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Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

Escape to nature's haven in Decorah. Unwind by the gas fireplace or enjoy yard games in the private garden.

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Nestled near downtown Decorah, this cabin offers a serene retreat with a large covered porch perfect for morning gatherings. The private yard and minimally traveled road provide the ideal balance of seclusion and accessibility to local shops, restaurants, trails and streams.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Decorah, this lodge is in a rural area. Porter House Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Silvercrest Golf Club and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.. Travelling with kids? Consider Amundsons Clothing, or check out an event or a game at Upper Iowa Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Decorah travel guide
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Sign to entrance of main building of the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum on the town main street in Iowa
    Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa
    Luther College
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem
    Dunnings Spring Park
    5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chattahoochie County Park
    4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Agora
    5 min drive - 4.3 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 Decorah
    5 min drive
  • Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
    5 min drive

About this property

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. , you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A video library, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property, games and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. offer comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and toilet paper
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is an additional fee for pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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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Close to Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah
Close to trails streams river downtown Decorah.
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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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. located?

This family-friendly Decorah lodge 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 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Absolutely picturesque property. The location is one of the hidden gems of the area, and the house itself is very conducive for family get togethers. Will be staying here again in the future when my family comes to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Artie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mistakes became learnings

Had a wonderful cozy stay at this cabin! The best part was the trail that followed the road. My kids loved the sunroom! I was initially hoping for a rental without WI-FI but my husband had to work and my kids are officially addicted so was happy to see that all amelrked out in the end. .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family reunion!!

Great communication with owners and beautiful quiet place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chayla o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend VRBO

Was just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariadna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Artie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decorah fun

Stephanie and Zach were easy to work with and helpful. The lodge's main area worked well for quite a few people--a number that were camping down the road. The location is close to the Trout Run Trail. Decorah offers many great recreational options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Taren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Rich P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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