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A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

America's heartland beckons with WiFi connectivity and walkable treasures - from the striking Catholic Church to the German American Museum

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This craftsman home in a charming small town preserves its heritage through original millwork and flooring. Travelers can cook meals in the updated kitchen or stroll to local favorites - Sips & Savors serves dinner while Kuennen's Tap offers a welcoming happy hour scene.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
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About the neighborhood

Map
Saint Lucas, IA

What's nearby

  • Fort Atkinson State Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail - 18 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Courthouse Square - 21 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Fayette County Historical Center & Museum - 22 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Luther College - 33 min drive - 28.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The zipper - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sips & Savors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodys - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

About this property

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

Property highlights
A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Books, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Games
Room features
All guestrooms at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town offer perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town?

As of Dec 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town on Jan 20, 2026 start from $135.0, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town located?

Situated in St. Lucas, this guesthouse is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Fort Atkinson State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Goeken County Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail. Bily Clocks Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our family that needed three rooms and would definately stay here again. In a nice quite smaller town and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

A Great Place to Stay!

We were here for just one overnight. We found our stay to be very comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, with plenty of room. We would stay at this home again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami G.

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

Cute & Cozy!

It is updated and stylish. It’s so cute & cozy with it all being very accommodating! The beds are all very comfortable to sleep on. We all had a good night sleep! I would definitely come back stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Room to breath

Lovely b n b. With great breakfast and engaging hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

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

Perfect Stay For Waucoma Event Center

The stay was absolutely perfect! My bridesmaids and I stayed for my wedding and getting ready. Perfect location, hosts are amazing and go above and beyond, the upstairs where the twin bed is in that nook is the PERFECT spot for pictures of dress and getting ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

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

Comfy 1926 Craftsman.

This house is so sweet but yet has plenty of room for guests. It has everything you need to spend a few days. It’s close enough to several towns with historic main streets, restaurants and antiques. We stayed I January but summer would offer even more things to do and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

101 Birthday party

We had a wonderful stay at the 1896 guest house. It was a perfect landing spot after a couple full days of activities for my aunt’s 101st birthday. The house is so cozy and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Well decorated and comfortable. Very communicative host. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Charming home

We needed somewhere to stay for a local wedding and this was cheaper than the hotel options and gave us so much more space. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Sisters night out

Such a lovely house. Well decorated and comfortable. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Amazing weekend away

My husband and I stayed as we had a wedding to attend in town. This is a great house for a great price! Heidi, the owner, is extremely kind, has excellent customer service, and communication is super quick! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Wedding Trip

Another great night at The 1926 Guesthouse! My son and I stayed here following a wedding in the area. The guesthouse had everything we needed and more. The host has thought of everything! We look forward to our next stay! Thank you, Heidi!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Comfy beds and plenty of space!

This was perfect for our girls trip to Decorah. We all had our own bed and space to spread out. The beds were so comfortable and the place had everything we needed. There is only 1 bathroom so if you don’t like going down narrow, creaky stairs at 2am to pee then you might want to sleep in the main floor bedroom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Spacious small town gem

It was the perfect place to spend the night while visiting family nearby. Nice, updated space with everything we needed for our large family. Host was very courteous and helpful, as it was my first time booking through the site. If we are ever spending more time in the area, it will be our first pick.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Amazing place!

Both the Guest House and the little town of Saint Lucas are so charming! The house is very clean and comfortable and decorated beautifully. My daughters, granddaughter and I were doing a relaxing girls weekend and the hosts left us gifts of face masks and eye pads, so very thoughtful! Beds are super comfortable and the entire house just has the most relaxing feeling to it. Will definitely stay here the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

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

St. Lucas visit

This property was adorable and comfortable. The house had everything I needed at an affordable price. I will absolutely stay here again. The host left information about community resources and helpful check in and out procedures as well as extra bottles of water in the refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Served its purpose

Was in the area for a wedding and this was close to venue. Was clean and served us well for an overnight. Would definitely stay again. Hosts stopped by to ask if it was okay to do yard work. Which was really nice of them because in reality they did not need to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Amazing Property

The house was an adorable older home. Exceptionally clean and had plenty of space for our family. Heidi was an amazing host and was very prompt with correspondence. Her kids even drew our daughter a good luck picture for her dance competition. Great personal touch and our daughter was over the moon happy! Our stay was super enjoyable. Would definitely stay again when we are in the area. Cute little town with a restaurant that had amazing service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, older country decor give this property are real homey feel. Very comfortable, firm bed yielded a great night's sleep. Like all houses of this vintage, the property only has one bathroom with a single sink. Larger families might find this constraining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Quaint and enjoyable

We needed a place near Decorah for the last night of our girls trip. This house was the perfect fit for the 4 of us. We walked a block to go for supper that night. And had a nice dinner with drinks, and played cards too at Sips and Savors! We closed the night with a yarn/wreath craft in the living room at the house. The next morning we had coffee before we checked out and headed to Decorah. Thanks for the cute house rental!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Great home in small town

My husband and I stayed here for a wedding. We arrived late and were welcomed to a fridge full of bottled water, air conditioning turned on in several rooms, and coffee setup for the next morning (coffee pods and creamer provided-so nice). We had everything we needed for our stay. The location is quiet and the beds are comfortable. The host provided shampoo, conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer which were all appreciated. The host was very responsive and thought of everything! I would highly recommend staying here! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann H.

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

Comfortable, very quiet, lovely home

This is a lovely early 1900s home with tastefully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Decorated and furnished beautifully. There are 3 bedrooms/beds upstairs and 1 on the main floor - one of the beds upstairs is in a cute hallway alcove so that might be best for kids, we just used two beds but they were very comfortable. Had all the extra amenities we needed (and a lot more). There is just one bathroom downstairs, so anyone older might want to stay in the downstairs bedroom. We had no problems getting in, and host was very responsive to any questions. It was a very nice stay. It was an easy 30 minute drive to Decorah- we were there for Luther college graduation. I would definitely stay there again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Lovely little house in a quiet town!

The house was everything advertised and more. Comfortable, clean, well stocked, with comfortable beds, charging stations, and plenty of water stocked in the fridge! The stairs were a little steep but that was the norm for that age of a house and the handrail was sturdy enough to ensure our safety. Note that the house has one bathroom only, so be sure you plan around that if you have multiple people in your party! The only suggestion I would make to the property owner is they might want to consider adding a few mixing bowls to the housewares in the kitchen-I made biscuits one morning for breakfast but had to use a pot to mix them in. But I will most certainly recommend this property, and it will be first choice for my family when we come back to the region!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, perfect little spot that made our stay enjoyable!Check in was easy, TVs had guest access to streaming services, it was perfect all around!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, peaceful, and cozy bungalow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025