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The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Property entrance
Balcony
The Magnolia Suite (3rd floor)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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119 2nd Street South East, Mason City, IA, 50401
  • Place, Music Man Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mason City Public Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Lily of the Valley Room (2nd floor)

The Lily of the Valley Room (2nd floor)

The Lily of the Valley Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Iris Room (2nd floor)

The Iris Room (2nd floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Rose Room (2nd floor)

The Rose Room (2nd floor)

The Rose Room (2nd floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Gardenia Room (1st floor)

The Gardenia Room (1st floor)

The Gardenia Room (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Magnolia Suite (3rd floor)

The Magnolia Suite (3rd floor)

The Magnolia Suite (3rd floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 240 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Mason City

A stay at The Decker House Bed & Breakfast places you in the heart of Mason City, steps from Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. .This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mason City Public Library and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Music Man Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mason City Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Meredith Willson Boyhood Home - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Meredith Wilson Footbridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Decker House Bed & Breakfast

The Decker House Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and both irons/ironing boards and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1896
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 10 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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The Decker House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cynthia is a gracious, attentive hostess. Delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house and our room were beautiful. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Decorum was great. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Good location. Great breakfast! Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay celebrating our 15th anniversary in Mason City. Well designed old home with winding staircase. Breakfast was delicious and could accommodate vegetarian diet. Very comfortable bed. And the home is in great location- enjoyed visiting music man square and museum very nearby. I tried booking directly with the owner but had trouble connecting so ended up booking through this third party vendor, which ended up working fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent period furnishings and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cynthia was a wonderful hostess and an excellent cook. The rose room with the balcony was very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Decker House is a delightful place to stay. The breakfast was excellent and the room was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Cynthia was quite accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

I will be back! Lovely city, beautiful BnB, amazing breakfasts , and Cynthia was warm, friendly, and created a welcoming place to stay. Love the cats too! 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old stately house in great condition. Wonderful hostess/manager, great cook had a marvelous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful historic Victorian mansion from the late 1800s that's luxurious and elegant. Cynthia's a marvelous, personable host and great cook. Staying at the Decker House is a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice get-away in Mason City, Iowa.

A very lovely Bed and Breakfast. We stayed in The Lily of The Valley room. It was a good room at the top of the stairs, perfect for a couple. The queen bed was very comfortable and provided a good night sleep. The bathroom was clean with a walk-in shower. House cats were very friendly and welcoming. Waking up to the smell of breakfast being prepared was divine and it tasted as good as the aroma. The residence is within walking distance of the lovely downtown and just around the corner from the Meredith Wilson (The Music Man) boyhood home. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't wait to visit again

Cynthia is an amazing chef and a beautiful soul. She was willing to work around my schedule since I was here for a work conference. I am already planning on a return trip for a getaway instead of work. Be sure to go and stay with my new best friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was origninaly an old private mansion and retains many beautiful elements of the elegance of a bygone era.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Cynthia is a thoughtful, attentive, warm, and welcoming host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Wonderful bed n breakfast. Owner was very nice and food was delicious. A little cluttered but overall I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home, great visit with proprietor and wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sxcellent Bed and Breakfast with a wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The house has an amazing history; is filled with period antiques including circa 1860’s pump organs, and a Geo Prince melodeon. It’s a true treasure in a historical area of Iowa. Close to Meredith Wilson museum and a walking distance from Frank Lloyd Wright’s only hotel (a must see!) Breakfast was superb and make from scratch. This is NOT a hotel and that is truly part of its charm. The owner is extremely gracious, charming and makes you feel at ease almost immediately. Ample parking, several dining options from $ to $$$.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cynthia is a fantastic cook and host. Her home is beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable. It was super walkable as well. I would recommend to anyone visiting Mason City.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024