Title: Elkader Jailhouse Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elkader Jailhouse Inn Holiday home in Elkader with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Elkader Jailhouse Inn ![Property grounds - Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Elkader)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157677/6100830f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi - Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Elkader)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157677/d6373a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Elkader)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157677/239fb91c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Elkader)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157677/f863e309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Elkader Jailhouse Inn (Elkader)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157677/f0262b16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Elkader Jailhouse Inn provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available £522 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elkader Jailhouse Inn Enjoy 4 spacious suites that pamper you with luxurious beds and spa-like bathrooms while overflowing with character&historic charm. You will have access to the gourmet kitchen, scenic patio overlooking the valley, & of course everyone’s favorite the cell block. Authentic jail cells, evidence¶phernalia make this a stay you won’t soon forget. Entertaining a big group? Rent the whole jailhouse for accommodations of up to 20! Perfect for all occasions from a weekend getaway to a wedding party. THE JAILHOUSE 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 1 of 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! The Four Suites: BOTANICAL Enjoy the Jailhouse Inn’s version of a “honeymoon suite”. The 4 post queen bed and charming antiques welcomes you to your getaway. Enjoy the many pieces of real police evidence that adorn the suite. The real draw for the wildly popular Botanical suite is the luxurious bathroom that is about 3 times the size of the cells the criminals were confined to! Beautiful tile floors and spacious air massage tub, big enough for two, will make it hard to leave at the end of your stay. Don’t believe the rumors you hear about Shelly (the little girl in the painting). Her ghost will leave you alone. Probably. HARSTAD This penthouse suite is our largest suite, boasting the best views and spacious seating areas. Two queen beds make the room fit for up to 4 inmates. Play cards at your very own cafe table, soak in the air massage tub or clean yourself off the bidet, this suite has it all. The Harstad Suite is named after local author and 26 year Clayton County Sheriff’s department veteran Donald Harstad. Sip your morning coffee and dive into one of Donald’s many crime novels that fill the book cases. EMMA BIG BEAR Need accommodations for a larger group? Emma Big Bear is the suite for you. 2 spacious bedrooms can sleep up to 5 inmates. The master room has a queen bed, while the second, conjoined bedroom has a double bed and twin bed for the kids. Emma Big Bear was a frequent guest of the “Inn” when it was the Clayton County Jailhouse. The last of her tribe Emma was famous for her beaded jewelry, tapestries and rugs. Coming from a very poor area Emma would sometimes overindulge in spirits just to get a warm bed and a hot meal that the jailhouse provided. While your accommodations will be much more comfortable than hers, you can enjoy the same respite in the suite with her namesake. The bathroom is across the hall. 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. You will have access to every area in the Jailhouse. We are available by phone/text or Airbnb message should you have any questions or concerns. The Jail house overlooks the quaint town of Elkader, Iowa, the county seat of Clayton County. Your accommodations are just blocks from the Main street restaurants and boutiques that line the Turkey river. Ample shopping and dining attractions are within walking distance. The town and surrounding countryside of Northeastern Iowa provide plenty of leisure activities from Pike’s Peak and Backbone state Parks, to the historic Effigy Mounds, not to mention abundant trout fishing, including within the nearby scenic Yellow River State Forest. Catch a concert at the Opera House, cut cards at the Casino in nearby Mcgregor, hit the links at one of the area\`s golf courses or spend a day on the water floating a local river. The natural beauty and historic charm will make you a repeat offender! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157679/4a4516ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Master Suite at Elkader JailHouse Inn Elkader - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave £145 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=125157679&PinnedHotelID=125157679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125160000/125157700/125157673/9fca0212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harstad Suite at Elkader JailHouse Inn Elkader - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 349928 ## About the area Elkader is home to this holiday home. Fort Crawford Museum and Villa Louis are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Riverside Square and Blackhawk Junction. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Elkader travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elkader.dx3000436933) [View more Holiday homes in Elkader](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elkader-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000436933-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.85766%2C-91.39839&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jWY5_4bsygIvEkXR1yTjkX7qg94=) Elkader, IA ### What's nearby - ![House from Field of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/98787/67815113-2ed6-4ba5-b8ff-a8220610cb83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Field of Dreams 60 min drive \- 57.7 miles - Carter House Museum 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Keystone Bridge 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Backbone State Park 28 min drive \- 24.7 miles - Wyalusing State Park 43 min drive \- 40.4 miles ### Restaurants - Johnson's Restaurant 2 min drive - Fennellys' Irish Pub 11 min walk - TD’s Sports Bar & Grill 11 min walk - St Olaf Tavern 11 min drive - Gear Elkader 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elkader Jailhouse Inn pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elkader Jailhouse Inn? ### How much is parking at Elkader Jailhouse Inn? ### Where is Elkader Jailhouse Inn located? ## Have a question? 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