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updated 11.20.2024
The rental properties listed below are for informational purposes only.
Call the Cresco Welcome Center for additional information, 563.547.3434.
Short Term Residential Rentals
Cresco
- Private campsites on the Turkey River. Close to Cresco. Larger than normal spaces. Many amenities. 563.380.2868, Mark and Becky Burke of Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Connie’s Century Corner, 322 2nd St. E, Cresco. A perfect place to stay when visiting the area. 563.547.3350, www.conniescentury.com.
- Cresco Motel, 620 2nd Ave SE along Hwy 9 East. Exceptionally clean comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and is AAA Approved. 563.547.2240, www.crescomotel.com.
- Super 8, 511 2nd Ave SE, Cresco along Hwy 9 East. Free Wi-Fi in each room, children 17 and under free while staying with adult, pet friendly and generous parking for your RV, bus or truck. 563.547.9988, www.super8.com.
- Fully furnished bedroom with private bathroom for rent with shared living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and patio. $600.00/month includes all utilities and WiFi. No smoking. No pets. $100 deposit and references required. 515.341.6152 or dietzenbach.courtney.09@gmail.com.
Riceville
- Rossiter Studio Inn, located right on Hwy 9 in Riceville is suitable for one or two occupants, 641.985.2485.
Elma
- Elma Guesthouse and Elma Guesthouse Too (short-term rental units). Each is fully furnished one bedroom apartment with couches that fold out to sleep up to four. Includes all linens, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and air conditioning. $60.00/day or $225.00/week. Call or text Linda, 319.269.8980.
HOUSES
- 4 Bedroom home, 1 1/2 Bath, newly remodeled in 2022 with detached garage. Large yard. Appliances include. $1,300.00/month. No smoking. No pets. Deposit and references required. 563.203.0433. If no answer, leave name and contact information.
- Fully furnished bedroom with private bathroom for rent with shared living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and patio. $600.00/month includes all utilities and WiFi. No smoking. No pets. $100 deposit and references required. 515.341.6152 or dietzenbach.courtney.09@gmail.com.
- 2 Bedroom home with garage in Cresco. No smoking. No pets. No illegal drugs. Call 563.547.2071 for more info and screening interview. If no answer, leave full name spelled out and contact information.
APARTMENTS
Cresco
- 2 Bedroom apartment, first floor. Newly remodeled. Includes trash, water and sewer. No smoking. No vaping. No pets. $750.00/month. Deposit and references required. 507.273.9917.
- Fully furnished efficiency apartments located 2.5 miles NW of Cresco. Each apartment has a full bath with walk in shower, kitchenette and Smart TV. Utilities, WiFi, Common area, outdoor patio and laundry included. No smoking. No pets. Deposit and references required. Contact Steven Burke with Burke Real Estate - Manager. 507.251.0644.
- 1- and 2-Bedroom apartments. Great location and affordable. 563.203.1744.
- L & L Apartments for elderly. Call Cresco Chamber for up-to-date contact and apartment information, 563.547.3434.
- 2- and 3-Bedroom apartments. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Hickory Place Apartments, 207 10th Ave SE, Cresco. Water, sewer, garbage, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator included. Playground and school bus stop at property. 3 Bedroom has patio and outside storage. 563.387.7493 or tfouts@newburyliving.com.
- 1 Bedroom units available for elderly, handicapped and disabled. Maintenance free. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Cedar Crest Senior Apartments, 2nd St SW, Cresco, IA. Free water, sewer and garbage. Washer/dryer in each apartment. On-site mailbox, private entrance, off-street parking. 563.387.7493.
- 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at Alert Manor, Inc. Seniors 62 or older & people with handicap/disability at any age. No lawn mowing or snow shoveling. Stove & refrigerator furnished, laundry on site. Rent based on income. Rental assistance available. Contact Hertz Farm Management, Inc. 563.933.4973.
- Seniors 62+ Heritage Haven Apartments, 301 1st Ave East, Cresco, IA has spacious efficiency available (Studio and 1 Bedroom apartments), all utilities & appliances included, interior mail access, laundry room, community room. (Rent is only 30% of your adjusted income, call Toll Free: 888.393.3282 to see if you qualify). For a tour call Diane at 563.547.3325 or 608.784.1381.
