We originally had planned to make use of the bike trail, which is so close you can walk there, but it was such a hot weekend, we spent most of it hanging out, cooking, eating, and enjoying Melissa's amazing place. Our group of two families (4 adult parents and 3 young adult kids) had plenty of room; my favorite part was the giant windows that overlook the farm. Melissa was available when needed, and made sure we had enough just laid eggs in the fridge when we arrived. She also gave us a tour of the studio/yoga retreat next door... really an amazing place.

A lovely quiet place to spend the weekend with the family.

The absolute perfect venue for our quarterly business review/retreat and planning session. Clean, private, and out of the way—but not desolate. Host Melissa is charming, gracious and professional. She met us when we arrived and then let us do our thing. (I am feeling a bit sheepish as I write this....I almost don't want to share how fabulous it is, to ensure we always get it when we want it. But, that's not very neighborly now, is it?)

We loved the quiet setting. Some of the amenities we loved were the fire ring, access to the bike trail, watching the chickens (and eating some farm-fresh eggs!), the scenic views and great house and patio. Melissa was very responsive when we had questions about our trip. We would definitely visit again!

We ride our bikes to Melissa's house. It is about a quarter of a mile off the RRVT between Dawson and Jamaica. The house was very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very good so we could not make use of the patio or fire pit, but it looked like a very inviting area to hang out. We'll ride back again!!!

Melissa showed us around her beautiful studio and gave us little tips about the home. I really appreciated that. It's just as lovely as the pictures imply, if not more so. There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room and had a relaxing time. We just need to make the next stay longer!!

Melissa was a fantastic host who communicated well, was readily available, and generous. The accommodations were fantastic with the essentials provided in a beautiful country home and property. An open, sizable floor plan makes it ideal to bring people together on a retreat or reunion. We utilized the grill, firepit, and dining room table for games frequently in the evenings after hiking and tubing nearby. This place will not disappoint!

Melissa was a great host. She was very responsive and made the stay seamless. She even accommodated our request to extend our reservation - we could not have had a better experience. The accommodations were better than presented in the photos. We concur with all other reviews - 11 on a scale of 1-10. We look forward to returning.

Sarah & Tom were amazing hosts! So welcoming and friendly! The house has incredible history and you can feel the love they've put into it!

Sarah and Tom were very friendly and accommodating - they have a beautiful house in the country and it was very quiet and relaxing! If we are in the area again, we will be back!

Sarah and I had timely communications back and forth before our arrival and her and Tom were extremely welcoming. We loved the suite and learning the history of this majestic old hotel/home. The location was gorgeous and very private, a mile from the nearest town. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. Would happily return!

Sarah made us feel welcome in her lovely home. She works hard to provide a beautiful space in a lovely setting. Comfortable bedding, updated amenities and an overly friendly to boot!

Sarah and Tom made our first airbnb experience great and were great hostesses! Great communication. Everything was as described. A nice quiet place to relax. Thank you for providing a great place to stay and a great experience.

We had a great experience staying in Yale at the Windsor B&B. Sarah could not have been more welcoming - it felt like we were visiting an old friend after the first 10 minutes. We were there for a wedding in nearby Perry and this was a great alternative to a chain motel. Be prepared - the location is literally on a dirt road in the middle of a cornfield but that just makes it more special. The home is an old hotel moved from town to the current site and is in the process of a complete renovation. While there's more work to be done, none of that impacts your stay with wonderful, comfortable rooms and a cozy sunroom for breakfast. I don't know that we'll have occasion to be back in that part of Iowa but if we do, we'd definitely plan to stay here again!

This is a 19th century hotel that has been beautifully modernized without losing its charm. Sarah went out of her way to accommodate our changing schedule. It is in a rural setting (ie. farm).

Sarah's home was absolutely gorgeous. Her and her husband were very welcoming. I had a muffin, cinnamon roll, and other goodies waiting for me in my room. I work nights and I was able to sleep without any noise during the day. They have two little fur babies who were very well behaved. I felt like i was at home. Thank you both for all your hospitality! When I work my shifts in a row I know where I'll be staying!

