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Decorah House- Airy, modern, full of natural light, 5 blocks to downtown

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Welcome to Decorah House, a private and beautifully renovated stay on the second floor of our historic brick house in a quiet neighborhood just five blocks from downtown Decorah. The space is bright and full of natural light and filled with plants. The apartment sleeps three, has a beautiful bathroom with tiled shower, and a lovely front living room and kitchen. Walk to Pulpit Rock Brewing Co, La Rana Bistro, Impact Coffee, Oneota Food Coop, Hotel Winneshiek, Vesterheim, Convergence Ciderworks, and so much more.brbrWe've put six years of hard work into this amazing house and we're excited to share it with you! We're two guys in our 30s and love Decorah. Whether you're here to visit one of the breweries, trout fish, mountain bike, visit your kids at Luther, or just trying to unwind, we think you'll love everything about Decorah and the house. brbrThe Decorah House stay occupies the second floor of our 1850s brick house. The apartment, including the entrance and heating and cooling systems, are completely separate from our part of the house. We've taken covid seriously from the beginning and want to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.brbrThe space is bright and full of natural light, and sits perched overlooking the Oneota Valley. The unit consists of a large living area with adjoining kitchen, a spacious bath, and large bedroom. The bedroom has a queen bed and there's a queen size blow up mattress to accommodate a third or fourth person. Paul has restored old buildings going on fifteen years. He eats, sleeps and breaths old buildings, architecture and design. We've put so much work into making the space just right, and we think you'll agree.brbrIn the main living space you'll find two orange barrel chairs with accompanying hand made shaker style walnut end tables, a sugar maple butcher block dining table made from flooring from a local landmark school, and Persian rugs. The floors are beautiful reclaimed doug fir from a catholic priest house that was recently demolished. All the woodwork, the butcher block countertops and tables, maple cabinets, maple vanity, shaker end tables (basically everything you see) were all made by Paul in the second floor of our garage workshop. During the day Paul's a high school industrial arts teacher and teaches several furniture making, design and construction classes.brbrThe kitchen has a high quality European brand stainless steel gas range, small refrigerator, and deep-basin stainless steel sink. The kitchen is stocked with quality cookware. We also supply organic coffee and a french press. The kitchen is pretty small, but adequate for light cooking.brbrThe bedroom is spacious and overlooks the forested bluffs of the Oneota Valley. And to boot there's a spectacular 200 year old bur oak tree that sits right outside the bedroom windows. The bedroom has a firm queen bed, a reading area, and clothes closet.brbrThe spacious bath has a floor to ceiling subway tile shower. The bathroom flooring is Marmoleum, a traditional petroleum free, linseed oil-based linoleum invented in Britain in the early 1850s that's made to look like marble. The hand made vanity is sugar maple with a white oak butcher block top. Bath towels, Nature's Gate shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.brbrThe house was built in the early 1850s by Decorah's original founding family, the Days from upstate New York. When their son Claiborne built the house a few years later, the village of Decorah wasn't more than a few log houses and a saw mill. Claiborne was the entrepreneurial type, serving as Decorah's first postmaster. He also owned a lumberyard and built several houses around town. Today it survives as one of the few remaining structures of the period. Ever since Paul was a little kid he's had his eye on this house. And when it came available, we jumped at the opportunity to buy and restore it. Of all the buildings representative of Decorah's early settlement period that remain standing, this house is probably the most intact and best preserved. It's an incredible piece of local history.brbrYou'll have access to the entire second floor of the house accessed through a separate entrance. Once inside the entryway, the staircase takes you up to the apartment. We live downstairs and our unit is accessed through a separate entrance on the side porch.
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Private Lodge Near Trails & River • Sauna • Sleeps 8

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Private Driftless Lodge Near Trails & River • Sauna • Sleeps 8brbrPerfect for:br• Families and group getawaysbr• Biking trips and outdoor adventuresbr• Relaxing weekends near DecorahbrbrJust 5 minutes from downtown Decorah, Twin Springs Lodge offers the perfect balance of convenience and a peaceful, tucked-away setting. Located along a lightly traveled road, you’re close to everything, yet far enough away to enjoy campfires, yard games, and quiet evenings under the stars.brbrYou’ll be within walking distance of Twin Springs Supper Club, Trout Run Trail, Pulpit Rock Campground, Twin Springs Park, and the Upper Iowa River—making this an ideal basecamp for exploring the Driftless Region.brbrThe Space -brThe lodge is designed with groups in mind, offering plenty of room to gather, relax, and spread out.brbr• Main level: two private queen bedroomsbr• Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areabr• Sunroom with pull-out couchbr• Large bathroom with washer/dryerbr• Indoor sauna for relaxing after a day outdoorsbrbrThe upper-level loft provides additional sleeping with two queen beds and two twin beds—perfect for families or groups traveling together.brbrOutdoor Living - brThe large covered porch features comfortable seating, a grill, and a ceiling fan - ideal for morning coffee, meals, or winding down in the evening. Guests also enjoy a dedicated outdoor space for relaxing and spending time together.brbrUnique Design & Comfort - brThis one-of-a-kind roundhouse/earth-home design features natural wood and stone throughout. The home stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter, with a gas fireplace that adds to the cozy atmosphere.brbrLocation Highlights - brOutdoor lovers will feel right at home—trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, biking, and hiking are all nearby, and bald eagle sightings are common. Local attractions include Vesterheim Museum, Luther College, the Fish Hatchery, Twin Springs Park, and the 11-mile Trout Run Trail loop.brbrEV-Friendly Stay - brA NEMA 14-50 outlet is available on site for guest EV charging (please bring your own cord).brbrGood to Know -brThe lodge sits on a 2-acre property that also includes two long-term tenants in separate residences. Guests have a private entrance, dedicated parking, and their own outdoor space, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay with plenty of room to unwind.brbrWhether you're planning a biking weekend, family gathering, or a quiet Driftless escape, Twin Springs Lodge offers the space, location, and comfort to make your stay memorable.
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