We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Calyx last weekend. We tried some yummy lavender treats and…read moredrinks, then joined Dean for a guided tour and lavender picking. The whole experience was relaxing, and the grounds were beautiful. I wish I was planning a wedding because this farm is perfect for one.

This used to be my husband's family in a little town in Iowa. The new owners have added a Lavender…read morefarm and several Airbnb's on the property. We brought three grandsons here to experience the farm that grandpa grew up on. They are big city kids and thoroughly enjoyed running free over the empty cornfields and lovely walking trails. The Lavender suite itself is lovely! High-end appliances fireplace, and fire pit However we came in March and it was pretty cold. I have some mobility problems. I don't use a wheelchair, but I have to have pretty easy access to shower and such. This place was perfect. They also have some tree houses that would be fun, but that would be difficult for me and this place. There's plenty large enough to sleep five or six. The grandkids said they wanna live here. That made me very happy because I was worried that they might be bored. There are no theme parks here. they loved exploring the woods and the frozen creeks along the walking trail. The hosts could not be more perfect. We were responsive. But left us to our family time!

Two weeks ago, a major disaster for our family. Our son's…read morewedding and reception were at this hotel. Checking day......Guaranteed check at 3pm. We arrived at 2pm. At 3pm, still no room.......we had four rooms, but the party had pretty much the entire hotel. At 4pm, still no room....but someone walked in the door at 4:05 and they received a room. At 4:15 again, I went to the front desk. Up to this point "Dave" was helping us. He was busy and an older taller lady with long dark & gray hair "helped" us. This is where it got ugly. The lady was the rudest hotel person I have ever met. I asked for answers to why and when. All she did was give me a nasty smirk and I actually told her to remove that smirk. I asked for the Manager, she said the Manager could not do anything about it. I asked again, within 15 minutes we had the Manager. We explain the guarantee we received when booking the Wedding and that we had a pre-wedding party to get to an an hour. She said they were having staffing issues and our four rooms have not been released yet. I informed her, I went to our rooms and the doors were open. The rooms were clean. She explained they have been inspected as complete yet. I explained to her that people have walked in and received rooms. I explained to her she needs to swap out rooms for people standing in the lobby vs. people who have not arrived. 15 minutes later we had three rooms. While standing with the manager as she clicked on her computer, I heard another guest ask the tall long haired lady, "What is going on?, Why aren't rooms ready" The same rude lady behind the counter which smirked at me...........Told the other guest, "It's none of your business." Wow. I thought her husband was going to jump over the counter at Ms. Tall & Rude. The next day I caught a room cleaner in the hallway and said they did not have to do a complete clean on our room. Just give us towels and coffee. We received NOTHING. Hotel Millwright way over promised and way under delivered. I'm shocked at the lady behind the counter. Dave (behind the counter) was nice.. The Manager did not have her arms around the operation. She made people stand in the lobby for an hour and a half while rooms were available, just not reassigned. Regarding the reception.......the facility was nice. However, certain food items ran out before all guests were fed. The bar was understaffed and the lines were long. Hope this review finds many people and saves you from the Millwright.

Would definitely stay here again! The rooms were very clean, large, and comfortable. The village is…read moreamazing great time if you're into boutiques, history, or German culture. The hotel is in one of the main Amana colonies where there's the most to do. There's plenty of outdoor space including some gardens and a patio. Dogs are welcome to stay at the hotel and they even keep a water bowl in the lobby. We found the staff friendly and especially helpful as we didn't plan on stopping in Amana; we came across it and the hotel staff let us in on where to eat, shop, and explore. It was an amazing couple days vacation!

