. The gas fireplace is definitely a crowd favorite, warming the large living-room and kitchen area with ease.

Decorah and Northeast Iowa have much to offer. Some of the best trout fishing in the state of Iowa is just down the road. Turkey, deer, and the occasional pheasant are popular hunting attractions in the area. The Upper Iowa River is nearby and offers fishing for many species. During the summer months kayaking, canoeing, and tubing the Upper Iowa is incredible and we can nearly guarantee a bald eagle siting!!

Decorah attractions include the Porter House Museum, Luther College campus, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Steyer Opera House, Decorah's Fish Hatchery, Malanaphy Springs, and Decorah's Historic Architecture Tour. The newly completed 14 mile bike trail circumnavigates the entire community!

Check out the Fort Atkinson Preserve, Bily Clocks Museum, Seed Savers Exchange/Heritage Farm, the Winneshiek Wildberry Winery or the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Burr Oak, IA.

This cabin is non-smoking.

Property manager

Stephanie Fromm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is an additional fee for pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah Lodge
Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah
Trails Streams River corah
Trails, Streams, River Decorah
Close to Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah

About the neighborhood

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Agora - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Luther College - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 10 min drive - 9.4 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 Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive

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.

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 vacation home 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

chayla o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend VRBO
Was just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ariadna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rich P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

Taren, Montezuma

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Kian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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.

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
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
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

8/10 Good

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, close to Downtown Decorah
As former residents of Decorah, it is always great to come back. We really enjoyed the quiet location on Twin Springs Road. We hiked the trails every day and visited our favorite restaurants and shops. A bonus to Twin Springs Lodge is they are pup-friendly so we did not need to board our dog for the extended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luther Family Weekend
My son, his family and myself came to Decorah for Luther Family Weekend and we had a blast! This cabin was plenty big enough for the 7 of us -- we were a bit concerned w/only one bath, but it wasn't an issue at all. We took walks in the morning and it was such a beautiful setting. Plenty of dishes, towels, etc. We enjoyed the weekend very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away for weekends
Good place to stay. Bedrooms in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Staci F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded hideaway
Great place close to Decorah. It was a spacious place. The only downfall was the beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
Loved our stay! Unique spot close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021