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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
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Decorah, IA
  • Popular LocationVesterheim Norwegian-American Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpper Iowa Speedway14 min walk
  • Popular LocationLuther College6 min drive
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)87 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

This is a perfect little spot to enjoy all that Decorah and the surrounding area has to offer. It was just like home the...
Bill
May 13, 2024

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

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 centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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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

Pets not 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this apartment is in the city centre. Porter House Museum and Locust School are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ice Cave Hill Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Agora and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min walk
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 14 min walk
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 4 min drive
  • Luther College - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Dixie's Biergarten - 14 min walk
  • Culver's - 3 min drive
  • T-Bocks Sports Bar & Grill - 1 min walk
  • Your Place - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. located?

Located in the heart of Decorah, this apartment building is steps away from Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect little spot to enjoy all that Decorah and the surrounding area has to offer. It was just like home the minute we stepped in. There are stairs to go up to the apartment, from street side and alley side so be prepared for that. The parking spot in the back is an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Decorah
The Nest is the perfect place to stay in Decorah, Iowa. The location is great for shopping, hiking, biking and fishing. The Nest is very spacious and very homey. It is well decorated and equipped with everything you need. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place downtown
We loved our stay here. It had everything we needed and was located bear everything. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Really enjoyed my stay. Can walk to all the cute shops and restaurants in downtown Decorah. Nice updated kitchen, spacious bedroom and living room, and I loved the charm of the exposed brick and hard wood floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place / Great location
Nice place that is an easy walk to restaurants / shops in downtown Decorah.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Apartment in Downtown Decorah
Delightful apartment, thoughtfully appointed and in the center of everything. We've been here before and will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint! Fully furnished with just about anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is a roomy space in a great location. Easy to walk anywhere in downtown Decorah with an easy to access parking space. Lots of living space room with a great view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quick weekend getaway at the Nest. Fun place located in an excellent part of downtown Decorah. It was nice to have the parking space reserved for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solar Guys
Everything was Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023