Die Heimat is more than a place to stay in a tourist area - it is more like being at home with…read morefamily. Parking is located behind the 170 year old building - one of the original buildings of the Amana Colonies. As you drive toward the back you are welcomed by lush greenery: trees, shrubs, grass, and beautiful flowers. You note the fire pits and comfortable chairs arranged around the fire. You enter through a back door. Your eyes note the many historic pictures and artifacts while your nose detects a distinct, faint, pleasant smell - a mixture of bakery and fresh linen. As you enter the living area with the antique furniture you are reminded of your grandmother's home. It even feels like home. We were greeted by the amiable owners, John and Karin who treat you like family and offer you warm hospitality and a peaceful retreat in a setting that melds over 170 years of Amana history, culture, and hospitality. They serve a complimentary breakfast from 8-9 am featuring a variety of savory and sweets such as: fruit compote, fruit juices, yogurt, scrambled and herbed eggs, stuffed French Toast (oh my!), old fashioned oatmeal, sausage, biscuits, homemade southern-style gravy, and more. Our bedroom room was filled with antique furniture and adorned with antique quilts and lace, but the beds... Initially, I thought they may be too soft, but was I in for a surprise. I slept through the night for seven hours both nights. Because of a chronic illness I average 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours of sleep per night with multiple trips out of bed. At Die Heimat, I fell asleep, remained asleep, and awakened after seven hours ready to enjoy the many historical sites in the beautiful Amana Colonies. Thank you John and Karin, for a delightful visit. We look forward to visiting with you in a few months on our next visit.

We enjoyed visiting the Amana Colonies and staying at Die Heimat B&B in Homestead, Iowa. We had a…read morevery nice room on the first floor with private bath. Our breakfast was really delicious and plentiful. They even had our favorite mango juice. Marc and June were lovely hosts. I'm very into German Heritage and was interested to find out their background. Marc is very handy and has done a wonderful job of keeping the house in good shape.

What's an absolute gem this place is! Traveling east on I-80 we decided that we wanted to stop for…read morethe night in Williamsburg Iowa, and we found the Crest Country Inn listed on Priceline. This roadside motel is a lovey throwback to old Americana roadside motels that was a little slice of heaven. Foor $60, we reserved a king size room, which had a microwave, a mini fridge, great wifi and cable TV (important as I don't typically sleep well and use the TV to fall asleep). They also had a continental breakfast room with OJ, coffee, fruit, yogurt and honey buns. As a person with insomnia, I have to tell you, I had the best night's sleep that I'd had in ages! The mattress was comfortable, and the bedding was so soft and smelled fantastic (I'm aware that sounds weird, but I have sensory issues...so much so that I spoke to the owner in the morning when we checked out about where she purchased the bedding and the type of laundry detergent they use.) When we checked in, they recommended a local restaurant for dinner, the Sundown Bar & Grill, and I am so glad we went to dinner there! I cannot recommend this motel more! From their friendly staff, and comfortable rooms, to their fun decor and beautiful grounds (picnic tables & Adirondack chairs), I will definitely stay here again when we travel through this area. Every roadside Motel should try to be as awesome as this place.

Loved my stay here. Quiet, clean, roadside vintage motel with great service. Traveling cross…read morecountry and this was the best stay out of six. Great value with at door ( one level) parking,continental breakfast, peaceful surroundings, friendly staff. Cant say enough about my stay. The room was beautifully decorated.

Niland Nook was the PERFECT place for a quiet bridal party retreat. it was a great set up for the…read morebride to be and her bridal team to stay the night before the wedding. The owner set up a vanity in the breezeway which made for plenty of room for hair and make up to be going on at the same time! Great communication and quick response from the owner when our glam teams blew a breaker. Would definitely stay here again for any occasion!

We planned a surprise 60th birthday party. The 14 guests were flawlessly handled from Friday…read morethrough Sunday. We were greeted with a warm welcome. The guides were great. The dogs worked hard. The lodge was really cool. The rooms were spacious and each one had its own bathroom. The chief's meals were better than many 5-star restaurants that I have been to. I couldn't think of anything that we would have done differently. The evenings out by the fire pit with 14 family and friends will never be forgotton. Thanks Austin and Curt for treating us like real, honest people. We will be back for sure! Take care and we wish you the best. Terry Daniels

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!

Super amazing boutique hotel! Lucky enough to stay here. This is an old middle school. The rooms…read moreare old classrooms. They have bikes you can use to ride around the cute downtown. They turned to gym into a ballroom. The restaurant is called Periodic table. This is where they have a complimentary breakfast. They have a giant scrabble board, skee ball. The rooms were adorable and comfortable. The showers had a great rainfall shower head. The staff was amazing!!! I would go out of my to stay here when heading done I-80.

I love the concept of and history behind this hotel. And I wanted to love this hotel. But the…read moreservice simply doesn't not match the per night cost of the hotel. We had a number of issues ranging from lots of noise to broken appliances to cleaning issues. The manager and her son were wonderful, but I would not return to this hotel at $250 per night. The service and maintenance just isn't where it should be.