Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Decorah, IA

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum5 min drive
Luther College6 min drive
Decorah Fish Hatchery10 min drive
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

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.

Property manager

Stephanie Fromm

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Backyard hill for relaxing time by the fire.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

There is an additional fee for pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this holiday home is in a rural area. Porter House Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Amundsons Clothing, or check out an event or a game at Upper Iowa Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

What's nearby

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive
Luther College - 6 min drive
Dunnings Spring Park - 7 min drive
Decorah Fish Hatchery - 10 min drive
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 10 min drive

Getting around

Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Dixie's Biergarten - 6 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
T-Bocks Sports Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Your Place - 6 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 lb per pet.

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. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Decorah holiday 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 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Vicki G.

17 Dec 2023

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

Susie C.

25 Sept 2023

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

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2023

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

chayla o.

6 Jul 2023

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

Sara P.

3 Jul 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Fromm

Zach and Stephanie Fromm, both graduates of Decorah High School, loved growing up in this scenic part of Iowa. They've enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, fishing, biking, camping and hiking in the Decorah area – Their passion for the outdoors is pretty obvious when you set your eyes on this beautiful cabin, located just past Twin Springs Park.

After taking ownership of Twin Springs Lodge in late November, 2014, they were off and running with ideas on how they wanted to share their 'home away from home' and give families the opportunity to adventure, relax and enjoy Northeast Iowa's 'Driftless' Region.

Any and all feedback is welcome! Your opinions matter to us, and we'd love to hear how your stay was or how we can make it better!