So Dear to My Heart B&B
2.5 star property

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

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free buffet breakfast
Lavender Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3355 Old White Way (G52), Crawfordsville, IA, 52201
  • Popular LocationCJ Speedway16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiverside Casino and Golf Resort22 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa35 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)54 min drive
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Room options

Blue Room

Highlights

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

Entire Home

Highlights

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

Pink Room

Highlights

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

Lavender Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable 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
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Yellow Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Crawfordsville

So Dear to My Heart B&B is located in Crawfordsville. Kalona Historical Village is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chatauqua Park and Cedar River.

What's nearby

  • Chatauqua Park - 14 min drive
  • Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge - 14 min drive
  • CJ Speedway - 16 min drive
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 22 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 35 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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at So Dear to My Heart B&B. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at So Dear to My Heart B&B include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 3 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

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
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1917
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Stovetop

More

  • 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

Pets not 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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is So Dear to My Heart B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at So Dear to My Heart B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at So Dear to My Heart B&B?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at So Dear to My Heart B&B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is So Dear to My Heart B&B located?

Situated in Crawfordsville, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chatauqua Park, Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge, and Columbus Junction Public Library. CJ Speedway and Cedar River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

So Dear to My Heart B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

oren

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

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler
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