A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Saint Lucas, IA

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About the area

St. Lucas

When you stay at this guesthouse in St. Lucas, you'll be 12 minutes by car from Fort Atkinson State Park. .This guesthouse is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Bily Clocks Museum.

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Zipper - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪White House Supper Club-Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kuennen's Tap & Liquor Store - ‬2 min walk

About this property

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town

A charming craftsman built in 1926 with original millwork and flooring on main level. A beautifully updated kitchen will make your stay feel like you are at a high end home. Located in the perfect little small town buzzing with families and friendly people! A minute walk will take you to supper at Sips & Savors, happy hour at Kuennen's Tap or shopping at Mark's Jewelry. Walk up the hill and see the stunning Catholic Church or the German American Museum. A brand new park is right around the corner as well!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free guesthouse offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Heidi Busta

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A charming craftsman located in the perfect American small town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Served its purpose
Was in the area for a wedding and this was close to venue. Was clean and served us well for an overnight. Would definitely stay again. Hosts stopped by to ask if it was okay to do yard work. Which was really nice of them because in reality they did not need to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
101 Birthday party
We had a wonderful stay at the 1896 guest house. It was a perfect landing spot after a couple full days of activities for my aunt’s 101st birthday. The house is so cozy and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and enjoyable
We needed a place near Decorah for the last night of our girls trip. This house was the perfect fit for the 4 of us. We walked a block to go for supper that night. And had a nice dinner with drinks, and played cards too at Sips and Savors! We closed the night with a yarn/wreath craft in the living room at the house. The next morning we had coffee before we checked out and headed to Decorah. Thanks for the cute house rental!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy beds and plenty of space!
This was perfect for our girls trip to Decorah. We all had our own bed and space to spread out. The beds were so comfortable and the place had everything we needed. There is only 1 bathroom so if you don’t like going down narrow, creaky stairs at 2am to pee then you might want to sleep in the main floor bedroom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend away
My husband and I stayed as we had a wedding to attend in town. This is a great house for a great price! Heidi, the owner, is extremely kind, has excellent customer service, and communication is super quick! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest house
My husband and I stayed here the night of our wedding and it was perfect for us! Heidi really had the house decorated so cute!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home
We needed somewhere to stay for a local wedding and this was cheaper than the hotel options and gave us so much more space. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay For Waucoma Event Center
The stay was absolutely perfect! My bridesmaids and I stayed for my wedding and getting ready. Perfect location, hosts are amazing and go above and beyond, the upstairs where the twin bed is in that nook is the PERFECT spot for pictures of dress and getting ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room to breath
Lovely b n b. With great breakfast and engaging hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

Liked: Cleanliness
like home
Very nice. Exactly what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
We loved our stay at this special home in St. Lucas! SO nicely decorated and everything we needed was there, which was appreciated!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
Another great night at The 1926 Guesthouse! My son and I stayed here following a wedding in the area. The guesthouse had everything we needed and more. The host has thought of everything! We look forward to our next stay! Thank you, Heidi!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little house in a quiet town!
The house was everything advertised and more. Comfortable, clean, well stocked, with comfortable beds, charging stations, and plenty of water stocked in the fridge! The stairs were a little steep but that was the norm for that age of a house and the handrail was sturdy enough to ensure our safety. Note that the house has one bathroom only, so be sure you plan around that if you have multiple people in your party! The only suggestion I would make to the property owner is they might want to consider adding a few mixing bowls to the housewares in the kitchen-I made biscuits one morning for breakfast but had to use a pot to mix them in. But I will most certainly recommend this property, and it will be first choice for my family when we come back to the region!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
Well decorated and comfortable. Very communicative host. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen T.

Cute cozy home
Good location for an overnight stay in Northeast Iowa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Canton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, older country decor give this property are real homey feel. Very comfortable, firm bed yielded a great night's sleep. Like all houses of this vintage, the property only has one bathroom with a single sink. Larger families might find this constraining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Funeral
It was a nice place as I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We were in town for a wedding the house was a great option since there are no local hotels around. It was a clean, charming house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in small town
My husband and I stayed here for a wedding. We arrived late and were welcomed to a fridge full of bottled water, air conditioning turned on in several rooms, and coffee setup for the next morning (coffee pods and creamer provided-so nice). We had everything we needed for our stay. The location is quiet and the beds are comfortable. The host provided shampoo, conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer which were all appreciated. The host was very responsive and thought of everything! I would highly recommend staying here! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters night out
Such a lovely house. Well decorated and comfortable. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Both the Guest House and the little town of Saint Lucas are so charming! The house is very clean and comfortable and decorated beautifully. My daughters, granddaughter and I were doing a relaxing girls weekend and the hosts left us gifts of face masks and eye pads, so very thoughtful! Beds are super comfortable and the entire house just has the most relaxing feeling to it. Will definitely stay here the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, very quiet, lovely home
This is a lovely early 1900s home with tastefully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Decorated and furnished beautifully. There are 3 bedrooms/beds upstairs and 1 on the main floor - one of the beds upstairs is in a cute hallway alcove so that might be best for kids, we just used two beds but they were very comfortable. Had all the extra amenities we needed (and a lot more). There is just one bathroom downstairs, so anyone older might want to stay in the downstairs bedroom. We had no problems getting in, and host was very responsive to any questions. It was a very nice stay. It was an easy 30 minute drive to Decorah- we were there for Luther college graduation. I would definitely stay there again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home!
Perfect for visits to UIU.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
The house was an adorable older home. Exceptionally clean and had plenty of space for our family. Heidi was an amazing host and was very prompt with correspondence. Her kids even drew our daughter a good luck picture for her dance competition. Great personal touch and our daughter was over the moon happy! Our stay was super enjoyable. Would definitely stay again when we are in the area. Cute little town with a restaurant that had amazing service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024