Beautiful view over the Oneota Valley.
Located on the side of the bluff, the house is nestled in the woods.
Directly adjacent to the Trout Run Trail (view from your bedroom, and available from your private entrance #2)
The apartment features two private entrances, including this one in a secluded courtyard.
The apartment is located on the basement level of the house, with its own walk-out door to the valley.
The living room comes with a full-size pullout couch.
The apartment includes geothermal-heated floors.
The bedroom, with a view of the valley and the trail.
The bedroom features a queen-size bed.
You have a full kitchen at your disposal within the apartment.
A look at the spacious interior available to you.
The apartment features a twin day bed and twin trundle bed.
A workspace is available for you.
There is laundry available for you to use in the apartment.
View of the bathroom
The bathroom includes a shower (no bathtub).
Adjacent to the apartment is a common-space rec-room, available during non-quiet hours
Great sunset views from the front porch!
The back yard, a peaceful private area for your family.
Private entrance #1 sits right next to our bike-garage, a shared space for the guests of our two apartments.
We have several bicycles available for use during your stay. Bringing your own? You can store them here if you want to get them out of the elements.
Our home sits on 8 acres, including plenty of space for lawn games for your family
Located only yards away from "The Cut", a grand lookout over the valley as the Trout Run Trail cuts through the natural limestone.
Located less than a mile from downtown, via the lovely Dug Road (part of the Trout Run Trail).
"Walking With Birds", a Doug Freeman sculpture, located on the Dug Road, mere yards from your private entrance.
The Trout Run Trail, leading up to the house.
Located in Decorah, home to so many great adventures and attractions!
Front view of house

Decorah Valley Home with a View (Apartment 2) - Decorah

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  1. United States
  2. /
  3. Iowa
  4. /
  5. Decorah
6 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
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Decorah Valley Home with a View (Apartment 2)

Welcome to the Oneota Vista, a private apartment on the walkout basement floor of our house with beautiful views of the Oneota valley. Our home is located on the Trout Run bike trail (an 11-mile paved loop which winds through Decorah). It is a mile walk to downtown Decorah, and less than 2 miles from Luther College.

This cozy apartment is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring, canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, shopping, and checking out the local breweries.
Fully-furnished walkout basement floor of house, complete with heated floors, sleeping for 6, and two private entrance. The unit consists of 1 bedroom, a private bathroom, a full kitchen, and open living/dining space. The main bedroom has a queen bed. The living space has a twin bed with an additional trundle for another person. Also, the sleeper-couch in the living area is available for sleeping as well.

Basic wifi, a TV with Netflix, as well as a variety of DVDs, family games, and puzzles are available for use during your stay. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and Keurig available. A washer and dryer is located in the hallway closet.

Sleeping configuration

Bedroom

1 queen bed

Living room

1 sofa bed

Main area

1 single bed, 1 rollaway bed

What this place offers

29 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Security Cameras
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Nearby activities

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Walking
Nature Viewing
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

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Child friendly

We have a high chair and pack n' play available upon request.
  • Baby friendly
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Parking is available. We have a cement pad near the house which accommodates one parking spot for both of our apartments (Apartment #1 and #2). There is also parking around the pad on the grass for other vehicles. Please do not block the western (right) garage door.

Meet the Host

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Evan

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within 12 hours
Member Since
August 2021

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Scenic views

River view

Location

Woods

Getting around

Take the adjacent trail .6 miles to downtown Decorah. Easy to get to via foot, car, or bike. Some bikes available to borrow onsite, and located a short distance away from Decorah Bicycles.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
6 People
Including infants
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
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