Decker House Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Mason City

If staying in Mason City, you might want to consider the Decker B & B, A 1908 restored stately home that is truly a pleasure to stay at. The owner, Sally is wonderful. She is there every morning and along with another assistant prepares a delicious breakfast.||||There is lots of seating and great for large groups. Evening events like wedding rehearsal dinners or other larger functions will find the Decker very accommodating. There is a very large room on the lower level with a handicap entrance and the 3rd level suite is the entire floor. Perfect for a honeymoon night. We were told that the Clinton's stayed in this room at one time.||||The basement level has a nicely stocked bar (the room is amazing) and it is on the honor system. Select your beverage, look at the price list and leave your money in the jar.||||The entire building has central air, smart TV';s in each room and everything is VERY clean. There are no closets but there is ample room in dressers and large hooks on the back of doors to hang clothes. If I was in the area again, I'd...

Usually when you see a house like this you are on a public tour, and you merely get to gawk into the rooms from the hallways, taking care to stay within the rope barriers and not touch anything. The Decker House is on the National Register of Historic Places, but unlike most such houses you actually get to stay there! It was restored by a private foundation in a way that no normal business owner could afford, so it is in unbelievably beautiful condition. The Decker House is like a time machine; after a few hours there I imagined being in another era. The B&B owner Sally is a wonderful hostess and a fantastic cook who prepares an elegant breakfast. There are few things I've experienced that I'd describe as other-worldly, but the Decker House is certainly...

Such a historic house which is also on the 'walking tour' of over 40 houses in Mason City.||||Located right next door to The Music Man Square (a tribute to native son composer Meredith Wilson) it is also close to the Historic Park Hotel dining room, 1910.||||Plenty of free parking on their property, a full 3 course breakfast, cheerfully served, rooms made up very quickly & efficiently and so nice to sit with other guests & chat at breakfast!||||Downstairs in the basement is a nice private party room with bar, tables, chairs etc. Guest are welcome to use it to make early morning coffee/tea using their mugs/bottled water & coffee pot. Also, a wine/beer refrigerator where a glass of wine...