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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

As always.. this motel is quiet.. My family really enjoyed the night.. Thanks again LAURAread more

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