MonteBello BB Inn is a delight to the senses. The visitor is transported to the essence of Mexico through its design, colors, textures, and artwork. The Inn houses an extensive resource library on Mexican arts, architecture, history, and culture. Click guestroom image below for more detail. Description and Rates: All guest rooms have wrought iron, wicker and glass furniture, king-size beds, ceiling fans, authentic Mexican arts and crafts, private bathrooms with shower, and high-speed Internet connection. This large corner room has southeast windows overlooking the lake and includes a television. The rust-colored walls are reminiscent of the walls of the ruins at Mitla, a site near Oaxaca City. This large corner room has southwest windows overlooking the prairie, skylights, hand-woven rugs and a television set. The walls are painted turquoise, the color of the mountain lakes of Chiapas. This room has sky lights and west windows overlooking the garden and prairie. The color of Veracruz bananas and pineapples are reflected in the sunshine yellow walls. This room has west windows overlooking the garden and prairie. * Ask about business and government rates. Rates are subject to change without notice. Additional charge will be added for additional person(s) and/or extra accommodations. The entire Inn is decorated with authentic Mexican arts and crafts. Meeting Room: a large media-equipped room that can seat up to 12 people. It can be rented for meetings, workshops, and retreats. High-speed Internet access. Entryway: displays the hand-painted mural,The Encounter: The Meeting of Two Worlds, by resident artist, Mary Raap. Your first encounter when entering MonteBello BB Inn. Adjoins the sitting room with local and Mexican artwork. Sitting Room: a cozy area for sitting and chatting or reading a good book. Seats 1-4 comfortably. Features local and Mexican artwork. Living Room: a large room for relaxing or holding an event. Seats 10-16 comfortably. Includes a piano and a library of Mexican art, history, culture and language. Flows into the dining room through two large Aztec arches. Dining Room: a bright, open, colorful room where room guests are served a complimentary breakfast. It can be rented for events. Seats up to 24 people. Weddings and receptions. Concerts and parties. Kitchen: the heart of MonteBello BB Inn. It has Mexican decorations and hand-painted tiles. A delicious breakfast, either Mexican or American, is prepared for house guests every morning. Patio and Terraza: For relaxing or for special outdoor events. Guests can enjoy gorgeous dawn through dusk views of the lake and countryside, or the spaces can be rented for special events such as: MonteBello BB Inn is a non-smoking facility. Pets cannot be accommodated. Check with the Innkeeper about accommodating children. Room Preference: We will make every effort to please you on your choice of rooms. However, we reserve the right to change your room for another if it becomes necessary. Rates are subject to change without notice. Additional charge will be added for additional person(s) and/or extra accommodations. A Room Reservation requires a credit card number. Payment is due at the time of departure. However, advance payment may be required during peak weekends and special events. Accepted payment methods include: Seven Day Cancellation Policy: A cancellation received 8 or more days before the reservation date will incur no cancellation charge. A cancellation, within those last 7 days (including the day of arrival), will incur a $50 per room handling fee on the credit card used for reservation booking. What a fabulous place. We will be coming back. Thank you for your gracious hospitality! It's the best BB we've ever stayed in.. Sarah, Ron Rebecca, 6/26/06

MonteBello Bed Breakfast Inn www.montebellobandbinn.com. 3535 South 530th Ave. | 515 296-2181 or 515 290-3999 | info@montebellobandbinn.com. Environmental Responsibility. MonteBello BB Inn in its beautiful prairie setting overlooking a private lake. FOUR GUEST ROOMS With Private Bathrooms Click on image or link to view room details. This luscious green room imparts the mood of the jungle at Parque La Venta in Villahermosa, Tabasco. The rust-colored walls are reminiscent of the walls of the ruins of Mitla, a site near Oaxaca City. Hand-embroidered blouses adorn the walls painted turquoise, the color of the mountain lakes of Chiapas. Enjoy the sunny bright yellow of the banana and pineapple plantations of coastal Mexico. Bienvenidos a MonteBello! Welcome to Iowa's Prairie Hacienda! Come and see why the popularity index at ranks MonteBello Bed Breakfast Inn #1 of the Bed and Breakfasts in Ames, Iowa. It has a warm relaxing atmosphere, unique charm, and gracious hospitality. The. MonteBello is located just South of Highway 30 on University Blvd (formerly Elwood Drive). close to a variety of local and regional points of interest near. Iowa State University. Ames' Main Street Cultural District. Ames' North Grand Mall. Des Moines International Airport. GPS: Lat: 41.99336, Long: -93.64187 [. We now accept American Express! Images, Video and Slideshow. Monte Bello owners use 'retirement time' to grow business. Tapestry Weaving Guild 2nd Sunday of every month, 6:30-8pm. Please come and join other tapestry weaving enthusiasts! Discuss anything related to tapestry. Contact Heidi Reyes at 515-296-2181 for more information. MonteBello BB Inn's setting and friendly staff make it an ideal setting for: Out-of-town visitors and clients, Weddings and wedding receptions, Reunions and parties, Seminars, workshops, and meetings, The Inn has a variety of rooms at your service: Four spacious distinctive