Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast is situated in De Smet. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and American breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available each morning at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the accommodation features an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. Walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Watertown Regional Airport, 88 km from Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

American

Free parking available on-site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
2 large double beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • K
    Ken
    United States United States
    Beautiful home, nicely decorated according to the time period. Very close to Charles and Caroline Ingalls’ home. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, owner. We enjoyed our stay.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    authentic period property with real history and in a great location. The bedroom was a cost size but there was a wonderful and spacious lounge to relax in. Eric and Rob were delightful and Eric had great knowledge of everything related to Laura...
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Eric & Rob are great hosts, know the local history Gorgeous old house, with beautiful decor in every space. Holds with De Smet theme of Laura Ingalls Wilder's family history, stands 3 doors east of Ma & Pa Ingalls' home Breakfast was great, made...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Eric and Rob Fairchild-Mann

Company review score: 10Based on 25 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 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):

      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Walking tours
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Live music/performance
      • Pub crawls

    • The prices at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast is 350 yards from the centre of De Smet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • À la carte

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

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family

    • Check-in at Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.