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The Barn House Lodge

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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.

Property manager

Kevin and Christine

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near 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
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1201 sq ft (112 sq m)

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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.
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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

About the neighborhood

Map
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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barn House Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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The Barn House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

jessica dawn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

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

Deana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
The house was great and what a lovely back yard. The only thing that would have made it even better is if you actually had an easy way to get into the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
trout mania
excellent highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend
Relaxing and enjoyable stay. Were there for a nearby festival. Easy to check in and out. Trout streams close by. Fished on way home. Beds soo comfortable! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Barn
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay in this unique remodeled barn. The upstairs bedrooms were very comfortable, and the family room was quite spacious. Additionally, the back yard was beautiful. Christine was an excellent host and we had everything we needed. One piece of constructive feedback- the railing on the deck is not sufficient to prevent small children from falling, so we needed to keep a close eye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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