Charlie and Jane's 400 W. Madison Mount Ayr Iowa 50854 USA http://charlie-janes.com/ Phone: +1-641-464-2564

General Information

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!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms and Suite
• There are 3 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 55.00 and $ 75.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 65.00 and $ 80.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ .00

Amenities

Meals

• A homemade breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: at your convenience till 9 am
• Breakfast is served in the in the Pergola, on the Porch, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is 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.

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed outside only (We have provided an area in the breezeway and on the porch)
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (Hunting dogs can be boarded in the garage, no pets in house)
• Children are welcome (We look forward to getting out the toys)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (wine/cheese)
• Deposit amount required (Deposit is required for the first day of your stay.)
• Check in time is after 4:00 and Check out time is before 12:00
• 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.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Iowa Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Association
  • Ringgold County Tourism

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1882
• Opened for business in 2000
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Parking available (In the driveway and sidestreet)

Location

• Location is best described as: county seat, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Des Moines, IA (82 miles South)
• 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!
• Nearest major airport: OMA 130 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Dr. Collus and Jane Lawhead
  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
• There are 2 cats on the property

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Horseshoes, Hunting, Aunt Jennie's Antiques, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, Shopping, Swimming pool, Tennis courts