Name: Chestnut Charm Bed & Breakfast
Address: 1409 Chestnut Street, Atlantic, Atlantic, Atlantic, 50022, United States of America
Rating: 8

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The charm and history are exceptional!  Room was absolutely spotless. Breakfast was super   The best thing was the host. She is wickedly intelligent and just a treasure.  Loved hearing about the history of her mansion.    Thanks so much!  The town was just amazing as well.

Somewhere in time

We stayed here this past weekend. It was lovely. When I called for the reservation Barbara also told me about several places to visit on our way there. One was Walnut Iowa. It is filled with shops! Some great antiques and other fun places! She also told us about a wonderful restaurant, Redwood in Anita Iowa! It was fabulous! The food was the best I’ve had in years and they treat you wonderfully! Our room had a fireplace in it connecting the bedroom and bathroom. The   Jacuzzi was great and also has a nice big tub and shower on it ! We had a cute little balcony also. She made us and egg omelette that was yummy and the best apple cinnamon muffin! She was a great host and told us many interesting facts about the Victorian home we were at. 

Wonderful Host!!

This beautifully restored mansion features a formal sitting room, a music room and a light-filled atrium in which our breakfasts were served with courtesy and flare.  Chef Barbara's creativity and expertise were on display with every breakfast.  For example one morning we had fresh asparagus wrapped into scrambled eggs served with Iowa bacon, great coffee and juice.  Another morning it was cinnamon baked apple serve with her own maple syrup.              

We felt comfortable immediately in our spacious room,  This was just what we were looking for.  Our hostess Barbara is a noted professional chef as well as informed source of information about the town of Atlantic and the surrounding areas.We loved roaming the grounds of the estate with its  giant shade trees,  lovely gazebo and native plants.
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Truly, this is no" cookie cutter" type of lodging.  We  discovered Chestnut Charm allowed us to immerse ourselves into a nostalgic, sensory and peaceful setting. We will be back.

From a Victorian past, a hidden gem to enjoy

Have you ever visited a Victorian house museum?  One where you pay admission and walk through but can't touch anything or stay overnight?  Well -- this is a hidden gem where you can look, touch, and stay overnight.  The main house is a largely original 1898 Victorian -- grand oak staircase, larger front parlor, beautiful bedrooms, some with the original, operating 1898 plumbing, and some with their own sitting rooms. Many antiques -- but it is an operating house, not a museum stuffed with antiques. Plus, there is a separate rehabbed carriage house with modern plumbing, if you wish, including two-person bathtubs (no, we didn't try the tubs). The owner prepared a wonderful breakfast -- fresh baked peach and blueberry muffin, a poached egg on toast baked in a cup, bacon, etc. Two acres to wander and look at the plants. Very quiet. Reasonably priced. Recommended. Our grandson is 15, but young children are not recommended. Check the web site. We were late, didn't arrive until 10 pm, and the owner sat up for us.

A Victorian house where you can actually stay overnight

My girlfriend and I found this place after the hotel we originally planned to stay at for a friend’s wedding, was fully booked. It was the best thing that could have happened, because Chestnut Charm B&B was such a great experience! It definitely made our trip from out of state, so good. From check-in to check-out, we were very well pleased with our stay. Barbara was very kind, down to earth and hospitable. She treated us as though we were family. Our room, Gretels Garden, was very clean and so homey. The jacuzzi tub was extremely relaxing and definitely got a lot of use during our weekend stay. The surrounding area, complete with trees, flowers, plants, and various wildlife was serene. Barbara made some of the healthiest and tastiest breakfast we’ve ever had! The fact that she uses stuff from her own garden is great. The coffee alone was so pure and smooth. We have absolutely nothing bad to say. This place far exceeded some of the best hotels we’ve stayed at in our travels. If you are looking for something serene, cozy, homey, friendly, with a delicious homemade breakfast, then this is the place for you. If we are to travel back to the Atlantic, Iowa area again, we will absolutely be staying here again. Thank you Barbara for a great experience!!!! - Jeremy & Danielle

What a great experience!!

This place is beyond amazing.  My heart aches about the negative reviews on here. They couldn't be more far from the truth. I cannot understand why people take time out of their day to be so negative but cannot take a moment to stop and embrace the beauty and history around them.  Thank you to the owner for keeping the history of this location alive and providing such an amazing getaway!!! I am forever grateful

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

My husband and I have stayed at Chestnut Charm Bed and Breakfast 3 times. Each time for some peace from our hectic life. I feel so relaxed after staying here. Barbara always works hard to make sure we enjoy our visit. The rooms are clean and beautiful. 


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Large historic home with character. Clean and decorated from historic era. Barbara was a gracious and welcoming host. Breakfast was homemade and delicious. Room was large and bed very comfortable. Barbara was very accommodating.

Unique Historic Bed and Breakfast

Recently I was visiting friends and family near Atlantic, IA and decided that, since I am now a grown up, I should probably get myself a place to stay.  Luckily the Chestnut Charm showed up in my search results.  
I was surprised to see that a bed and breakfast was priced so well as to be competitive with the local hotels. So I booked, fingers crossed that it would be a clean and unique - and fun - adventure.  

Upon arrival in Atlantic my local family told me the Chestnut Charm was an excellent choice and they had fond memories to share of the innkeeper, Barbara, a world traveled woman who has, at time of this writing, been a community local there for 30 years. 

I pulled up to the 1800s mansion and the charm did not disappoint. The antique details began to delight as I pulled up the driveway, under the portico, to the parking area before the carriage house(which I hear is now exquisite guest rooms, but my room was in the main house).  The grounds were covered in spring flowers, some gardens tended, some beautifully wild.  I was greeted at the door by Barbara, who was warm and had many stories to tell- if invited to. (In fact, she asked me, since I was traveling alone, if I preferred company or to eat my breakfast in solitude each morning. I chose company but she would have respected my wishes either way. ). 

I entered the home away from home and Barbara pointed out the beautiful antique stained glass and other unique features of the mansion as she showed me to my room so I could get settled.  My room was perfect. Exactly as you would expect in a 150-200 year old home. It was spacious and comfortable with a cozy fireplace and it’s own in room bathroom.   

It was a cool evening so Barbara gave me a homemade quilt that I wish I could have taken home with me. From there I had THE BEST sleep of my life.   I woke up early and refreshed to the sounds of songbirds singing - magical.  

Breakfast was served in the sunroom the following morning.  I watched the squirrels and birds play outside as I ate a fabulous home cooked breakfast - made special for me as I am a Vegetarian - with ingredients that came straight from Barbara’s garden.  It was delicious!

Long story short, I stayed two nights at the Chestnut Charm and not only recommend it, but I look forward to staying there again.  I hope Barbara reads this and smiles, because it was a pleasure meeting her and her home.  The Chestnut Charm is a quiet little Iowa treasure.

Charming place and host!

We had a wonderful time! The suite we stayed in, in the carriage house, was large and tastefully decorated. The bathroom was amazing with a shower, soaking tub, and jacuzzi tub. The owner was friendly and presented us with wonderful breakfasts!

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