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Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Holiday home in Decorah with kitchen and patio

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Nestled by Luther College, this charming farm house offers the perfect retreat in Decorah. With 2,100 Sq.Ft of space for up to 8 guests, unwind on the back porch overlooking fields and woods or move to the front porch with a glass of wine.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$504
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

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 amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Exterior
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includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

Property is also known as

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Farm House Within City Limits & Close to Luther College Decorah

About the area

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chattahoochie County Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 12 min drive - 11.4 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 Decorah - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

As of 31 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College on 13 Jan 2026 start from AU$503.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to Luther College.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Met our needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old house, with lots of space. Great, well-equipped kitchen and dining area. Perfect location for visiting our son at Luther and doing things in Decorah. Very responsive host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for a small family reunion! Loved the setting! Enjoyed coffee in the front porch. Loved the deer walking through the yard numerous times! Great natural light and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful farmhouse that has been updated inside with a large kitchen and window seat dining area. Great space for three couples to enjoy the area. The house was stocked with everything you need and conveniently located for enjoying the many things to do in Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Sister trip

Every thing was great. Would have been better to have two separate twin instead of bunks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Buddies Trip

We just returned from a stay at the Farmhouse. All parts of this house and the area around it were accommodating to our group of 6. Mattine was great to work with and was always available when we had questions. Definitely a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, cozy, quiet and fully stocked home. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Farmhouse in Decorah

Excellent ! The owners obviously take great pride in this property. We graded the cleanliness as A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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