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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 not allowed
Note from host: Please contact us if you have a pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Map
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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Wonderful location and beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I keep coming back
The space is super cool and centrally located. Has all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at an amazing location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place / Great location
Nice place that is an easy walk to restaurants / shops in downtown Decorah.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place downtown
We loved our stay here. It had everything we needed and was located bear everything. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasja L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great location, beautiful accommodations! Perfect for a quick getaway in Decorah!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in downtown Decorah
Perfect for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Decorah
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect apartment for stay in and around Decorah
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
We enjoyed our weekend getaway staying at The Nest. It’s conveniently located and within walking distance of most of the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super quaint! Fully furnished with just about anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Nice and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Such a great little spot. Close to everything and had all we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie T., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space & prime location.
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Apartment in Downtown Decorah
Delightful apartment, thoughtfully appointed and in the center of everything. We've been here before and will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R., Jackson, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for my weekend getaway
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmi Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location in Charming Downtown
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020