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The Water Street Flat

Apartment in Decorah with kitchen and patio

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Agora
  • Place, Dunnings Spring Park
  • Place, Luther College

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Water Street Flat

This bright and airy flat comfortably sleeps 4 adults, and can accommodate up to 8 people. Located above Java John's Coffeehouse, soon to be the (Lefse Lodege )this is a perfect downtown location. There are two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen allows for friends to gather and share evenings full of conversation and laughter. Set the table on the large private deck and tell stories from your day's explorations! Also enjoy Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum which is a 1 minute walk away. This apartment is truly within the very HeartBeat of Decorah! Come to Decorah, and Renew, Relax, and Restore ! Velkommen!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For single night stays, there will be an added cleaning fee of $75. No fee for 2 night stays or more.
If there are over 4 guests (excluding children under 12), there will be an extra feeof $25 per peron.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Decorah

Decorah is home to this apartment. Porter House Museum and Locust School 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.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agora - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Luther College - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Street Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Water Street Flat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Water Street Flat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Water Street Flat located?

Situated in Decorah, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Porter House Museum and Amundsons Clothing. Agora and Upper Iowa Speedway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JP B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, even better community!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Water Street Flat is a charming space and no detail has been overlooked. Beautifully kept apartment with high end furnishings. Very comfortable accommodations in beautiful downtown Decorah. Even complimentary treats from coffee shop downstairs! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location in downtown Decorah. Very walkable to all the downtown shops and restaurants. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in both the evening and morning. Check-in was easy and Susie was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apt, spacious, comfortable furniture and great deck. Host was kind and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great Location

Our family of 7 had a wonderful and very comfortable stay. The free coffee and pastry each morning from the Lefsa Lodge was a perfect morning treat. The flat is located on the main strip near many fun stores. We enjoyed the rock store Magic Morpho and the farmers market (right across the street). Mabe's Pizza was amazing! We also enjoyed Dunning Springs and the ice caves only a 3 minute drive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Water Street Flat is fantastic place in a great location.Let me start by saying that the Host was fabulous and very accommodating to our needs. My 9-year-old daughter even stated that "whoever owns this place must be awesome", and she was right.The place itself was comfortable, clean and the furniture was very well laid out from the kitchen to the bedrooms. Speaking of the kitchen, it had everything that you needed. We stayed a whole week and for the times we did not go out to eat, we stayed home and it felt as close as you could get to being in my own kitchen from making crepes to steaks. The internet was solid and could handle four computers gaming Fortnite at once. There was plenty of room to spread out for my family of seven and play games or just relax and with two wonderful bathrooms (one with a tub and the other with a shower) everyone could get ready in a short amount of time for a night on the town.Location-wise, you cannot beat this spot. You have access to a number of local churches within a short walk, the library is a great resource for entertaining kids also a brisk walk away and then shopping in local downtown Decorah is right at your doorstep. Great restaurants abound with the Lefse Lodge Kafe right under foot and a late evening trip to the Sugar Bowl for ice cream just three doors down.Overall I highly recommend the Water Street Flat and know that when I make return trips to Decorah, it will be my destination again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Everything we could ask for when meeting "in the middle" with friends from the Twin Cities. If you can climb a flight of stairs you will find a clean, nicely decorated, 2 bed, 2 bath quiet apartment in walking distance of restaurants, shopping, ice cream, and museums. Susie was quick to respond to a parking matter. She's a great hostess. This was our second stay and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Mini vacation in Decorah

My son and I stayed at this home over the Luther College check-in weekend and I can honestly say that both him and I thought this was the most comfortable home away from home we’ve ever been to. We travel a lot and the comfort and amazing location of the flat on Water Street was by far absolutely the best! The beds and living space are set up for lounging and sleeping in, watching TV, enjoying company while on the back deck over looking the morning farmers market and beautiful open windows with access to the hustle and bustle of the lovely town of Decorah right out the door. The location of the flat was literally, step out the door, and you have your pick of restaurants and cute and unique stores. My son actually decided to meet his fellow college friends one evening and just took a short walk to the delicious Mabe’s pizza. No need for a car, simplicity of the vacation comforts one would want from all of the little touches that are in the home, to a town straight out of a Hallmark movie all around and right out the door. I cannot recommend this property enough, especially considering the hospitality and exceptional communication of the owner. We will definitely be staying here again for all of our Decorah visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely perfect! The owners have thoughtfully set up the space and we had everything we needed. The location is fantastic to explore the downtown area and the views from the property are lovely with lots of windows and light. If you like the smell of lefse cooking, you will get free smells from the bakery below.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Water Street Flat. The location was perfect to access local shops, restaurants and nearby state parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely space! Very accommodating, comfy beds, appreciated the extra hospitality given. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough about the owner. Very understanding when we had complications. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayer55345

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we needed and it was as nice as we could have hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUTH E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and wish we had more time. One night was not enough time to see and do everything. Nice, roomy place with 2 bathrooms. We were disappointed the Lefse Lodge below was closed on Sundays and closes at 2 pm on Saturday so we missed out on Norwegian goodies. We will have to come back and we would definitely stay here again. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Water Street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space is nice, beds comfortable, we had my dad with us and the stairs up to the place are steep, also no coffee for Dad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised, so cute and clean and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This was a beautiful property in the heart of downtown Decorah. Susie was very responsive and answered and questions or concerns promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Great getaway! Right downdown

Sweetly decorated, comfortabke beds, chaurs and sofas, lovely kitchen. Great deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Excellent, Responsive Host

Even though our stay had to be canceled due to an unexpected issue, our host handled everything with great care and professionalism. She went out of her way to make things right, and I truly appreciate how responsive and accommodating she was. I look forward to booking with her again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Everything we needed

The Water Street Flat was perfect for what we wanted for our weekend in Decorah. Its location downtown, the open and roomy living and kitchen space, plus the deck in back made for a great place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Perfect spot in downtown Decorah

Everything was perfect! Highly recommend this cute, above the Lefse Lodge, apartment. Close to stores, restaurants, bars as well as the school, museum, etc. You can sit on the back deck and listen to the music at the Saturday Farmer’s Market and visit it to pick up delicious treats, etc. Would definitely stay again - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

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

Decorah

No problems, helpful owner, great downtown location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Superb!

Flat was bigger than expected. Had tons of windows with fantastic light. In warm weather, back deck would be a superb place to hang out. Everything was clean, attractive, and in excellent condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

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

Weekend in Decorah

Very nice property and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susanna (Susie) Cole Billington

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Hello! My name is Susie Cole Billington, and we are eager to host you! I grew up in Decorah and attended Luther College, so am well suited to host you! Decorah has always been a part of my heart, and I hope that it will never leave yours!

Why they chose this property

Although there is not a bad location in all of Decorah, this Flat is located in an exceptionally sweet spot! You will be in downtown Decorah, and within walking to shops, restaurants, and Vesterheim museum. I hope that you will also enjoy many of the hiking opportunities.

What makes this property unique

You are a hop , skip, and a jump from every place that you would want to be!

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