Amazing, private and cozy. Lake Panora is the perfect place for families to get away and enjoy each other without distraction. It is a great location for any season.

An excellent place to stay in central Iowa! I was traveling across the country with my two dogs when I found this pet friendly oasis in Perry. The rooms are fabulous, the staff is awesome, and the town is super cute. Highly recommend making a stop here, you'll be sure enjoy the experience!

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Came in late and had no problem checking in. Super cool bedrooms!

Hotel Pattee is a beautiful hotel and you feel like you stepped back in time when you arrive! The host greeted us when we arrived and also enjoyed fresh, baked chocolate chip cookies upon arrival. Our room was very clean & my kids loved the whirlpool tub & trundle beds. It was also really nice to have two TVs so the kids could watch their show & my husband and I could watch ours. The food at the restaurant was very good & the servers did an excellent job! My daughter & I also enjoyed a relaxing foot treatment & massage at the spa and Summer was excellent and accommodated my request to have my daughter & I enjoy our time together.

Jay greeted me as I checked in and even upgraded my room at no additional cost. This is full service hotel with excelllent restaurant, bar, and friendly staff. It is a must stay if your are looking for a place near Des Moines.

Great place. Being in what I assume is downtown, it's kind of cool. Check in with easy parking was easy. And there were cookies waiting!

This historic hotel was so charming. Each room has a theme. I stayed in the Alton School house room. Every corner of the room had a special detail. The hotel was so very comfortable and easy to find. Parking couldn't be simpler. I would definitely stay here again!

We enjoyed our stay greatly. Very unique property in an unique town.

Very simple and thorough for expectations as a guest. House was everything we expected plus more. Hosted a guys weekend and we were entertained the whole time. Between pool, ping pong, fishing, golfing, and the beach we had a blast.

Steve was very easy to communicate with. The lake house was perfect for our girls weekend. Everything we expected!

The host accommodated our every wish. The lake house, was more like a LAKE MANSION! We spent the first hour discovering all the rooms and we thrilled at how new and clean everything was. Two kitchens accommodated all our bbq and celebration goodies since we were celebrating mom's 75th birthday. I'm not sure how much more to write. Angela even left us kayaks to enjoy the lake which we played with all day (URL HIDDEN) many windows and patios to enjoy the trees and wildlife, we had two deer wander up close to the windows, wild turkey in the driveway and over 40 turkey vultures soaring overhead. Ducks were heard and coyotes, the private lake was lovely and warm, so we swam, kayaked and the lake was quiet after Labor Day weekend. The live in cat Ezra was so sweet and friendly and brave with our bull dog puppy. We had memories of a lifetime and tons of space for everyone with 5 roomy bedrooms and 4 baths. We enjoyed an indoor fire with football and an outdoor fire with BBQ and a game of corn hole. We are still reveling in the time together we shared and the memories we've made. Thank you Angela!

Thank you Angela, we had a great time. The house was perfect and we couldn't have asked for a nicer neighborhood. The cats were perfect hosts. Thanks again for everything

This house is huge, much bigger than it looks like when you drive up. Two kitchens, two hang out spaces. Super comfy couches and beds. And Angela is a great host, she always got back to us very quickly with any questions or concerns we had. The cats were awfully cute and nice as well!

We stayed at the Gallup House in Jefferson, IA. It's out of the way and in a small town, but it's a large property and it was big enough for three couples. The house itself is beautiful with plenty of historic charm and certain renovated features. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there, but there was one major issue: we kept finding some dead insects (mostly roaches?) throughout our stay. For those who care, the three full bathrooms do not have locks. There is WiFi there even though it is not listed for some reason. We also found hangers, an iron, and detergent for use; all of these things are also not mentioned in the listing and would have been helpful to know beforehand. This is a good place to stay for a family or group if the bug problem is resolved and if you don't mind driving about an hour to get to the nearest city.