Elma
- 2 Bedroom apartment in Elma. Handicap Accessible/Bath. Garbage, water, sewer, and free laundry included. Off street parking. 50 and older. Rental assistance available. 563.379.1900.
- 1 and 2 Bedroom ground floor apartments, $310.00/month and $380.00/month. No pets. Call or text Linda Kobliska, 319.269.8980.
- Elma Guesthouse and Elma Guesthouse Too (short-term rental units). Each is fully furnished one bedroom apartment with couches that fold out to sleep up to four. Includes all linens, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and air conditioning. $60.00/day or $225.00/week. Call or text Linda, 319.269.8980.
Lime Springs
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartments. Coin-operated washer and dryer on site. Common area with a full kitchen, table and chairs, and TV to be used by tenants and their guests. Rent includes internet, water, sewer, garbage. Tenet pays electrical. No smoking. 612.270.2828.
- 2 Bedroom apartments at Spring Apartments, Inc., $425.00/month, includes utilities, stove & refrigerator furnished, laundry facilities located nearby. No smoking. Murphy Management Service, 515.295.2927.
Ridgeway
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment ($485.00/month). Includes water, sewer, garbage, off-street parking, snow removal, stove and refrigerator. No smoking. No pets. Call 507.251.6936 or email kuhnco24@gmail.com.
AirBnBs & More
Lime Springs
- Sage Street Retreat (Airbnb)
Kick back and relax when you stay at this quiet home on a tree lined street. The family will love the local swimming pool just down the street. Historic Lidtke Mill on the Upper Iowa River is just a mile away. Echo Valley Horse Arena is nearby and has fun shows to see. Niagara Cave is located 20 miles away in Harmony, MN and is a great underground adventure. Forestville/Mystery Cave is a state park nearby which offers hiking and horse trails. This home is just off the snowmobile trail also. This is a 3-bedroom home. Two bedrooms have queen beds, and one is a full size along with a twin futon. There is a full bath on the main level and another full bathroom in the basement. There is a quiet shaded yard and fenced in patio area. A grill is provided along with charcoal and lighter fluid. There is also a full-size kitchen, dining area, and living room with TV. WiFi is provided. Guests have access to the entire home and yard. - Potato (Airbnb)
Located by Historic Lidtke Mill in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of town, Potato has easy access to canoeing, camping, shopping, gourmet food, a pool and a heavy night of deep sleep.
Simple, modern 1 bedroom suite includes: free wireless, unlimited cable package, Xbox, private entrance, driveway parking, microwave, refrigerator and coffee station. Wireless printing, catering services, laundry, garage parking, frozen local beef, golf cart and convertible rentals are available for additional fees. - Old Stone House (Airbnb)
Enjoy a memorable visit. Stay in this beautifully restored limestone farmhouse built in 1869 on the banks of the Upper Iowa River, situated adjacent to the historic Lidtke Mill and across the river from the campground and park. You will enjoy a peaceful country atmosphere with plenty of room to relax in your own private park setting. Comfortably sleeps 6 with full kitchen, laundry, and 1.5 baths. Pets allowed in certain areas. No smoking and no garage. 507.226.5902.
Provitin
- The Squirrel House (& More)
Enjoy your stay at this quaint and quirky guesthouse.
303 Main St, Protivin, IA 52163
641.330.7968 and ask for Deb
Find us on Facebook at The Squirrel House
Cresco
- The Weed Patch Retreat Center in Cresco (& More)
Need a space for a retreat? Whether it’s a Quilting Retreat, Scrapbooking or a Professional Development Retreat we’ve got the space! Overnight accommodations for up to six / bed linens, pillows, towels provided.
Two ironing stations
Four Design walls
Full kitchen facilities
Large cutting station with Mat
12 workstations
Quilt shop next door
Several eateries within walking distance
Local theatre within walking distance
No pets and no smoking allowed. Proud supporter of Quilts of Valor. Free WiFi available for Retreaters!
122 N Elm Street, Cresco
515.341.2070, ask for Joni or Jayne
Find us on Facebook at Weed Patch Retreat Center and on Twitter @weedpatchretreatcenter.
