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Iowa

Iowa, also known as “the Hawkeye State”, is home to over 3.1 million residents. The six bordering states include Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, and South Dakota to the northwest.[8] The entirety of the eastern border is made up of the Mississippi River, while the Missouri River runs along the western border. Iowa’s climate features all four seasons. The winters are cold with temperatures averaging near 14 degrees Fahrenheit while the summers are warm with temperatures in the mid-80s.[1] Many visitors come during the late summer months when temperatures tend to be generally decent and a wider variety of outdoor attractions are available.[6] The majority of Iowa’s attractions are located in Des Moines, the largest city in the state. It is home to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, the Iowa State Fair, and the World Food Prize.[8] Additionally, a fair amount of visitors come to see the Buddy Holly crash site where Holly’s plane crashed on February 3, 1959, making that day known as “The Day The Music Died”.[3]

What Iowa is known for

Des Moines, Iowa’s state capital, is the largest city in the state with over 215,000 residents within 52 neighborhoods. Parklands cover over 4,000 acres with approximately 81 hiking trails throughout the city.[7] A few notable attractions near Des Moines include Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino, located in Altoona, Trainland USA in Colfax, and the Iowa Speedway in Newton.[8] 

The Iowa State Fair is also located in Des Moines and attracts more than one million visitors annually. In 2004, as the event was rising in popularity the USA Weekend named the Iowa State Fair the #2 choice for summer fun in America. During that same year, the event topped Disneyland in California and New York City’s Times Square. Many visitors attend the event to see the famously known butter cow sculpture. The very first butter cow was sculpted in 1911 by J.K. Daniels. The honor was passed to four different sculptors over the years until Sarah Pratt took over the job in 2006, currently working to sculpt the cow annually for the Iowa State Fair.[11] 

The origin of Iowa's name is thought to have come from one of the Native American nations called the Ioway people, whose territory comprised the future state during the time of European colonization.[8] Years later, the state acquired the nickname “the Hawkeye State”, which is derived from a character named Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper’s novel The Last of the Mohicans, published in 1826. In 1838, territorial officials approved the nickname eight years before Iowa gained statehood.[9] 

One of Iowa’s most well-known characteristics is corn production. The state produces the most corn out of all fifty states in America. According to the U.S. Department of Agricultural Statistics Service in 2019, farmers harvested approximately 31.1 million acres of land and produced around 2.58 billion bushels of corn. Currently, Iowa has nearly 86,900 farms in the state, 97 percent of which are owned by farm families. In addition to corn, Iowa is also ranked number one in producing eggs, hogs, soybeans, and ethanol.[10]

Geography

Iowa has a temperate climate with average temperatures in the mid-80s (Fahrenheit) during the summer months and around 14 degrees during the winter season.[1] The most ideal time to visit Iowa is during the summer season from early June to late August as temperatures rest in the mid-80s.[6] Seasonal rainfall in Iowa averages out to less than 26 inches in the northwest area and more than 38 inches in the southeast. Iowa frequently has a high risk of flooding due to rapid snowmelt and heavy rainstorms. The area experienced fatal flooding in 1993 when the state received twice the average annual rainfall.[1] 

Iowa’s landscape gradually rises towards the westward expanse near the Mississippi River, which is located along the entire eastern border of the state. Iowa is the only U.S. state that has two parallel rivers designating its borders. In addition to the Mississippi River in the east, the Missouri River and the Big Sioux form the state's western border. Iowa’s bordering states include Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Nebraska and South Dakota to the west, and Missouri to the south.[13]

Agriculture is very important and predominant within the state, with more than nine-tenths of land devoted to agricultural purposes and farmlands. The state could be considered ideal for crop production with Iowa’s ample rainfall and an immense amount of soil.[1] The United States has the highest corn production in the world. Statistics show that 15.1 billion bushels of the vegetable were produced in America in 2017 alone—2.7 billion bushels of the produce came from Iowa. Over 99 percent of the corn produced in Iowa is used as corn syrup, corn cereal, corn starch, and corn oil.[5]

