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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

Photo gallery for The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

A room with a red leather sofa, a vintage bathtub, and large windows with curtains.
A living room with a red leather sofa, a vintage bathtub, a television, and a brick wall.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator, stove, and bar stools.
A storefront with a sign reading 'The Creative Heart Studios & Gallery.'
A wooden double door with two glass panels, each marked with a number (102 and 105).

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Luther College

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Decorah, IA
  • Place, Agora
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porter House Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Decorah

Located in Decorah, this apartment is in the city centre. Porter House Museum and Locust School are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ice Cave Hill Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Agora and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Agora - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porter House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Luther College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Impact Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. located?

Located in Downtown Decorah, this apartment building is steps away from Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great first visit to Decorah!!! Centrally located to every thing. Off street parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great little getaway spot! It was quiet, clean, and comfortable. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property a number of times and as always it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at the Nest while in Decorah for a workshop at Vesterheim. I stayed 6 nights and it was the perfect location and a beautiful cozy space. I was able to cook most of my meals in the lovely kitchen and La Rana is right around the corner for when I was too tired to make myself dinner. I look forward to staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Way cooler than the pictures suggest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, relaxing place to stay. Near restaurants and the Vesterheim Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute space, great location. Photos were outdated (loft has been removed and bunk beds are now there instead). Stairs and bathroom had a cigarette smoke smell like neighbors smoke or used to smoke inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience . Great accommodations close and convenient to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute space with everything we needed and close to beautiful downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review. Please come stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here...3-peat customers!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
We love hosting you! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved this beautiful Nest!!! Absolutely great location, accommodations and amenities. Hope to return. Guests need to be aware of ability needed for stairs leading to Unit and that beds include a great master kin-sized bed and 2 bunk beds. Easily accommodates 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surprisingly quiet for the location. Beautiful and comfortable space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had some issues with door lock and no blind/curtain on bedroom exterior door sunlight came through from alley. Very close and convenient to downtown and were able to park vehicle and walk to places. It did smell “Smokey” and we came to realize was coming from place across the hall and coming in place. We really weren’t in place except at night/morning hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Wonderful location and beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed staying here. The location was downtown, so walking distance to shops and restaurants. The living room/kitchen area was big and open. We liked the windowsill reading nook. The whole place had a unique and cool vibe. Definitely want to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, the shower is small but adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, well decorated and the kitchen was nicely stocked with dishes and cookware. Beds were comfortable. Easy to find, nice location with quick access to downtown. My only complaint is the place smelled horribly of cigarettes. There was several glade plug ins, I guess to mask the smell, but it was still very strong. Even our clothing after leaving smelled. I didn't notice mention of it in other the reviews, so maybe it is something new, but either way was really disappointing for such a nice space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot downtown Decorah
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the space was beautiful as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a tiny problem checking in. She answered in the first ring and fixed the problem. Always a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Decorah

The Nest is the perfect combination of location (everything is in walking distance and exceptional accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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