Whenever my business travel brings me to Des Moines, Butler House on Grand is my first choice of…read moreaccommodation. The owners are more than welcoming, ready to help in any way. The rooms are spacious and charming; the fridge and pantry are generously well-stocked; the living room and game room are large and make the stay unique and special. It is a mansion home away from home. Across the street is a three mile hilly woodland trail (behind the Art Museum and rose garden). The neighborhood us safe and beautiful. Highly recommend for both business and leisure travel. Seven large bedrooms can accommodate a group. Please note: The only negative reviews that keep this from being five star was many years ago under prior owners. I was here at that time and had a very positive experience during my stay, though the family/owners were dealing with very difficult health challenges. The atmosphere in the home is five star now.

Sheryl and Jeremiah are incredible hosts that thought of every detail to make our stay away from…read morehome wonderful! The guest rooms are beautiful! Beds are very comfortable, linens wonderful, and plush towels and robes in each room. There is access to snacks and drinks 24/7 and the refrigerator is well-stocked to make yourself an amazing breakfast. The shared spaces are comfortable and inviting and the game room in the basement is a fun addition! We were there to bike the area trails with friends and the location is just perfect. One of the trailheads is right down the hill and we biked downtown to the Des Moines Farmers Market and beyond and got an easy 20 mile ride in on beautiful trails. We highly recommend the Butler House on Grand for a getaway for two or for a group of friends!

My wife wanted a little get away for her birthday. I was initially thinking a hotel in Des Moines…read morebut then remembered about the Corn Crib B&B!! And the drive was not bad at all, only .9 miles from our home lol, if it weren't for the tree line we could see our back deck from The Corn Crib! When we arrived Barb was just finishing up some final touches and greeted us as we arrived. I had been in email contact with her for quite awhile as I had to reschedule several times, she was always accommodating and very professional! Absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. The details in the design and interior decorating are amazing! My wife and I would love to build a home like The Corn Crib, only a bit larger in places. We spent 20 minutes walking around just noticing the small details that made all the difference! My only concern was the bed. My wife and I are used to a California king bed. I'm 6'3 230 pounds, my wife 5'0 125 lbs, things get a little tight in smaller beds, but by no means would the bed size prevent anything less than 5 stars for The Corn Crib! We chose to stay local to help out our local businesses. We finished up our day by going to West Hill Brewing here in Indianola for a few beers, followed up by a pizza from Bricktown. Definitely come to The Corn Crib if you get a chance!!

From the owner: Our Bed and Breakfast is designed with you in mind. With its modern design and amenities, we hope…read moreto make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Our attention to detail and desire to make your stay comfortable, shines through each and every moment of your stay. With an amazing country feel YOU are still close to everything the city has to offer. The cabin has been newly renovated and features carefully chosen decor and attention to detail. Our cabin defines a modern look with a country feel. With our modern and fun motif, you're sure to enjoy any stay with us, whether you're here on business or for some fun. And all of our beds offer you the luxurious comfort of top of the line mattresses, so you can ensure that you'll sleep soundly.

Rob & Kim's 4 room B&B made our quick Pella trilp wonderful. Exacting service. No little detail…read moreoverlooked. More like walking into one's house than being on the road traveling! The breakfast... the culinary highlight of our trip. Kim's granola in a word delicious. Homemade strawberry jam absolutely ethereal. Banket & Dutch baby(squeeze of lemon)not to be missed. het ontbijt was erg lekker! Only wish they were open for dinner! If you are anywhere near...this B&B is worth a stop....beautiful lake nearby and Pella's windmills bring back memories of The Nedtherlands. Who knew?? 4.5 Stars

More five stars are in order for this wonderful B&B in Pella, IA. Our friends made arrangements for…read morethe four of us at Rob and Kim's for a weekend get together, because it was roughly halfway between our home in Minnesota and their's in central MO. What a fortunate turn of events for the four of us. Turns out that Pella is a very nice place to spend some time and our mini vacation was made doubly enjoyable by the extraordinary hospitality offered at The Cheesemaker's Inn. Rob and Kim have mastered the art of accommodation. Every need is satisfied. The rooms are exceptionally clean, tidy and well decorated. They provided a small but pleasant sitting room off the upstairs bedrooms where we could brew coffee or tea, snack on cookies, and help ourselves to refrigerated soft drinks while chatting or reading the paper. Breakfasts are something to look forward to at this inn. We have stayed at any number of B&B's and have generally been served a good meal from the kitchen. But Kim's skill in the kitchen is above par. Homemade bread? Yes. Garden herbs? Expect it. Fresh ingredients prepared and presented in a simple but elegant way? You bet. And best of all, their guest service is unpretentious and welcoming. It's as though you were neighbors from down the road or a relative from across town. Just a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

