Down Over Grand Tour

This bungalow style home was built in 1912 and is one of a kind in Arrow Rock. From the book, Arrow Rock Places*, "the large two-story bungalow on the corner of Sixth and Main was built in 1912 by descendants of Pearsons who came to Arrow Rock in 1829. This substantial home is fronted with a porch that extends around the northeast corner. Above the porch is a second floor gabled dormer. This residence represents the change to modern housing with electricity and water system installed in the original building."

The home was remodeled for a bed and breakfast in 1984. Shortly afterward, the garage on the front of the property was converted to “the cottage”, complete with kitchen, living, bedroom and bath areas. Next, the two story addition on the west side was completed, giving the bed and breakfast three additional rooms.

The living room (pictured above) is a typical arts and crafts bungalow with built in divider between the living room and dining room, large windows, fireplace, wooden floors and lovely wood trim. From the living room, visitors can go into the commons room, dining room, or up the wooden stairs to the original part of the house. Many times, early risers find it a perfect spot to enjoy their coffee or tea and conversation with fellow guests.

The large, L-shaped front porch of the Down Over is one of the favorite “rooms” of the bed and breakfast. It is a perfect place to sit – rock- swing and watch the world go by. An inviting place to read, or just relax, the porch offers various rockers, porch swing, glider and other seating to make it easy to claim your place.

The common area family room welcomes visitors with a couch and love seat, large, round game table, TV with VCR/DVD, popcorn and other refreshments on a daily basis. A microwave and refrigerator/freezer are available for use by all guests. Reading material is in abundance. Join us for refreshments during the afternoon or conversation anytime.

Private Cottage
The cottage is located adjacent to the main house and features a kitchen area with refrigerator, stove, sink, microwave and coffee maker. The living area is furnished with a queen pullout couch, chairs and TV/VCR. The bedroom area has a queen bed, private bath with tub/shower. The privacy of the cottage makes it a perfect get-away for a special occasion. With the pull-out couch, it will accommodate a family or additional adults. $100.00 + tax. / double occupancy. $15.00 each additional person (pictured above).

Lewis and Clark Room
This larger ground floor room has a brass king-sized bed. The private bath is cedar lined with ceramic flooring and a tub/shower. Enjoy the sitting area with an over-stuffed bedroom chair and footstool and two wicker type chairs. The bay window overlooks the front yard. The room is decorated in greens with a beautiful quilt made especially for this room. $95.00 + tax (pictured above).

The Arrow Rock Room
The Arrow Rock room has a queen bed with a private bath, including a tub/shower . This upstairs room is across the hall from the Miss Sadie’s Room with north and south windows overlooking the front and back yards. The room is decorated in “Americana” with shades of blue, dark red, and also has two comfortable chairs. $85.00 + tax (pictured above).

Miss Sadie’s Room
Miss Sadie’s Room, named after one of the locals, is softly decorated in pastels with white wicker accents. This upstairs room is across the hall from Arrow Rock with windows overlooking the front and back yards. It has a comfortable queen bed with sitting area and private bath with tub/shower, $85.00 + tax (pictured above).

New Orleans Room
This large room is located upstairs in the original part of the Arts and Crafts home. This comfortable room has a couch; queen bed and one twin bed in addition to a private half bath with sink and stool. Another full bath with an old-fashioned claw foot tub/shower is just a few steps down the hall. $85.00 + tax (pictured above).

Santa Fe Room
This smaller room is located upstairs in the original part of the Arts and Crafts home. This room has a two twin beds. There is a private half-bath with sink and stool. With three East windows, there is a great view of the Village and the sunrise each morning. Another full bath with an old-fashioned claw foot tub/shower is just a few steps down the hall. $75.00 + tax (pictured above).