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Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1

This suite is fully contained. All you have to do is arrive and enjoy. The historic Phelps Mansion is full of historic character from the original kitchen cabinets to the hardwood floors throughout the unit. There have been many updates through the rehab process and offers many modern amenities. This unit is a one bedroom with a new Amish bed and very comfortable Queen mattress. Located in the living room are two couches. One is an exceptionally comfortable Queen pull-out sleeper, the additional couch can be used to sleep the 5th guest. The kitchen is stocked with all kitchen wares; dishware, silverware, plates, bowls, pots, pans, bakeware, coffee pot, toaster, and microwave. (Serving for 6) Full size refrigerator and gas stove. Free Wi-Fi & cable. Large flat screen TV. Parking available.

Property manager

Bruce & Kaleen Hanson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Agora - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Luther College - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 located?

Situated in Decorah, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Agora, Amundsons Clothing, and Porter House Museum. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Upper Iowa Speedway are also within 15 minutes.

Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
CAL 2024
Owners left a hand written note to welcome us. Welcoming space. Very clean and accommodating. Bed and couches were comfortable. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb accommodation and hosts were excellent. Very responsive. Nice location. I would stay here again if I need to be back in Decorah.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place.
Our stay was perfect in every way: comfy beds, quiet neighborhood, super clean ,great location, hot water, easy check-in. Everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet get-away
This home is located just a few blocks from the downtown shops and restaurants, an easy walk on quiet streets. Off-street parking was a bonus. The suite is very roomy and extremely clean, durnished with the necessities. We were surprised how quiet the evenings and nights were, very peaceful. In all, a great stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan E., Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property !
The suite is in a historic building and has been nicely updated (kitchen, bath, etc.) while maintaining its historic feel. It was extremely clean and well maintained. Walking distance to a grocery store and the downtown area. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to friends heading to Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for Luther Family weekend…AWESOME!
This property, as well as the owners were both fabulous! Off street parking, nice amenities, comfortable HVAC, reliable WiFi, and close to downtown all make this a great option. We’ve been coming to Luther events for the past 5 years as our girls attended Luther and this VRBO location was the absolute best we have stayed at… highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Size and Location
This property was just right for a couple and within walking distance of downtown Decorah. Clean, easy, and convenient. Off street parking. Exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend. Will keep it on our short list of places to reserve next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The suite was 100% furnished
All of cooking and shower supplies where furnished
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Had a wedding in the area and taking our infant with us for the first time. The place was perfect! Super close to downtown! Would rent again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy & charming
The neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to downtown. The 2 rocking chairs out front were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint,quiet and convenient
This property was just what we needed for a visit to Decorah. Just a short walk to downtown in a quiet neighborhood. The suite was clean and the owners were quick to answer any questions we may have had. We will definitely keep this property on our list.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Shoreview, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy
Really comfortable! We were very happy with our stay. Definitely will come back. Kitchen had everything we needed and the shower had great water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay- close to everything
Very clean place to stay- it has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and charming place
We loved the apartment! A very charming, cute and cozy place. Two large comfortable couches in the living room and very comfortable bed. The location is very close to the downtown area and Fareway grocery store. The apartment was very clean and nicely decorated. Our hosts were very responsive to messages and inquiries. We will definitely be be back and we look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting my Mom's home town
We returned to Decorah for my 50th high school reunion and found this historic VRBO to be a wonderful property. It is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and Phelps Park. The unit is comfy and well furnished and the WiFi is strong. Our hosts were easy to reach and were helpful when our travel plans changed. We'll visit Decorah again and hope to rebook this great apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, historic property
The property was nicely updated, well maintained and very clean. Nice location, easy walking distance to a grocery store and the downtown area for shopping, dining, etc. We'll have to remember this one for the next time we're in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
My 50th High School Reunion
This is a wonderfully updated historic home situated within walking distance of central Decorah, Phelps Park and other attractions. The unit is comfortable and well-furnished (good WiFi and good coffee!) and the neighborhood is quiet. When we had to make significant adjustments to our travel plans, hosts Bruce and Kaleen were easy to reach and very helpful. We'll certainly be back to Decorah and hope to book this wonderful property for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida P.

Liked: Cleanliness
College student move in
Home away from home while bringing our daughter to college. Great! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Great, really enjoyed this place. Clean, fresh and nice for our visit to Decorah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space to stay in
Enjoyed having this place to come in and out of during our stay in Decorah. So convenient to have the amenities of a home. Everything went super smooth with host, clean and comfortable space, and room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near downtown
Great spot near town. Walked to get coffee and visit shops each day. Property was very cute, well cared for, and perfectly clean. We loved the historic chararcter of the house. Hosts were the perfect amount of hands-off, yet fully available to jump in when we had a question or concern. Our family enjoyed the stay. Spouse and I had the bedroom and the two kids shared the pull out couch bed. Great to have a table we could all 4 eat at for meals. And we were a close walk to a playground for the kids! Dawn and dusk were special with deer and fawns walking around the neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property.
Nice, well maintained apartament, close to downtown Decorah.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luther Graduation
My husband and I stayed at this VRBO for our daughter's Luther College graduation weekend. We had a wonderful time. The VRBO was clean and had all the needed amenities. We enjoyed the proximity to downtown and were able to easily walk downtown to Impact Coffee. It was also very quite at night. I would highly recommended this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
My Luther-alumni friends and I had a great weekend here visiting Decorah. This was our second stay at this property and it was lovely to be back! No issues at all, I would recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023