So I need to do an update. . . My mom and I ordered from here for the holidays so that I would be…read moreable to enjoy desserts without being worried about getting sick. I am allergic to gluten and dairy and have known for a little over a year now. For christmas we got gingerbread cutout cookies, lemon merigue tarte, cinnamon rolls, and an assortment of scones. The gingerbread cookies were crunchy and delicious. If you are looking for a soft cookie do not get these. I normally like soft and chewy cookies but when it comes to gingerbread cookies these were great. The lemon merigue tarte was to die for. It made my insides so happy and I loved it. I would love to know how or where they got the lemon curd vegan. I will always reccomend the cinnamon rolls I love them. And the scone assortment had lemon poppyseed, cranberry orange, chocolate chip, and 'cheesy' garlic scones. I will say the cheesy garlic scones are my favorite. The scones were a little dry for some. The lemon poppyseed crumbled and the chocolate chips sank to the bottom of the scones but they were still pretty good. For new years we also did an order. Marti really came through for us. We were doing a belated chrismas party for my moms side of the family and I really wanted to be able to eat some type of dessert without reacting. We also then found out 3 days before pickup that a relative had passed and the visitation was the day before our pickup. Marti really worked with us so we could get our baked goods still. We ended up ordering chocolate chip bread pudding, creme brulee for 2, tiramisu, and miso caramel rolls. I will say I was slightly disappointed about not getting any instructions about how to take care of everything. The bread pudding was a hit! The tiramisu was heavier than I expected, it was more a take on it then the actual thing. The frosting was heavy and was more of a 'cream cheese' frosting, but it was still really good! Creme brulee was divine once my mom and I looked up instructions on what to do. The miso caramel rolls were my least favorite. I have never had miso caramel so maybe that was the problem. I am used to making date caramel. The miso caramel was in a seperate container so it worked out though. It was more of a sticky roll then a caramel cinnamon roll. The caramel just did not want to melt so I made my own frosting for it. Love this place and cannot wait to stop in again!

I was very excited to find gluten free, vegan sweets since I have Celiac and also live a cruelty…read morefree lifestyle. We bought multiples of everything available. The oatmeal cream pie was a hit, but everything else had a very similar taste profile. I sent an email a month and a half prior to my birthday to place a cake order. It was replied to with the pricing and asked if I was good with that. Once I replied with a yes, she was supposed to send me a flavor list and an invoice/bill, and that never happened. First time in 45 years that I didn't have a birthday cake. I was pretty bummed. If you go, get the oatmeal cream pie.

We went here for our mini honeymoon. It's very nice and out of the way. Clean and well taken care…read moreof. The owner is helpful and courteous (although a bit chatty) and the grounds are lovely. We really enjoyed the gazebo and pond, but were a little put off by the $35/day extra charge to use the kitchen. We were very disappointed when we found out the hot tub wasn't working which I mentioned to the owner multiple times. When I asked about a discount, the owner told me "No, I can't. That is out of my hands." I don't whose hands a decision like that should be in if not the owners. The bed and breakfast served it purpose as a place to relax after our wedding but is not someplace we would go to again.

The house is amazing. The hosts are an outstanding couple. The breakfast was on the spot. The ride…read morein the model A was a special treat. We are making plans to stay again.

When this beautiful house and acreage became available, the Hawkins purchased it and were able to…read morequickly sell the White Lions B & B they had owned/run successfully for several years. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, each with their own attached private bathroom.

What a lovely town and a lovely place to stay! My girlfriends and I stayed here for one night while…read moreon a cross country road trip and it was just perfect! there were other options but we wanted to stay at a smaller bed and breakfast. The room was well decorated and so clean that we were convinced we were the first to stay in the rooms. Upon talking to the owner we learned that she just loves what she does. There were also some sweet touches like Odwalla juices and popcorn and a yummy breakfast. I highly recommend this place for couples, friends or anyone looking to stay in a sweet charming town....especially if you are a Bridges of Madison County fan.

My friend and I stayed for 2 nights at this fabulous B&B in Winterset, Iowa…read more Both rooms were immaculate and cozy with little touches of home throughout. Each room was just perfect. We stayed in rooms #3 and #4. Loved the decor in both rooms and it was nice to have a small kitchenette in each room as well. Breakfast was excellent during our stay and delivered promptly to our room. They had treats for snacking as well as a refrigerator filled with a variety of drinks. The hospitality was outstanding. Winterset is the town where the movie "The Bridges of Madison County" with Meryl Strep and Clint Eastwood was filmed. The B and B was also in the movie as the motel where Francesca's children stayed when they come back for her funeral. Neat experience to stay there as we are big fans of the movie. Also, Winterset is the birthplace of John Wayne and a nice museum is also in town honoring him and his acting achievements. Thanks to our excellent hosts, Justin and Johna for a wonderful stay!

The beds were okay, though I had to share a bed. Asked for turndown service but was told that they…read moreonly do that for first-time guests! Repeat customers had to help themselves! Had to walk through snow to access the bathroom. There was free beer next to the beds, so that was nice. Breakfast was a bit late. Had to wait for the cook to wake up! Then when she did, she sat with the guests for awhile and then asked where breakfast was! Despite all of this, the food was good, the beer was cold, and the company was great.

This is my first time back under its new ownership. The charm of an older house is there. It is…read morevery clean and focused on guest comfort. The location near the Grinnell College campus is ideal. The hosts bent over backwards to make sure we had a great stay. It's a perfect place to stay!

We had a great stay here and would highly recommend. The house was very clean with lots of…read moreinteresting books, magazines, and local information. Dorothy has some beautiful English and Irish china and crystal as well. She was very accommodating regarding our schedule, and we can't say enough about the breakfast. It was different each day and oh so good - from individual soufflés to homemade granola, homemade Irish soda bread, poached pears, homemade strawberry jam, and fresh fruit. It was a wonderful way to start the day!

RHINO The front…read morestaff and manager were so nice and helpful! The decor of the hotel and bar was so cool and the complimentary breakfast was a nice added touch. The rooms were very spacious and were very comfy. Would definitely come back when in town!

If ever in Des Moines, this is a fantastic place to stay if you love architecture. Every corner of…read morethis hotel has something fascinating that draws your eye to this impeccable hotel. The room and bed were very comfortable and this was the best sleep I had in all of the hotels that I stayed at in Iowa, including the Hyatt. In the evening we sat in the fantastic attached bar with such a fantastic vibe that transported me back into feeling like I was in London. A truly remarkable hotel.