Description
Circa 1882. Innkeepers Virl and Kathy Banowetz are ace antique dealers, who along with owning one of the Midwest's largest antique shops, have refurbished this elegant, Queen Anne Victorian. The inn is furnished with period antiques that are beyond compare. Guest rooms boast museum-quality pieces such as a Victorian brass bed with lace curtain wings and inlaid mother-of-pearl or an antique mahogany bed with carved birds and flowers. Six guest rooms include whirlpool tubs, and one includes a unique Swiss shower. The innkeepers restored the home's original woodwork, shuttered-windows, fireplaces, gas and electric chandeliers and stained- and engraved-glass windows back to their former glory. They also recently renovated the mansion's attic ballroom into two luxurious suites. The Loft, which is made up of three levels, features pine and wicker furnishings, a sitting room and gas-burning wood stove. On the second level, there is a large Jacuzzi, on the third, an antique queen-size bed. The huge Ballroom Suite boasts 24-foot ceilings, oak and pine antiques, gas-burning wood stove and a Jacuzzi snuggled beside a dormer window. Suite guests enjoy breakfast delivered to their rooms. Other guests feast on an array of mouth-watering treats, such as home-baked breads, seafood quiche and fresh fruits. Evening desserts are served by candlelight.Publicity and Awards: Des Moines Register Datebook, Daily Herald.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $80 to $195
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover and Visa.
Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 suites.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Cancellation: At least seven days prior to reservation
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Full Breakfast and Full Gourmet Breakfast.
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Specials
 - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are September-April, Sunday-Thursday. No holidays or Valentine's day.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Meetings, Romantic Getaways and Private parties.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Fishing, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill and Water Sports.
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Historic Interest
The area has 70 sites listed in the National Register.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust and Local Historical Society.
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