The Weed Patch Retreat Center is a proud member of the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce and accepts Cresco Chamber Dollars. - The Blonde, The Beard, & The Bee N Bee (Airbnb)
Enjoy a private stay nestled amongst the cedars of Northeast lowa. This one-bedroom getaway features an additional queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. It also includes private parking, a Blackstone grill, relaxing patio furniture, Wi-Fi, cable TV, full kitchen with dishwasher and also a washer and dryer.
NO Pets allowed. - Quam's Log Cabin
Located in Northeast Iowa – for rent nightly or weekly.
Includes electric, running water (except the bathroom is an outhouse), fridge, microwave, cook plate, pool.
Sleeps four comfortably and has many amenities:
Trout fishing nearby
Snowmobile trail next door
Dogs welcome – kennel on property
Horses welcome – round pen or stable
Campfire ring and seating
Conveniently Located:
4 miles from Cresco, IA
15 minutes from Harmony, MN
30 minutes from Decorah, IA
35 minutes from Forestville State Park
Give us a call and enjoy your stay in Northeast Iowa!
563.203.0959 and ask for Kathy. - Condo in Cresco (Airbnb)
This newly updated lower-level apartment is in the basement of a lived-in home. The cute apartment space features its own private entrance with off-street parking right next to the entrance as well. The coded lock allows for convenience to come and go as you need. The space offers two bedrooms with their own closet spaces and beds, a large dining and living room space with an electric fireplace for added comfort, a full bathroom, and a kitchen complete with brand new appliances. - Pine River Rental
Efficiency cabin with kitchen. Includes internet, laundry, fire ring and grill. Covered porch overlooking the North Branch of Turkey River and walking trails in a wildlife area. Nightly, weekly and longer-term rates available. 18055 Hwy 9. 563.380.2868.
Chester
The Chester Historic Guest House was built-in 1898. This 4-bedroom 2 bath home has been renovated while retaining the old Victorian home atmosphere. It is the perfect setting to step back from the fast pace of life and enjoy some peace and quiet. It has a new kitchen and appliances and has been outfitted with cozy furnishings and luxury comforts such as handcrafted mattresses to ensure a great night's rest. You will love this home!
The space
There is one Queen bedroom & 1 bathroom downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full) & 1 bathroom.
The kitchen is furnished with the basic supplies for your relaxing get-away! such as: kitchen ware & table ware, basic seasonings, snacks, etc. Bring along your normal travel supplies & whatever food you wish to prepare.
There will fresh & clean bathroom towels, wash clothes, & hand soap.
The bedrooms are changed out with fresh linens for each stay. There are extra blankets in the closets.
Guest access: the entire house.
Find more information on Chester Historic Guest House Airbnb
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OR SPACES
- Prime retail storefront at Shops on Elm available, Elm Street, Cresco. All utilities included in rent. Call 563.547.4020 before 5pm and 563.547.4676 after 5pm.
- New innovative office space in Riceville; the CATapult Center. Rent includes high-speed internet. Call Elaine for tour/information, 641.985.4030.
STORAGE RENTALS
- Red Roof Storage, behind Casey’s in Riceville. Different sizes available. 507.251.4836.
- Storage space for rent located southwest of Cresco. Cold storage for boats, RVs, campers, automobiles, etc. Rates vary depending on size or space needed. 319.240.6406.
- Climate controlled storage in Cresco. KNL Enterprises, LLC, 563.203.4426.
- Barn space with 10', 11', and 13' doors. Edge of Cresco. Plus, two small plots of ground by livestock facility in Cresco. Shed and water available on farm. 563.547.3384 evenings.
- Warehouse storage near Cresco. 563.547.5665 Ordel & Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Storage units in Cresco. Secured. 563.547.5665 Ordel and Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- 48 Storage units located 1 ½ miles west of Cresco on Hwy 9. Secured. 563.547.5665 Ordel and Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Storage units in downtown Cresco. Steven Burke of Burke Real Estate, manager 507.251.0644.
- Largest RV Storage Facility in NE IA near Cresco, call 507.273.4158 or 563.547.5238.
- Storage units available in various sizes from 8×10 up to 12×24. Secured. Located at 200 Airport Rd in Cresco. Call C Storage at 563.419.5013 or email hoppstorage@gmail.com.
- Lime Springs Mini Storage, 507.261.7388.
- River Oaks Storage in Lime Springs, 641.220.3467.