Absolutely charming and unique place to stay. The provided morning breakfast is 5 stars and rivals…read moreany large motel. Weekends offer dinner theater type eating experiences such as murder mystery or the last meal on the Titanic. We did enjoy either of those on this visit but plan to in warmer weather. (Visited in January to eagle watch along the Mississippi river) Located in Bellevue Iowa, South of Dubuque. Visit their website for all the information. https://www.montrest.com/

Everything, every time! I've been here numerous times and I'll go back. Invite your friends. The…read morefood is great, the entertainment is great!! Whether you're there for a murder mystery or the Titanic dinner it really doesn't matter. You're guaranteed to have a great time. The rooms are all beautifully decorated the home is like stepping back into the Victorian era.. This is a great destination for a wedding or just a weekend away with your sweetheart. Arrange to go with Friends and you're all guaranteed to have a great time.

Out of all the B &B's we've stayed at, this is in our top 3! Location absolutely perfect. You are…read moreable to walk to Main Street from here. It is very quiet, very relaxing and has great vibes. The hosts have thought of your every need. From extra towels to your daily supply of delicious cookies. Breakfast was truly over the top.It was delicious, hot and very filling. Wine and cheese in the garden each night was wonderful. Eager to answer questions or listen to concerns. I would definitely recommend!

Our second stay at the Farmers Guest House was as good or better than our first. Mark, Elaine, and…read moreLuke make you feel like family! The breakfast by itself is worth the stay. Throw in the hospitality, the extremely clean and comfortable accommodations, and the proximity to the downtown area and you have everything you need for a great experience.

This was our first time at a B&B so we did not know what to expect but we were so happy with what…read morewe experienced. The host was very nice and cooked for us an amazing three course breakfast each morning. It was like we had a gourmet meal unlike our usual breakfasts when we go out and certainly not like what we eat at home. We really enjoyed the other guests at breakfast and our 5:00 happy hour with a plate of cheeses and crackers with wine was wonderful. Sometimes we spent up to two hours or more just sitting around talking with them. The host even went out of her way to purchase beer for us which made it extra special touch for us. Thank you so much for making our first experience a good one. Highly recommend!

My wife and I spent 3 days in Galena in mid-week just to get away for a bit. Figured we'd engage in…read moresomething where we could relax and enjoy. We decided to do a Bed & Breakfast instead of a hotel. We got room 5 which has a clawfoot tub in the bathroom, 2 windows (one with a view to the street, the other with a view to their landscaped area) which had a lot of space. The hosts offer a cocktail hour at 5:00 with a fresh snack and a few drink choices. Breakfast is made fresh daily and varies from day to day. The location is excellent; at the end of a quiet street yet 3 blocks from all the shops in downtown Galena. Very close to a couple tourist attractions. The hosts are very attentive and helpful and have been doing this for many years (yet are selling the place...)

My boyfriend and I were gifted Opal's Parlor for 3 nights while visiting our dear friends in…read moreMaquoketa. I was told of the lovely Bed and Breakfast previously. Words didn't do justice. The Squiers Manor is an experience. No detail left undone. The proprietors are masters in their field...from the abundance of period pieces furnishing the Manor, to the home-cooked meals, down to the complimentary toiletries; including eye makeup remover wipes. It's in the fine details like these that the love of hospitality shows. Thank you Nathan and Rud.

In my travels around the nation, I have stayed at many hotels, and another night at a hotel is…read moreNEVER something I look forward too if I can avoid it. Recently, I needed to be in Maquoketa, Iowa, for a wedding, and I was glad to learn of the highly reviewed Squiers Manor B&B. With short notice I was able to make a reservation in the Beulah Room, named after one of the Squiers daughter's who grew up and was married in the house, whose father the house was built for. It was a lovely room with a twin bed for our 9 year old daughter, and at a most reasonable price too. The furnishings in our room and all the others we were able to see, were stunning. This may have been the finest B&B I have ever stayed in anywhere in the US and Canada. But not only was the building grand, and furnishings fantastic (Kathy and her husband are antique dealers and have searched high and low for the most amazing furnishings for their B&B), the hospitality was grand too. Kathy accommodated our need to check in a bit before standard check in between 4-8pm, and kindly greeted us and gave us a full tour of the house. If we have any disappointment at all, it was that we could not stay longer, enjoy the evening dessert or partake of the morning breakfast. We have heard it is great. We can't wait to get back to Maquoketa again and visit Squiers Manor again, and we would tell you to make a reservation here if you are passing through or staying for a few days in the area, it is a MAGNIFICENT B&B.

One of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Where to begin? The inn is impeccably restored. It…read moreis a beautiful building, and our suite was thoughtfully, elegantly designed and stocked with every comfort. We loved the lush fresh flower arrangements in our room and throughout the entire inn. The common areas (breakfast area/living on main floor and the outdoor patio) are similarly beautiful, with comfortable seating and beautiful vistas. The food - from the afternoon appetizer/cheese/wine tray to the incredible breakfast - was really delicious. And I could go on. If you're at all contemplating a stay in Galena, this is the place to go! It is romantic, quiet, nurturing, luxurious.