History

In 1673, the first European explorers, Louis Joliette and Jacques Marquette, arrived in Iowa. Pioneers and Native Americans inhabited the land for hunting and exploring, although permanent settlement didn’t take place until the early 1830s.[1] The Louisiana Purchase, in particular, played an important role in Iowa's history and the state’s progression in attaining statehood. The United States bought the land of Iowa from France, along with other states that are currently part of America. However, European settlers did not reside in the land until the Native American people had been driven out. It was then, in 1846, that Iowa officially became the 29th state. Agriculture quickly became very prominent within the state, with farms covering the entire area by 1900. In current times, Iowa farmlands are most abundant in hogs, corn, and soybeans.[2]

One of Iowa’s most memorable days in history was February 3, 1959, when rising American rock singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P., also known as “The Big Bopper”, lost their lives in a plane crash in Iowa.[3] Investigators concluded that the crash was due to bad weather and pilot error. Despite the fact that the young 21-year-old pilot already had four years of flying experience, he was unaware of the weather advisory that had been issued before the plane took off.[12] In memory of these three singers, Don McLean released a song in 1972 called “American Pie”, which refers to February 3, 1959, as “The Day The Music Died”.[3] The exact location of the crash looks much the same as it did in the 1950s—a vast, empty field in Iowa. On the nearest farm road to the crash site, there is a large pair of Buddy Holly’s trademark glasses. A memorial for the site wasn’t created until 1988, when Ken Paquette, a music fan, made a stainless steel guitar monument with three records, each including the names of the three singers.[4]

Top Bed and Breakfasts in Iowa, United States

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#1

Big Blue Bed and Breakfast

Adel, Iowa
5 (57 Reviews)

Big Blue Bed and Breakfast is located in Adel, Iowa, the county seat of Dallas County. Adel is a 30-minute drive from the city of Des Moines, the capital and most populous city of Iowa. The bed and breakfast has been run by Lauri, her husband, and her parents since August of 2018. The home was built in the 1890's and still has much of the original Victorian style architecture. Four rooms are available to rent as well as a full house rental option. The property is open year-round with an increase of guests during the summer and early fall.

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#2

Die Heimat Country Inn

Homestead, Iowa
4.95 (636 Reviews)

Die Heimat County Inn is found in the village of Homestead, Iowa, located in the Amana Colonies. The Amana Colonies is a seven-village area built and established by German Pietists in the 1800s. Homestead, as well as the rest of The Amana Colonies, do their best to live up to, and preserve, their heritage with many stores and shops selling a wide variety of German based goods and traditional foods as well. The town will also hold Oktoberfest, which is a celebration that showcases German traditions and festivities. Another unique fact of the area is that the movie, "Christmas in Homestead," used the city of Homestead as its filming location.

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#3

Four Mounds Inn Bed and Breakfast

Dubuque, Iowa
4.9 (307 Reviews)

The Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center is an inn that can be found on the west side of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. The property is just a short walk to the river and has access to a number of popular hiking and biking trails. The Four Mounds Inn is set on the northern outskirts of Dubuque, putting it out of the way of most of the city, but to reach most parts of the town is usually not much more than a 20-minute drive. The inn doubles as a place to stay for guests as well as a conference center for businesses that need a place to have a corporate meeting or retreat with their employees.

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#4

McNeill Stone Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Oskaloosa, Iowa
4.9 (38 Reviews)

The McNeill Stone Mansion Bed and Breakfast is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and was constructed in the year 1908. After being abandoned for about ten years, the property was purchased by the current owner, Virginia, and her late husband, Gary. They wanted to purchase a property with the purpose of owning a bed and breakfast, and they felt that this building would be the best one for them. With much work on their part, they made the property what it is today: an old-fashioned bed and breakfast with many modern amenities. There are four rooms available for all of those who desire to stay with them, as well as off-street parking, a yard, and terraces. Breakfast is provided complimentary to a guest's stay, along with beverages and snacks. Virginia invites all of her guests to come "relax, refresh, and rekindle [their] spirit[s]."

