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Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen and patio

Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

HK$1,820 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

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About this property

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

Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen and patio

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 a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

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

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Games
TV

Outdoor areas

Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Area rugs in public areas
Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location

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)

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

HK$8,611 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

HK$1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Elkader

About the area

Elkader, IA

What's nearby

Carter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Keystone Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Spook Cave - 23 min drive - 31.4 km
Backbone State Park - 28 min drive - 39.7 km
Pikes Peak State Park - 32 min drive - 43.5 km

Restaurants

‪TD’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬11 min walk
‪St Olaf Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Gear Elkader - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn on 4 Dec 2025 start from HK$839.58, 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 Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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).

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Emma Big Bear Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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

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

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

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.