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The Barn House Lodge

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A red barn with a covered porch and a stone foundation. - The Barn House Lodge (Spillville)
A cozy loft-style room with wooden floors, a leather sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a small desk with a chair. - The Barn House Lodge (Spillville)
A wooden interior with a central hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed and a wall-mounted wreath. - The Barn House Lodge (Spillville)
A room with a window, a door, a table, a chair, and a potted plant. - The Barn House Lodge (Spillville)
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall sign that reads 'choose joy.' - The Barn House Lodge (Spillville)
Consider a stay at The Barn House Lodge and take advantage of a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Barn House Lodge

  • A unique lodging experience. A barn turned home. The barn was built in the year 1900. We are located in downtown Spillville, IA. A unique Czechoslovakian town. This barn is part of once was a working farm before the town of Spillville was incorporated in 1920. This barn was once a home to cows, horses and I am sure some chickens. We have the resident "barn cat" Stormy patrolling the property. The living room and master bedroom is in what was once the hay loft. The kitchen is where they parked the tractor at night. The large private back yard was once a corn field. The Turkey River is just a short distance from the private back patio. Bring your kayaks or canoe and drop in right here. You may see deer helping themselves to the neighbors apple trees.

    Spillville is a village founded by a German. This town grew into a refuge for Czechs. This small Czech village became a retreat for composer Antonin Dvorak.

    Today Spillville is a small town in the northeast corner of Iowa nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. A dedicated community of families strive to preserve the rich history, heritage and Czech culture.

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About the area

Located in Spillville, this holiday home is on a river. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Spillville travel guide
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Spillville, IA

What's nearby

  • A campus with a curved road, stone monument, flags, and a red brick building.
    Luther College
    17 min drive - 27.8 km
  • A cascading waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense forest.
    Dunnings Spring Park
    19 min drive - 29.2 km
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    22 min drive - 34.5 km

Restaurants

  • Euphoria Coffee
    9 min drive
  • PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios
    8 min drive
  • The Horseshoe
    9 min drive
  • Wenzil Taylor Food & Brew
    6 min walk
  • The Fort
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn House Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Barn House Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barn House Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn House Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barn House Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Bily Clocks Museum. Fort Atkinson State Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Barn House Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay while visiting the Bily clock museum!

Would highly recommend this place to stay… was a very quiet and beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was perfect for us. The host was very nice and welcoming and gave us good advice about our day plans, restaurants, trout fishing and just good conversation. The fresh complementary eggs were a nice bonus:) The Barn had plenty of space for the 4 of us and we all enjoyed the simplicity of it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was amazing! Lots of room for a family, close to Decorah, and the hosts are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property!

Perfect location for a girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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peaceful back yard relaxing area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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10/10! Great place, wonderful people, serene location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accomodations and friendly host. Fresh eggs were terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Rustic, chic, and wonderful!

Amenities a plenty. Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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cousins camp out

Cozy, peaceful, beautifully relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious, quiet property

This was a cute, spacious property in a lovely setting. The host was very friendly and offered suggestions for actvities in the area The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

College Friends Get-together

The property was clean and comfortable! The back porch was a great place to hang out in the morning with our coffee and sit in the evening after our day of exploring in Decorah! We will most likely choose to stay here again as Decorah is a midpoint for the four of us. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spillville

Spacious home with a unique history. Plenty of space to play outside with the kids. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!

This is a unique, historical property with a great vibe. Clean and comfortable, with many little extras provided, the hosts go out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. The farm fresh eggs were a wonderful surprise! Excellent communication with owners and an overall great stay. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful peaceful lication

The property was well maintained and comfortable. The grounds were spacious and provided a peaceful setting. We were there for graduation at Luther College and the trip into Decorah was less than 15 minutes. The chickens on the property were a bonus for the kids and Christine was very hospitable and easily available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quick trip and a road win against Luther College

This property is a gem. The location was perfect for our trip, as it's only 10 minutes to the campus and about 13 minutes into Decorah. The backyard is amazing - we watched as a bald eagle perched next to the stream. The interior is so unique and comfortable. Although we have NO reason to come back to this part of Iowa, we just might make another trip to stay in this barn home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredibly charming! The hosts have done such a cute job decorating in a way that highlights this old barn. The back yard is stunning with a peaceful flowing river at the back. There was plenty of room for throwing around a football and playing cornhole. We were able to chat with both Kevin and Christine and found them each to be delightful. The farm fresh eggs in the fridge was a lovely surprise and oh so yummy. The location was perfect as it was just a hop, skip, and jump away from Luther College. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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So relaxing. The porch was a great place to sit and visit in the mornings with deer grazing in the large beautiful back yard. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, quiet setting. Fun experience staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cozy barn to stay in and we had a blast playing in the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location but a little hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The VRBO hosts were fantastic, and the Barn House was the ideal spot for our girls’ weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice property, comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay at the barn. Plenty of room for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really liked how charming and historic the town was- don’t miss the prohibition bar down the street! The place felt like it was going back in time. The accommodations were very roomy and the backyard was amazing with a great deck view. The hosts were friendly and gave us fun facts and tips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property

Would rent this beautiful property again. Owners are friendly and the property is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly hosts and very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025