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| Haverkamps Linn Street Bed & Breakfast Homestay |
| Iowa City, Iowa |
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| Haverkamps Linn Street Homestay B&B at 619 North Linn Street in Iowa City, Iowa, is an excellent example of Edwardian architecture. It was built in 1908 for a Czech immigrant and his family. The large front porch is ideal for resting, relaxing, visiting or studying at the table and chairs or on the old-fashioned swing and park bench. You will be able to watch the neighbors/students going to and from downtown and the University of Iowa campus 7 blocks to the South and West. |
| Clarence and Dorothy Haverkamp are the owners/hosts and their warmth and hospitality are only matched by the ambiance they have created here. Their home/B&B is filled with wonderful antiques and collections, which harken back to an era of graciousness and charm. You'll find it hard to leave the reception room to the left of the front door because of the wonderful men's and women's hats and clothing paraphanalia, which are changed with the seasons. You may try them on in front of the big mirror and even wear them on your outings, if you wish. The living room is for visiting, reading and relaxing. The TV is in the library/den. The large dining room is where you enjoy a full breakfast prepared by the chef, Clarence. Upstairs are the sleeping rooms, fr om a small single room to larger rooms with double beds. All furnished with antiques and decorations. The guests share the large bathroom off the central hallway. |
| There are many interesting attractions to see in and around Iowa City. When you have seen them all, it is only a short distance to the Amish community of Kalona, the 7 villages of Amana, the Herbert Hoover Museum/Library at West Branch,and the Czech Museum and Art Museum in Cedar Rapids. |
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| Common Areas The guests enjoy visiting and relaxing on the front porch, the living room and in the den. |
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| Reception Room To the left of the front door as you enter is what was called in the original plans, "Reception Room".We have filled it with hats, mannekins and clothing paraphanalia, plus a 1932 Mills slot machine. The guests enjoy trying on the hats and giving a go at their luck on the slot machine (nichels furnished by the hosts). |
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| Reception Room in the Southeast corner to the front of the house. To the left is the Brown family of mannequins, Herman, Lucy, Buster and Betsy attired in clothes depicting the season/holiday. Behind them are many hats on mannequin heads and hat stands, as well as other clothing and paraphernalia. The hats and accessories are changed four times a year, from the Haverkamps' collection of 300 women's and 65 men's hats. Guests may try them on and even wear them out to where they are going, if they w ish. Also in this room is a 1932 Mills slot machine. The nickles are close by in a bowl. This room looks out onto the south end of the front porch with a table and two chairs. |
| Living Room |
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| Living Room is in the Northeast corner, to the front of the house. This room is enjoyed by the guests for visiting, reading, and relaxing. It is furnished with a large sofa and several chairs. The large front window looks out onto the North end of the front porch and the old-fashioned oak swing and the park bench. |
| Library/Den |
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| Library/Den faces South to a bay of 3 windows. Here are found books, more memorabilia on the shelves and 2 easy chairs for relaxing, visiting, reading or watching TV. There are two bins of toys for the younger guests. |
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| Dining Room faces North to its 3 bay windows. It is found through the sliding doors from the living room. It is furnished with a large oak table from Clarence's grandparents and oak chairs, and several antique heirloom pieces of furniture. The wall has a plate rail with Bing and Grundle plates, and other memorabilia the Haverkamps have collected. Here you are served a full breakfast every morning. |
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| Accommodations 3 rooms share the bathroom across the hall. Red light by switch signals someone using thr bathroom. single bed- $35 in small room double bed in middle-size room $40 for 1 and $45 for 2 nd $50 for 2 Roll-away in large rooms- $10 |
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| The Nursery Room |
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| The Nursery Room is in the Southeast corner to the front of the house & has two windows. This was the original "nursery" room in 1908. It is furnished with a dark metal single bed, a chest of drawers, a commode & a bedroom chair/footstool. |
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| The Birdseye Maple Room is in the Northeast corner, to the front of the house, and has 2 windows. It is furnished with a brass bed and Birdseye Maple furniture. This room is large enough to also have a rollaway for the extra person. |
| Couples Room |
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| The Couples room is in the North with 2 windows. It is furnished with a brass bed and Birdseye Maple furniture. The walls are decorated with many romantic pictures. This room is large enough to also hold a crib or roll away. |
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| The Maid's Room is in the Northwest corner with 2 windows. It is furnished with a white iron bed, oak dresser, and a cupboard that belonged to Dorothy's great aunt in early 1900's. |
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| Things to do |
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| On site or nearby attractions |
| Winery, Antique Shopping, Beach, Nature area, River, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Art Museums, Pesidential Library/Museum, Amish Community/Museum, Mega Shopping Mall and Mega Shopping Outlet |
| On site or nearby activities |
| Canoeing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Shopping, Downhill Skiing, Swimming, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycle rental, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Cross-country ski trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Sailing, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming pool, Tennis courts Bowling and Movie Theaters. |
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| Policies |
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| Smoking not allowed anywhere in the house. Outside on the front porch or back porch is available for smokers if OK with other guests using those 2 places. |
| Open all year round |
| Check In time is negotiable with the Innkeeper, preferably when making the reservation |
| No minimum stay required |
| Social drinking only |
| Check out time is negotiable with Innkeeper.It is helpful to know at the time of making the reservation or at the arrival time in order to coordinate it with the next guests coming into for that room. |
| For reservations call,fax or e-mail direct (8 am - 10:30 pm) |
| Discounts available: Long term - $5/ day deducted if for more that 1 week. |
| Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Personal checks, Travelers checks. |
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| Email: havb-b@soli.inav.net |
| Visit us on BedandBreakfast.com |
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