The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.
About this apartment rental
This furnished one bedroom, one bath apartment is located in the middle of downtown Decorah. The Nest provides easy access to all of Decorah’s wonderful downtown shops and restaurants and there are many local parks within walking or biking distance. The west facing family area is a large open room with beautiful high ceilings and a wonderful view of the County Courthouse. The Nest was redone with the homey feel of Magpie Coffeehouse in mind. The floors are the original over 100 year old fir floors, exposed brick, and a comfortable couch. The dine-in kitchen makes it easy to prepare dinner and for entertaining during your visit. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and large lit closet. In addition to the bedroom, there are two twin beds available built loft style in the main room and a fold out twin bed in the ottoman. The large bathroom has a fabulous shower with your choice of two wonderful shower heads. There is an enclosed back porch, perfect for relaxing with friends or reading a book. A full-size washer and dryer is supplied for you laundry needs. Electric charging station for our guests with electric cars and electric bicycles available for rent upon request. HIGHLIGHTS -Queen Size Bed and 3 Twin Beds -Full Eat in Kitchen -Beautiful Bay Window With A View Of The County Court House -Convenient Enclosed Back Porch -Direct TV Access -WiFi -In the heart of downtown Decorah -the is a charging station behind the nest to charge your electric vehicle -2 electric bikes available for rent to ride Decorah's scenic bike trail
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
5.0
Delightful apartment, thoughtfully appointed and in the center of everything. We've been here before and will return again.
10.0
Super quaint! Fully furnished with just about anything you need.
5.0
This is a roomy space in a great location. Easy to walk anywhere in downtown Decorah with an easy to access parking space. Lots of living space room with a great view
5.0
Excellent quick weekend getaway at the Nest. Fun place located in an excellent part of downtown Decorah. It was nice to have the parking space reserved for our stay.
5.0
Everything was Perfect.
3.0
The location and pictures are accurate. This unit is in a lovely location however the cigarette smoke from the neighbors is horrible. We left early because of the smell of the 2nd hand smoke. I understand that this is something the owners can not change but for our health we decided to cut our trip short.
5.0
Place was great, I know it’s called the Loft, but maybe it could be a little clearer that it does have quite a few steps for the older clientele.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The Nest is a great location and eventing was really nice. The three steps right outside the backdoor are a little wobbly, but everything else was great.
5.0
My family and I were in town to visit family and to attend Nordic Fest. The location was perfect and we loved that we had a designated parking spot and access to the back entry. The interior of the apartment was amazing! The sectional was large enough for our family of four and very comfortable. The loft bed was quite high for kids, but not a problem for our 7 and 11 year old. They would have been able to sleep on the couch if they were afraid of the height. The ottoman also pulls out to make a mattress and a person could always bring an air mattress if necessary. Other reviews mentioned the stench of stale cigarette smoke and it there and for sure a downfall. However, I am sensitive to smells, but managed ok, but I could see it being an issue for someone who is allergic to smoke.
Overall, we loved it here and have already booked for next summer!
5.0
Kathleen and husband were fabulous hosts. We had a wonderful time staying at the Nest. Kathleen was accessible and friendly, eager to help. The place is beautiful, comfortable with the right amount of amenities. My husband and I would stay here again!
5.0
Such a great little spot. Close to everything and had all we needed!
5.0
find the parking spot was difficult because the instructions didn't say in the rear of the building. the step in the rear are easier for a person with knee issues. otherwise we really enjoyed the space. if was very nice and just what we were looking for.
5.0
Decorah was so much fun! Partially because The Nest was conveniently located downtown and had different supermarkets, coffee shops, and restaurants within walking distance. Not to mention, we were only a 5-minute bike ride from the Trout Run Trail bike loop that goes around all of Decorah.
The Nest served as a great "home base" for our nature-filled trip!
5.0
Very comfortable place! Within walking distance of shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and the historic district. There is a flight of stairs to negotiate. Very quiet for being in the middle of town. It did take a little time for the water to get hot in the faucets but the shower was fine.
Overall we had a wonderful experience!
5.0
Very nice place to stay right downtown Decorah and be able to walk to shops and restaurants. I was an attendee to the Driftless Yoga Festival. It was wonderful to be in walking distance of most of the Festival too, which was a delight.
5.0
Very comfortable place! Within walking distance of shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and the historic district. There is a flight of stairs to negotiate. Very quiet for being in the middle of town. It did take a little time for the water to get hot in the faucets but the shower was fine.
Overall we had a wonderful experience!
5.0
We had a lovely stay at The Nest. The perfect location in downtown Decorah. The space is beautifully curated and has an artsy feel. Comfy bed and couch, super clean. We would love to stay here again.
5.0
The Nest was a perfect place for our girls’ trip. It was so beautifully decorated and the exposed brick gives it such character. The location was perfect with so many places within walking distance. We will be back!
