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Bluffside Gardens

2.0 star property

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A pathway leading to modern houses with large windows, surrounded by landscaped gardens with various plants and flowers.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight stack.
Courtyard view
A modern building with a covered patio area, large sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is $157
$140 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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1020 Park St, Decorah, IA, 52101
  • Place, Porter House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Agora
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern two-story building with a flat roof, a front entrance with a black metal staircase, and a small stone wall in the foreground.

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story house with a front door, a small porch, and a window.

Standard Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Decorah

Located in Decorah, Bluffside Gardens is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Chattahoochie County Park and Porter House Museum. .This resort is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Amundsons Clothing.
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What's nearby

  • Luther College - 2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Porter House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Agora - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Amundsons Clothing - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bluffside Gardens

Bluffside Gardens offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Decorah resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this resort include a picnic area, charcoal grills, and bike parking.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Friday (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Jervis mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluffside Gardens Resort
Bluffside Gardens Decorah
Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah

Bluffside Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JARED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat place. Really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our cabin! Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay … spacious and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful! It snowed while we were there and the views were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That was the best 2 night stay that we have ever taken. self check in, help yourself to the
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one of the best spots in all of the country. Perfectly priced for this area.. nothing is better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Quick fix when the door code would not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Self check in made for an easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather England

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are incredibly comfortable! We had a snow storm during our stay and the staff made sure the parking lot was cleared by early morning. Very impressive!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property with beautiful flower gardens in every direction—great spaces for gathering and very comfortable and clean accommodations.
Inspiring old oak trees
Lovely grounds to walk and stretch and contemplate.
You-Pick Flowers - best team building activity ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an awesome spot. Comparable price to the "nice" hotels in the area, but the feeling and convenience is exceptionally good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was adorable. Spacious room with a great view. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! Will return with a group sometime!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful newer property - perfect for a girls trip!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place to stay. The condo was clean, comfortable and easily accessible. I especially enjoyed the water pressure in the showers and how quickly the unit heated up after the outdoor temps plummeted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is beautiful with walking trail close by. You can see the eagles flying around on the hill behind the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025