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Charlie and Jane's

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  • Inn Details

    Come,relax and enjoy Charlie-Jane's, built in 1882,decorated with antiques, oak woodwork and family treasures, a tranquil setting just right for you. Rest in one of the 3 delightful upstair bedrooms, plus read a book, entertain family, or finish a puzzle in our comfortable seatingroom downstairs. Take advantage of our "Extend A Stay" rates and Special Packages. A homemade breakfast is served every morning in the Dining Room, or have breakfast to go. One of our specialities is Creme Brulle French Toast, but our egg whites are whipped and folded into our homemade Flo's Waffle batter, and our Amish Sausage Potato Casserole has lots of flavor, so that is why we let you decide. Enjoy walking our peaceful community, get comfy on one of the wrap-around porch chairs, or swing softy in the pergola surrounded by our flower gardens. Don't forget to check the things to do, places to see and the festivals! We look forward to spoiling you at Charlie-Jane's!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Collus loves to play golf and read books,and I love to garden and scrapbook. We both are active in our local singing and acting groups, the Ringgold Singers and the Moonlighters that give performances throughout the year. We are always helping when needed in our community. Of course, we sing in the choir at the First Christian Church.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 4 Season Decorations

    • Bountiful Homemade Breakfast

    • Flower gardens and Pergola

    • Return visits

    • Southern Midwest Iowa Hospitality

    • Wrap around Porch

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Golf Cart

    • Traveling Gift to Go

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  • The Rhoades Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$85

    Cozy Murphy's Grove

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$65

    The Princess Hideway

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $55/$65

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: after 4:00    Check out: before 12:00

    • Deposit amount required: Deposit is required for the first day of your stay.

    • Cancellations: We really would appreciate 90 hours or as soon as possible, so we have an opportunity to rebook. If you have not cancelled within 48 hours your credit card will be charged for 1 day roomrate and tax.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: wine/cheese

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: We look forward to getting out the toys

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 5 Day Work Week Rate
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 5

    • 7 Day Week Rate
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 7

    • Extend A Stay
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: homemade

    • Time Served: at your convenience till 9 am

    • Serving location: in the Pergola, on the Porch, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Amish Sausage Casserole
    This dish originated from our Amish cookbook. The Redding Amish Settlement with General and Furniture Stores is a short 17 mi drive, but enough about that. It has potatoes, sausage, cheese, and onions.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • county seat

    • Small town

    City

    • Des Moines

    • Distance to city: 82 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Charlie Jane's is located in the rolling hills of Ringgold County, Iowa, in the peaceful, well-kept town of Mount Ayr. Off I-35, 21 mi., at the Junction of Hwys 2 and 169. As you go West on Hwy 2 come to Taylor Street, at the top of the hill, and turn North (right). Continue traveling 3 blocks to Mount Ayr's cobblestone brick square rounding the corner and going West(left). You are now on Madison Street and we are on the North(rightside of the street)2 blocks down. You can't miss the 3 story white house on the corner, with all the flowers and the "Charlie-Jane's" sign in the yard. See you there!

    Airport

    • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) 130 miles

    • Directions to property:
      As you exit the airport take a left and head South, over the bridge take a left and go pass the Qwest Center. Then turn left on Douglas and go up the incline and you will be on I-80 going East. Look for the Greenfield exit.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Southern Hills and Red Brick Wineries

    • Amish General and Furniture Stores

    • Covered Bridges of Madison County

    • Haunted Tedrow Cemetary

    • Prairie Chicken Viewing

    • Graceland University

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Aunt Jennie's Antiques

    • Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club

    • Shopping

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Welcoming and relaxing get away!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This was a great rural B&B. The owners take care to see that you have all that you need. They even ask you what you wish to have for breakfast. They know the area and help you find shopping and entertainment.

    Trip back in Time

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had a wonderful stay at Charlie and Jane's. Our hostess made a great breakfast exactly to our liking and even gave us a snack bag to take along on our trip. Loved sitting on the porch, being able to walk downtown. It was a little vacation spent back in time. Wonderful time. Very nice and friendly couple. Rates were not out of line and were even a little better than I expected.

    our first vacation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We stayed in the suite and what a wonderful time we had. The breakfasts were out of this world...something different every morning. They know the history of the county and recommended places for us to see. We highly recommend them. They are a wonderful friendly couple. Thank you for everything we really enjoyed our stay in your wonderful town.

    A most delightful respite in Iowa.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The room was beautifully furnished and very large with thick beautiful towels and lovely linens. All the comforts of home. The breakfast was enormous and all the left-overs were sent along with me. I loved my stay! Thank you so much.

    Wonderful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    My husband and I had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before, but had heard how terrific they were. Charlie and Jane's exceeded our expectations. The hospitality was fantastic as well as the food. Thank you so much, we will definately be back!! Thanks

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