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#5

Valkommen House

Stratford, Iowa
4.9 (14 Reviews)

The Valkommen House is located in Stratford, Iowa, on 80 acres of land. Guests have the option of reserving either the guest house as a whole, or a camper that is on the premises. The guest house can house 6 people and has a living and dining area on the first floor. Additional amenities are located in a specific section of the main house where the owner, Jay, lives. These include billiards and a foosball table, a porch with tables and chairs, and a pool and hot tub that patrons can use anytime. Those staying on the property are free to explore the different structures like the barn and the storm shelter. Jay says that many of his guests will stay with him for events that occur in the area or because they want to see what farm life is like.

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#6

Kingsley Inn

Fort Madison, Iowa
4.7 (191 Reviews)

The Kingsley Inn, located in Fort Madison, Iowa, features 19 rooms that are available throughout the year for guest reservation. One of the 19 units is a 1,700-square-foot guest house located on the grounds of the property. This accommodation can function both as an event space for weddings and other gatherings or as a guest room. Each room has a white noise machine that can be used when patrons are going to bed, as the manager notes that the inn is near to a train track. Earplugs are also accessible upon request at the front desk. Originally built in the 1860s, the building used now as the Kingsley Inn has had multiple functions over time, such as a vinegar distillery and a laundromat. The manager notes that there are a variety of different activities available in the surrounding area of the inn. 

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#7

The Burford House Inn

Iowa City, Iowa
4.7 (51 Reviews)

The Burford House Inn is owned and managed by Mark McCallum. The Inn is located on a small lot in Iowa City, Iowa. Burford House is a restored Victorian home, within a few minutes walk of many attractions and restaurants in Iowa City including the town square, a large park, and many restaurants and shops. The old home is three stories with rooms on each floor and a large studio apartment in the loft. Many rooms at Burford House Inn can be rented long term by students attending university in the area. The ground level rooms are all handicap accessible. A full breakfast is served by the owner Mark McCallum daily with additional cost. Some snacks, coffee, and tea are all available on the house at all times. The Burford House Inn is open year round with a increase of guests from June to August.

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#8

Belmont Hill Victorian Bed and Breakfast

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4.7 (43 Reviews)

#9

Bed and Breakfast on Broadway

Decorah, Iowa
4.6 (23 Reviews)

The Broadway Bed and Breakfast is a 1910 Victorian-style home located in Decorah, Iowa. The home has four stories and a total of five rooms. Each unit includes a queen or king-sized bed, private bathroom, cable TV, and air conditioning. The owners, Mathew and Melissa, strive to give guests a comfortable experience and a place where they can relax. Breakfast is provided at the establishment and is served every morning. Additionally, cocktail hours are held during the evening on the weekends. Events can be held on the property, with family reunions being one of the more popular. A few nearby activities that typically draw in a fair amount of tourists include the downtown area only a few blocks away, and the fishing and biking in the region, which tends to be a large attraction for the area. 

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#10

Iowa House

Ames, Iowa
4.5 (225 Reviews)

#11

The Richards House Bed and Breakfast

Dubuque, Iowa
4.5 (219 Reviews)

The Richards House Bed and Breakfast is an inn that is located in Dubuque, Iowa, which is a city situated on The Mississippi River. People can make reservations for one of the six available suites year-round and take advantage of several events that occur in Dubuque and other nearby cities. Dubuque also has a variety of restaurants and places of entertainment that people can visit during their stay, like a ski resort, golf courses, or botanical gardens. The inn is able to house pets and children of all ages. The bed and breakfast has been in business for over 30 years, but the home was built over 100 years ago by a man named Mr. Richards, which is where the inn received its name.

