Such a fantastic property!!…read more It's Frank Lloyd Wright's last remaining hotel. Magnificent! A must for fans of the GOAT. The hotel is lovely. Just perfect. We got a queen suite. At the time I booked there were no king beds available. It's period appropriate, so maybe there aren't any here. We had a nice suite. 2 rooms and a bathroom. Great shower. Lovely room. The common areas are incredible. Just oozing with charm and character. If you're a FLW fan, this is Mecca. So much Prairie Style architecture in this town. So lovely. The staff is fantastic here. Kay in the Draftsman in the basement is so cool and fun. Carole at the front desk was incredible! Come to Mason City and do it right!!

We didn't stay here but we went on the tour of the hotel. We were tooling through town and knew…read morethere was a FLW house here but did not realize this gem of a hotel was in Mason City. We saw the sign outside for tours and were lucky enough to get on their 1pm Sunday tour - $15/ person. There were just four of us on the tour. Our tour guide, Curt, did an excellent job giving us the history of the building, the fantastic effort to save it and turn it into a hotel, and other details of this architectural masterpiece. Kudos to the dedicated folks in Mason City who saved this gem from the wrecking ball. A must see for FLW fans.

Love this place, love the people they always have amazing items to look at and even just look…read morearound for !

Cynthia made our stay wonderful and memorable! She was very accommodating to our late arrival. Then…read moreshe entirely spoiled us with delicious breakfasts and great conversation. The bed was new and cozy, the room was very clean. She and Micheline even attended the music show for the 65th Anniversary of Winter Dance Party at Surf Ballroom. My husband was playing guitar and singing for the event. They made it extra fun by attending to support all the artists. By the time we left two days later, we felt like old friends and just loved her spirit. Any time we are going through Iowa, we'll be staying here. Thank You again! ~Lynn and Jimmy Dale

I loved my stay at The Decker House! I am so thrilled that I found this little gem! I stayed in the…read moreRose room which was lovely and spacious for me and my daughter to visit. We enjoyed our own door to our own balcony on the second floor. It was also fun to know Bill and Hillary Clinton stayed in our room! The hotel Is within walking distance to great places of interest, eating, and shopping in Mason City. Check in and my stay was met by a wonderful host Sally. Staff was super friendly and communicative The breakfast was delicious! Will stay here again when visiting Mason City! Don't miss the wonderful historical home!

Small but exceptional!!! The fragrance as you walk on the paved paths as well as smaller gravel…read morewalkways are so soothing. Water features, interactive planting areas, open area with seating ( several sections) and yard games. This is a gem in the middle of Clear Lake!!! I truly enjoyed walking ( even doing several laps) is the well kept, loved gardens

Central Gardens in Clear Lake is a beautiful place to spend a few hours on a summer day. I go…read moreseveral times during the season and each trip is different, new colors and varieties seem to bloom throughout the season. It is a great place to grab a lunch to go from one of the great local restaurants and enjoy nature. Do not forget to bring your camera and take some of the beauty home with you. If your timing is right, you can take in one of dozes of the summer events they have planned. One of my favorites in picnics & Performances on Sunday afternoons. Grab a bottle of wine, your lawn chairs and enjoy great local musicians.

New owners (Paula and Ken) are wonderful hosts! Our stay was one night during Memorial Day…read moreweekend and what a great find -- delightful accommodations, wonderful breakfast/brunch and engaging conversations!!! Would return in a heartbeat.

This property is gorgeous and conveniently located. Our room was very comfortable with a private…read morebathroom that was surprisingly updated. The tasteful variety of antiques made the stay quite special. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and had a lot more variety than we expected. The homemade coffee cake which is available at all hours was one of the best I've had! The hosts are very gracious and generously accommodated our toddler.

Do not stay here! There were so many things wrong with our…read morestay that I lost count of the negativity and had to breathe through with yoga, meditation and prayer just to get thru! The staff seem to have no pride in their jobs but that simply comes from lack of leadership! This place used to be nice when owned by Winnebago. After it was bought out it has become a place that really should be condemned. The only complaint we even mentioned was the cleanliness and the inoperability of the sofa bed. All of the other highlights of wide-eyed disgust weren't even mentioned to the staff because honestly, they would not have been able to do anything. Sadly, this place is the ONLY place in town! They have the market cornered, so why try too hard? Filthy, moldy, time warp of an experience!

This place rocks! The rooms are huge. We came with a five-month-old and we're so excited to find…read morethree sinks and tons of place to set up a pack n play. Plus a refrigerator... Awesome! Families could golf or kayak - we knew none of this when we booked but will definitely be back. Staff is so friendly. Rooms are dated but spotless. Yay!

Clean, cheap. Drove on through Mason City because the hotel's there were wanting to get a kidney…read moreout of me for lodging. It's not fancy, but it did in a pinch. I'd stay there again.

We stayed here a couple of years ago with our family for a family reunion. The rooms are clean and…read morethe owners are so nice. I booked a room for Labor Day weekend for a wedding but had to cancel because we no longer are able to attend the wedding. She asked me if everything was ok. How nice is that? I would recommend this cute motel.

Memorial day is upon us and its time to remember your loved ones that have passed away…read more I realize it may seem a bit odd to have a favorite cemetery to visit, but personally, I think this cemetery is one of the nicest ones in the area. Its not because they keep it neat and clean, but because it has such a rich history of the past. Very old and unique tombstones here. I've been to alot of cemeteries around the country and it seems like most of the headstones are flat to the ground. Sure, they may have a few stones sticking up, but this cemetery has big and bold headstones that seem to want to reach out and tell thier story to you. The giant crypts are a bit entreaging too. Some have windows that make you feel as if someone is watching you from inside. Yes, you can let your imagination run wild in a cementary, or you can just enjoy the walk. Maybe even relax by the duck pond. Feed a few ducks.....but no matter what...respect the dead.