So Dear to My Heart B&B

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

24/7 front desk

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

3355 Old White Way (G52), Crawfordsville, IA, 52201

Central Park
19 min drive
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
22 min drive
Mt. Pleasant Station
27 min drive
Iowa City, IA (IOW)
33 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

House

Sleeps 17
11 Single Beds

Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room

Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Bed & breakfast in Crawfordsville with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Along with a restaurant, this bed & breakfast has a coffee shop/cafe and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a fireplace at reception. Bathrooms are shared.

So Dear to My Heart B&B offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free 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 on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

At So Dear to My Heart B&B, you'll find features such as free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking.

Free buffet breakfast offered
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Amenities include a fireplace at reception and TV in a common area
14 minutes by car from Chatauqua Park and 14 minutes from Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge

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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

So Dear to My Heart B&B has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Things to do

TV in common areas
Volleyball

Family friendly

Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

3 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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So Dear to My Heart B&B Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

5 Oct 2022

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

11 May 2022

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

24 Apr 2022

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

12 Dec 2021

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

oren

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

You can not find better BB anywhere /// Brenda the owner is incredible and to me every thing was the bests /// There are very cute tiny kitties out side that children would love to play with and she waits on you hand and foot to please every one . Breakfast was awsome and there was plenty to go around //// If you what a great BB //this is it // OREN //

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith

27 Jul 2021

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

16 Sept 2020

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

14 Sept 2020

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

6 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Byer

18 Oct 2019

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

7 Oct 2019

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

12 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

9 Sept 2019

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

9 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Brenda was a fabulous host! She is the most hospitable person I have ever met. The rooms have everything you need and more. Lovely stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

2 Aug 2019

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

8 Jul 2019

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

5 Jul 2019

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

29 Apr 2019

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

18 Oct 2018

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

29 Jul 2018

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

9 Jun 2018

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

19 Feb 2018

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

12 Dec 2017

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

27 Aug 2017

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