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#12

Belva Deer Inn

Sigourney, Iowa
3.95 (119 Reviews)

The small farming town of Sigourney, Iowa, is the home to the Belva Deer Inn. Surrounded by soybean fields, the Belva Deer Inn is a quiet yet convenient place where hunting groups and families can enjoy their stay in Sigourney. It is close to restaurants, Belva Deer State Park, and downtown Sigourney, so guests do not need to plan lots of time for travel.

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#13

Evergreen Inn

Osceola, Iowa
3.9 (334 Reviews)

#14

Big Spirit Resort

Spirit Lake, Iowa
4.4 (1 Reviews)

#15

St Mary's Place b and b

Muscatine, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#16

Potters House Bed And Breakfast

Harlan, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#17

Gehlen Inn Guest House

St. Donatus, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#18

St Mary Bed & Breakfast

Muscatine, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#19

Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast

Spirit Lake, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#20

Hancock House Bed & Breakfast

Dubuque, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#21

Walnut Center Inn

Casey, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#22

Pine Ridge Retreat

Keosauqua, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#23

English Valley Bed and Breakfast

Montezuma, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#24

Charlie-Jane's Bed and Breakfast

Mount Ayr, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#25

The Lesanville Inn at Ramsey Farm

Mount Ayr, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#26

Rukmapura Park Hotel

Fairfield, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#27

Foxwood Cabins

Humeston, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#28

Blue Bird Run Farm

Logan, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#29

A Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

Iowa City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#30

Aerie Glen Bed and Breakfast

Newton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#31

Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Grinnell, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#32

