Butler House on Grand BB offers a choice of seven guest rooms, each unique in decor. All seven rooms feature the luxury of private bathrooms, in-room televisions with cable/HBO, and in-room telephones with modem connections. All photos have been taken by. D.E. Smith Photography. Reservations can be made through our web site or by telephone. Inquire about special rates, such as our corporate rate, and extended stay discounts. Gift certificates are always available! On the Second Floor: Butler's Master Suite: $190.00. This suite is perfect for the ultimate in pampering! The room is outfitted with a one-of-a-kind, queen-size bed with feather mattress, vanity area, entertainment center, and game table, all hand-crafted by Sticks, Inc. Bathroom features include a jetted bath for two and large walk-in shower. The TV is equipped with VCR. With 18 windows in this room looking out on our towering oak trees, some guests have commented they feel like they are in the most beautiful of tree houses! Greenwood Room: $125.00. Rich mahogany furniture and deep jewel-tone colors combine to create an Old World ambiance in this room, which overlooks Greenwood Park across Grand Avenue. Open the curtains and enjoy the warm, sunny, southern exposure. There is no excuse for being late for breakfast, as this room features a very unique large wall clock. The room is outfitted with an extraordinarily comfortable queen-size bed, roomy bathroom with with traditional tub/shower combination, and the TV is equipped with VCR. The Cook's Quarters: $105.00. Although all our rooms have been featured in Better Homes Gardens and various Meredith Corp. publications, this room is the only one to grace a cover shot! Whimsical, bright, light-hearted and happy all describe this cozy room's decor. The double bed has an antique gate for the headboard, featherbed mattress, and a toasty-warm down comforter. The 3/4 bathroom has a large hand-tiled shower, but no tub. The Secret Garden Room: $125.00. Handcrafted Swedish furniture distinguishes this charming room, whose many windows offer enchanting views of the bricked in Secret Garden below, as well as Greenwood Park across Grand Avenue. The four-poster, queen-size bed almost requires a footstool to climb into, because of the ultra-thick feather bed and down comforter. Guests regularly comment that they don't want to get out of this wonderful bed! the bathroom features a traditional tub/shower combination. the TV is equipped with VCR. The Elmwood Room: $105.00. This quaint hide-away, with a natural gas fireplace as the heat source, will transport you to a time gone by. The queen-size bed, dressed in ecru and blue toile bedding, will wrap you in comfort. The TV is equipped with VCR. Thick bathrobes are provided for comfortable access to the Elmwood's large private bathroom, across the hall. the shower (and water pressure!) is terrific, but the large, deep soaking tub made for two is a treat not to be missed! Dynasty Suite: $170.00. The furniture in this richly elegant gold and silver suite replicates pieces found at William Randolph Hearst's magnificent castle above San Simeon Bay, CA. Just two steps from the queen-size bed is a jetted bath for two! The Dynasty bathroom features a shower, as well as an antique marble-topped vanity brought to Iowa from Holland, a wedding present to a young bride from her parents. The TV is equipped with VCR. This suite is the perfect choice for an anniversary, birthday or romantic get-away. The Retreat: $155.00. This very large room, with wood beamed ceiling and natural gas fireplace, is reminiscent of a mountain lodge. From the very top of the house, you look down on the Des Moines Art Center across the street. The room is outfitted with a game table and chairs for four and a queen-size bed, as well as a super single hide-a-bed. The bathroom features a traditional tub/shower combo. The TV is equipped with VCR. This room truly offers the perfect family retreat!

Butler House on Grand offers a choice of seven guest rooms, each unique in decor. All seven rooms feature the luxury of private bathrooms, air-conditioning, in-room televisions with cable/HBO, and in-room telephones with modem connections. Each floor offers a galley refreshment niche replete with complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, microwave popcorn, and sweets. In 1923 Robert and Edith Butler completed building their magnificent home on Grand Ave. The house was designed by the talented architect, Norman T. Vorse. The Butlers, along with their three children Robert, Margaret and John, Mr. Butler's parents and the family's cook, Mary, initially resided in Butler House. For 40 years the family roamed around in the 6100 sq. ft Tudor home. Mrs. Butler sold the home in 1963 to an individual who wanted to convert the home into condos. Fortunately, the house was constructed too well and those plans were changed. The new owner instead decided to build a five-story condominium building on the site of the home’s beautiful gardens. He then converted the home into an eight-unit apartment building. Careful effort was made to keep much of what was unique about the home. During the next thirty years the home was to have ten owners. The Smiths purchased the property in 1996 with the intention of converting the home back to a single dwelling and to welcome guests to its seven bedrooms. The house was the Des Moines Symphony Alliance Designer Show House in the fall of 1999. The BB features the work of area designers and artists. Butler House on Grand has been used for numerous photo shoots for various Meredith Publications, including Better Homes Gardens, Midwest Living and Paint Decor magazines. Butler House on Grand has also been featured in the Des Moines Register, Home Style Magazine, The New York Sun, Cityview, Des Moines Business Record, and 50 Plus. We welcome you to relax in our grand living room, whether you choose to listen to music, play one of our many parlor games or sit by the hand carved, Gothic-style limestone fireplace. Enjoy the books and movies on our library shelves during your stay in our home. Enjoy your delicious breakfast at Lauren's grandmother's table in the elegant dining room, and be certain to note the impressive molded plaster relief ceiling and polished marble floor. Clark and Lauren and their two daughters, Darby and Brigid, look forward to making your stay comfortable. The owners of Radiance Dairy, located in Fairfield, were staying with us and during their stay a Jersey calf was born back at the dairy. They honored Lauren by naming the calf Lauren!

