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Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah

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Interior
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah

Welcome to The Decorah Loft – a spacious two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with over 1,600 square feet of comfort. Located between the historic Hotel Winneshiek and Mabes Pizza, you'll be just steps from Decorah's top restaurants, museums, and shops. Unique to Main Street: Each bedroom has its own private full bath; perfect for two adult couples wanting their own bath. The full kitchen opens to a large living area, complete with a 7-foot pool table and sectional couch. Longstanding vacation rental with lots of repeating guests. The Loft’s two-car attached garage is a favorite of Luther Parents visiting in the winter and offers secure storage for vehicles, bikes, kayaks, or fishing gear. Keywords: LOFT, APARTMENT, UNIT, DOWNTOWN, STORAGE, GARAGE, STEPS,

Property manager

Leah Barber

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Agora - 1 min walk
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 6 min walk
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk
  • Luther College - 6 min drive
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah located?

Situated in Decorah, this apartment building is steps from Agora and Amundsons Clothing. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Beautiful Large Loft on Historic Water Street in Downtown Decorah Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Visit to Decorah
No complaints. This worked well as a hub from which to visit Decorah and surroundings (e.g., the Driftless Center, Pike's Peak Park, Dunning's Spring, the Fish Hatchery, the Norwegian Museum, Spillville and the Bily Museum, etc.) Local restaurants & the Food Co-op were good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Loft
Couldn’t ask for a better location in Decorah. You’re in the center of all the action downtown. Very walkable to Luther and other touristy spots like Dunning Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homecoming gathering.
Very clean, well stocked, great gathering spaces. Regulating the temperature was a challenge.I would stay there again. We could not locate the book with guidelines and directions and how to use the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space
Nicely decorated and comfy. Good beds. Each bedroom has a bathroom off of it. Right downtown so close to restaurants and shops . Sept. 2021 some restaurants are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This was our second stay at the loft and I would definitely reserve it again if/when we return to Decorah. Everything is as stated on the VRBO sight. Location is perfect and the pool table is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trendy loft in heart of Downtown
Very accurate listing, everything was just as we expected it! Private garage was a great bonus on a rainy morning packing up. I loved the decor, so many quirky and fun pieces. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the basic utensils. The bedrooms were very quiet, allowing those who went to bed early to not be bothered by those in the living room. Location was amazing, right in the heart of such diverse downtown district. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Muscatine, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
The Loft - Perfect Decorah Stay
This property exceeded our expectations! It is an excellent location right in town, the garage was great for our bikes, we could walk or ride anywhere we wanted to go (Trout Run Trail, museums, the local food coop, ice cream, beer! Restaurants, shops, etc)…the furnishings are so comfy and high quality, the decor is thoughtful and charming, Leah is very responsive and easy to work with if you have questions. Very private and quiet, even tho it’s in town. There were just two of us, but the property had two lovely bedrooms, good beds, high quality linens and towels, a great living area and well- appointed kitchen, washer and dryer, and it was cool and comfy on our July vacation. It would be good for any fun getaway with friends or family. I just can’t say enough, we’ll return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daryl W., Wayzata, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah adventure
Unfortunate for property owner a rain storm resulted in water damage to an area of the building. Leah was attentive and considerate of us as her guests during this challenge. Recommend both Loft Apartment and owner as great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie D., Glenwood, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This was a great location, great host, easy to find with parking. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J., North Liberty, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations
We make a yearly trip to Decorah and this is the best property we have ever stayed at. Centrally located downtown with easy access to bike trails and wonderful craft beer locations. Hopeful to make this place a permanent part of our annual tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

janel b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Property was nice and located right in the heart of downtown. Lots of cute shops and restaurants to choose within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely loft
We had a wonderful stay at the loft! Perfect location. Wouldn’t change a thing.

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do it Again? Yes!!!
I was pleased with our stay at "The Loft" in Decorah, IA. The property was very clean, beautifully located in downtown Decorah nicely appointed. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Decorah
Lots of character, good space for cooking and gathering, top notch location and logistics including private parking space.

10/10 Excellent

Lexie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
This was a wonderful place to stay at! Very comfortable, accommodating, and homey. Great location, everything needed was in walking distance. The owners were in great communication and went above and beyond to make certain we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
This is a great place. We stayed there with our 2 boys and everything was perfect. The kitchen was well appointed and the pool table kept everyone occupied in the evenings. The record player was a fun touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S., Bussey, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend getaway
This is the perfect home away from home! The location is perfect for everything you would want to do in Decorah, also conveniently located next to Mabes. The garage is an added bonus, but the owners literally have anything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. Beds were comfortable with good quality linens. We are already planning to go back and we will definitely be staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Colby D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We were in town for my nephews wedding. The Loft had lots of room, very clean and stuff for my kids to play, particularly the pool table, the short amount of time we were in the loft. Will definitely try and book again when we come back to Decorah.

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Graduation Weekend
This was our second time at The Loft. We were in town for our daughters graduation from Luther College. The location and the amenities of The Loft were absolutely perfect for our family. We could not be more impressed with this place. They have thought of everything to make a stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Great
The Loft was roomy, well equipped, clean, quiet and close to everything we wanted to do. We have stayed at many VRBO locations; The Loft has a great kitchen which worked well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Very comfortable and cozy downtown retreat
A perfect location. Literally steps from Mabe’s Pizza, Impact Coffee, Rubaiyat Restaurant, and Ruby's Restaurant (yes, we tried them all during our short stay). The Loft’s two bedrooms are perfectly sized and comfortable. The living area is roomy full of personal touches (including a pool table and a turntable - complete with s nice selection of vinyl). Did I mention covered parking? If you want to feel like a local, you’ll want to say at the Loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mirina W.

Spontaneous Thanksgiving away from home
The Loft was very enjoyable. It is a lovely flat, much bigger than I expected. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the two bedrooms, which had very comfortable beds. The bedrooms were in a completely different part of the flat than the kitchen/dining/entertainment area, which gave them a separate and private feel. The loft is directly on Water Street, and although doesn't overlook Water Street, the views of the bluffs are gorgeous. We spontaneously booked a Thanksgiving stay in the Loft, and my family was absolutely ecstatic when we walked through the doors (it was a surprise for them). My two girls never wanted to leave. Leah was very easy to work with; the instructions for entry were very easy. Also there is an enclosed, attached garage for one car to park in. This was an extra surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Deb R.

Loved it
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Unique, cozy loft in the heart of downtown Decorah
We loved the property and the location couldn’t have been better. Thanks for a great weekend in one of our favorite places!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Lovely place in a wonderful location in downtown Decorah. Wish we could stay longer.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Loft. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018