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The Barn House Lodge

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Private back deck and patio area.  The upper deck has a gate for safety of kids.
Living Room
2nd upstairs bedroom with queen size bed.
Sliding barn doors on bedrooms
Entry way from Kitchen to back private patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spillville, IA
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Luther College
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Kevin and Christine
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parties assume all responsibility.
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Events

No events allowed
Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Must clean up all butts outside
Lodge must be tidy before departure, floors swept, beds stripped and towels in laundry basket.
Missing or broken items will be charged to renter
All furniture must be placed in original positions

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spillville

Located in Spillville, this holiday home is on a river. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles. Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spillville, IA

What's nearby

  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bily Clocks Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luther College - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 25 min drive - 26.1 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn House Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barn House Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn House Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barn House Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Bily Clocks Museum. Fort Atkinson State Park and Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luann W.

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

Comfortable and spacious

Very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN M.

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

quiet and comfortable

truly enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Great property!

Perfect location for a girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Rustic, chic, and wonderful!

Amenities a plenty. Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cousins camp out

Cozy, peaceful, beautifully relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

trout mania

excellent highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Disliked: Check-in

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Christine

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We bought
the property in 1987. We live in the main house. Both of our boys have started their adult married life living in the Barn. Our 2 grandsons have lived in the barn. We have enjoyed over the years making this Barn a home.

In the fall of 2017 we decided to do a complete remodel of the barn. All of the work was done by Kevin and our 2 sons. It took us a year do to remodel

The living room is located on the second floor which is what was once the hay loft. The ceiling is finished in knotty pine, and the floors are finished ash hardwood floors. The ceiling lights are authentic hay rack wheels that we salvaged from a barn that was being torn down. The queen bedroom has a beautiful view of the back yard and the turkey river. The second bedroom has a full size bed. The 3rd bedroom is on the main floor and has 2 twin beds.

The complete barn is trimmed out in Barn boards that were salvaged from the inside of the barn during the first remodel in 1999. The kitchen which was once where the tractor and wagon was stored is finished with oak cabinets and has a door to a deck for you sit and relax with a cup of coffee in the morning and watch the sun rise, or have a cold one in the evening listening to the sounds of the night. You have the feel of country living but in downtown Spillville. The resident chickens will great you also when walking around the property.

You can enjoy bonfires, star gazing and connect with nature from the hustle and bustle of life. You forget that you are in town. You have a private deck, patio to use.

The Barn House Lodge sits on the back side of our property. Our 1890 Victorian House sits along the main street and the Barn built in 1900 sits behind our house. In 1900 this property was an actual working farm. The barn was then home to horses, cows and I am sure all of the regular barn animals. The only farm animals around today are the resident chickens and the resident property protecter, "Stormy" the outside cat.

Why they chose this property

This location has been home to families since we owned it and now we want to share it with all of you. Many wonderful family memories have been made in the barn, now you can make your memories sleeping in a barn for a night or two.

What makes this property unique

We are close driving distance to many many tourist attractions. Many people come to Northeast for all of the outdoor activites, but also for all of the cultural activities. Whether it is Christmas at Luther College, Nordic Fest, Vesterhiem Musuem. If that is not your thing maybe visiting the 3 local Breweries or the local wineries. There is something for everybody. Let our Barn House Lodge be the place where you will rest your body each night.

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