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Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA

  • Welcome to Driftless Loft - your perfect home away from home in downtown Decorah, IA! This fully furnished two-bedroom, one-bathroom loft is the epitome of modern comfort and convenience.

    Located in the heart of downtown, you'll have your own reserved parking spot and be just steps away from all the shops and restaurants that Decorah has to offer. Plus, with biking and hiking trails nearby, adventure is always just around the corner.

    Step inside to find a beautifully renovated space with an open floor plan, a spacious living room, and a fully equipped kitchen boasting brand new stainless appliances. The bedrooms feature cozy queen beds with plush foam mattresses, while the bathroom includes a tub shower combo for your convenience.

    But the real showstopper? The amazing back deck with stunning bluff views - the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail.

    We offer free wifi and internet TV for your entertainment, as well as self check-in for added convenience. And rest assured, we have implemented an enhanced cleaning protocol to ensure a safe and sanitized space for all our guests.

    Please note, we do not allow pets at Driftless Loft. We’re on the second floor - there are 22 steps to the second floor loft.

    Whether you're in town for Luther College events, Women's Weekend Out, Nordic Fest, or to explore the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Driftless Loft is the ideal location for your next trip to Decorah. Book now and make your stay unforgettable! 🌟🏞️ #DriftlessLoft #DowntownDecorah #BluffViews

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Located in Decorah, this apartment is in the city center. Porter House Museum and Locust School are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Decorah travel guide
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Decorah, IA

What's nearby

  • A wooden signpost with 'Vesterheim Museum' written on it, in front of a brick building with a sign reading 'Museum Entrance'.
    Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A campus with a curved road, stone monument, flags, and a red brick building.
    Luther College
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A cascading waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense forest.
    Dunnings Spring Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Agora
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA 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 Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA located?

Located in Downtown Decorah, this apartment building is steps from Amundsons Clothing and Agora. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Driftless Loft in the heart of Downtown Decorah, IA Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft was a perfect place to stay. Close to everything, easy to access, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the loft. Had everything we needed and spent a lovely afternoon on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property. Afraid to let folks know because we won't be able to get it when we want to make a reservation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Driftless Loft is clean, comfortable, affordable, and close to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping, and Luther College. This was our second time staying in the loft. It exceeded our expectations both times!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing stay

The Driftless Loft was everything we could have hoped for! The location was perfect for downtown wandering and the loft was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed the back patio as well. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luther Parents Weekend

We loved staying at the Driftless Loft. It was very comfortable and a great location right downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls weekend location and place to stay!!

Beautiful place, super clean, all amenities needed, we loved the deck outside! The space is so open and wonderfully decorated. Would recommend to all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Downtown Decorah

Excellent location in downtown Decorah. Very clean and and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Hosts were responsive and provided good information about the community.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice accommodations in a great location close to downtown. The reserved parking spot was good. Great view from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location. Within walking distance of everything we did. We will definitely come back and stay again when it warms up and enjoy morning coffee on the deck. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay and great communication

The property was just as pictured and was a wonderful stay. The owner communicated extremely fast and well. Location is perfect. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

The property was as described. Clean, great location. The owners were timely at answering any questions we had. We had a wonderful long weekend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful apartment and location

We had a wonderful stay in beautiful Decorah. The apartment was spacious as well as tastefully decorated. The location was fantastic! We were within walking distance of all the wonderful downtown shops and restaurants. We will definitely be staying at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

I highly recommend Driftless Loft. The hosts were very responsive and the unit was well furnished. Very comfortable beds. Location is downtown Decorah and close to shops and restaurants. This is actually the second time we have rented this property and would absolutely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

4 Day adventure to Decorah

This property was everything it was described to be. Excellent place to relax and unwind each day as we rode bikes and hiked the nearby parks. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your location- it was an awesome 5 days- close to downtown is a great plus- Billy and Jan
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old ladies Girls Trip

Awesome location & space!! Could have used more than 1 roll of TP :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The Loft’s location is perfect - quiet side street and within walking distance of everything Decorah! The loft is a very clean, open floor plan and cozy space! The view from the west windows and porch are awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luther Homecoming

Great location, amazing hosts. I want to not be as positive on the listing just because it would be great to keep a secret for those of us who want to stay. Now that others know we will likely be fighting for the reservation. Cannot recommend it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

This is a nice place to stay in downtown Decorah. It offers more space, comfort and quaint character than a hotel room, along with a deck to sit out on and enjoy a view of the town from above. Overall, we were glad we stayed here. Two things to mention:1. Missed spots cleaning- in both bedrooms the bed headboards and side tables were very dusty, like they had not been touched in ages. I dusted them all. A bit of a turn-off, right? Everything else looked clean enough. 2. On our last morning there, at 9:00 a.m. came a knock at the door and a man entered calling out “Hello, anyone here?” (The cleaner.) Checkout is not until 11:00 a.m. He said he thought he saw that our parking spot was empty so thought he would enter. (Our truck was still parked there, and we were still here.)A misunderstanding, no harm done. Overall, these are minor issues, but step it up for a great review! Thank you for a nice stay in Decorah; it’s a great town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice to have a designated parking spot. Enjoyed the balcony. Clean and well appointed. Hosts communicated well and were easy to work with.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars! This place was exactly what we were looking for. It is highly walkable to downtown with plenty of activities nearby to keep us entertained. There is a nice, close park and public library next door. Also lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shopping steps away. We spent a lot of time just sitting out on the deck enjoying the beautiful space. The host was very communicative and quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love everything about this place. Location, comfort (everything you need is there), great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Place to Stay

Stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftless Loft was a wonderful place to stay! It's quite spacious and was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked with dinnerware and cookware. It's in a fabulous location downtown, steps away from restaurants and shops. The parking spot out back was convenient. The patio has a great view of the bluffs. Due to the weather, we couldn't spend much time out there, but it would be amazing in warmer temps. If we're back in the area, we'd want to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026