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Bluffside Gardens

2.0 star property
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Exterior
Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1020 Park St, Decorah, IA, 52101
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Luther College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Cabin

  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Decorah

Near the airport.You'll find Porter House Museum and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Luther College - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Decorah Bald Eagles - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bluffside Gardens

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Decorah resort
Bluffside Gardens offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The business-friendly Bluffside Gardens also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Decorah resort.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bluffside Gardens offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Decorah resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Friday (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Jervis mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bluffside Gardens Resort
Bluffside Gardens Decorah
Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bluffside Gardens to the airport?

Bluffside Gardens is 76.1 mi (84-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bluffside Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bluffside Gardens.

Does Bluffside Gardens offer free breakfast?

Bluffside Gardens does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bluffside Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Bluffside Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bluffside Gardens?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Bluffside Gardens have a pool?

Bluffside Gardens does not have a pool.

Does Bluffside Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Bluffside Gardens to downtown Decorah?

Bluffside Gardens is 1 mi away from Decorah.

Bluffside Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Bellevue

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to see deer each day. A bit more furniture than last time, which was nice. Still could use a dresser or a place for clothes to be put away. Staff was very responsive to a couple minor issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious little cabin

Rooms are very spacious. Check in-out was very easy. Love the layout and the vision of the property. Hope to check it out again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very helpful when I asked to check in early because of my daughter’s schedule. We liked the spacious room. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, arrived after normal office hours so the office wasn't open but craig answered the phone right away and helped us find and get into our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! Will return with a group sometime!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room! Very beautiful courtyard. I needed a blow dryer, but otherwise great! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We liked Having a little space of our own. We visited in winter but I imagine the gardens would be very pretty. Just as an fyi the drawer front on the nightstand L of the bed was broken. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This new property is new and as such clean. Beds were very comfortable and we did get a great nights sleep. Decorating is spares and could use a warmer touch. Floors are plastic and a bit cold but that does lend itself to a cleaner feel. Couch and chair were ok but it wasn’t in a position to watch TV. Liked the place but would like to see layouts of another unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, BETTEN DORF

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s brand new and clean! Really liked the location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

I really enjoyed my stay. Was in the area for my annual photography outing. I liked the clean, simple, and roomy accommodation. The cabins were sort of secluded but on the edge of Decorah so you could find food & other conveniences nearby. This was my first time staying at Bluffside Gardens, but it won’t be my last!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have more space than a typical hotel room, and the ability to roam outside. Seeing deer in the evenings is an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away

A hair dryer in the room would have been appreciated. I enjoyed the landscaping, and colorful flowers, wildlife and proximity to the park and hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay I plan on returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024