Coming from out of town, we knew we wanted to stay at someplace special, and a local friend recommended LaCorsette and we couldn't have been more happier with their suggestion. The innkeepers were extremely hospitable and welcoming, and our dinner/breakfast was fantastic. Rest assured, we will be coming back.

We had an excellent 4-course dinner, beautifully presented as well as thoughtfully and attentively served. Breakfast the next morning was equally delightful and creatively prepared. Our hosts were warm and engaging, offering just the right balance between conversation and privacy. The home is Spanish Mission Arts & Crafts Style with an interesting history and character. We really enjoyed our stay!

While traveling to Newton I did research on line which hotel should I stay for my one night of business travel. I phoned in to check on rates and they were firm no discounts were given even during the week for on night. So I hung up and continued looking. The other hotels were the average run of the mill foreign operated hotels. So I called the La Corsette back and booked my room. They claimed that they only had 2 rooms available one with a shower for $150.00 and one with just a tub for $125.00 so of corse I took the one with the shower...so when I get to my room on the second floor it is a little stuffy but livable there was no way to adjust the tempature in the room so by 4 am I woke up in a sweat. So I went to take a shower upon turning on the hot water the pipes made a funny noise which is to be expected in a century old establishment. The lukewarm water ran at a trickle and never fully got hot, side note the the shower is one of those hand held jobs that you have to hold while you stand in the middle of the tub. So the thought occurred to me I wonder how long it would take to fill this jaccuzzi tub that they are so proud of in there marking. So I pulled the stopper and 1 hour later the tub was 25% full and the water was getting cold. Two other things I would like to mention while writing this review I finally found the TV remote to there very dated television under the bed. The last thing I will mention is the bed the mattress and pillows seem old and dated and the duve cover should be replaced. I woke up with a bug bite that I did not have prior to going to sleep and I found what might be the remains of the spider that bit me crushed beneath my body when I awoke. I am a traveling sales salesman who sleeps in hotels 3 to 4 nights a week though out Iowa this runs a close second to the Algona Super 8 to being the worst over night experience I have ever had. So my advice to you is To skip this exit while you are traveling down the interstate. One last thought I forgot to mention it is free wifi, however; it is not high speed.

Not having enough time to fully savor the ambience of the Mission architecture, exquisite and unique interiors (note the stained glass with heart-shaped leaves - a theme repeated in woodwork throughout the house) - along with the delicious food - was the only flaw in our experience. We received stellar service while staying in the least expensive rooms and will choose to stay here again whenever we're in the area.

While an excellent B&B for a romantic rendezvous, our ideal would be to return with a group of close friends, spend a weekend and include a reserved dinner that would both challenge and reveal the creative talents of chef John.