Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Decorah, Iowa
$382 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled just on the edge of town on College Drive, this inviting home has the character of a country cabin, but gives you quick access to town. The park-like landscaping in the backyard is not only picturesque, but gives you a peaceful retreat from your backdoor. Children will enjoy the tire swing playset and teepee, but the firepit and the pond with fountain will be a favorite for the adults in the group. The 3D full body massage chair will keep you fully relaxed on your stay.

Four bedrooms with eight beds including a sofa sleeper and also a pack-n-play for small children. Fully outfitted with coffeemaker (pot and K-cup), toaster, dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, knives, utensils, dish soap, hand soap, towels, and shampoo. Also a microwave and an induction cooktop for fast easy cooking. Includes a propane grill on the back deck.

A professional salon sink and chair are available as well as a 3-way full-length mirror for the ladies in your group who want to be pampered.

There is whole house Wi-Fi and the Roku smart TV's make it easy to access free TV as well as your own subscription TV like Netflix, Prime TV, Hulu and more.

Treat yourself to some farm fresh eggs by checking on the chickens in their coop during your stay. Just open the door on the side to access the eggs.

Toys, play set, and tire swing on site for families with kids.

Entire house and yard

We are available during your stay and just a phone call away. We also usually stop by each night briefly to feed the chickens (spring, summer, fall) so we are available with any questions at that time as well.

Bike or drive as you are just a couple minutes from the Upper Iowa River, Luther College, coffee shops, breweries, shops and more.

Parking is available on the property for several cars.

Owner is a professional make-up artist and photographer. If Amy is available, guests could schedule a makeover with her in the house salon for a separate fee.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Katelyn G.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Was a great time! Loved the home and the fireplace was great!

  • Chloe B.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Lovely setting, plenty for kids to do, great kitchen.

  • Brittany G.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    This house was charming! Our group of 9 women on a girls' trip were able to get together and stay comfortably in this beautiful cozy house. There was room for all of us to gather in the living room, play games at the dining room table, and make all of our appetizers in the kitchen. There were also enough spaces to spread out to read a book and take a nap when we wanted some downtime. Not to mention that we all got to relax in the incredible massage chair! It was a great place to stay and connect with one another!

  • Laurie E.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    Appreciated the number of beds for our larger group. House is closer to the shops downtown, and area attractions. House was clean, host was friendly and responded promptly to questions about the website. Would definitely stay again.

  • Steven O.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Excellent, had a problem with the entry lock and some communication with VRBO help desk. After that was cleared up things went well.

  • Tom B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    It was a very nice property. Lots of attention to detail, cleanliness, appliances, seating and bedrooms. All great. We used it for family reunion to tube down Upper Iowa River.Nice patio and backyard. Not an easy place to take a walk directly from the property.

  • Joshua J.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    The hosts were very responsive and the house was great!

  • Diane H.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Our group enjoyed the stay. Plenty to do in Decorah at Seed Savers Exchange, Norwegian Museum and Toppling Goliath Brewery for lunch. House well appointed. We used the firepit and could have used a bit more dry wood and more seating. Overall great stay!

  • David W.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    My five brothers and four sisters-in-law had a great three night stay at Jackson's and Amy's place just north of downtown Decorah. We were all comfortably housed. The kitchen was up to snuff for our cooking needs. The beds were great. And the fire pit at night was glorious. The house itself is a charmer, and it was a wonderful value. Many thanks to our hosts!

  • Anne W.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay, especially the back yard and deck. Very quiet and comfortable. Loved the chickens!

  • Rebecca K.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Overall a good stay! Massage chair was a nice bonus. Kitchen was under stocked which was a bummer as we wanted to cook meals. Nice spaces for sleeping.

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    House had great space for sleeping and was eclectic. Very cute decorations. Stairs to lower level were steep so a bit difficult for a few to traverse. Outdoor space was nice however most of the outdoor chairs were broken so inable to use.

  • Blake B.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    The house had everything we needed and plenty of space and entertainment options for everybody

  • Linda T.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    Several years in a row---this has been a wonderful house to have our music students' retreat!

  • Teri P.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    The owner contact through the VRBO text app was immediately responsive, as in, within seconds! The house was charming, cozy, roomy and well supplied. The price was perfect for our budget. We are a group of 8 retired women hikers so really enjoyed the massage chair downstairs at the end of the day! The chickens in the little coop were sweet and politely friendly and not noisy. So fun to visit every day. We didn't have time to gather and cook the few eggs offered up, but how wonderful to have had the option. The location was perfect. A few minor fixes would create an even more perfect haven, such as towel hooks in the bathroom, a fitted sheet for the pull out sofabed, bunk beds that don't sqeek loudly with every movement, and maybe some padding on the bunk bed ladder (painful climbing with bare feet). And a thorough cleaning of the washer to prevent mildew. I am told that front loaders are notorious for odor if the door isn't left ajar at all times? The fire pit area was so wonderful, though we didn't start a fire because of the burning ban and the dry dry weather conditions. Maybe next time. Thank you hosts for a wonderful two night's stay!

  • Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    Lovely location and interesting town. Much to do and great restaurants.

  • Tyieshia K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Very nice stay. We will be staying again.

  • Dotta H.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    Our family with three kids, 10, 9, & 6, loved staying at this house. The chickens, the pond, the hammock, and the marvelous massage chair were a hit with everyone. We hope we can stay here again!

  • Nicholas S.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    Myself and my groomsmen stayed here for my

  • jen s.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Clean home with plenty of space and items you need for your stay, beautiful yard and quiet location. Communication with property owner is immediate, very responsive. The home is located minutes from downtown Decorah. We were amazed at all Decorah had to offer - history, culture, arts, shops, coffee, excellent food, breweries, hiking trails - plenty to do indoors and outdoors. If you are headed to Decorah, stay at this rental. 10 out of 5 stars - above and beyond out expectations!

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$382+
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