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Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Decorah vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Decorah

In Decorah .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Decorah vacation home, you'll find Chattahoochie County Park and Silvercrest Golf Club. Luther College and Dunnings Spring Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Luther College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 10 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Enjoy a stay in one of the original farmhouses within Decorah city limits. Located by Luther College, it's 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 getaway. You get the entire 2,100 Sq.Ft. in town farmhouse which has room for up to 8 guests.

The space
Sit on the back porch with your morning coffee overlooking the 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....

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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
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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

  • Garden

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

Rules

Maximum 8 People on the Property without Prior Permission
Do Not Park on the Lawn
Security Camera Covers Provides Safety for Guests in the Parking Area

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College Decorah

Frequently asked questions

How close is Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College to the airport?

This vacation home is 79.4 mi (89-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College to downtown Decorah?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Decorah.

Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melodee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We found the farmhouse clean, well equipped kitchen, nice location and overall very comfortable for a group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely, well maintained older farmhouse. Had a girls get-a-way & this place was perfection! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious home with easy access to downtown Decorah. Porch swing and a fire pit were nice extras. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JillPeter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy & convenient home for our reunion weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home. Met our needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to Luther College.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old house, with lots of space. Great, well-equipped kitchen and dining area. Perfect location for visiting our son at Luther and doing things in Decorah. Very responsive host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect place for a small family reunion! Loved the setting! Enjoyed coffee in the front porch. Loved the deer walking through the yard numerous times! Great natural light and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful farmhouse that has been updated inside with a large kitchen and window seat dining area. Great space for three couples to enjoy the area. The house was stocked with everything you need and conveniently located for enjoying the many things to do in Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely, quiet location near the north edge of Decorah where the children in the family were able to enjoy spotting deer and other wildlife, yet we were only a 5-minute drive to city center. The home had just the right spaces for 4 adults and 3 children to spend time together and apart. Our host communicated wonderfully and promptly. We enjoyed pizza at Luna Valley Farm, carry out from Rubaiyat, Impact Coffee, Magpie Cafe, feeding trout at the fish hatchery, beautiful Seed Savers Exchange, the waterfall at Dunning Springs, and shopping the great small businesses downtown. We saw a marriage proposal TWICE! Enchanting visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister trip

Every thing was great. Would have been better to have two separate twin instead of bunks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddies Trip

We just returned from a stay at the Farmhouse. All parts of this house and the area around it were accommodating to our group of 6. Mattine was great to work with and was always available when we had questions. Definitely a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmhouse in Decorah

Excellent ! The owners obviously take great pride in this property. We graded the cleanliness as A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N., Chicago-land, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, cozy, quiet and fully stocked home. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Everything was very nice. The house is well maintained and very clean. The kitchen has everything we could want. The beds were comfortable. The location is very quiet. The yard is quite pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

The house was perfect for our stay. Extremely clean and homey. It’s in a very quiet area, which I really liked. If the house is available, I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decorah

The property was as described. Love the porch swing. The home was clean and host was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun friends getaway

Very comfortable house. Lots of space for eight people. Great dinner at Rubaiyats, canoeing, and fire and s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice vintage house!

Sleeps 4 -5 adults comfortably. Beautiful grounds, beautiful old house! Kitchen is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

don G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot..great outdoor area

The best vrbo yet...even scored a mug and cookies!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming, peaceful, delightful farm house!

We had an enjoyable private midweek visit staying in a beautiful well kept old home & community.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Decorah Getaway!

Just a wonderful, clean, spacious house for a larger group to enjoy the beautiful village of Decorah!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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