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Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

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Original Farmhouse to the area
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine or Local Craft Beer and Spend Some Quality Time
Gather in the Kitchen
Have a Family or Friends Dinner
Start the Morning off Right!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

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....

Property manager

Mattine Gallentine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Decorah

Decorah is home to this holiday home. Porter House Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Silvercrest Golf Club and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College located?

Situated in Decorah, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chattahoochie County Park, Silvercrest Golf Club and Luther College. Dunnings Spring Park and Sollien Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

don G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot..great outdoor area

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vintage house!

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

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Carla f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful farmhouse

The house was just right for a sisters' weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a Decorah escape

We very much enjoyed our time in Decorah and staying at this beautiful property. A perfect place to come home to after a day of kayaking, biking and golfing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great peaceful location

Wonderful home. It has easy access to everything. You couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decorah Farmhouse

Many great amenities provided, we had a great stay. Communication with host was easy with quick responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elgene B., Henry IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable elegance

We stayed here as part of a large family reunion. It was easy to get to and very nicely decorated. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place close to Luther

Loved the house and communication with the owner. No complaints and plan to stay again in the future when visiting our son at Luther.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family celebrations

Mattine responded quickly to our questions. The home was lovely and the perfect spot for our family to gather. The location was very convenient for all activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful turn of the century

Well maintained, spacious, nice area and close to downtown Decorah. We loved our stay here and would rent here again. Thanks for allowing us to experience this home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guests for Nordic Feat.

Cute farm house. Perfect for our group coming to town for Nordic Fest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

derrik g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Studio Tour Gathering

pefect for our group. would stay again. Much more affordable way to stay in Decorah with a group during special weekends in Decorah when hotel rates are inflated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decorah Delight!

Great yard space for the kids to play, location very convenient, and lots of space to spread out inside. There is a "nearly free" EV charging station within walking distance of the house which was very convenient! Enjoyed our stay and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., ORRS ISLAND, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters' Getaway

We were three sisters and a cousin on a short visit with family and to connect with our heritage at Vesterheim. The house is clean, fresh, and very spacious. Hardwood floors are beautiful and the kitchen is huge and well laid out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We were with family most of the weekend but the house was just perfect for us and close to our family’s farm, but the beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean and lots of hot water! The manager was very helpful and responsive! Thank you for contributing to a wonderful family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunited with friends

Its hard to find a good place for 2 families of 4! But this checked all of the boxes! Plenty of room for us all. Kitchen space was plenty amd thr fire pit was great! We hiked and enjoyed the area breweries. Kids loved the hatchery!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artist Studio Tour

Was a great location to start out daily drives to artists' studios and a wonderful place to land after the day was done. Close to downtown Decorah. Recommend taking time to visit Vesterheim - The National Norwegian-American Museum and dining at Rubaiyat. We think you will enjoy both.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T., Atlanta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family!

We were visiting friends for a wedding and needed a place that would fit all 6 of us for several days. The property is beautiful... A historic home that has been kept up well, with added modern amenities (a second bathroom, etc.). The neighborhood is quiet and is close to the downtown area. We loved it and really enjoyed our stay and the owners were just lovely - checked in multiple times and left us a little note and some cookies upon arrival. Thank you so much for hosting our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great for weekend getaway

Great location, very clean. Listed as sleeping 8, but in reality beds were a problem -footboards on 2 of them proved difficult for regular sized adults and the bunk beds are suitable for children only. Suggest putting queens in the 3 BR that do not have them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mattine Gallentine

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Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

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