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Bluffside Gardens

2.0 star property
Resort in Decorah with free parking

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Bluffside Gardens offers a peaceful countryside escape with garden relaxation and evenings by the firepit. Enjoy express check-in/out, laundry facilities, outdoor furniture, an entertainment area, and reliable high-speed WiFi for a restful stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1020 Park St, Decorah, IA, 52101

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 - 4 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 a rural location
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Bluffside Gardens. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and charcoal grills
  • Bicycle parking and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluffside Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluffside Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bluffside Gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluffside Gardens located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Porter House Museum and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Amundsons Clothing and Agora are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Bluffside Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

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

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

maribeth

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Barb

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Sheri

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

Jen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but some items in the space are showing some wear, not off putting but worth a note. Room was good size and the beds were very comfy. Grounds are really peaceful and pretty!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

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

Bryce

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that is is close to Luther College, so many Decorah Parks, the Trout Run Trail for biking of roller skiing (we did both on the trail and had a blast), great mountain biking in the area, wonderful accomodations (design is clean and modern, native gardens, quiet, sense of peacefulness, integrated into the natural landscape, landscape restoration along with recreational opportunities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean has everything you need for your stay. Kitchenette is nice if you dont want to go out, grills to use and a nice fire pit to enjoy the evening. Owner is a great guy even gave us some insider fishing information! Definitely will be back, hopefully with our whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Spacious little cabin

Rooms are very spacious. Check in-out was very easy. Love the layout and the vision of the property. Hope to check it out again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My 6th trip staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024