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Feel of Country in the City

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Feel of Country in the City


Nestled just on the edge of town on College Drive, this inviting home has the character of a country cabin, but gives you quick access to town. The park-like landscaping in the backyard is not only picturesque, but gives you a peaceful retreat from your backdoor. Children will enjoy the tire swing playset and teepee, but the firepit and the pond with fountain will be a favorite for the adults in the group. The 3D full body massage chair will keep you fully relaxed on your stay.

The space
Four bedrooms with eight beds including a sofa sleeper and also a pack-n-play for small children. Fully outfitted with coffeemaker (pot and K-cup), toaster, dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, knives, utensils, dish soap, hand soap, towels, and shampoo. Also a microwave and an induction cooktop for fast easy cooking. Includes a propane grill on the back deck.

A professional salon sink and chair are available as well as a 3-way full-length mirror for the ladies in your group who want to be pampered.

There is whole house Wi-Fi and the Roku smart TV's make it easy to access free TV as well as your own subscription TV like Netflix, Prime TV, Hulu and more.

Treat yourself to some farm fresh eggs by checking on the chickens in their coop during your stay. Just open the door on the side to access the eggs.

Toys, play set, and tire swing on site for families with kids.

Guest access
Entire house and yard

Other things to note
Owner is a professional make-up artist and hairstylist. If she is available, guests could schedule a makeover with her in the house salon for a separate fee.

Property manager

Amy and Jackson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Feel Of In The City Decorah
The Feel of Country in the City
Feel of Country in the City Decorah
Family Friendly With all the Amenities
Feel of Country in the City Private vacation home
Feel of Country in the City Private vacation home Decorah

About the area

Map
Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Agora - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Feel of Country in the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feel of Country in the City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feel of Country in the City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feel of Country in the City located?

