#303 Victorian Suite "A Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers"

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Boone, IA

Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower8 min walk
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum13 min walk
Boone Speedway5 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)61 min drive

Great atmosphere and spacious room. Close to many city shops & activities.

Kevin K.

May 20, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

This, the Victorian Suite, is one of our more luxurious suites in Historic Goeppinger Building. It is the perfect setting for honeymooners, anniversaries or just a special weekend retreat. The suite has a queen sized canopy bed made up with fine linens. Our first guest commented that the bed was the most comfortable bed she had ever slept on. The mattress is the kind that allows two people to sleep comfortably but when one sleeper moves during the night, the other isn’t supposed to feel the movement. Apparently it works!

A dressing room with a desk/make up table is next to a full bath with a sink, stool and a tub and shower combination. The shower has a waterfall head. Guests comment on our big white organic towels and mention that they are so fluffy.

The spacious kitchen has the original cabinets from 1935 and the early inlaid linoleum. It is fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, dishes-cookware-utensils and a supply of coffee. There is a cute little table for two for romantic dinners.

Our building is old, circa 1915, and it is lovingly restored. However, if you prefer shiny and new, there are several motels in Boone with that type of accommodation.

Property manager

The Property Manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this apartment is in the city centre. Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McHose Park and Ledges State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Boone Speedway.

Boone, IA

What's nearby

Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower - 8 min walk
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum - 13 min walk
Boone Speedway - 5 min drive
Honey Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive
Iowa State University - 19 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 19 min walk
Toby K's Hideaway - 2 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #303 Victorian Suite "A Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #303 Victorian Suite "A Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #303 Victorian Suite "A Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #303 Victorian Suite "A Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers" located?

Located in the heart of Boone, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum. Gabrielson Clinic for Women and McHose Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy & Cozy

Great atmosphere and spacious room. Close to many city shops & activities.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We selected this suite primarily due to its location, and were very pleasantly surprised. The building is historic and no more than a 15-minute walk from almost everything we wanted to do, from all things related to the train museum to bars and restaurants and shopping. And it was no more than a 10-minute drive to all the things that were too far to walk. It’s a third-floor walk-up which didn’t seem like a big deal for us but might be for others, and had pretty much everything we needed. In addition, Dixie and Brock really went above and beyond to make our stay special.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela G.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The property is a very unique, recently restored historic building with lots of character & charm. The owners & manager are lovely people with a sincere focus on the property & the stay experience! Loved meeting them. Would recommend & would stay again!

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

Short drive from Ames and nice place to relax after a game!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Property Manager

A retired educator, I have always been surrounded by people and now I enjoy meeting new people . I love history and historic architecture. My family has a farm in South Dakota and I enjoy gardening, growing vegetables and have multiple flower gardens. My roots are in Norway and I take frequent trips to the “old country” to visit my daughter and her family and my extended family.

Why they chose this property

Although we are across the street from the Union Pacific Railroad, we have taken measures to reduce the sound of trains rumbling through town during the night. We have the windows covered with blinds and drapes which provide a dark room for sleep muffle the sound of the trains. The hum of the fan on the AC is also an effective tool for this purpose. In addition, we have white noise machines available on request.

The third floor is quite a climb, but once you get up there, you will find yourself in a suite that is fully restored to it's 1935 ambiance. It is both beautiful and comfortable, furnished with antiques and collectibles. A past guest said that the queen sized canopy bed in the suite is the most comfortable bed she have ever slept on in an Airbnb.

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to do right here in Boone: Rail Explorers is a preferred partner of ours and provides an exciting bike ride for the whole family. Mention that you are staying at the Historic Goeppinger Building when you check in for your rail ride and you will receive a complementary Travel Mug.

In addition, there are train rides, museums, parks, hiking trails, swimming, great restaurants, antique stores, women's clothing stores and thrift stores available. Located right outside Boone is Seven Oaks Recreation providing tubing and canoeing in the summer and skiing and snow boarding in the winter. Boone hosts the Super National Car Races, a great County Fair and Puffer-Billy Days (a celebration of the railroad with a carnival, train rides, craft fairs, music and tours).