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The Barn House Lodge

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61201 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Spillville, IA
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Luther College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spillville

On lake.Your stay at this Spillville vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Bily Clocks Museum. Fort Atkinson State Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bily Clocks Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Luther College - 24 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 24 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Decorah Fish Hatchery - 24 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 29 min drive - 20.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪the Farr Side bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Barn House Lodge

A unique lodging experience. A barn turned home. The barn was built in the year 1900. We are located in downtown Spillville, IA. A unique Czechoslovakian town. This barn is part of once was a working farm before the town of Spillville was incorporated in 1920. This barn was once a home to cows, horses and I am sure some chickens. We have the resident "barn cat" Stormy patrolling the property. The living room and master bedroom is in what was once the hay loft. The kitchen is where they parked the tractor at night. The large private back yard was once a corn field. The Turkey River is just a short distance from the private back patio. Bring your kayaks or canoe and drop in right here. You may see deer helping themselves to the neighbors apple trees.

Spillville is a village founded by a German. This town grew into a refuge for Czechs. This small Czech village became a retreat for composer Antonin Dvorak.

Today Spillville is a small town in the northeast corner of Iowa nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. A dedicated community of families strive to preserve the rich history, heritage and Czech culture.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,201 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all windows are closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Lodge must be tidy before departure, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry basket.
Missing or broken items will be charged to renter
All furniture must be placed in original positions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Parties assume all responsibility.

Events

No events allowed
Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside

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
Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
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 and a first aid kit
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. Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Barn House Spillville
The Barn House Lodge Spillville
The Barn House Lodge Private vacation home
The Barn House Lodge Private vacation home Spillville

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barn House Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Barn House Lodge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Barn House Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Barn House Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Barn House Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Barn House Lodge have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Barn House Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Barn House Lodge to downtown Spillville?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Spillville.

The Barn House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The barn lodge was a very nice place to stay. Hosts were very kind and even asked us before mowing the lawn behind the barn. We had plenty of room, and much peace & quiet. Made it easy to relax during our stay. The only problem with our stay was the town working on water mains and fire hydrants so the roads in town were all tore up. Made it hard to walk around and explore the town. Nothing the hosts can do about that. We made it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Would rent this beautiful property again. Owners are friendly and the property is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D., Lee's Summit, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and convenient

A great property in a beautiful setting. Quiet neighborhood to hang out and relax. Super convenient to Decorah and Toppling Goliath. Our host greeted us on arrival and were warm and welcoming. I highly recommend the Red Barn!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The property was quiet and peaceful--just what we were looking for in a get away! The barn house was beautiful, and check-in very easy. The river in the back of the property was very scerene. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! The barn was just as described-very cute with “quirky” vibe. Very clean and great location! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

From start to finish was fantastic. The host came and spoke to us and was lovely to talk to. Will absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy C., Conklin

Liked: Cleanliness

Decorah Kayak trip

We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the Barn. Christine was a wonderful host. We had a question regarding the Wi-fi and she stopped by personally to help us. We ended up visiting for at least a half hour. We had everything we needed for our stay. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property, comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay at the barn. Plenty of room for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Friends Get-together

The property was clean and comfortable! The back porch was a great place to hang out in the morning with our coffee and sit in the evening after our day of exploring in Decorah! We will most likely choose to stay here again as Decorah is a midpoint for the four of us. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful lication

The property was well maintained and comfortable. The grounds were spacious and provided a peaceful setting. We were there for graduation at Luther College and the trip into Decorah was less than 15 minutes. The chickens on the property were a bonus for the kids and Christine was very hospitable and easily available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and spacious

Very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet and comfortable

truly enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Perfect location for a girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic, chic, and wonderful!

Amenities a plenty. Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay while visiting the Bily clock museum!

Would highly recommend this place to stay… was a very quiet and beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

cousins camp out

Cozy, peaceful, beautifully relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spillville

Spacious home with a unique history. Plenty of space to play outside with the kids. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent accomodations and friendly host. Fresh eggs were terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip and a road win against Luther College

This property is a gem. The location was perfect for our trip, as it's only 10 minutes to the campus and about 13 minutes into Decorah. The backyard is amazing - we watched as a bald eagle perched next to the stream. The interior is so unique and comfortable. Although we have NO reason to come back to this part of Iowa, we just might make another trip to stay in this barn home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica dawn b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE C., WINTERSET

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon

This is our 2nd stay! So amazing no complaints AT ALL. Perfect setting and so accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, quiet property

This was a cute, spacious property in a lovely setting. The host was very friendly and offered suggestions for actvities in the area The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for out of town wedding guests

We needed room for out if town guests and I was thrilled to find this within waking distance of the church. Beautiful unique property! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness

trout mania

excellent highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023