Plum Panache Bed and Breakfast

Three sisters and our 90 year old Mother just returned from our most pleasant B & B stay, to date. We like to take 4day trips and stay at B & B homes. I'm not sure we can top this one. David and Elizabeth are exceptional hosts, and you leave wanting to return soon. You might not be going to Ottumwa, but if you are any where near there, give them a call, you will definitely enjoy.

I have another "P" to add to the Plum Panache and that is PERFECT!!!! We drove up from south of St. Louis to meet our best friends who drove in from Omaha to celebrate my milestone 50th birthday and to participate in the Bridgeview Eagle Walk and stayed from Janury 13th to 15th. Our last B&B exeperience, near the Amana Colonies, made us all a little leary, but needless to say we were all 'wowed' beyond words! The home is beautiful with no detail left to chance. But, let me say, even though the home abounds in beauty and elegance it is still warm and comfortable making one feel welcome and at home. David and Elizabeth were the perfect hosts. Our conversations were all interesting and insightful. Even their two soft and cuddly Bischons, Gabriel and Dickens, make one feel welcome and at ease. The breakfasts were simply delicious! Wine and cheese along with a dessert were offered up every evening. If one leaves here unhappy for any reason it is their own fault. I think we will have a hard time finding another B&B to compare to this one. It is truly one that other B&Bs should be measured against and should strive to emulate. David and Elizabeth: Your Plum Panache is perfect in every way and thank you for a wonderful January weekend for four friends to remember!

Hi Elizabeth and David, Thanks a bunch. I can’t say enough good about your Plum Panache B & B. The hospitality was as wonderful as the name is great. From beginning to end, the décor was perfect – something unexpected and beautiful at every turn. The food was plentiful and scrumptious. Beds and other accommodations were immaculate and comfy. The sun room’s large table allowed plenty of space to spread out our genealogy materials to work and visit. Plentiful windows overlooking primarily hosta and rose gardens, invited sunshine in - the ambience was spirit lifting. The evening in the large pavilion, chatting by the roaring fire in the huge stone fireplace, enjoying cookies and drinks, refreshed us after a long day of searching and researching. We were pampered. No longer having family in Ottumwa, we found a new home (Plum Panache), new family (the 3 cousins and spouses) and new friends (David and Elizabeth). It is difficult waiting until our next return in mid September, 2012. Bless you, jan

Hi Elizabeth and David, many thanks for everything you did to make our stay with you so exceptional. You are Super-Hosts! Your decor is so inviting and comfortable; thank you so much for making us feel like VIPs while we stayed in your beautiful home. Best wishes for a successful Christmas tour (just love the Dicken's Village!) If all goes well, we cousins look forward to staying with you again for our 2012 reunion!

We stayed at Plum Panache this past weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Scrumptious breakfasts, clean and comfortable rooms, and great host/hostess. If you need to be in Ottumwa, stay here. Lower price than the hotel chains, and way more fun. Matt Taylor

Dear David and Elizabeth, A quick note to thank you both for introducing us to the uniqueness of a B&B. We could not be more satisfied with the time we spent in your beautiful home. We immediately felt welcome !! Bravo to you for your lovely gardens, home decor and the fabulous dining you presented to us. Rick and I are so excited about visiting you again. We both agree that the experience at your home was one of the best evenings we have spent while travelling. I highly recommend the experience to anyone that visits the Ottumwa area. Hope to see you soon and let me know about any future plans for events at your B&B...count us in !!! Sincerely, A Huge Plum Panache Fan !!! (a/k/a Coleen) p.s. The home-made strawberry shortcake was divine !!!

This place is incredible and comes with very gracious hospitality. Every room is delightfully decorated with a breathtaking surprise around every corner.

We were just delighted with our recent stay at your beautiful B&B. You were recommened to us by some friends, and we were not disappointed. We flew to Iowa from our home in North Carolina because of my father's illness. Your hospitality was warm and inviting and we felt very relaxed in your lovely decorated home. Our room was clean and the food was delicious. Many thanks to the chef! Larry and Marie, Sanford, NC