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Bluffside Gardens

2.0 star property
Resort in Decorah with free parking

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Reception
Deluxe Cabin
Standard Cabin
Fitness facility
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
4 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Decorah

At Bluffside Gardens you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Porter House Museum and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Highlights at this resort include in-room free WiFi and patios. .This business-friendly resort offers a 24-hour fitness centre, a garden and charcoal grills. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Decorah resort include Amundsons Clothing and Agora.
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What's nearby

  • Porter House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Agora - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Amundsons Clothing - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Luther College - 3 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bluffside Gardens

Resort in Decorah with free parking
Bluffside Gardens offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. The business-friendly Bluffside Gardens also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Decorah resort.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bluffside Gardens offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bluffside Gardens Resort
Bluffside Gardens Decorah
Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bluffside Gardens?

Bluffside Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bluffside Gardens?

Yep, Bluffside Gardens has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bluffside Gardens?

No, Bluffside Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bluffside Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bluffside Gardens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bluffside Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute trip. Great facility with a convenient location. We brought our bikes and used the trail that took us downtown and around Decorah. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

College visit

We were visiting Luther with our son and decided to stay the night before the visit. We were very happy with this place and would definitely go back if we need to stay in Decorah again! The grounds were adorable and the beds were super comfy!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Loved the room. Loved the landscaping. Employees were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location near the bike trail. Beautiful native plants in landscape.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

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

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly new building. The room itself was clean however the sheets were not with hair throughout. Fortunately we travel with our own sheets as a backup we were prepared. All else was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience staying here was truly excellent. At first, I had some hesitation about the absence of on-site customer service for check-in. However, the host provided clear and detailed instructions by email, including the entry code and house guidelines, which made the process seamless and very easy to follow. It was just as efficient as checking into a traditional hotel. Once settled, I found the accommodations to be exceptionally comfortable and thoughtfully maintained. The space felt welcoming, clean, and peaceful. The bed and pillows in particular were outstanding—I cannot recall the last time I slept so well. This level of comfort truly set the stay apart and exceeded my expectations. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my decision to book here. The combination of convenience, comfort, and professionalism makes it an excellent choice, and I would not hesitate to rebook for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and nice facility. The grounds are amazing. An unexpected gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The setting is very nice. The rooms were as advertised. The room could have been cleaner. Previous guests food in fridge. Towels had a mildew off smell. If not for these cleanliness issues it would have been 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space in the cabins and outside. Comfortable Pretty flowers outside. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I did not receive the text with my check in information because I was traveling through areas with poor reception. When I reached out to them, I received the information immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable cabins with prairie landscaping

I’d recommend staying at Bluffside Gardens in Decorah! It was a lovely place, with fantastic views of natural prairie wildflowers, pine trees, great landscaping! So relaxing just viewing goldfinches, hummingbirds, deer and other surprising creatures!
Front of cabin view
Cabin Back patio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean place! very responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very pleased with the room. Plenty of space for families. Nice kitchen area, comfortable beds, and overall nice experience. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel alternative! The grounds are done nicely and there’s a small walking path.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than one of the toilet roll holders hanging off the wall, the dry wall anchors failed. The stay was perfect. Ac works really well, the area is beautiful and quite. Me and my family really enjoyed it. Kitchen and dining area were easy to use and accessible. Two separate bathrooms and bedrooms was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025