4.0
Property close to online listing. Different sectional couch in living room than pictured. Comfortable enough. Had 2 -90 degree days. The living room a/c unit only cooled to 80 degrees. Bedroom was cool enough but ceiling fan was stuck on high with no way to adjust or turn off. Pull chains missing/broke? "Change filter" message on main thermostat. That may be the cooling issue with the a/c. If the place is given a maintenance once over, it will be back up to 5 stars. Nice decor, comfy bed, has what you need and is a great location downtown.
5.0
This apartment is a gem. It has been remodeled and has everything you need for a stay in Decorah. Very clean. Great decor. Fully furnished kitchen. Great location.
5.0
We enjoyed our weekend getaway staying at The Nest. It’s conveniently located and within walking distance of most of the shops and restaurants.
5.0
We stayed in Decorah over Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time!
5.0
Enjoyed Decorah and the surrounding outdoors...the apartment was a great place to have a home base.
5.0
Great location central to everything in Decorah. Dunning springs, pulpit rock, restaurants and pubs!
5.0
Perfect location in downtown area. Clean and comfortable.
5.0
Perfect spot for a couple to experience Decorah. Would be good for entertaining too.
4.0
I want to open with being sure to mention how much we LOVED our stay and time in Decorah. The Nest is superbly located, very sweet, and so clean and well appointed.
I wish I could only take a half a star for the items below b/c they weren't terribly disruptive, but VRBO doesn't allow that and I do think they're worth mentioning.
1) The owners have no control over this but the person who lives in the apartment across the hall is a heavy smoker and unfortunately you can tell. The Nest has a faint stale smoke smell, which the owners have clearly worked to negate by using an air purifier (which really was so appreciated!) but unfortunately there is only so much you can do. It hits you in the face any time you leave through the front door, and someone very sensitive to smoke might be bothered by it in the apartment, as it is detectible and varies in strength based on whether or not the person is actively smoking.
2) There are the back ends (not the business ends, thankfully) of rusted nails sticking out through the brick wall next to the loft beds. My youngest (10) had been planning on sleeping in the loft, but we just didn't feel comfortable with him doing that with the nails sticking out. Thankfully, there was a pullout cot in the ottoman that worked great for him. So, again, it wasn't an insurmountable problem, but definitely something that could be fixed.
5.0
We loved being able to walk everywhere, such a cute apartment. Great amenities. Wonderful people to work with.
5.0
We loved our time in the Nest. The location was perfect for exploring the shops and cafes in town. We appreciated the full kitchen so we could make meals sometimes. We walked the river path several times and enjoyed it. Loved visiting the Whippy Dip for ice cream, too!
5.0
Clean, cool and perfect for a fun Nordic Fest weekend!
5.0
In the heart of downtown shops and restaurants. Clean and roomy for the two of us. Full kitchen was nice even though we didn't get a chance to use it. Easy access to the bike shop, hiking trails, and 20 min drive to Bluffton for kayaking!!
5.0
The Nest is a great location for anyone who wants to be able to walk to any of the interesting shops and restaurants downtown. or bike on the many trails. The manager was very responsive to any questions we had. Would love to see an open air deck of some kind added to the back. We also thought the mattress in the main bedroom was a bit too soft. Maybe needs to be replaced? Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Lovely place. Great location. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
This place was luxurious for the two of us, and we could walk to basically everything we needed to. Well-outfitted with plenty of amenities, and check-in/out and access was a breeze. I'd stay again anytime.
5.0
We love the living space here, pictures don’t do it justice. It’s around the corner from a fantastic coffee place “Impact” some evenings they have music and other events. Nice to be in walking distance from downtown. Stairs are steep getting in so not easy for handicap. I would rent again in the future
10.0
We love the living space here, pictures don’t do it justice. It’s around the corner from a fantastic coffee place “Impact” some evenings they have music and other events. Nice to be in walking distance from downtown. Stairs are steep getting in so not easy for handicap. I would rent again in the future
10.0
This place was luxurious for the two of us, and we could walk to basically everything we needed to. Well-outfitted with plenty of amenities, and check-in/out and access was a breeze. I'd stay again anytime.
5.0
Enjoyed a short weekend getaway at the Nest. It's location facilitated a stress free time with quick access to restaurants, food Co-op, shops and museum. Space is tastefully decorated in keeping with its authenticity. A precious gem tucked away up above the street.
5.0
This apartment was perfect! It is a amazing space. We stayed here in February, it was super cozy, walking distance to everything in downtown (including a grocery store) and has an assigned parking spot in back. We were attending an event at Luther College for 4 days, the commute was easy and quick. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The Nest was clean, cozy, and located close to lots of shopping, restaurants, and bars. It's a great little getaway spot!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Decorah?
The average price for a rental in Decorah is $210 per night. This rental is $48 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah. pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.