Butler House on Grand

Des Moines, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#33

Deb's Bed and Breakfast

Westside, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#34

Strawberry Farm Bed and Breakfast

Muscatine, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#35

Squiers Manor Bed and Breakfast

Maquoketa, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#36

Mont Rest Inn

Bellevue, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#37

Spring Lake Townhomes And Suites

North Liberty, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#38

Decorah High Point - Pine Creek Cabins

Decorah, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#39

The Legacy Bed and Breakfast

Ackley, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#40

Hearten Bed and Breakfast

Algona, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#41

The Inn at Battle Creek

Battle Creek, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#42

Hawarden Harvest Inn

Hawarden, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#43

Elkader Bed and Breakfast

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#44

Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast

Hampton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#45

Little River Inn Motel & Guest House

Leon, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#46

Victorian Lace Bed and Breakfast

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#47

Lighthouse Inn

Storm Lake, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#48

Little Switzerland Inn

McGregor, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#49

Mason House Inn & Caboose Cottage

Keosauqua, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#50

McGregor's Landing Bed and Breakfast

McGregor, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#51

Point of View Bed and Breakfast

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#52

Seven Roses Inn

Fairfield, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#53

Sisters Inn

Bancroft, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#54

Thornton House Bed and Breakfast

Lansing, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#55

Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast

Altoona, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#56

Dairy Barn Bed and Breakfast

Ionia, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#57

Cupola Inn

Nora Springs, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#58

Engel's Lakeside Bed and Breakfast

Lake Park, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#59

Harriet K's Cottage

Whittemore, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#60

Corner Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast

Stuart, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#61

Country Blooms Guest Barn Bed and Breakfast

Fontanelle, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#62

The Fitch House Bed and Breakfast

St. Charles, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#63

Linden House Inn

Lynnville, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#64

Yellow Swan Bed and Breakfast

Dallas Center, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#65

Sherman House Bed and Breakfast

Charles City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#66

The Cheesemaker's Inn

Pella, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#67

Halderwood Farms Bed and Breakfast

Pocahontas, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#68

Little House on the Farm & Guest Barn

Postville, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#69

Dusk To Dawn Bed and Breakfast

Middle Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#70

Grey Goose Inn

Moravia, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#71

InnSpiration Bed and Breakfast

Linn Grove, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#72

Pierce Crossing Guesthouse

Malvern, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#73

Bed and Breakfast of Cabin Cove

Iowa Falls, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#74

Bostick Guest House

Iowa City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#75

Brass Lantern Bed and Breakfast

Greenfield, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#76

Back Inn Time Bed and Breakfast

Greenfield, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#77

The Gunder Inn Bed and Breakfast

Gunder, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#78

Virginia's Cottage

Dubuque, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#79

Barn On the Bluff Bed and Breakfast

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#80

Goshawk Farm Bed and Breakfast

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#81

Johnson's Restaurant & Reception Hall

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#82

Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

Cedar Falls, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#83

Stone Street Cottage

Bellevue, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#84

Squirrel's Nest Bed and Breakfast, LLC

Burlington, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#85

Mississippi Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn

Burlington, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#86

Onion Creek Farm

Ames, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#87

Camp Bean Bed and Breakfast

Albert City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#88

A Touch of Home Bed and Breakfast

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#89

Oak Meadow Delight Bed & Breakfast

Ottumwa, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#90

Clarke Manor

Dubuque, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#91

The Solon Langworthy House

Dubuque, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#92

The Decker House

Mason City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#93

Adams Street Country Lodge

Creston, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#94

Cozy Corners Bed and Breakfast

New Hampton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#95

Prairie Rose

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#96

Apple Haus Bed & Breakfast

South Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#97

Plum Grove Inn

Iowa City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#98

Eagles Landing B & B

Marquette, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#99

Hickory Ridge Bed, Breakfast & Bridle

McGregor, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#100

Ann Street Loft

McGregor, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#101

Brooklynn Inn

Marquette, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#102

Chestnut Charm Bed & Breakfast

Atlantic, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#103

Adams Street Bed and Breakfast

Carroll, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#104

Castle Bed and Breakfast

Sabula, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#105

Cedar Ridge Bed and Breakfast

Mitchell, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#106

Deb's Bed and Breakfast

Mapleton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#107

Heavenly Habitat Bed and Breakfast

Winterset, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#108

Hotel Greenfield

Greenfield, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#109

Judge Conner's Bed and Breakfast

Denison, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#110

Klemme House Bed and Breakfast

Belmond, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#111

Longview Farms

New Virginia, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#112

Pryor House

Shelby, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#113

White Lions Bed and Breakfast

Winterset, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#114

The Woodland Bed and Breakfast

Marshalltown, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#115

Winborn's Bed and Breakfast

Davenport, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#116

So Dear to My Heart Bed and Breakfast

Ainsworth, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#117

Candlelight Manor Bed andBreakfast

Burlington, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#118

