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The Barn House Lodge

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Exterior
Interior
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
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
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Spillville, IA
  • Bily Clocks Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Luther College
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Spillville

On lake.Your stay at this Spillville vacation home places you 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).
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What's nearby

  • Bily Clocks Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luther College - 24 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 29 min drive - 32.8 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

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,201 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all windows are closed.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Not allowed. And any Damage your responsibility For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Friends Get-together

The property was clean and comfortable! The back porch was a great place to hang out in the morning with our coffee and sit in the evening after our day of exploring in Decorah! We will most likely choose to stay here again as Decorah is a midpoint for the four of us. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful lication

The property was well maintained and comfortable. The grounds were spacious and provided a peaceful setting. We were there for graduation at Luther College and the trip into Decorah was less than 15 minutes. The chickens on the property were a bonus for the kids and Christine was very hospitable and easily available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and spacious

Very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet and comfortable

truly enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

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