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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
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

    • Parking availableParking available
    • WasherWasher
    • KitchenKitchen
    • Air conditioningAir conditioning
    • DryerDryer
    • Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Decorah, IA
    Amundsons Clothing
    1 min walk
    Agora
    2 min walk
    Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    4 min walk

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About the area

Decorah

This apartment puts you in the heart of Decorah, within steps of Amundsons Clothing and Agora. .Apartment features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

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

  • ‪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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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 centre
  • 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

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

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

No, The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in downtown Decorah
Perfect for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra S.

Cigarette Smoke
The location and pictures are accurate. This unit is in a lovely location however the cigarette smoke from the neighbors is horrible. We left early because of the smell of the 2nd hand smoke. I understand that this is something the owners can not change but for our health we decided to cut our trip short.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla F., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
Place was great, I know it’s called the Loft, but maybe it could be a little clearer that it does have quite a few steps for the older clientele.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We really enjoyed our stay. The Nest is a great location and eventing was really nice. The three steps right outside the backdoor are a little wobbly, but everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023