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Welcome! To the 1926 Guesthouse!
Interior
Living room
Interior
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$227
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Saint Lucas, IA
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Luther College
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Hallway Nook

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

Room

  • 139.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Price is NZ$227 avg per night,

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About the area

St. Lucas

St. Lucas is home to this guesthouse. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Fayette County Historical Center & Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Atkinson State Park and Echo Valley State Park.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Bily Clocks Museum - 21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Luther College - 36 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 37 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 40 min drive - 39.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Zipper - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪White House Supper Club-Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kuennen's Tap & Liquor Store - ‬2 min walk

About this property

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

A charming craftsman built in 1926 with original millwork and flooring on main level. A beautifully updated kitchen will make your stay feel like you are at a high end home. Located in the perfect little small town buzzing with families and friendly people! A minute walk will take you to supper at Sips & Savors, happy hour at Kuennen's Tap or shopping at Mark's Jewelry. Walk up the hill and see the stunning Catholic Church or the German American Museum. A brand new park is right around the corner as well!

Property manager

Heidi Busta

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town located?

Situated in St. Lucas, this guesthouse is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Fort Atkinson State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Goeken County Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail. Bily Clocks Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Excellent stay

We went to the Not Quite Brothers Show in Waucoma. Great place to stay for a 3 couples. It is such a cute property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

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

Comfy 1926 Craftsman.

This house is so sweet but yet has plenty of room for guests. It has everything you need to spend a few days. It’s close enough to several towns with historic main streets, restaurants and antiques. We stayed I January but summer would offer even more things to do and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Perfect for what we needed.

This space was exactly what we needed for our 1st annual girls weekend with grandma, daughter, daughter in laws and granddaughters. We walked down ro sip and savor for supper the 1st night and came back to enjoy eachothers company while we played games.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Friends Trip - Iowa 2024

We all enjoyed our stay in St. Lucas. The house was perfect for my friends and I. We all would stay again the next time we visit Iowa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

A Great Place to Stay!

We were here for just one overnight. We found our stay to be very comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, with plenty of room. We would stay at this home again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Served its purpose

Was in the area for a wedding and this was close to venue. Was clean and served us well for an overnight. Would definitely stay again. Hosts stopped by to ask if it was okay to do yard work. Which was really nice of them because in reality they did not need to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

101 Birthday party

We had a wonderful stay at the 1896 guest house. It was a perfect landing spot after a couple full days of activities for my aunt’s 101st birthday. The house is so cozy and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Quaint and enjoyable

We needed a place near Decorah for the last night of our girls trip. This house was the perfect fit for the 4 of us. We walked a block to go for supper that night. And had a nice dinner with drinks, and played cards too at Sips and Savors! We closed the night with a yarn/wreath craft in the living room at the house. The next morning we had coffee before we checked out and headed to Decorah. Thanks for the cute house rental!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Comfy beds and plenty of space!

This was perfect for our girls trip to Decorah. We all had our own bed and space to spread out. The beds were so comfortable and the place had everything we needed. There is only 1 bathroom so if you don’t like going down narrow, creaky stairs at 2am to pee then you might want to sleep in the main floor bedroom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Amazing weekend away

My husband and I stayed as we had a wedding to attend in town. This is a great house for a great price! Heidi, the owner, is extremely kind, has excellent customer service, and communication is super quick! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Cutest house

My husband and I stayed here the night of our wedding and it was perfect for us! Heidi really had the house decorated so cute!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Charming home

We needed somewhere to stay for a local wedding and this was cheaper than the hotel options and gave us so much more space. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

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

Perfect Stay For Waucoma Event Center

The stay was absolutely perfect! My bridesmaids and I stayed for my wedding and getting ready. Perfect location, hosts are amazing and go above and beyond, the upstairs where the twin bed is in that nook is the PERFECT spot for pictures of dress and getting ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Room to breath

Lovely b n b. With great breakfast and engaging hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and welcoming vintage home. Well appointed with great attention to detail. Lots of nice touches like half and half, water in fridge, lots of extra pillows, towels and interesting decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

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

like home

Very nice. Exactly what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Perfect Spot

We loved our stay at this special home in St. Lucas! SO nicely decorated and everything we needed was there, which was appreciated!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Wedding Trip

Another great night at The 1926 Guesthouse! My son and I stayed here following a wedding in the area. The guesthouse had everything we needed and more. The host has thought of everything! We look forward to our next stay! Thank you, Heidi!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Lovely little house in a quiet town!

The house was everything advertised and more. Comfortable, clean, well stocked, with comfortable beds, charging stations, and plenty of water stocked in the fridge! The stairs were a little steep but that was the norm for that age of a house and the handrail was sturdy enough to ensure our safety. Note that the house has one bathroom only, so be sure you plan around that if you have multiple people in your party! The only suggestion I would make to the property owner is they might want to consider adding a few mixing bowls to the housewares in the kitchen-I made biscuits one morning for breakfast but had to use a pot to mix them in. But I will most certainly recommend this property, and it will be first choice for my family when we come back to the region!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Well decorated and comfortable. Very communicative host. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cozy home

Good location for an overnight stay in Northeast Iowa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, older country decor give this property are real homey feel. Very comfortable, firm bed yielded a great night's sleep. Like all houses of this vintage, the property only has one bathroom with a single sink. Larger families might find this constraining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Family Funeral

It was a nice place as I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024