Barbara and Larry were great! Barbara had a great sense of humor and I found her to be very…read morepersonable. All the rooms that we had access to were beautiful and they retained their quaintness from years gone by. Our room was upstairs and our stairway was off the kitchen. It was kind of steep but we managed, I'm not sure everyone would be able to though. We pretty much had the entire floor on that side of the house. There was a little kitchen up there with a microwave and sink, but no refrigerator. I'm sure if we had asked if we could use the refrigerator that was in the main kitchen we would have been granted the privilege. The beautiful dining room had a side table with all kinds of tea cups and saucers and teas. We made ourselves a cup of tea while we waited for our room to be ready. Our room was not overly big, but it worked for us. The walk in closet had a couple of sitting chairs and my husband I sat in there to have our coffee and a sweet roll (something we do every day and we weren't going to give up the routine just because we were on vacation). We still joke about how we had our coffee in the closet. The little bathroom that we had access to was not attached but since we had the entire floor it didn't matter. There was one other family there at the same time and we all had a very nice breakfast. Homemade waffles with fruit and whipped cream, and sausage. We also had juice and coffee. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. If you decide to stay here you won't regret it. Barbara and Larry were very eager to please, and they managed to do that very well.

We just had the nicest stay at the Queen Anne B&B. Barbara is a wonderful hostess. Sunday morning…read morewe also her husband Larry. A lovely couple. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. we highly recommend staying here and definitely will be back on our next pass thru this area. Thank you Barbara.

Easy and accessible to downtown Des Moine. This gem of a house quaint and comfortable. Loads of…read moreantiques. The old record player still works. The woodwork is intricate and the stain glass windows are lovely. Sue and Don are very nice caretakers. Next to Union Park and live music down by the marina at Captain Roy's on Saturdays in the summer. Easy and accessible trails to downtown and restaurants with a bicycle.

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.

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!

We couldn't have asked for a better getaway spot from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. My…read moreboyfriend is originally from Iowa Falls, and we have stayed with family in the past... when we were planning our trip for over the 4th of July, we wanted to change it up! This place was the perfect blend of classic Midwest hospitality meets turn of the 20th century architectural charm. Rita was more than accommodating as she took the time to get to know us, had our room immaculate every day, and prepared memorable, delicious breakfasts with the best coffee I've had in a while. We can't wait to plan another trip and stay here again! Thank you for everything, Rita!

This is a beautiful home and the proprietor is friendly and helpful. The room was very nice, I…read moreslept very well and really enjoyed the thick pancakes she served for breakfast.

If you are planning a trip to Iowa Falls, Iowa, and desire a private, cozy and unique place to…read morestay, consider the Bed and Breakfast of Cabin Cove. It is situated on the Iowa River and is very close to all of the downtown amenities. It even has it's own dock on the river. Breakfast comes with every stay and the innkeeper is one of the most friendly you'll ever meet. If you stay in the summer or early fall, enjoy a 90 minute Iowa River Cruise and see limestone bluffs, beautiful park scenery and the Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge. Your captain will provide a historical narrative of the river, and there is no cost to you. This special ride is complimentary to all guests of the B&B of Cabin Cove.

Our second summer to stay with Shirley at Cabin Cove. What a delight! Such a peaceful and welcoming…read moreplace. From the gardens and river to the scrumptious breakfast and her company--no better place to stay in Iowa Falls. Thanks, Uncle Frank. And, many thanks to Shirley. Hoping it's always available when we're here!

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel while at a women's conference. The rooms were spotless, well…read morestocked, the health club was very clean and hot tub was perfect! The staff was very courteous and most helpful, the beds were comfortable, it was really decorated cute and access to downtown was very convenient. One of the best experiences I've had at a hotel! Oh and the complementary breakfast was the best part! So many choices, and the food was wonderful!

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.