So Dear to My Heart B&B

2.5 star property
Crawfordsville B&B with restaurant

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Property grounds
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Yellow Room  | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • TV in a common area
  • Volleyball
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Blue Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Entire Home

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 17
  • 11 Twin Beds

Pink Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lavender Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Green Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Yellow Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 19 min drive
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 22 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 35 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 36 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 36 min drive

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 your visit to Crawfordsville with a stay at So Dear to My Heart B&B. Guests can keep active with onsite volleyball, and free perks include buffet breakfast, WiFi, and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Volleyball

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1917
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.00 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

So Dear My Heart Bed & Breakfast Ainsworth
So Dear My Heart Bed & Breakfast
So Dear My Heart Ainsworth
So Dear to My Heart B B
So Dear to My Heart Bed Breakfast
So Dear to My Heart B&B Crawfordsville
So Dear to My Heart B&B Bed & breakfast
So Dear to My Heart B&B Bed & breakfast Crawfordsville

Frequently asked questions

Does So Dear to My Heart B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, So Dear to My Heart B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at So Dear to My Heart B&B?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at So Dear to My Heart B&B?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at So Dear to My Heart B&B?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at So Dear to My Heart B&B?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at So Dear to My Heart B&B and nearby?
Onsite recreation at So Dear to My Heart B&B includes volleyball. So Dear to My Heart B&B also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near So Dear to My Heart B&B?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

So Dear to My Heart B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cheri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hostess. Clean, nice aesthetics. Great breakfast, no matter what time you wanted it. Reminded me of childhood times at grandparents farm.
Andrew, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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."
Judith, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 //
oren, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful place to stay! Brenda is a very gracious host!
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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%
George, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Brenda was fantastic, Food was fantastic, Room was fantastic, We will be back!!
Byer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was exceptional
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Amazing host and home.
Guadalupe, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean and well maintained. It felt like a home away from home.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy & welcoming check-in. Beautiful historic home.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Casey&Sherry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint and Extremely Friendly
The warm welcome I received was carried over into a warm and inviting room in a lovely farm home.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

amazing
Warm-cozy-relaxing 👍 Breakfast is out of this world & the hostess is an angle
pops, 2-night trip
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