The facilities at Jail Hill Inn are EXQUISITE! Everything that you could possibly imagine was at…read moreour disposal. The decor was GORGEOUS! And everything was very high-end. For instance, the carpeting was what you would find in a mansion. The linens and towels were luxurious. We were provided with a bottle of wine and appetizers in the evening. There was a nice variety and a more than ample amount. Breakfast in the morning was out of this world! 3 Courses!!! Entrees were expertly prepared and delicious -- and healthy! Probably our favorite was the steel-cut oats with fruit and a banana foster sauce -- YUM! Again, these portions were very generous. Our host, Matthew, was very kind and attentive. I don't think there are enough superlatives to describe our experience!

So relaxing and peaceful! Very nice setting amongst farms and small towns. Come to get away from…read morethe hustle of life, breathe deep, enjoy amazing food and play a game of lawn chess.

My friends and I rented out Christina's entire bed and breakfast for a wedding we were attending…read morenearby. House in the Country was the perfect place to stay. The rooms were incredibly comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. It really felt like we were staying with family. She was attentive and thoughtful and provided everything we needed and more.

This is a beautiful home in a great location It had all the…read moreamenities and the hosts were absolutely wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay here

We are repeat offenders at the Fisher House BnB. The best innkeepers, Dan & Peggy we've come…read moreacross. Not only is this home beautiful, but it had great amenities like, pool table, poker table, games, puzzles, guest kitchen with snacks and bottled water and an overall relaxing atmosphere. We feel like family when we stay and look forward to our next stay.

Amazing experience. The cottages are neatly nestled in their own hidden corners, but that was just…read morethe beginning. Staying at Hawk Valley is one of those experiences that just keeps getting better and better. The bed was comfortable with exceptionally soft linens. The next morning came breakfast. Oh. My. Goodness. The pancakes were super fluffy with this amazing cinnamon and citrus butter that took an already amazing pancake to a height I have rarely experienced. ..the next morning was the homemade cinnamon rolls. This is all made possible by two amazing inn keepers in Jim and John. They are funny, creative, awesome people whose number one goal is to make your stay incredible. They also have a barn with ducks, goats, and chickens. Meeting the animals is an experience in itself, but I have to let you experience some of the amazing things for yourself. Enjoy! You won't be disappointed.

My husband and I came here in late February for a quiet long weekend, and our stay was everything…read morethat we expected and more. Breakfast in the morning greatly exceeded our expectations. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. We look forward to returning as soon as we are able!

Resa and Chris run the best B&B ever. Everything was so wonderful from the clean, beautifully…read moredecorated rooms to the 4:00 happy hour on the patio to the DELICIOUS 3 course breakfasts. They were great hosts to us on our honeymoon beginning with a cake in our room upon arrival. They were very quick to point out our must sees and had menus for all the major restaurants. We can't wait to go back.

The owners were so kind and welcoming. They helped suggest activities, shops and restaurants. The…read morelocation was perfect and the house was absolutely stately! I loved all of the period pieces, cleanliness of the rooms and the smells. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

My wife and I just stayed here last weekend (4/25)…read more The accommodations were very cozy. The cottage we stayed in was old, yet very well maintained and modernized where needed. Our cottage had a very nice porch that we spent a good portion of the weekend relaxing on. The cottage also had a nice fireplace we took advantage of. The meals in particular were a highlight and exceeded expectations. The breakfasts served in our cottage were utterly phenomenal. Every morning was a delight. Each stay, they cook one dinner for guests. That meal also stood out to us as special. It held its own against many of the fine dining restaurants in Chicago. The surprise cookies we got each afternoon were such a nice touch. They were also so very friendly and we felt so welcome there. There was a positive energy that there that was very contagious.

Pulling up outside, you'd never guess what is in store for you. But looks can be very, very…read moredeceiving. While the outside looks like your typical older farmhouse down a very long, winding, gravel road, the insides are gorgeous. Shockingly so. While they still keep to the country feel, they're beautiful without feeling kitschy. -You could be in a beautiful farmhouse in little Galena or feel you're in a beautiful hotel in Chicago. The food.... have mercy. It's amazing. And plentiful! I can't believe how much I feasted. There's no way you're going to find food this good at any restaurant in Galena. Don't be silly and book a hotel and make dinner reservations elsewhere. Do as I say and just stay here. I never saw humans while I was here. A text or two a day, but other than that it was solitude. Like we were the only people on the property. When we arrived, our key was in a gift bag with cookies and a flashlight. Plus a note with some instructions. Breakfast and dinner magically delivered to our door. Maybe by fairies since no one was there when I'd haul it into the room. Place your dirty dishes and tray in the same spot and they disappear again. It was amazingly refreshing to not have to deal with other humans. Magical Want a gift from the general store? Just take a pic of what you took and text it to them. They'll add it to your charge. Say what? The entire experience was charming. Visit Galena. Stay here at the Inn at Irish Hollow. Leave a happier person