Fire Station Inn

Burlington, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#119

The Corn Crib Bed and Breakfast

Indianola, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#120

The Dwelling Place

Pella, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#121

Elkader Pines Bed & Breakfast

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#122

Prairie Path Bed & Breakfast

Cherokee, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#123

Palisades Inn

Decorah, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#124

Queen Marie Bed & Breakfast

Emmetsburg, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#125

The Dairy Barn B&B

Ionia, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#127

Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast

Nevada, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#128

Bentonsport B&B

Keosauqua, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#129

The Mount Ayr Inn and Suites

Mount Ayr, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#130

Supertel Inn & Conference Center

Creston, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#131

The Lodge Resort

Forest City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#132

The Haden House

Eldora, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#133

A Touch of Home Bed & Breakfast

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#134

Park View Inn & Suites

West Bend, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#135

South Shore Inn

Clear Lake, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#136

Trailside Lodging

Jefferson, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#137

Historic Phillips House

Iowa City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#138

Best Western Inn Muscatine

Muscatine, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#139

GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel - Ames

Ames, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#140

Riverside Cooperage Mill "N"Retreat

Elkader, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#141

The Gallup House

Jefferson, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#142

Converse House B & B

Cresco, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#143

Abbe Hills Farm

Mount Vernon, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#144

Eagles Landing Winery

Marquette, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#145

Prairie Flower

Spencer, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#146

Little River Recreation Area

Leon, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#147

Gathering House, Bed and Breakfast

Mount Vernon, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#148

Carriage House Bed & Breakfast

Grinnell, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#149

Dusk To Dawn Bed & Breakfast

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#150

'evans Gate Bed and Breakfast

New York, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#151

Green Belt Bed & Breakfast

Ames, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#152

GrandView Farm Bed & Breakfast

Maquoketa, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#153

Joy In the Morning B & B

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#154

Miss Spenser's Special-Teas & Longview Bed and Breakfast

Milo, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#155

Pryor House Bed & Breakfast

Shelby, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#156

Rose's Place Bed & Breakfast

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#157

Rawson's Bed & Breakfast

Amana, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#158

Fisher House Bed & Breakfast

Bettendorf, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#159

Graduate Iowa City

Iowa City, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#160

Wellington Bed & Breakfast

Waterloo, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#161

Latimer Bed & Breakfast

Le Claire, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#162

The Cloverleaf Bed & Breakfast

Knoxville, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#163

Cafe dodici

Washington, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#164

Tangleberries

Centerville, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#165

Loya's Little House Bed and Breakfast

Ames, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#166

Sweet Dreams Guest House

Bettendorf, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#167

Century Haus

Cascade, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#168

The Wisconsin Wood INN

Dubuque, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#169

English Valley B & B

Grinnell, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#170

Tivoli Inn And Suites

Harlan, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#171

Providence Inn

Harlan, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#172

Thistle's Summit- B&B and Homestead

Marion, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#173

Connie's Bed and Breakfast and Boarding House

Okoboji, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#174

Innspiration Bed & Breakfast

Spencer, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#175

Elaine's Bed & Breakfast

Tipton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#176

Adair Budget Inn

Carson, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#177

Cozy Country Inn

Grinnell, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#178

Lavender Fields Inn

Decorah, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#179

Leytze's Corner Historical Bed and Bath

Decorah, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#180

Beds N Sheds

Okoboji, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#181

Ms. Molly's Antiques & Collectibles

Tipton, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#182

Backwater Suites

Lansing, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

#183

Valley View B & B

Harlan, Iowa
0 (0 Reviews)

Top 10 Bed and Breakfasts in Iowa, United States
#1

Big Blue Bed and Breakfast

Adel, Iowa
5 (57 Reviews)

Big Blue Bed and Breakfast is located in Adel, Iowa, the county seat of Dallas County. Adel is a 30-minute drive from the city of Des Moines, the capital and most populous city of Iowa. The bed and breakfast has been run by Lauri, her husband, and her parents since August of 2018. The home was built in the 1890's and still has much of the original Victorian style architecture. Four rooms are available to rent as well as a full house rental option. The property is open year-round with an increase of guests during the summer and early fall.

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#2

Die Heimat Country Inn

Homestead, Iowa
4.95 (636 Reviews)

Die Heimat County Inn is found in the village of Homestead, Iowa, located in the Amana Colonies. The Amana Colonies is a seven-village area built and established by German Pietists in the 1800s. Homestead, as well as the rest of The Amana Colonies, do their best to live up to, and preserve, their heritage with many stores and shops selling a wide variety of German based goods and traditional foods as well. The town will also hold Oktoberfest, which is a celebration that showcases German traditions and festivities. Another unique fact of the area is that the movie, "Christmas in Homestead," used the city of Homestead as its filming location.

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Four Mounds Inn Bed and Breakfast

Dubuque, Iowa
4.9 (307 Reviews)

The Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center is an inn that can be found on the west side of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. The property is just a short walk to the river and has access to a number of popular hiking and biking trails. The Four Mounds Inn is set on the northern outskirts of Dubuque, putting it out of the way of most of the city, but to reach most parts of the town is usually not much more than a 20-minute drive. The inn doubles as a place to stay for guests as well as a conference center for businesses that need a place to have a corporate meeting or retreat with their employees.

