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Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1

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Phelps Mansion offers a charming suite that blends historic character with modern comforts. With a fully-stocked kitchen, comfortable Queen bed, and exceptionally cozy Queen pull-out sleeper in the living room, this one-bedroom retreat has everything you need to unwind.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1

This suite is fully contained. All you have to do is arrive and enjoy. The historic Phelps Mansion is full of historic character from the original kitchen cabinets to the hardwood floors throughout the unit. There have been many updates through the rehab process and offers many modern amenities. This unit is a one bedroom with a new Amish bed and very comfortable Queen mattress. Located in the living room are two couches. One is an exceptionally comfortable Queen pull-out sleeper, the additional couch can be used to sleep the 5th guest. The kitchen is stocked with all kitchen wares; dishware, silverware, plates, bowls, pots, pans, bakeware, coffee pot, toaster, and microwave. (Serving for 6) Full size refrigerator and gas stove. Free Wi-Fi & cable. Large flat screen TV. Parking available.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We require you to send a copy of your drivers license to our phone. xxx-xxx-xxxx to complete our self check-in. Once we receive we will forward info.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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About the neighborhood

Decorah is home to this apartment. Silvercrest Golf Club and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Agora and Amundsons Clothing. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Agora - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porter House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 located?

Situated in Decorah, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Agora, Amundsons Clothing, and Porter House Museum. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Upper Iowa Speedway are also within 15 minutes.

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Historic Phelps Mansion; main level Suite #1 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place, very clean. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet. Just a short walk to downtown with lots of restaurants and shops. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason W.

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

Great place to stay- close to everything

Very clean place to stay- it has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Superb accommodation and hosts were excellent. Very responsive. Nice location. I would stay here again if I need to be back in Decorah.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Very cozy & charming

The neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to downtown. The 2 rocking chairs out front were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn T.

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

Quaint, Cozy, and Clean

Unit was very clean. Kitchen had all we needed. Owners were very responsive to a couple questions we had. Bathroom is small, but has been updated while leaving original cabinets. 2 week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter z.

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

Cozy

Great, really enjoyed this place. Clean, fresh and nice for our visit to Decorah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene T.

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

Perfect place.

Our stay was perfect in every way: comfy beds, quiet neighborhood, super clean ,great location, hot water, easy check-in. Everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great location, quiet get-away

This home is located just a few blocks from the downtown shops and restaurants, an easy walk on quiet streets. Off-street parking was a bonus. The suite is very roomy and extremely clean, durnished with the necessities. We were surprised how quiet the evenings and nights were, very peaceful. In all, a great stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl C.

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

Stay for Luther Family weekend…AWESOME!

This property, as well as the owners were both fabulous! Off street parking, nice amenities, comfortable HVAC, reliable WiFi, and close to downtown all make this a great option. We’ve been coming to Luther events for the past 5 years as our girls attended Luther and this VRBO location was the absolute best we have stayed at… highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Beautiful, historic property

The property was nicely updated, well maintained and very clean. Nice location, easy walking distance to a grocery store and the downtown area for shopping, dining, etc. We'll have to remember this one for the next time we're in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Shoreview, MN

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

Comfy

Really comfortable! We were very happy with our stay. Definitely will come back. Kitchen had everything we needed and the shower had great water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karmen M.

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

Quaint,quiet and convenient

This property was just what we needed for a visit to Decorah. Just a short walk to downtown in a quiet neighborhood. The suite was clean and the owners were quick to answer any questions we may have had. We will definitely keep this property on our list.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan E.

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

Great property !

The suite is in a historic building and has been nicely updated (kitchen, bath, etc.) while maintaining its historic feel. It was extremely clean and well maintained. Walking distance to a grocery store and the downtown area. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to friends heading to Decorah.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

CAL 2024

Owners left a hand written note to welcome us. Welcoming space. Very clean and accommodating. Bed and couches were comfortable. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

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

Perfect Size and Location

This property was just right for a couple and within walking distance of downtown Decorah. Clean, easy, and convenient. Off street parking. Exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend. Will keep it on our short list of places to reserve next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Visiting my Mom's home town

We returned to Decorah for my 50th high school reunion and found this historic VRBO to be a wonderful property. It is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and Phelps Park. The unit is comfy and well furnished and the WiFi is strong. Our hosts were easy to reach and were helpful when our travel plans changed. We'll visit Decorah again and hope to rebook this great apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa D.

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

Cozy and charming place

We loved the apartment! A very charming, cute and cozy place. Two large comfortable couches in the living room and very comfortable bed. The location is very close to the downtown area and Fareway grocery store. The apartment was very clean and nicely decorated. Our hosts were very responsive to messages and inquiries. We will definitely be be back and we look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

My 50th High School Reunion

This is a wonderfully updated historic home situated within walking distance of central Decorah, Phelps Park and other attractions. The unit is comfortable and well-furnished (good WiFi and good coffee!) and the neighborhood is quiet. When we had to make significant adjustments to our travel plans, hosts Bruce and Kaleen were easy to reach and very helpful. We'll certainly be back to Decorah and hope to book this wonderful property for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, couteous hosts that gave you prompt replies,great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, convenient location, comfortable apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D E.

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

Fishing weekend in Decorah

This was a nice place to stay. Convenient, accommodating, and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

We had a wonderful time in Decorah and this property was just perfect for our girls’ weekend.

The apartment was perfect for our girls’ weekend! It was such a charming place, had everything we needed and was spotless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz S.

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

Great property.

Nice, well maintained apartament, close to downtown Decorah.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie M.

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

Wedding weekend

Had a wedding in the area and taking our infant with us for the first time. The place was perfect! Super close to downtown! Would rent again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024