Charlie and Jane's
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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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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $80/$85
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $65/$65
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Beds
1 Double
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Bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $55/$65
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: after 4:00 Check out: before 12:00
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Deposit amount required: Deposit is required for the first day of your stay.
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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.
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Open all year round: Y
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: Limited
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Guest pets allowed: Limited
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinking description: wine/cheese
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Drinks available: Y
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Children allowed: We look forward to getting out the toys
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Suitable for children: Yes
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Childcare provided: No
Discount type
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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
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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
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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!
- Stayed on: 10 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 11/3/2010
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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
- Stayed on: 8 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 9/1/2010
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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
- Stayed on: 4 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 5/3/2010
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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.
- Stayed on: 8 / 2009
- Reviewed on: 8/13/2009
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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
- Stayed on: 8 / 2009
- Reviewed on: 8/10/2009
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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
- Innkeeper(s)Dr. Collus and Jane Lawhead
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- Address 400 W. Madison
Mount Ayr, IA 50854, USA
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Charlie and Jane's
Phone: +1-641-464-2564
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