Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Agora - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Luther College - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Decorah Fish Hatchery - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 7.2 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 Restaurant - 17 min walk
Culver's - 9 min walk
About this property
Bluffside Gardens
Bluffside Gardens is a great choice for a stay in Decorah. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's Jervis mobile app before check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Charcoal grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Bluffside Gardens Resort
Bluffside Gardens Decorah
Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah
Frequently asked questions
Does Bluffside Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bluffside Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bluffside Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bluffside Gardens?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bluffside Gardens?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bluffside Gardens and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Bluffside Gardens have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Great stay as usual!
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2024
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
Get away
A hair dryer in the room would have been appreciated. I enjoyed the landscaping, and colorful flowers, wildlife and proximity to the park and hiking trails.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
I enjoyed my stay I plan on returning in the future
michele
michele, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
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Makayla
Makayla, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 10, 2024
Would stay again. Room for improvement.
Neat place to stay. We had 6 people and had a 2 bedroom unit. It was perfect size.
Downside was the downstairs bathroom did not have a door that closed. There was something wrong with the top hinge. There was also alot of dog or cat fur on the floor. Our socks were covered. We had to sweep. This is a non-pet place I thought but it was a messy with pet hair so someone before us had a pet in there.
The patio was nice we used the grill.
Nice kitchen area. Beds were super comfortable which is better than an hotel!
Overall would recommend this place. Would recommend the cleaning people vacuum between guests. Even the hard floors/stairs.
Jami
Jami, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Overall this stay was enjoyable. I am assuming no one had stayed in a cabin a bit before us. There were a couple of dead bugs in the curtain area. Along with a centipede in the bathroom. The floor not having any carpet or rugs gor dirty quick and I would have loved to have had a broom to sweep the spots that needed it.
The room was quiet and big. It smelled nice and was comfortable. Overall a successful stay.
Matt
Matt, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Over night stay
One night stay over for work. It was a cool cabin. Better than a hotel stay. Everything was great!
Roger
Roger, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Nice change from regular hotels. Nice outdoor space as well with seating and fire pit. Will stay here again.
Beth J
Beth J, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing
It was amazing!! We plan to come back for the fourth each year, we had a lot of fun being right next to trout streams. Great location and comfortable, affordable place to stay :)
rian
rian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Great new place in Decorah
Great place! It felt very new. I was able to bring my dogs with me as well, which was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
natural setting, bicycle friendly
We loved staying here. Loved our private patio with deer and other wildlife visitors. Nice people who own/ run this project. We will definitely return. Great addition to Decorah. Well done. Oh, I forgot to mention, very Bicycle friendly. Love, Love,Love
Pauline
Pauline, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic property, very quiet, the neighbors were loud outside and I didn’t hear them at all while inside. I do wish there had been more patio seating. I’m not sure how many it was meant to have as I’m certain the neighbors took several but I suspect there were only a couple chairs at the small table to begin with.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Good sized rooms nice patios
Paul
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
My 6th trip staying here.
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 6, 2024
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2024
It’s going to look awesome once the landscaping is finished. Free standing buildings with lighted walkways at night. Rooms are very generous size and have patios, nice touch. Only downside was no hair dryer everything else was great!
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
I loved the location. I like to walk and it was an easy walk up to Phelps Park. Easy to get to downtown. Fun place to stay while you are in Decorah.