Title: Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119000/57118955/1c9a1856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119000/57118955/016c5df2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119000/57118955/3f2a7e82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119000/57118955/6fa0c21a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119000/57118955/876dc5e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Elkader Jailhouse Inn, unwind in a spacious suite with luxurious beds and spa-like bathrooms. Explore the cell block's authentic jail cells, take your mugshot or relax on the scenic patio overlooking the valley. With access to a gourmet kitchen, you'll feel right at home. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn HARSTAD This penthouse suite is our largest suite, boasting the best views and spacious seating areas. Two queen beds make the room fit for up to 4 inmates. Play cards at your very own cafe table, soak in the air massage tub or clean yourself off the bidet, this suite has it all. The Harstad Suite is named after local author and 26 year Clayton County Sheriff’s department veteran Donald Harstad. Sip your morning coffee and dive into one of Donald’s many crime novels that fill the book cases. THE JAILHOUSE Enjoy your sentence at the historic Elkader Jailhouse Inn. Built 150 years ago to house Clayton County's most dangerous criminals, the recently renovated 5,000+ square foot limestone mansion sits on a 3 acre bluff overlooking the rolling hills of Elkader, Iowa. Enjoy 4 spacious suites that pamper you with luxurious beds and spa-like bathrooms while overflowing with character and historic charm. As an inmate you will have access to the gourmet kitchen, scenic patio overlooking the valley, and of course everyone’s favorite: the cell block. The authentic jail cells, evidence, and paraphernalia make this a stay you won’t soon forget. But don’t worry it won’t stay on your record. Don’t forget to take your mugshot! Entertaining a big group? Rent the whole jailhouse for accommodations of up to 20 inmates! Perfect for all occasions from a weekend getaway to a wedding party. It should be a crime not to stay here! THE TOWN The Jail house overlooks the quaint town of Elkader, Iowa, the county seat of Clayton County. Your accommodations are just blocks from the Main street restaurants and boutiques that line the Turkey river. Ample shopping and dining attractions are within walking distance. The town and surrounding countryside of Northeastern Iowa provide plenty of leisure activities from Pike’s Peak and Backbone state Parks, to the historic Effigy Mounds, not to mention abundant trout fishing, including within the nearby scenic Yellow River State Forest. Catch a concert at the Opera House, cut cards at the Casino in nearby Mcgregor, hit the links at one of the area's golf courses or spend a day on the water floating a local river. The natural beauty and historic charm will make you a repeat offender! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby ### 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Vrbo Property Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Elkader Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.860355,-91.40051&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%60sdGdtzlP%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40UBU%40SBSBU%40SBSBUDSBSDUBSDSDQDSDSDSFQDSFQDSFQFSFQHQFQFOHQHQFOHQHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJMJMJOJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILIJILINILGLGLGNGLGLGNELENGLCNELCNCNELCNCNANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDLBNFLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFLHJHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJLLJHLJLJNJLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHPFNHPHPFPFNHPFPFRFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRDPDRBRDTBRDRBTBR%40RBTBR%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40R%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRATAT%3FRATATARCTARCTCRARCTCTERCPETCRERERERERERGPERGPERGPGPGPIPGPGPINIPGPINIPILIPKLINKNILKNKLKLKLILMJKLKJMJKJMJKLMHMHMJMHKFMHOHMFMHMFODMFMFODMFODMBODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMGOEMGMGOEMGMIMGOIMIKGMIMKMIMIKMMKKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKMKOIMKOIOKMIQIMIQIOGQIQIOGOGSIQGQGQGQESGQESGQESESESESESCSEUCQESCUCUASCSCUASCUASAUAU%3FSAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pCy90wg5ANZCjv0TsG9d94dOkrs=) Elkader, IA #### What's nearby - Carter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Keystone Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Spook Cave - 29 min drive - 31.4 km - Pikes Peak State Park - 40 min drive - 43.5 km - Wyalusing State Park - 55 min drive - 64.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪TD’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk - ‪Johnson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fennellys' Irish Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Burger Barn - ‬5 min walk - ‪St Olaf Tavern - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn? > As of Sept 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn on Sept 22, 2025 start from CA $158.53, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Elkader-Hotels-Harstad-Suite-At-Elkader-Jailhouse-Inn.h57118955.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Harstad Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter House Museum and within 16 mi (25 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum and Spook Cave. Bloody Run Creek Wildlife Management Area and Mississippi River are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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