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Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

The cabin is located roughly 5 minutes from downtown Decorah. The private yard and minimally traveled road makes the cabin close enough to downtown to enjoy local shops, restaurants, trails and streams, yet just far enough away to have campfires, yard games and more. Twin Springs Supper Club is also located within walking distance to the home as well as the Trout Run Trail, Pulpit Rock Campground, Twin Springs Park and the Upper Iowa River.

**Now with an EV Charger on site. A 14-50 Nema outlet has recently been installed for guests. Just bring your own cord, and feel free to plug in and enjoy!

The home features a large covered porch with lots of seating, a grill and ceiling fan. It is a great gathering place in the mornings and late evenings for many guests. Lots of cards games and cups of coffee are typically held in this area!

The main level of the home has two private bedrooms, each with a queen bed, dresser and nightstands. There is a large open kitchen and living-room on the main floor with all the space to entertain while cooking and enjoying each other's company. The private sunroom is a quiet space to read or watch a movie. It features a pull-out couch for extra guests. The large bathroom contains a tub/shower and washer/dryer, plus an indoor sauna!

The upper level of the cabin is an open loft concept, housing two queen beds, two twin beds and two dressers.

The roundhouse or earth-home concept in carried throughout the home with its refurbished materials and natural woods and stones, its definitely something to see! The home naturally stays cool in the hot summer days and warm/cozy during the winter months. The gas fireplace is definitely a crowd favorite, warming the large living-room and kitchen area with ease.

Decorah and Northeast Iowa have much to offer. Some of the best trout fishing in the state of Iowa is just down the road. Turkey, deer, and the occasional pheasant are popular hunting attractions in the area. The Upper Iowa River is nearby and offers fishing for many species. During the summer months kayaking, canoeing, and tubing the Upper Iowa is incredible and we can nearly guarantee a bald eagle siting!!

Decorah attractions include the Porter House Museum, Luther College campus, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Steyer Opera House, Decorah's Fish Hatchery, Malanaphy Springs, and Decorah's Historic Architecture Tour. The newly completed 14 mile bike trail circumnavigates the entire community!

Check out the Fort Atkinson Preserve, Bily Clocks Museum, Seed Savers Exchange/Heritage Farm, the Winneshiek Wildberry Winery or the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Burr Oak, IA.

This cabin is non-smoking.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah Lodge
Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah
Trails Streams River corah
Trails, Streams, River Decorah
Close to Trails Streams River Downtown Decorah

About the neighborhood

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Luther College - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Decorah Fish Hatchery - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pulpit Rock Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive

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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Decorah vacation home 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 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Angie T.

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

Quiet location, close to Downtown Decorah

As former residents of Decorah, it is always great to come back. We really enjoyed the quiet location on Twin Springs Road. We hiked the trails every day and visited our favorite restaurants and shops. A bonus to Twin Springs Lodge is they are pup-friendly so we did not need to board our dog for the extended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021