We had reason to stay here this weekend. Got there at 2:40pm. Checkin is at 3pm. It's in…read moreJefferson IA. The parking lot was not packed so pretty sure the pace was not overflowing. But alas -- we were told to sit and wait until til 3pm. Two other couples arrive and they checked them in. So there I stood in line behind them. I mentioned to Malikia that it would have been great to be told they had rooms and we could get our room since we were waiting quietly but no. It's not that kinda place. Like the other reviews you might read about this place-- customer service is not their strong suit. We paid more than Hotels.com quoted. It was mediocre at best. We left a day early. You should Stay in Fort Dodge instead.

Restaurant service was ridiculous and horrible, the place has stench of smoke (restaurant and…read morehotel as well) , the Wi-fi didnt work, and was well-overpriced for a small place in a small town Iowa. There are far better options just across the street for hotels and eating as well.

I can't be too upset because I did win a couple hundred bucks here which offset the shitty service…read morewe got at the hotel... So much so that we left a day early. So I guess that makes us even being that we paid a couple hundred bucks for a Hotel room we didn't use. The bartenders at the casino are busy talking to each other and there's not much interest in taking care of the customers that are paying money there. It was just OK ---nowhere that I would rush to go back to. The reason I gave it three stars is because of Patty in the back. She's at the customer service desk so I guess she knows about customer service. She set up our Player Cards and was the bright light in this otherwise dim episode. Shout out to her!

My friend and I visited from Des Moines and we were there for 3-5 minutes when my buddy realized he…read moreleft his player's club card in my car. He went out to get it and on the way in, security would not let him in because he appeared intoxicated. He doesn't drink or use drugs if any kind. I talked to a manager and he said that once a decision is made, there is no changing it. We actually called the Jefferson police department and asked to come do a breathalyzer and sobriety test. The officer came but said they have the right to refuse anybody. They say their employees are specifically trained for such problems. Really? How does a person with over 10 years sobriety get refused due to intoxication? Very disappointing. Oh well, we like to spend money and Prairie Meadows is happy to have our business. Bye Bye Wild Rose.

Unbelievable! The.staff.is.AMAZING! We arrived very late at night. It was a bitter cold Iowa night…read morearound 11:30. I had phoned ahead to tell them we were going to be late. From the moment we arrived, the service was beyond hospitable. The temperature was -19. We went to the room and the heater was working so hard it was screaming! We asked for a different room because we knew we could not sleep with the noise. The night clerk immediately switched us. Although the heater in the new room was not quite as noisy, it was still pretty bad. The next morning, we asked to be moved once again. Brent said he would go into every room to find one that was quiet. He found one. The day and night were still bitterly cold, but the heater was quiet. Two days later, we wanted to have a family gathering since we had not seen all the siblings for several months. We asked for recommendations of nearby places that we could get about 25 people together for lunch and visiting. Again, the Boulders staff came to the rescue. Once the breakfast area was cleaned, they said we could use that area and the beautiful lobby area to gather our family. It was extraordinary. I cannot give the ratings they deserve! You will not stay at a better place as far as friendly people and people who are willing to do almost anything to make your stay the best.

I stayed at Boulder Inn at Lake Okoboji on November 8 and 9, 2016. My room was very clean. It…read morewas a quiet room with a view out on the rear wooded lot. The breakfast the following morning was delicious and had lots of hot choices of breakfast items. I did forget two coats in a closet and several days later the hotel staff mailed both of my coats to me. I would gladly stay there again. I highly recommend it.

If you need to stay in town this is the place to stay! Actually, you should make a special trip to…read moreCarroll to stay here! The rooms are beautiful and the bed was so comfortable. We stayed in a suite with a jetted tub and fireplace-a treat during the cold Iowa winter. I highly recommend staying around Christmas time as the house was decorated with charming Christmas decor. The thing that sets this place apart from other bed and breakfasts we have stayed in was the incredible breakfast! Joan is an amazing cook and provided us with a 3 course breakfast of parfaits, mint and cranberry scones, and a breakfast pizza with bacon. Everything is elegantly put together and made me really sad I couldn't eat but a few bites by the last course. Luckily we were provided with to-go containers for us to enjoy later.

