Is Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

As of 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn on 30 Sept 2025 start from HK$840.2, 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.

Where is Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, 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).

Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

3 Jun 2024

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

Fun experience

Fun place to stay with our friends. The house was clean, well stocked and easy to find!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

2 Jun 2024

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

Nice time in the Jailhouse Inn

Great renovations to a historical jailhouse! Nice quiet stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

2 Jul 2024

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

Great place to stay

Loved that it was walkable to town, We had the whole house to use. No other guests. It was very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carin L.

2 Jan 2025

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

Love being in jail

We always enjoy our stay at the Jailhouse Inn. The only request I would have would be updated/new mattresses and an actual headboard for the bed in the Emma Big Bear suite. It's always clean. The shower is wonderful. Tidying up before leaving is never a problem. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail L.

20 Nov 2022

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

Jailhouse Rock

Wasn’t sure what to expect with having some areas of home being common area. Luckily we had the place to ourselves. Very relaxing and fun environment. Great view! Would love to live there! Will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Diane B.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Not impressed

First impressions were a bit frightening. The owners don’t seem to be concerned about guest safety. There were no lights on outside so it’s difficult to navigate your way to the front door. Once inside, we had to find the light switch in the dark to light up the entry. Rooms were not very clean despite the very high cleaning fees charged.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee P.

27 Aug 2021

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

Get away!

Took a short excursion for a few days to celebrate my husband’s retirement My sister and brother-in-law from Florida were along. This was a fun place to experience and we had a lot of fun! A suggestion would be to have a book with more history and pictures of the previous jail and include guestbook, WiFi password, check out procedures, etc.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

9 Aug 2021

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

Unique experience

The prison feel was a little eery but, ultimately, a fun experience. My only complaint was that our room was quite hot for sleeping and one of the ceiling fans didn’t work (which would have helped). Elkader is a cute little town and the Inn had a gorgeous view.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

15 Aug 2020

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

Unique and charming

Very unique with charm. Perfect retreat to get away and disconnect. Comfy beds, good water pressure and many areas at the Inn to relax. Call the town's retail shops and restaurants before heading there, and plan your meals in advance. The town shuts down at 2pm on Saturdays, many are not open on Sundays including the grocery store. Good kayaking on The Little Turkey River.

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