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Cedar Springs Greenhouse

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Cedar Springs Greenhouse

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Just minutes from town yet very natural, serene and private. The Blufftop Greenhouse is 6'x 10' and has electricity, lights, air conditioning & heat. The futon sofa converts to sleep 1-2 people, w/ an air mattress stowed beneath it for extra sleeping space if needed. Linens, pillow and 2 fleece blankets are provided. Coffee is included and set for service inside. The greenhouse sits on a deck with a small cafe table and 2 chairs, there are two reclining lawn chairs and a fire ring. One bundle of wood is included and more is available as well as 5 gallons of potable water per person and a few basics for cooking/dining. Right beside the greenhouse is a private outdoor shower and an outhouse is on-site as well. There is plenty of room for more people to bring smaller campers, trailers, or overland vehicles for additional people to camp, one level spot for a tent.

The site itself is wooded, with shade and sun, it sits on the rim of an old limestone quarry with impressive views of the quarry cliffs and the rolling greenways of Silvercrest Golf and Country Club. Like golf? You can walk down the trail and be there in a few minutes.

Throughout the property are a few hiking trails, with varying degrees of difficulty including a private 4 wheel drive historic road which has access to College Drive. Campers may use the quarry for fires and gatherings. There is a historic limestone house on the lower property which may be used for photo opportunities but can not be explored inside at this time. There is also a limestone creek bed which is rich with fossils and periodically offers up trail treasures such as antique bottlers and cans and square nails.

Campers must be 18 and over due to the possible dangers of a natural environment which contains high elevations, cliffs, falling rock and wildlife. There is only one site listed at this time so campers will pretty much have the place to themselves. Hosts are 500 feet from the site, on the other side of the woods so you'll have lots of privacy. Dogs welcome, please keep them close by you at all times.

Property manager

Thais Michelson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 60 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please turn off any powered items and make sure fires are extinguished. Drain shower pump. Rinse any used dishes, cover tiki torches. Just the regular stuff thank you.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Approval required for guests of guests.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • Luther College - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 15 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Springs Greenhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Springs Greenhouse?

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Springs Greenhouse on Aug 6, 2025 start from CA $123.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cedar Springs Greenhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Springs Greenhouse?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cedar Springs Greenhouse located?

Situated in Decorah, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sollien Wildlife Management Area and Luther College. Chattahoochie County Park and Silvercrest Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cedar Springs Greenhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Celebrated our anniversary here, great glamping experience: scenic, private, comfortable, great hosts, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel and Ali P.

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

Fun getaway

What a cute and cozy little place! Very nicely appointed with many thoughtful touches. It was a very windy and cold night, which couldn't be helped, and the space heater struggled to keep up. We would highly recommend later spring, summer and early fall visits.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The scenery was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan M.

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

Great experience

Cute place! Host was very nice and accommodating. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Unique

It was everything as described in the listing. Great location for a couple to get away and enjoy sometime together. The surrounding area made for some great exploring. The host is great at communicating and handled anything we had questions about very professionally.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

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

Comfortable retreat

The greenhouse and set up is amazing. I didn’t realize how close the road below was and there was significant road noise in the evening and again in the early morning. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lilah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Kind Host, Cool Property, Small Space

Host was really kind, generous and communicative. I would say this space is big enough for 1 person to sleep comfortably, not two. Structure is made of heavy plastic, not insulated. Because we were unprepared for the space, the host very graciously let us change our reservation from 2 nights to 1. I will return sometime when it's warmer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful one time stay

My husband and I arrived late to the greenhouse which was charmingly lit for us. We are only 5'6 and 5'9 and tried to share the futon, which was quite uncomfortable with the placement of support bars and didn't allow us to straighten our legs. There was an air mattress under the futon that I wish we would have utilized instead. The greenhouse was kept at a comfortable temperature with air conditioning or a heater. A mini bar cabinet was available to purchase wine, liquor shooters, or healthy breakfast bars and oatmeal. When utilizing the outhouse, it appeared and smelled as if it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. We were able to appreciate Mother Nature's views in a unique setting for 1 night and morning before venturing for hiking trails in the area. The host was incredibly helpful in suggesting which attractions the area had to offer as well as places to eat based on asking what was bringing my husband and I to the area. Very fast at responding too! I would have given this 5 stars if it had a more comfortable futon/bed. Overall I was happy with our stay, yet glad it was for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

A-dorable!

This place is ah-mazing! I had the best weekend at the Blufftop Greenhouse! Communication was stellar, directions very clear, greenhouse is A-dorable with a capital A, the outdoor shower area is perfect, and the hot pot and space heater made the entire stay more enjoyable! I got my "camping fix" but yet so many comforts! Enjoyed exploring the quarry, trails, and creek bed, as well as sitting quietly overlooking the quarry with a hot cup of tea and listening to all the birds. I will definitely be back. Seriously--check this place out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024