Great B & B! Owner is super nice and prepares a wonderful…read morebreakfast. Bring your appetite! Was here for a week long work trip and was hoping to stay on my return visit but was all booked up. Book early!

I met a group for lunch at the restaurant at the hotel and I had the honey sriracha cauliflower…read moreappetizer and while it was very good (think it was a whole head of cauliflower!) I wish there were more vegetarian options. Our server was excellent (sorry did not catch her name). But where this place shines is the historic atmosphere of the hotel. I did not stay there but after lunch, Wyatt gave our group a tour of about half dozen unoccupied rooms along with some history of the hotel. There are 40 rooms, each with a different theme reflecting an aspect of Iowa's history. There were originally 77 rooms with only 23 of them with indoor plumbing! The rooms are well-appointed and reasonably priced at an average of $200. I had no idea this gem existed so close to home!

Enjoyed a night out in our small town for dinner and the beautiful Hotel Pattee. The lobby was…read morebeautifully decorated for Christmas with a poinsettia tree in the lobby and an enormous Christmas tree with a Samara and sleigh and a reindeer near their wood burning fire place. We had the Brie appetizer and filet for dinner. Everything was cooked to perfection. The flavor was delicious. Juicy steak. Broccoli wasn't too soft or hard. All staff was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be going back!

What a wonderful surprise to find this gem for our sisters get away! The beds were very…read morecomfortable, the rooms were immaculate with all of the contemporary amenities of a much more expensive hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on where to eat, and places to visit. I would highly recommended staying here if you're in the area!

Occasional visitor to this area, with multiple nights at hotels in Harlan and Walnut. Stayed at…read morethis new hotel (summer 2018) over July 4 weekend. Room was very large. King bed in main room and pullout sofa bed. Accommodated our family of 4 easily enough. Clean. No complaints. Price point at $150 reflects all that. They have a coffee maker, fruit and granola bars. I opted to walk to the nearby Wazby's across the parking lot. Plenty of hot breakfast sandwiches and like. Did not try the pool or workout room but they looked nice enough.

This hotel is on a golf course. A fabulous hotel with very friendly and helpful staff and the most…read morepeaceful scenery I could have asked for. My husband and I made reservations but needed to change them last minute. Lori, the manager was very accommodating, and when we arrived, we found out our room was not on ground level (We had to carry a lot of luggage from the car), so they moved us to a beautiful, ground level corner room with windows that overlooked the golf course. After a hard day of travelling, it was exactly what we needed. Quiet, peaceful, and very comfortable. The staff always seemed to have a smile on their face and they gave great recommendations for the local restaurants. They also had a restaurant on site that was open from early afternoon to late at night. I was surprised by the quality and quantity for what you paid. Breakfast was decent, waffles, cereal, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, bacon or sausage (it looked like they alternated between days) baked goods and a little coffee bar at the front. They ran out of eggs when we came out for breakfast, but one of the front desk workers immediately refilled the tray when we expressed disappointment that we missed it. The surrounding area is very green and lush, and I enjoyed the little birdhouse that was next to the entrance. Highly recommend.

I generally liked it a lot. It was conveniently located and was everything I needed in a place to…read morestay. Also the breakfasts were good and the downstairs area was quite nice. The upstairs hallways and rooms were a little disappointing in terms of niceness, but everything I needed was there. I would give it 4 stars based on the above. However, I had some problems with my door code to get in on the first day. When I called to get it worked out, the employee gave me the master code. Obviously, yes, I wanted into the building and my room. But it's never acceptable for a guest at a hotel to have a code for other rooms. If relying on a locking system like this, there needs to be a secure way to solve problems without giving out the master code. For this reason, I have to deduct another star.

We loved our stay here. Very comfortable and close to everything. The host staff were attentive…read more And all the to-go goodies - they thought of everything!