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The Inn of the Six-Toed Cat
bed and breakfast - inn
- Number of bedrooms
9 - Number of bathrooms
5 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
22
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
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Bridal Room -
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Olympian Room -
Notrella Room
Property description
1909 Railroad hotel with 13 foot high original tin ceilings and decorated in period antiques. Enjoy an award-winning breakfast served on white linen tablecloths while soft music plays in the background. Relax on the wicker and plant-filled east portico. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a small, rural town in the rolling hills of southern Iowa. Choose from nine themed guest rooms.
Alice Blue Room
Shares 3/4 bath directly across the hall. This room honors Theodore Roosevelt's family, especially his eldest daughter Alice. Roosevelt was President of the United States when the building that houses the Inn of the Six-Toed Cat was originally constructed in 1909.
Mormon Trail Suite
King size Jenny Lind Bed can be converted to two twins. Hidden trundle bed in sitting room accommodates two extra guests. Private 3/4 bath. Artwork and literature decorating this room honor the journey of the Mormon people between Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah on the Mormon Trail which is located near the Inn.
Bridal Room
Antique 3-piece bedroom set (full-sized bed)
Private full bath with whirlpool bathtub. This room, though not a suite, is big enough to provide space for breakfast in your room for anniversaries or wedding night stays and the large bathroom is said to include the first such indoor facilities in Allerton back in 1909.
Anniversary Room
Antique full-sized bed and dresser set.
Private 3/4 bath. Located at the rear of the building, this is a good room for writers or for guests who want to “escape” with a companion, even if it's a good book. It is large enough for a workspace and is especially quiet, with relaxing colors and large windows offering plenty of sunlight.
Thomas Beckett Room
Antique matching twin beds. Shares 3/4 bath directly across the hall. This room honors the inn's original six-toed cat, Thomas Beckett. Various cat-themed works of art and literature adorn this room and one may even sense a comforting presence on certain occasions - perhaps old Thomas himself, checking on the inhabitants of “his” room.
Olympian Room
Antique king bed, can be converted to
twin beds, if you desire. Shares 3/4 bath in the hallway right next door. This room honors many of Iowa's small-town athletic heroes, from local actual Olympian track star Bud Saling to football's Heisman Trophy winner, Nile Kinnick, to baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller, and others of less-publicized accomplishments. Various photos, books, and other sports memorabilia adorn this room.
Notrella Room
Antique white full-sized iron bed.
Shares 3/4 bath just down the hall. This room - “Allerton” spelled backwards - honors the heritage of this small Wayne County community. Old photos, maps, and memorabilia reflect the lives of those who helped settle and build this area.
Chautauqua
Antique 2-piece bedroom set (full bed), shares 3/4 bath just down the hall. This room honors the Chautauqua movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Allerton was one of the first Midwest sites where such speakers as William Jennings Bryan, Helen keller, Edgar Bergen and his companion Charlie McCarthy entertained huge crowds. Photos, literature, and memorabilia related to Iowa Chautauquas adorn the room.
Presidential Suite
Antique king brass bed can be converted to two twins. Private 3/4 bath. Sitting room accomodates up to two additional guests. This room honors the memory of the “Great Commoner” William Jennings Bryan, perennial (unsuccessful) presidential candidate and probably the greatest orator of his time. He made many visits to area Chautauquas and legend has it that he stayed at the Inn. Period artwork and literature adorn this room. Mr. Bryan would feel right at home - some say that he does!
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Heating, Housekeeper, Linens Provided, Porch/Lanai
Appiliances: Coffee Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave
Electronics: Alarm Clock, DVD Player, Satellite TV, TV, VCR
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Boating, Casino Nearby, Fishing Nearby, Golf Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Hunting Nearby, Playground Nearby, Restaurant Nearby, State/National Park Nearby
Activities: Group retreat properties
Other amenities: Most items listed can be found in the common area or upon request.
Rates
80 - 140 USD
/day
Rates details: Presidential Suite & Mormon Trail Suite:
2 people-$140/night/Weekends, $125/night/Weekdays,
3 people-$155/night/Weekends, $140/night/Weekdays,
4 people-$170/night/Weekends, $155/night/Weekdays
Bridal Room: 2 people-$140/night/Weekends, $125/night/Weekdays
Anniversary Room: 2 people-$125/night/Weekends, $110/night/Weekdays
Thomas Beckett, Alice Blue, Chautuaqua, Olympian & Notrella Rooms: 2 people-
$85/night/Weekends, $79.50/night/Weekdays
Additional information
Located one hour south of the Des Moines International Airport and just 2.5 hours northeast of the Kansas City Airport.
Located near the Round Barn Historic Site, the Prairie Trails Museum, Bob White State Park and Log Chain Apiary. The Inn is also located on the Mormon Trail.
Owner Information
Name: Julie Fisher
Telephone: 641-873-4900
Fax number: 641-873-6807
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