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Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, offices
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Decorah, IA
  • Popular LocationLuther College3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunnings Spring Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVesterheim Norwegian-American Museum4 min drive
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)87 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The house was just right for a sisters' weekend.
Carla f.
Feb 26, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Enjoy a stay in one of the original farm houses within Decorah city limits . Located by Luther College, its a great starting point to explore downtown Decorah, catch a Luther College game, bike the trout run trail, check out the world renowned Seed Savers, do a craft beer tour (centrally located between Toppling Goliath, Pulpit Rock and Pivo Brewing) or just have quiet weekend get away. You get the entire 2,100 Sq.Ft. in town farm house which has room for up to 8 guests.

The space
Sit on the back porch with your morning coffee overlooking the fields and woods and move to the front porch in the afternoon with a glass of wine or favorite local craft beer and enjoy catching up with friends or spending time watching the world go by....

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Vrbo Property
Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College Decorah

About the neighborhood

Decorah

This vacation home is located in Decorah. Porter House Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Luther College - 3 min drive
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 4 min drive
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min drive
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 6 min drive
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪T-Bocks Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Your Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College located?

Situated in Decorah, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Luther College and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dunnings Spring Park and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Porter House Museum and Amundsons Clothing are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla f.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful farmhouse
The house was just right for a sisters' weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 2023 Sister Get-Away
This was perfect for us sisters to gather and stay in one place to be able to share stories, laugh, gather around the fire pit and just relax!!! This property was close to everything downtown and walking/hiking trails. Showers were amazing and had a lot of pressure. The only downside for us, was not having curtains/blinds on all the windows downstairs; the grass was pretty long but a minor issue. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Artist Studio Tour
Was a great location to start out daily drives to artists' studios and a wonderful place to land after the day was done. Close to downtown Decorah. Recommend taking time to visit Vesterheim - The National Norwegian-American Museum and dining at Rubaiyat. We think you will enjoy both.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebrations
Mattine responded quickly to our questions. The home was lovely and the perfect spot for our family to gather. The location was very convenient for all activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah Farmhouse
Many great amenities provided, we had a great stay. Communication with host was easy with quick responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a Decorah escape
We very much enjoyed our time in Decorah and staying at this beautiful property. A perfect place to come home to after a day of kayaking, biking and golfing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guests for Nordic Feat.
Cute farm house. Perfect for our group coming to town for Nordic Fest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We were with family most of the weekend but the house was just perfect for us and close to our family’s farm, but the beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean and lots of hot water! The manager was very helpful and responsive! Thank you for contributing to a wonderful family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah Delight!
Great yard space for the kids to play, location very convenient, and lots of space to spread out inside. There is a "nearly free" EV charging station within walking distance of the house which was very convenient! Enjoyed our stay and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great peaceful location
Wonderful home. It has easy access to everything. You couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place close to Luther
Loved the house and communication with the owner. No complaints and plan to stay again in the future when visiting our son at Luther.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunited with friends
Its hard to find a good place for 2 families of 4! But this checked all of the boxes! Plenty of room for us all. Kitchen space was plenty amd thr fire pit was great! We hiked and enjoyed the area breweries. Kids loved the hatchery!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., ORRS ISLAND, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters' Getaway
We were three sisters and a cousin on a short visit with family and to connect with our heritage at Vesterheim. The house is clean, fresh, and very spacious. Hardwood floors are beautiful and the kitchen is huge and well laid out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property was very nice. It fit us perfectly. When we had questions, the property owners got back to us quickly. We would consider staying here again. Thank you for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great place. Easy to get to all activities around Decorah! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah Delight
The property was convenient to all of our weekend activities in and around Decorah. It provided a nice, quiet place for all members of our party to relax and plenty of room so we were not stepping on each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home in great location
We had a wonderful stay here while attending a wedding in the area. The home is perfect for multiple family's go gather together and relax. House is well layer out and plenty of seating to sit and converse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
This is an absolutely lovely home to share with friends and family. It is comfortable, clean and has a warm and welcoming feel. Mattine is very responsive and has done a great job making this home feel inviting. If you and friends or family need a place to stay, near the college and not far from downtown Decorah, I highly recommend Mattine's farmhouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
Fantastic location close to town! This house has four comfortable bedrooms, and a very nice roomy kitchen with eat-in dining area. We had plenty of room for our family to prep meals, play games and be together, plus we were only minutes from the Whippy Dip and other Decorah attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Excellent stay; lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This property is truly amazing. Well taken care of, calm, peaceful, and all the amenities. One of the best VRBOs we have stayed in!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not stay
The pictures make this look better than it is. The beds were just mattresses barely off the floor. We are in the hotel business, we know what guests expect for their beds. The beds were unacceptable in our opinion. Very disappointing and we stayed at a hotel after viewing the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H., Ames, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
1308 College Drive in Decorah, IA
Everything was great. Location, home had lots of room, and good rental information readily available when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Graduation Weekend
It was outstanding. Clean, roomy, comfortable. Wish we had discovered this gem when we first started traveling to Decorah our daughter's freshman year instead of her graduation weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Great location and lovely house. My family and I had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022