Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations in De Smet. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and bath. A microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and American breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruit are available. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the accommodation offers an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. If you'd like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surrounding area. Watertown Regional Airport is 55 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heidi
    United States United States
    I liked the decor in the place I thought it was cute. I thought the host was amazing and so accommodating for an early breakfast.
  • L
    Lori
    United States United States
    Loved the atmosphere and all the books! Very cozy place to stay.
  • Casey
    United States United States
    Our hosts went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, it was clear that they genuinely love Prairie House Manor and want their guests to know how special it is.
  • Tawny
    United States United States
    It was a historic hotel related to Laura Ingalls Wilders life. It was beautifully decorated and peaceful. It was close to everything in town and we could walk anywhere. Cast members of the Little House series have stated there. It's close to Ma...
  • Curtis
    United States United States
    Wonderfully decorated, steeped in Laura Ingalld Wilder history.
  • Roy
    United States United States
    Everything was excellent, this was my second time staying at Prairie House and it was even better then the first. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly it's like being in your own home.
  • Timothy
    United States United States
    Wonderful, friendly staff maintaining a historic home as a BNB. The antique furnishing are a bonus. WE had the only room downstairs since my mother couldn't do stairs and it had 2 sleeping options - bed and day bed.
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    Decor, comfortable bed, brand new shower, and great breakfast
  • Lou
    United States United States
    Great location, beautiful period furnishings, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast. Nice common areas with games available, wonderful that coffee is available 24/7
  • Gabriella
    United States United States
    It was such a blessing to stay here. The space was so gorgeous, cozy and peaceful. Our room felt like heaven, the staff was beyond kind, and the breakfast was excellent. We felt so taken care of, learning so much about the history of the space and...

Managed by Eric and Rob Fairchild-Mann

Company review score: 9.7Based on 62 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Long time Laura Ingalls fans vacationing in her town decided to move there and take ownership of the Historic Home of Banker Ruth.

Property info

A Victorian Bed and Breakfast located in the Little Town on the Prairie De Smet, South Dakota Hometown of author Laura Ingalls Wilder (Two Houses from the Ingalls Home) Historic home of Banker Ruth from the books of Little House on the Prairie.

Neighborhood info

De Smet is a "small town on the prairie" and family home of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Clear sky's, vast prairies, and friendly people make up the town and surrounding areas.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast

    • Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Walking tours
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bar crawls
    • Check-in at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
    • The prices at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • À la carte
    • Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast is 1,000 feet from the center of De Smet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.