This family-friendly Decorah holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Luther College, Dunnings Spring Park and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Feel of Country in the City Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic decor with lots of modern amenities
The owner contact through the VRBO text app was immediately responsive, as in, within seconds! The house was charming, cozy, roomy and well supplied. The price was perfect for our budget. We are a group of 8 retired women hikers so really enjoyed the massage chair downstairs at the end of the day! The chickens in the little coop were sweet and politely friendly and not noisy. So fun to visit every day. We didn't have time to gather and cook the few eggs offered up, but how wonderful to have had the option. The location was perfect. A few minor fixes would create an even more perfect haven, such as towel hooks in the bathroom, a fitted sheet for the pull out sofabed, bunk beds that don't sqeek loudly with every movement, and maybe some padding on the bunk bed ladder (painful climbing with bare feet). And a thorough cleaning of the washer to prevent mildew. I am told that front loaders are notorious for odor if the door isn't left ajar at all times? The fire pit area was so wonderful, though we didn't start a fire because of the burning ban and the dry dry weather conditions. Maybe next time. Thank you hosts for a wonderful two night's stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandmother
Lovely location and interesting town. Much to do and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyieshia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Very nice stay. We will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dotta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Spot
Our family with three kids, 10, 9, & 6, loved staying at this house. The chickens, the pond, the hammock, and the marvelous massage chair were a hit with everyone. We hope we can stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Party
Myself and my groomsmen stayed here for my
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen s., Madison, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and plenty to do
Clean home with plenty of space and items you need for your stay, beautiful yard and quiet location. Communication with property owner is immediate, very responsive. The home is located minutes from downtown Decorah. We were amazed at all Decorah had to offer - history, culture, arts, shops, coffee, excellent food, breweries, hiking trails - plenty to do indoors and outdoors. If you are headed to Decorah, stay at this rental. 10 out of 5 stars - above and beyond out expectations!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent house for games, dinner, gather with friends-any time of the year!
Jackson and Amy are very accommodating-communicate very well-and provide a space that's so cozy and comfortable-even for our large group of 9 (7 students, 2 chaperones) The massage chair, and large TV with Roku--is amazing. Kitchen has everything we needed -after a trip to Fareway-for breakfasts and lunch supplies. Fireplace upstairs-easy to operate and very nice to have. Special touch-the Christmas tree-still up in this early part of January. Thank you! Strongly recommend for a get-a-way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Shoreview, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and cozy
Great location. Worked great for our family of 7. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chalis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Came to town to do some fall hiking with some family and friends. The house was perfect for the little boys. They loved the hill in the backyard and the adults loved the firepit. The house is much larger inside than it appears from the outside. We had a great visit and experience at this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, beautiful home
We really enjoyed staying at this cozy home. Very spacious. The backyard was gorgeous - very enjoyable to sit outside back there. There was also a fantastic massage chair- unlike any I’ve tried before. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls week
Every year my sisters and our daughters go on a weeks vacation. This year we chose Decorah. The property was very nice. We all had our own beds. The town had a lot of very nice restaurants and the shopping was great. We visited the cave in Harmony,Mn. We also visited a winery, brewery, distillery. We will spray here again on our next visit an recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and well-equipped
Plenty of space for the toddler to safely roam both inside and out, and for the adults to kick a soccer ball. The chickens and their eggs were a bonus! Comfortable furniture and a well-equipped kitchen. Massage chair was fabulous! High chair and infant swing were very convenient. 3 minute drive to downtown, close to Luna Farms, Seed Savers and Dunning Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
Stayed for family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
The property was a perfect fit for our group. Unfortunately it rained(however rain is much needed in the area). The kids ran around in the rain in the front yard, which was fun for them. The kids also had their own space in the basement which they loved. They checked for eggs each day and were excited to find them which we had for breakfast. The adults were able to catch up with each other in their own space upstairs. Amy wanted to be sure if I needed anything not to hesitate to contact her, she is close by. Place is a country setting right in town. Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah Heaven
This place was Fabulous! Location, outdoor space, close to everything. The grandkids loved the chickens…a big hit!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable stay
We hope to return! Pictures are accurate, and the place was well cleaned when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country get away
Love the barn style decor of the house. Plenty of room to hang out. Nice massage chair and salon. Our youngest spent alot of time on the tire swing. Some suggestions would be the bunk bed creeks everytime you move so the girls didn’t sleep too well. 😂 And there are house numbers on the mailbox, but you can’t see them if you are coming in late at night so maybe a bigger sign would help. Other than that, loved the place and the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
relax, connect, great experience!
Jackson and Amy provide everything a group, or couples, or get-away mini-vacation any time of the year. Very close to Luther Campus-so I could transport my singers easily - to drop off for rehearsals, and even come back to the VRBO for lunch. Good sized- table, for eating and board games. Of course the massage chair is an amazing perk! Having 2 bathrooms was, of course, very important. This is an amazing place-my students and I were very comfortable here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decorah Holiday
Spacious home near many adventures - clean, great location, wonderful hosts - we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely house and location!
We enjoyed staying here….the house was perfect and the location near Luther was ideal. Thank you Amy and Jackson for a lovely experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion to remember
We stayed here during a visit to Luther to celebrate a class reunion. The property is spacious and can sleep more than we invited! Very well maintained and great outdoor space to enjoy the cool evenings by the firepit. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again!!!
The property was very clean and well supplied with everything we needed. The host was very pleasant and we all enjoyed talking with the chickens. LOVED the firepit and it was kind of them to have wood supplied. Was great to have a house so close to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori O., null

Liked: Cleanliness
Appreciated all the little touches!
We truly enjoyed our 2 nights. We arrived to find Amy there working to get the backyard fountain going because she wanted us to be able to enjoy it during our stay...very nice! I appreciated all of the fun touches in the home. The coffee mugs and dishes were VERY nice! The location was great for us. We were able to ride our bikes into town. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Super Clean. All the amenities were great. The kids loved looking for eggs every morning (3 to 5 every day) and the water guns. The adults loved the massage chair, and the deck. (Fire pit looked good but we never found the time to use it) plenty of room for everybody and we are talking about coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022