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Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn)

Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
The current price is HK$4,050
HK$8,695 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn)

Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 4.5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Property manager

Penn Nobis

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Property grounds

Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 9 reviews
The price is HK$848
HK$1,837 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Vrbo Property
Elkader Jailhouse Inn
Elkader Jailhouse Entire
Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) Elkader
Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) Private vacation home
Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) Private vacation home Elkader

About the area

Map
Elkader, IA

What's nearby

  • Carter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Keystone Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spook Cave - 29 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 40 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 55 min drive - 64.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Schera's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪St Olaf Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Barn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn)?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) on 11 Aug 2025 start from HK$4,050.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) located?

Situated in Elkader, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter House Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum and Spook Cave. Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area and Mississippi River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Entire Inn) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Retreat

Great place with plenty of space. Great responsive communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Family gathering

The property was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Lovely retreat

We used this property for a board of directors retreat and it was the perfect venue for us. Very nice and spacious with amenities and a wonderfully responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

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

Perfect girls weekend

We had a great Time in this unique property in the beautiful little town. Great spot for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas M.

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

Amazing!

The property was fantastic, me and my group had a wonderful time and everything about the house was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette J.

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

LJ

Great for a group. Comfortable spaces, lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Cedar Rapids

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

Wedding party

This turned into a fun memorable stay for my nieces wedding. Perfect spot to have everyone together. The suites were amazing and the jail cells worked out well for the youngsters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

The best place to stay in Elkader!

I’ve stayed here 2 times now, the first time for a wedding in town and now for a business getaway. This place doesn’t disappoint. It has some pretty cool history and is a short jaunt to downtown. I’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah K.

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

Another great time!

Second year in a row our family members have gathered here. Great space for 25+ to stay. The Jailhouse theme is so much fun. The hosts are so accommodating! Just a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

M P.

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

40th birthday

We had a large group of 18 that stayed for nearly a week. This location was the perfect size for us and provided plenty of room. It was a beautiful and interesting space that everyone enjoyed learning the history. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Fun time at the Jailhouse

Staying at the Jailhouse was fun. It was themed. There was even things to take pictures as inmates and some historical information. Also we went kayaking locally. Lots of fun and a good lot for yard games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

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

Enjoyable

It was great, loved, loved, loved. There were a few things that would have made it better, it would have been nice to have more seating for big groups in the mail cells, and the plants trimmed on the gazebo area for more seating. But over all 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani L.

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

You need to stay here

I booked this for a low-key bachelorette party for a large group. I have nothing but good things to say about our experience, it was awesome! The house is beautiful and well-cared for, the beds are comfy, and the jail portion is so fun! It was large enough for our group and still felt relaxing and homey. The kitchen is amazing as well. Communicating with the property manager was excellent and they replied super quickly and were very helpful. 10 out of 10 will recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tom S.

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

Historical

Would have been helpful to have a manual on how to operate the ac system, the whirlpool tub, Wolf range. The refrigerator had not been cleaned. Had a Murder mystery dinner and the Inn was part of the setting. People in town were friendly with the exception of the brewery. It was handy to have restaurants menus available to review. Kids want to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Slammer Vacation

Our entire family, including one fiancee, spent five nights and days in the Elkader Jail House Inn. At first arrival, everyone headed for the cells to examine and mostly laugh about good stories to make up and later tell friends. Dinner was late that night. We had several meals in the jail (all of the breakfasts) but we also liked several of the area restaurants. Of course we brought pizza in twice. The facility was adequate for all 18 of us. It was clean, well-supplied with toiletries, cooking pots and pans as well as dishes etc. and all appliances were in good working order. The central location in Elkader was very nice and the elevated views were excellent. It would have been even more pleasant if there had been soft furniture and placed so more could lounge together but this is but a minor failing. All of us truly enjoyed our visit there and would highly recommend it for your family or group stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

In general

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah K.

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

Awesome stay!!!

Fantastic!!! The most unusual and exciting place we’ve stayed yet! Everyone, young and old, enjoyed it immensely. It accommodated our large group of 20 to 27 at any given time. Thank you guys for an exceptional time with family! You operate a top notch jailhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022