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So Dear to My Heart B&B

2.5 star property
Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this Crawfordsville B&B

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Property grounds
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Room, 2 Double Beds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3355 Old White Way (G52), Crawfordsville, IA, 52201
  • Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge
    14 min drive
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
    22 min drive
  • University of Iowa
    35 min drive
  • Iowa City, IA (IOW)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

House

  • Sleeps 17
  • 11 Twin Beds

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Room

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this B&B, you'll find Chatauqua Park and Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Columbus Junction Public Library and CJ Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 22 min drive - 31.8 km
  • University of Iowa - 35 min drive - 49.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 36 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 36 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Sweet - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gussy's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leroy Brown's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bryn-Mawr Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive

About this property

So Dear to My Heart B&B

Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this Crawfordsville B&B
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. So Dear to My Heart B&B also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1917
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
So Dear to My Heart B&B offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Crawfordsville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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So Dear to My Heart B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking in the door to the sound of a voice calling out "Cheri is that you?" set the tone for what proved to be a most pleasant stay. Brenda has put her heart and soul into this BnB and it shows in every way. Breakfast was a full, delicious buffet, the room was so comfortable I was asleep in minutes, and the menagerie of critters is a real treat. Brenda makes everyone feel comfortable and genuinely cares about ensuring they have a terrific experience. I'd return to Iowa just to stay here... don't need any other reason.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostess. Clean, nice aesthetics. Great breakfast, no matter what time you wanted it. Reminded me of childhood times at grandparents farm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing country charm in heavenly Iowa
Second time we have visited So to my heart B and B. Beautiful and relaxing, just what the doctor ordered! Brenda is a wonderful host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect place for us to stay overnight. Brenda was extremely accommodating, kind, and interesting. The rooms are all spotless and attractive. The breakfast was wonderful - "homemade" and individualized. The internet was perfect. The rooms, of various sizes, are all on the second floor with no elevator which may be inconvenient for some. This is a place where people return and Brenda becomes "like family."
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Animal farm !!
Brenda was an excellent hostess. The breakfasts were superb. The location was convenient to other places we were going to visit while staying at the B&B. Brenda recommended a place to go for dinner and that food was great and the location only a short drive away. We really enjoyed the animals Brenda has.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay! Brenda is a very gracious host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to visit
Brenda went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed for the stay. I would recommend it 100%
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Byer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Brenda was fantastic, Food was fantastic, Room was fantastic, We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable!
It was perfect. Brenda was a wonderful hostess, her home was very comfortable and the breakfast buffet was excellent. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful and charming home run by the extremely welcoming and warm host Brenda. Breakfast was very nice and the gardens were lovely to walk in with a morning coffee. Overall, couldn't fault our stay. Many thanks Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Des Moines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to spend the an overnight. Brenda Met is when we were getting out of our car. Her home was wonderful and you could tell she enjoyed sharing it with others. We would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing host and home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well maintained. It felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy & welcoming check-in. Beautiful historic home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Casey&Sherry, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B & B. Brenda was very attentive to welcoming us and assuring we had a great stay. The personally prepared breakfast from scratch was delicious and very generous portions. We have already recommended So Dear To My Heart B&B to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Jupiter, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful 100-year old farmhouse in excellent condition and immaculately maintained. I've stayed in many Hotels, B&B's and AirBNB's in my life but Brenda's exceptional "FarmTel" is without a doubt, the cleanest, friendliest and most enjoyable experience ever. Oh, and her breakfasts are to die for. Thank you Brenda.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and Extremely Friendly
The warm welcome I received was carried over into a warm and inviting room in a lovely farm home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect getaway
So Dear to my Heart was a wonderful welcoming place to stay. Brenda was a truly unbeatable host. I recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nick, St Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
Brenda runs a great B&B. It is more than a business to her. It is her passion and she does a great job. The B&B itself is -I kid you not- a Sears house ordered from a catalogue 100 years ago or so. It is a huge Craftsman style house that is beautiful and historic. The house is perfectly preserved and maintained in pristine condition. Brenda is great host and makes a killer farm breakfast too, with eggs from her own chickens. It's pretty great and we're coming back. If you stay there be sure to visit the animals, especially the donkey Eeyore, who is very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

pops, wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing
Warm-cozy-relaxing 👍 Breakfast is out of this world & the hostess is an angle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in many places over the last two weeks, but this B & B was by far the best. Brenda does a wonderful job of making you feel welcome. Would recommend her place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing place to stay, will return someday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017