Lot's of rides and fun! Bed and Breakfast's around the country. Are you traveling to or from Des Moines? This BB directory has one of the most complete listings of BB's in the country. Go see some wild beasts while you are in town! Chuck and Carla said we could let you know we are their home away from home when they are in Des Moines.. Civic Center of Des Moines. Check out the great shows at the Civic Center while you are visiting. Another fine BB in town. The Art Center is across the street from the BB. A great place to spend an afternoon. Very nice restaurant too! Des Moines Botanical Center. In the winter this is a warm spot to spend an hour! Find out what is really happening in Des Moines! Des Moines Playhouse. Click to find out what the oldest continuous community theatre west of the Mississippi is showing. Very close to the BB. Des Moines Register's Datebook. This is the best source to find out what's going on in the Des Moines Metro area while you are staying with us. You have to visit this online regional magazine! Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit this site to help plan your stay in the Des Moines area. Go see a show at this beautiful restored theatre first designed by Norman Vorse. Iowa Bed and Breakfast Guild. Living History Farms. This wonderfully restored mansion is within walking distance of Butler House on Grand. The Governor just lives down the street from the BB. Don't miss this beautiful home! Please come and stay for more than one day. Iowa has lots of wonderful attractions. Read opinions and compare prices on. Lot's of neat little shops located in this historic district. Wells Bed Breakfast. A fellow Des Moines area BB. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure. We serve Zanzibar's Coffee every monring!

Directions to Butler House on Grand, 4507 Grand Avenue. We will assume you know how to get to I-235 West or East. Once you are on I-235 proceed to 42nd Street exit.(when coming from the West you will go through West Des Moines, a suburb, they have their own numbering so don't be worried if it appears the numbers are getting smaller). Turn south onto 42nd Street and then right on Grand Avenue. You will go up a little hill and then down a long hill. At the bottom of the hill you will see 44th Street on your right (slow down). Drive past 44th Street a few yards (stay on Grand) and take the next driveway on the right. Drive between the five story condos and our house. Park BEHIND the house and come in the back main door. Directions to Butler House on Grand, From Airport. Turn left (north) onto Fleur. You will travel on Fleur for many blocks. As you go over a bridge watch for a sign that says Grand Avenue. Follow the sign and stay on Grand. Again, you will go many blocks. Watch for 42nd Street. When you cross 42nd Street get in the right hand lane. You will go up a little hill and then down a long hill. At the bottom of the hill you will see 44th Street on your right (slow down). Go past 44th Street a few yards and take the next driveway on the right. Drive between the five story condos and our house. Park BEHIND the house and come in the back main door. Butler House is located directly across from the Des Moines Art Center at: 4507 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. (515) 255.4096 (866) 455-4096 (toll free). Important things to know about Butler House on Grand, L.L.C. Bed and Breakfast. Butler House on Grand Mission Statement: Butler House on Grand will be the place people want to stay when they want to relax, romance, have fun, and strategize, in Des Moines. All our guests will experience the highest level of customer service, in a lovely environment. They will be welcomed and feel comfortable. Check-in time is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. We accept MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, cash and personal checks. Butler House on Grand is a smoke free environment. If a person must cancel they must do so 48 hours before their scheduled check-in date. If a person must cancel after the 48 hours, there will be no charge if we rent the room. If we don’t rent the room you will be charged and we will provide a rain check for another date. Full breakfast served (except when communicated otherwise by Clark and Lauren when the reservation is made). Private baths in each room. Cable television including HBO in each room. Wireless high speed internet is available in most rooms. Telephones in each room with modem hook up. Please park behind the house. The parking in front is used by our neighbors. We look forward to being your host at Butler House on Grand, a Bed Breakfast with nostalgic elegance. Clark Smith and Lauren Kernan Smith Butler House on Grand 4507 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-4096 866-455-4096 (toll free) www.butlerhouseongrand.com

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms