Master Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Washer

Explore the area

Elkader, IA

Pikes Peak State Park
29 min drive
Wyalusing State Park
45 min drive
The Burger Barn
5 min walk
Pedretti's Bakery
9 min walk

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy your sentence at the historic Elkader Jailhouse Inn. Built 150 years ago to house Clayton County's most dangerous criminals, the recently renovated 5,000+ square foot limestone mansion sits on a 3 acre bluff overlooking the rolling hills of Elkader, Iowa. Enjoy 4 spacious suites that pamper you with luxurious beds and spa-like bathrooms while overflowing with character and historic charm. As an inmate you will have access to the gourmet kitchen, scenic patio overlooking the valley, and of course everyone’s favorite: the cell block. The authentic jail cells, evidence, and paraphernalia make this a stay you won’t soon forget. But don’t worry it won’t stay on your record. Don’t forget to take your mugshot! Entertaining a big group? Rent the whole jailhouse for accommodations of up to 20 inmates! Perfect for all occasions from a weekend getaway to a wedding party. It should be a crime not to stay here!

MASTERSUITE
Turn yourself in, to one of our most popular suites! The master suite was unavailable to guests until recently as it was the home to the previous owners. The only suite on the main floor has a brand new queen bed for 2 inmates. At the end of a long day of travel or leisure slip into the air massage tub or shake the cold out of your bones with the luxurious steam shower, as all of your problems and aches just melt away. The huge master closet, high ceilings, and spacious rooms will make you forget you are in the clink! Air mattress available for up to 2 more guests.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a refrigerator
13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Froelich Foundation Museum and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Spook Cave

Property manager

Penn Nobis

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Bathrooms

1 bathroom

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Master Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Elkader

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Master Suite at Elkader Jailhouse Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Jenny W.

15 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place to stay. replaceAmerican flag

Fun and interesting place to stay. I would recommend replacing the American flag, as it was very worn and ripped.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with family

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Master suite is a nice size. The gardens and deck patio area need to be trimmed and cleaned up. Kitchen/cooking area countertop was kinda dirty and large oven was dirty. Despite these few things, we had an interesting and wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brent S., Ames, IA

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for hiking!

We used this as our home base for hiking Pikes Peak and Backbone. Great place-loved the big kitchen and the tv room!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysse C., Cedar Rapids

27 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice escape

The home was absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed the small towns in the surrounding area. It was nice to get out of the big city and relax. Home owners where very polite and on top of communication. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you for welcoming us in to your home. We will be back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert P.

15 Feb 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not impressed

The sidewalk leading up to the door was not shoveled well enough for someone with crutches or a boot or even myself to walk. It look like somebody Took a small shovel and tried to make a path in the grass but not on the sidewalk. The steps leading up to the door and the front step are extremely slippery and not cleaned off. We did not arrive until after three. Someone else’s shower supplies were still left in the shower the shower seat was still wet. On the floor next to the bed by the dresser was a can of pepper and a dryer sheet. The room is extremely hot. The bathroom is so extremely hot it was hard to shower and get ready the next day. . The common area was so cold we could hardly sit out there and watch TV.. The people that stayed in the room above us we’re not considerate of people be in the house below them. I know it was Valentine’s Day weekend and this is something that you can’t help but please remind people when there are other people in the house to make sure you walk through the house with your clothes on, and not have sex until 3:00 in the morning and big things on the floor all night long. As well as playing music. Be considerate of your surroundings. We were very unsatisfied which is heartbreaking because this was the first time we have been able to get out of our house since my husband had his accident at work last September with an amputation. This was our very first VRBO. Makes me skeptic I’m getting another

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Oct 2020

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Oct 2020

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Robin A.

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Jailhouse Inn review

We enjoyed staying at the Jailhouse Inn in Elkader. The property was clean and very unique. Had some difficulty with the TV technology and connectivity, but otherwise all was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020