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McNeill Stone Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Oskaloosa, Iowa
4.9 (38 Reviews)

The McNeill Stone Mansion Bed and Breakfast is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and was constructed in the year 1908. After being abandoned for about ten years, the property was purchased by the current owner, Virginia, and her late husband, Gary. They wanted to purchase a property with the purpose of owning a bed and breakfast, and they felt that this building would be the best one for them. With much work on their part, they made the property what it is today: an old-fashioned bed and breakfast with many modern amenities. There are four rooms available for all of those who desire to stay with them, as well as off-street parking, a yard, and terraces. Breakfast is provided complimentary to a guest's stay, along with beverages and snacks. Virginia invites all of her guests to come "relax, refresh, and rekindle [their] spirit[s]."

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Valkommen House

Stratford, Iowa
4.9 (14 Reviews)

The Valkommen House is located in Stratford, Iowa, on 80 acres of land. Guests have the option of reserving either the guest house as a whole, or a camper that is on the premises. The guest house can house 6 people and has a living and dining area on the first floor. Additional amenities are located in a specific section of the main house where the owner, Jay, lives. These include billiards and a foosball table, a porch with tables and chairs, and a pool and hot tub that patrons can use anytime. Those staying on the property are free to explore the different structures like the barn and the storm shelter. Jay says that many of his guests will stay with him for events that occur in the area or because they want to see what farm life is like.

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Kingsley Inn

Fort Madison, Iowa
4.7 (191 Reviews)

The Kingsley Inn, located in Fort Madison, Iowa, features 19 rooms that are available throughout the year for guest reservation. One of the 19 units is a 1,700-square-foot guest house located on the grounds of the property. This accommodation can function both as an event space for weddings and other gatherings or as a guest room. Each room has a white noise machine that can be used when patrons are going to bed, as the manager notes that the inn is near to a train track. Earplugs are also accessible upon request at the front desk. Originally built in the 1860s, the building used now as the Kingsley Inn has had multiple functions over time, such as a vinegar distillery and a laundromat. The manager notes that there are a variety of different activities available in the surrounding area of the inn. 

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The Burford House Inn

Iowa City, Iowa
4.7 (51 Reviews)

The Burford House Inn is owned and managed by Mark McCallum. The Inn is located on a small lot in Iowa City, Iowa. Burford House is a restored Victorian home, within a few minutes walk of many attractions and restaurants in Iowa City including the town square, a large park, and many restaurants and shops. The old home is three stories with rooms on each floor and a large studio apartment in the loft. Many rooms at Burford House Inn can be rented long term by students attending university in the area. The ground level rooms are all handicap accessible. A full breakfast is served by the owner Mark McCallum daily with additional cost. Some snacks, coffee, and tea are all available on the house at all times. The Burford House Inn is open year round with a increase of guests from June to August.

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Belmont Hill Victorian Bed and Breakfast

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4.7 (43 Reviews)

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Bed and Breakfast on Broadway

Decorah, Iowa
4.6 (23 Reviews)

The Broadway Bed and Breakfast is a 1910 Victorian-style home located in Decorah, Iowa. The home has four stories and a total of five rooms. Each unit includes a queen or king-sized bed, private bathroom, cable TV, and air conditioning. The owners, Mathew and Melissa, strive to give guests a comfortable experience and a place where they can relax. Breakfast is provided at the establishment and is served every morning. Additionally, cocktail hours are held during the evening on the weekends. Events can be held on the property, with family reunions being one of the more popular. A few nearby activities that typically draw in a fair amount of tourists include the downtown area only a few blocks away, and the fishing and biking in the region, which tends to be a large attraction for the area. 

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Iowa House

Ames, Iowa
4.5 (225 Reviews)