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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.
This furnished one bedroom, one bath apartment is located in the middle of downtown Decorah. The Nest provides easy access to all of Decorah’s wonderful downtown shops and restaurants and there are many local parks within walking or biking distance. The west facing family area is a large open room with beautiful high ceilings and a wonderful view of the County Courthouse. The Nest was redone with the homey feel of Magpie Coffeehouse in mind. The floors are the original over 100 year old fir floors, exposed brick, and a comfortable couch. The dine-in kitchen makes it easy to prepare dinner and for entertaining during your visit. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and large lit closet. In addition to the bedroom, there are two twin beds available built loft style in the main room and a fold out twin bed in the ottoman. The large bathroom has a fabulous shower with your choice of two wonderful shower heads. There is an enclosed back porch, perfect for relaxing with friends or reading a book. A full-size washer and dryer is supplied for you laundry needs. Electric charging station for our guests with electric cars and electric bicycles available for rent upon request. HIGHLIGHTS -Queen Size Bed and 3 Twin Beds -Full Eat in Kitchen -Beautiful Bay Window With A View Of The County Court House -Convenient Enclosed Back Porch -Direct TV Access -WiFi -In the heart of downtown Decorah -the is a charging station behind the nest to charge your electric vehicle -2 electric bikes available for rent to ride Decorah's scenic bike trail
Property manager
Owner/Manager
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Porch
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please contact us if you have a pet.
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 are allowed on site
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 deadbolt lock
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
Decorah, IA
What's nearby
Agora - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Luther College - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
Dixie's Biergarten - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Family Table Restaurant - 15 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. located?
Located in the heart of Decorah, this apartment building is steps from Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 5 minutes.
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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. Reviews
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9.8
Exceptional
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When your partner walks in and says “if I bought a condo I would want it to look like this” you know you picked a great place to stay. Best location and tons of space. Absolutely would stay here again.
Really enjoyed my stay. Can walk to all the cute shops and restaurants in downtown Decorah. Nice updated kitchen, spacious bedroom and living room, and I loved the charm of the exposed brick and hard wood floors.
Nice apartment in downtown Decorah. Walking distance to a multiple coffee shops and shops on mainstreet. We were able to walk to the river, see the waterfall, and do some hiking as well.
The Nest is the perfect place to stay in Decorah, Iowa. The location is great for shopping, hiking, biking and fishing. The Nest is very spacious and very homey. It is well decorated and equipped with everything you need. Can’t wait to go back.
I've stayed in dozens of short term rentals the past few years and this was one of the best. Being able to walk a block to Impact Coffee in the morning, sit and enjoy a bagel before starting my day. Having a reserved parking spot made loading and unloading very easy. The covered three-seasons porch in back was really nice for keeping the mud and crud from my waders and boots from coming inside. The couch and bed were extremely comfortable so I was able to get some really good rest. Plus the place is just really cool - really neat little touches everywhere, and the history of the building is very apparent. I can't wait to come back with my wife so she can experience it too!
We enjoyed our weekend getaway staying at The Nest. It’s conveniently located and within walking distance of most of the shops and restaurants.
Nicole M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ehren
9 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent quick weekend getaway at the Nest. Fun place located in an excellent part of downtown Decorah. It was nice to have the parking space reserved for our stay.
Ehren
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
John
4 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super quaint! Fully furnished with just about anything you need.
We really enjoyed our stay. The Nest is a great location and eventing was really nice. The three steps right outside the backdoor are a little wobbly, but everything else was great.
This is a roomy space in a great location. Easy to walk anywhere in downtown Decorah with an easy to access parking space. Lots of living space room with a great view
Katie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a perfect little spot to enjoy all that Decorah and the surrounding area has to offer. It was just like home the minute we stepped in. There are stairs to go up to the apartment, from street side and alley side so be prepared for that. The parking spot in the back is an added bonus!
We had a lovely stay at The Nest. The perfect location in downtown Decorah. The space is beautifully curated and has an artsy feel. Comfy bed and couch, super clean. We would love to stay here again.
Delightful apartment, thoughtfully appointed and in the center of everything. We've been here before and will return again.
Cathy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kari J.
30 May 2015
Just perfect!
We stayed for graduation weekend here and it was perfect. We used it as a gathering place for family and had a lovely time. The layout is perfect for having a small gathering.
Loved the space, loved the location! My favorite spot was the window seat! The owners were very accommodating and it was very clean and nicely decorated. Looking forward to my next stay!
The Nest was a perfect place for our girls’ trip. It was so beautifully decorated and the exposed brick gives it such character. The location was perfect with so many places within walking distance. We will be back!
Within walking distance of charming shops and restaurants. Very cool and funky 2nd floor apartment with views of the courtly court house. Easy parking and clean. Great weekend getaway for two.