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The Barn House Lodge

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Private back deck and patio area.  The upper deck has a gate for safety of kids.
2nd upstairs bedroom with queen size bed.
Sliding barn doors on bedrooms
Entry way from Kitchen to back private patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Spillville, IA
  • Place, Bily Clocks Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Barn House Lodge

A unique lodging experience. A barn turned home. The barn was built in the year 1900. We are located in downtown Spillville, IA. A unique Czechoslovakian town. This barn is part of once was a working farm before the town of Spillville was incorporated in 1920. This barn was once a home to cows, horses and I am sure some chickens. We have the resident "barn cat" Stormy patrolling the property. The living room and master bedroom is in what was once the hay loft. The kitchen is where they parked the tractor at night. The large private back yard was once a corn field. The Turkey River is just a short distance from the private back patio. Bring your kayaks or canoe and drop in right here. You may see deer helping themselves to the neighbors apple trees.

Spillville is a village founded by a German. This town grew into a refuge for Czechs. This small Czech village became a retreat for composer Antonin Dvorak.

Today Spillville is a small town in the northeast corner of Iowa nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. A dedicated community of families strive to preserve the rich history, heritage and Czech culture.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parties assume all responsibility.
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Events

No events allowed
Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all windows are closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lodge must be tidy before departure, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry basket.
Missing or broken items will be charged to renter
All furniture must be placed in original positions

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
Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spillville

Located in Spillville, this holiday home is on a river. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing 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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Spillville, IA

What's nearby

  • Bily Clocks Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luther College - 24 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Decorah Fish Hatchery - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 29 min drive - 32.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tank - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn House Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barn House Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn House Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barn House Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Bily Clocks Museum. Fort Atkinson State Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Christine

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We bought
the property in 1987. We live in the main house. Both of our boys have started their adult married life living in the Barn. Our 2 grandsons have lived in the barn. We have enjoyed over the years making this Barn a home.

In the fall of 2017 we decided to do a complete remodel of the barn. All of the work was done by Kevin and our 2 sons. It took us a year do to remodel

The living room is located on the second floor which is what was once the hay loft. The ceiling is finished in knotty pine, and the floors are finished ash hardwood floors. The ceiling lights are authentic hay rack wheels that we salvaged from a barn that was being torn down. The queen bedroom has a beautiful view of the back yard and the turkey river. The second bedroom has a full size bed. The 3rd bedroom is on the main floor and has 2 twin beds.

The complete barn is trimmed out in Barn boards that were salvaged from the inside of the barn during the first remodel in 1999. The kitchen which was once where the tractor and wagon was stored is finished with oak cabinets and has a door to a deck for you sit and relax with a cup of coffee in the morning and watch the sun rise, or have a cold one in the evening listening to the sounds of the night. You have the feel of country living but in downtown Spillville. The resident chickens will great you also when walking around the property.

You can enjoy bonfires, star gazing and connect with nature from the hustle and bustle of life. You forget that you are in town. You have a private deck, patio to use.

The Barn House Lodge sits on the back side of our property. Our 1890 Victorian House sits along the main street and the Barn built in 1900 sits behind our house. In 1900 this property was an actual working farm. The barn was then home to horses, cows and I am sure all of the regular barn animals. The only farm animals around today are the resident chickens and the resident property protecter, "Stormy" the outside cat.

Why they chose this property

This location has been home to families since we owned it and now we want to share it with all of you. Many wonderful family memories have been made in the barn, now you can make your memories sleeping in a barn for a night or two.

What makes this property unique

We are close driving distance to many many tourist attractions. Many people come to Northeast for all of the outdoor activites, but also for all of the cultural activities. Whether it is Christmas at Luther College, Nordic Fest, Vesterhiem Musuem. If that is not your thing maybe visiting the 3 local Breweries or the local wineries. There is something for everybody. Let our Barn House Lodge be the place where you will rest your body each night.

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