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!

This is a super sweet place to spend a night or two . A gorgeous lodge, with high beaned ceilings…read moreand a full catwalk in the second floor, this lodge is rich and inviting. Located in the peace and quiet of rural Iowa, rooms are rented our individually , with shared community spaces. We stayed here when no one else had booked, so we had the place to ourselves, but I'm guessing it would also be fine to share with others . It's quite large and has a game space as well as the living/dining areas. Thanks so much!

An absolutely wonderful experience,Lynn and Trudy are the best people. Very comfortable stay and as…read morefar as I'm concerned the best B&B I have experienced. You get the accommodations of a full basement completely furnished, living room, kitchen, bathroom and two separate bedrooms. A most enjoyable experience. Made to order breakfast was also a plus. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Lance Thomas & Diane Baugher

From the owner: Enjoy your private space that includes livingroom with fireplace, kitchen, 2 br’s, private bath and…read morea full yard with a beautiful country view for your enjoyment.

What a wonderful experience we had with our stay. Our room was perfect, breakfasts were fantastic…read moreand your overall kindness was exceptional. We enjoyed the porch and the open invitation for our friends to come visit. Thank you so much for your beautiful place. Roger (Otto) & Jenny Chapdelaine Al & Lorraine Wadley

The Providence Inn is expertly run by Kristy and Duane Zenk who bought this beautiful property in…read morethe early 2000's and turned it into a showplace. I have spent many many days here in all seasons of the year and have always been treated with courtesy and concern and good cheer. Frankly, it has to be a major pain in the butt to do this right but honestly i have never witnessed, in all the times i have stayed here, a bit of bitchiness or eyebrow raising on either Duane's or Kristy's face. I think those of us from big cities do not expect to be treated nicely unless there is a veneer of anger below but not here. Duane and Kristy are real, down home nice people with nary a bad thing to say about anyone. Each room is carefully curated with pieces of furniture and decoration from the mostly early 1900's. Everything is always clean and fresh. The Morning breakfast perfectly prepared. I remember the first time i drove into town (my 3rd visit to Denison having somehow survived a couple of stays at a terrible motel just outside of town) during a very cold, snowy evening in December. I got lost of course initially then i came upon the Providence Inn: brightly light and decorated for Christmas.Remembering back i actually landed on the doorstep of a neighboring B&B, 3 huge bags in hand probably looking like a stranger in a strange land (which i was). The proprietor looked at me as if i were crazed and directed me around the corner to the Providence. And thank God he did not have any space at his Inn because his referring me brought me to the Providence where i received same. The Providence Inn: I was Home. Or at least from first sight, i felt i was Home. The surroundings certainy felt homey and warm and inviting. I was greeted, after trudging up to the front door by smiling, shiny faces who helped me with my bags and offered me everything from Egg Nog to Hot Tea asking me several times if i were cold with that thin coat and did i need a blanket to warm up. I have spent summer days on the porch (i mean who has a porch in Glendale?), drinking wine and chatting with neighbors who pass walking their dogs. And remember these people do not know me from Adam yet they are just doing what people should do: converse with you, ask to your health. Be Mensches. I love it here. You will too. Just leave your pretensions in Los Angeles, kick off your shoes, take a seat on the porch, open a bottle of something and enjoy Life as it should be lived.

My +1 and I stayed Saturday night this past weekend at the Inn at Battle Creek. Seeing the Bed &…read moreBreakfast in person is even MORE impressive than the photos and descriptions you see online! We were pleasantly pleased and impressed! Dreamy Victorian/country decor and design. It's spacious and has a neat history! -Interesting use of closets to create bathrooms too! Lynne made us feel at home. She welcomed us at the door upon arrival, gave us a tour, we visited a little, then she gave us our privacy to enjoy. We had a loosely-planned schedule that took us to Ida Grove for wine tasting, a terrific meal, sight seeing and some hiking.  In the evening, we made a point to spend time on the porch at the B&B to sip some wine in some pleasant June weather. It was relaxing! Lynne, knowing these plans from our conversation upon arrival, was so thoughtful and left out two wine glasses along with a corkscrew to open our bottle of wine that evening. Breakfast on Sunday morning was delicious and delightful at a table next to paned windows overlooking the side yard.  We couldn't have been happier! We now have an amazing memory that we will share and tell for years to come! We think the price was very affordable! In fact, we plan to come back in the fall. We highly recommend the Inn at Battle Creek!

Had a girls weekend last fall. This place is beautiful!! Very welcoming host and staff. Comfy…read morebeds. Food was great also!!!

Amazing place that beats chain hotels hands down. Restored mansion with unique details in every…read moreroom. Comfortable bed. The most amazing breakfast ever. 2 blocks to the lake. 3 blocks to Buena Vista University. 4 blocks to downtown. Just can't be beat for location. Owners super nice. Bikes available to ride. Off street parking. Forget the water park hotel or Super 8- stay here.

One of the most relaxing evenings we've had in a long time thanks to this b & b! Owners Pat and…read moreChris were an absolute joy! Everything about our room - the decor, the bed, the attached sitting room, the private balcony was amazing. The lake is a block away and the stroll along the lake and into the park was tranquil, quiet and clean. Breakfast was wonderful (and huge!). Chris gave us a tour of the home and the history. We were able to see every other guest room and all were beautiful. This was our first time to Storm Lake, but we will most definitely return and stay at The Gables. We would have loved to have had more time to explore the antique shops and nice downtown - next time! (If you love antiques, Walnut is only a little over an hour away..........the entire town is antique stores and you must stop at Roberts Bakery!)

We were staying at the other B&B in town and came across reviews for Sf Martin House when looking…read morefor a place for dinner. Called and Roger was able to accommodate us for our anniversary dinner at the last minute. There was one other patron, a regular, who was super fun to talk and share some stories with. He stated that Roger had the best steak ever, but he was out of them for the evening so we intend to come back and give it a try another time. Our chicken Alfredo and baked salmon were fantastic. We honestly could not recommend a better experience and were so glad we chose to take a chance and not go to the steakhouse 20 miles down the road as recommended by our hostess. Come here and make a memory!!

The SF Martin House is a must-eat place and very unique dining experience. Seafood is brought in…read morefresh from the market in Omaha. The beef steaks are some of the best you'll find anywhere. 10/10.

A fantastic, little gem in a tiny Iowa town, run by a friendly staff and reasonably priced. The…read morerooms are super clean the shower was nice and big. There's a campground right next to it so good for multi family gatherings