guest rooms. Large media-equipped meeting room that can seat up to 12 people, Hand-painted mural in entryway The Encounter: The Meeting of Two Worlds. by resident artist, Mary Raap, that include a library and local and Mexican artwork, Relaxing patio and Terraza with gorgeous dawn through dusk views of the lake and countryside. A note from Daphne and Jaime. MonteBello BB Inn is bursting at the seams, so it is time for us to fulfill our dream of expanding MonteBello's guest room and event space! We are taking steps toward our ultimate dream of establishing the Latino Cultural Institute of the Midwest (LaCIM), a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you are interested in supporting our expansion dream, please contact us at: 515 296-2181. We would love to meet you and make your visit the best experience you have ever had. Daphne and Jaime Reyes, Innkeepers. Colorful, spacious Kitchen. Entryway mural, The Encounter, created by resident artist, Mary Raap. The Reyes family has a replica of the seven faces of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl in the Valley of Teotihuacan. Thank you very much for your hospitality generous spirits. I so enjoyed the warm atmosphere and conversation! Guest, November, 2006 http://www.montebellobandbinn.com. Copyright © 2006 MonteBello Bed and Breakfast Inn, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Tabasco Room has bright green walls, blue sky, and purple doors. All guest rooms have: wrought iron,wicker and glass furniture, authentic Mexican arts and crafts, private bathrooms with shower, and high-speed Internet connection. The Tabasco Room is a large corner room with southeast windows overlooking the lake and includes a television. View Other Guestrooms. The rust-colored walls resemble the ruins of Mitla, a site near Oaxaca City. The turquoise blue water of a lake at Montebello State Park in Chiapas, lends itself to the walls of this room. Relax in the charm of the Tabasco Room and escape to the exotic jungles of Mexico. The green aura and the replicas of Mayan masks and statues give the feeling of the jungle at Parque La Venta in Villahermosa, Tabasco. The blue sky and overhead balcony with lanterns complete the patio in which you sleep. The bathroom, with its brass-trimmed glass shower door, blue and white Talavera tiles, and hand-painted sink with fish, is reminiscent of a pool in Parque La Venta, and creates a comfortable private oasis. The Tabasco Room includes a glorious view of MonteBello BB Inn's lake. U.S. $100-$125/night * or American breakfast is prepared for each guest. Monday-Friday: 7:00-8:00 a.m. Saturday-Sunday: 8:00-9:00 a.m. The Tabasco Room's hand-painted bathroom sink. Rates are subject to change without notice. Additional charge will be added for additional person(s) and/or accommodations. This is my 10th week staying here over four trips. I love It. Chuck, 11/4/05

Upcoming 2007 Events Specials. Tapestry Weaving Guild Do you have an interest in tapestry weaving? Then this is the group for you! This group is for anyone who wants to learn about tapestry weaving. It is a place to share information about tapestry and learn about historical and contemporary tapestry. It is a space to discuss anything related to tapestry. Please come and join other tapestry weaving enthusiasts! When: 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30-8pm Where: MonteBello BB Inn [. MonteBello BB Inn Location. ] Contact: Heidi Reyes at 515-296-2181 for more information or directions Website: Past Events Specials Archive: Our 2nd Annual Festival del Maiz (Festival of Corn) was Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007: 1-5 p.m. Guests enjoyed corn on the cob, popcorn, chips salsa, water and Tamales and learned about Corn Through the Centuries [. View flyer: FestivaldelMaiz07.pdf. Tues., July 3, 6-8pm, at MonteBello BB Inn Patricia F. Anderson, editor/author: Medical Library Association Encyclopedic Guide to Searching and Finding Health Information on the Web [ www.mlaguidetohealth.org. Consumer Health Information Online. Sunday evening, April 8th: 6:30-8:30 pm. Healt hWise Resources Clinic taught participants to easily care for a partner without a massage table or fancy equipment. Contact at (515) 708-0798 or email to find out when the next class is offered or to get on the list. Thank you all that visited our booth at The. Ames Chamber of Commerce. 's 2007 Business-to-Business Expo, Thursday, April 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. December 2006, MonteBello BB Inn Mexican Holiday Fiesta Tamal Dinners were a tremendous success! Daphne and Jaime Reyes invited people to their special Tamal* Dinners as a part of their Twelve Day Celebration of the Holiday Season. Thank you to all that have helped and celebrated with the Reyes family. If you are interested, please look for our invitation next year! We would love to have you join us. We have other events throughout the year. Check out our web site for upcoming events or contact us and ask us what we have coming up. * In Mexico Tamales are a favorite holiday meal. Tamales are steamed little bundles of corn dough spread on a corn husk and filled with a pork filling that has been cooked in sauce prepared with dark cocoa, red sweet Chile pepper and ground sesame, peanut and pumpkin seeds. Oct. 10, Discover Arbonne Party: Ann Eaves-Casey, Consultant Area Manager. Sept. 16, Mexican Independence Day. Aug. 27, Sunday: Festival de Maiz (Festival of Corn). Children and adults joined in to break open the Pinata full of candy. Llamas, goats, small ponies, crowned ducks, chickens, kittens, and a giant rabbit named, Ralph were favorites at the petting zoo.