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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Decorah, IA
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Luther College
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Decorah

Heart of Decorah.With a stay at this Decorah apartment, you'll be steps from Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Agora - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Luther College - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

This furnished one bedroom, one bath apartment is located in the middle of downtown Decorah. The Nest provides easy access to all of Decorah’s wonderful downtown shops and restaurants and there are many local parks within walking or biking distance. The west facing family area is a large open room with beautiful high ceilings and a wonderful view of the County Courthouse. The Nest was redone with the homey feel of Magpie Coffeehouse in mind. The floors are the original over 100 year old fir floors, exposed brick, and a comfortable couch. The dine-in kitchen makes it easy to prepare dinner and for entertaining during your visit. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and large lit closet. In addition to the bedroom, there are two twin beds available built loft style in the main room and a fold out twin bed in the ottoman. The large bathroom has a fabulous shower with your choice of two wonderful shower heads. There is an enclosed back porch, perfect for relaxing with friends or reading a book. A full-size washer and dryer is supplied for you laundry needs. Electric charging station for our guests with electric cars and electric bicycles available for rent upon request.
HIGHLIGHTS
-Queen Size Bed and 3 Twin Beds
-Full Eat in Kitchen
-Beautiful Bay Window With A View Of The County Court House
-Convenient Enclosed Back Porch
-Direct TV Access
-WiFi
-In the heart of downtown Decorah
-the is a charging station behind the nest to charge your electric vehicle
-2 electric bikes available for rent to ride Decorah's scenic bike trail

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please contact us if you have a pet.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. to the airport?

This apartment is 77.3 mi (88-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. to downtown Decorah?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Decorah.

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location, We Left Due to Health Reasons

The apartment is lovely, wonderfully decorated and perfectly located in the downtown area. We met the owner and she was lovely as she helped us get checked in and reset the locks with our preferred access code. Clean, and the kitchen is fully stocked. However, the neighbor across the stairwell, whose door is less than 3 feet from the entrance to The Nest, is a smoker and there is a constant stream of both stale and fresh cigarette smoke that seeps into The Nest. There is an air purifier going, but my husband and son both has asthma so we made the choice to leave for our health. We were sad to leave such a great location and I wish there was more that could be done to curb the smoke issue, maybe a tighter sealing door and removing that window above the bunk beds would help? Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

First time stay w the kids, bunks worked perfectly. Excellent location fir walking to food and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Wonderful, relaxing experience. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Wonderful location and beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

I keep coming back

The space is super cool and centrally located. Has all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Urbandale

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect apartment for stay in and around Decorah

I've stayed in dozens of short term rentals the past few years and this was one of the best. Being able to walk a block to Impact Coffee in the morning, sit and enjoy a bagel before starting my day. Having a reserved parking spot made loading and unloading very easy. The covered three-seasons porch in back was really nice for keeping the mud and crud from my waders and boots from coming inside. The couch and bed were extremely comfortable so I was able to get some really good rest. Plus the place is just really cool - really neat little touches everywhere, and the history of the building is very apparent. I can't wait to come back with my wife so she can experience it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Cool place. Very close to downtown Decorah.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

paulaas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wife

Very homey comfortable, relaxing. What we didn’t like is the smell of smoke in hallway going up steps to the room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryce b.

Liked: Cleanliness

the nest is an apt name for the apartment

very nice cozy apartment in great location downtown. would definately stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm, cozy stay

All was easy re: finding the unit, getting into it and settling in. The unit is on a second floor with a view over the St below, part of the adorable small "downtown" of Decorah. There was a frig with water/ice, a coffee grinder and all other preferred things on our "list". Host was easy to communicate with. The only "cons" were the many stairs (we are older, so that's more about our limitations" and the password given us through email was incorrect: but it was written on a "blackboard" in the front room, so all was well. Overall, we would sign up for another stay when back in Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjersten W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Nest

Great location and had all the amenities we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie P.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Freinds get together

Great location to see downtown Decorah and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pef P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Norsk

Extremely nice and lovely but you need to warn people about the amount of stairs to get to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G., Waterloo, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay in Decorah

The Nest is the perfect combination of location (everything is in walking distance and exceptional accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tennille S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing space!

This was our second time staying at the Nest. It is such a beautiful space and within walking distance of downtown Decorah. We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

SUSAN D.

Communicatin issues resulted inmy not staying there

Sadly, I was not able to access the property when I arrived so did not stay at this property. VRBO directed me to seek other housing for my three day stay at that time. They tried to reach the owner but were unable to reach them to provide help. No negatives other than I was not able to stay. Just a communication problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa P.

Unique and appealing

Really liked this place except for the heavy, embedded smell of cigarette smoke. Air freshener(s) were going strong when we entered but the smell was overcoming it. The smell started to dissipate somewhat after 24-48 hours (or we were getting used to it). We wondered if there was a bar in the floor below years ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming loft

The host was very responsive and provided clear directions a few days ahead of our stay. The space was lovely with wood floors and beautiful reclaimed doors. The only downside would be for those who are older or have balance/mobility issues, the long stairway up could be disconcerting when toting luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Nest is great for downtown Decorah!

Great property in a great location! The only snag we ran into was some issues with the lock on the back door, but they were addressed in a timely fashion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Getaway

The place was a fun little getaway, within walking distance from downtown. There was a bit of a stale smoke smell but otherwise was great! We also rented their 2 electric bikes and had a blast exploring the bike trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gracefully aged!!!

Then place was great!!! Hardwood floor and great decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D., North St.Paul

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at an amazing location

When your partner walks in and says “if I bought a condo I would want it to look like this” you know you picked a great place to stay. Best location and tons of space. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice apartment in downtown Decorah. Walking distance to a multiple coffee shops and shops on mainstreet. We were able to walk to the river, see the waterfall, and do some hiking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024