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The Barn House Lodge

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Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Spillville, IA
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
    4 min walk
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    5 min walk
  • Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail
    9 min drive

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Welcome! To the 1926 Guesthouse!

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Toys/games
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (31)
The price is NZ$289
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

About the area

Spillville

With a stay at this vacation home in Spillville, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and 5 minutes by foot from Bily Clocks Museum. .This vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Fort Atkinson State Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail.
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What's nearby

  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 4 min walk
  • Bily Clocks Museum - 5 min walk
  • Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail - 9 min drive
  • Luther College - 22 min drive
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Grove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Train Station - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Barn House Lodge

A unique lodging experience. A barn turned home. The barn was built in the year 1900. We are located in downtown Spillville, IA. A unique Czechoslovakian town. This barn is part of once was a working farm before the town of Spillville was incorporated in 1920. This barn was once a home to cows, horses and I am sure some chickens. We have the resident "barn cat" Stormy patrolling the property. The living room and master bedroom is in what was once the hay loft. The kitchen is where they parked the tractor at night. The large private back yard was once a corn field. The Turkey River is just a short distance from the private back patio. Bring your kayaks or canoe and drop in right here. You may see deer helping themselves to the neighbors apple trees.

Spillville is a village founded by a German. This town grew into a refuge for Czechs. This small Czech village became a retreat for composer Antonin Dvorak.

Today Spillville is a small town in the northeast corner of Iowa nestled among the soft rolling hills of the Turkey River Valley. A dedicated community of families strive to preserve the rich history, heritage and Czech culture.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kevin and Christine

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1201 sq ft (112 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parties assume all responsibility.

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
Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Barn House Spillville
The Barn House Lodge Spillville
The Barn House Lodge Private vacation home
The Barn House Lodge Private vacation home Spillville

The Barn House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Perfect location for a girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, chic, and wonderful!
Amenities a plenty. Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay while visiting the Bily clock museum!
Would highly recommend this place to stay… was a very quiet and beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
cousins camp out
Cozy, peaceful, beautifully relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spillville
Spacious home with a unique history. Plenty of space to play outside with the kids. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Lots of room for a family, close to Decorah, and the hosts are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent accomodations and friendly host. Fresh eggs were terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip and a road win against Luther College
This property is a gem. The location was perfect for our trip, as it's only 10 minutes to the campus and about 13 minutes into Decorah. The backyard is amazing - we watched as a bald eagle perched next to the stream. The interior is so unique and comfortable. Although we have NO reason to come back to this part of Iowa, we just might make another trip to stay in this barn home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica dawn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE C., WINTERSET

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
This is our 2nd stay! So amazing no complaints AT ALL. Perfect setting and so accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, quiet property
This was a cute, spacious property in a lovely setting. The host was very friendly and offered suggestions for actvities in the area The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for out of town wedding guests
We needed room for out if town guests and I was thrilled to find this within waking distance of the church. Beautiful unique property! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness
trout mania
excellent highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
This is a unique, historical property with a great vibe. Clean and comfortable, with many little extras provided, the hosts go out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. The farm fresh eggs were a wonderful surprise! Excellent communication with owners and an overall great stay. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Barn
Great place to stay! We enjoyed our stay! It is close to alot activities ( hiking, fishing breweries, amish tours ,caves ,nice restaurants ,etc!) I would recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer trip
Great couple night stay place for the Decorah area. Hosts were very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
away from home
quite, good time, a little out of the way, but worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay
My friends and I had such a pleasant stay at the barn. The hosts are super nice and helpful. The area is beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend!
Great weekend with friendly hosts and a cozy converted barn. Just right!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Iowa Charm
Perfect weekend getaway. Plenty of space and great family room to visit with friends. Beautiful land to enjoy watching the deer stroll through or warming up at the fire pit. Super friendly owners available to recommend places to see or answer any questions. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and friendly
Property was clean and described. Hosts were very attentive to any questions we had! Can't wait to come back in warmer weather and take advantage of the outdoor space as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This place is awesome! Owners are great! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property and Host
We stayed here while we toured NE Iowa, specifically the Decorah area. This property is only 10 minutes from Decorah and is amazing! Everyone had their own bed, we did smores over the fire, grilled steaks, and enjoyed the many games from the closet. Host left us farm fresh eggs in the fridge which we made into homemade McMuffins! The river out back is beautiful and I can't wait to go back again in the summer! This host is gracious, thoughtful and has every detail covered!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
The Barn house was a fun stay. Beds were comfortable and the backyard is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Reception Stay
This is where we stayed the night of our wedding! Check in was a breeze, communication was amazing as we had a few things happen but the host was gracious to help us! The place was very clean! We had 6 adults stay there for the night and the location was great for us! I would totally recommend and make a weekend exploring local towns!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022