"To be in a place and time when the niceties of life are not only observed but revered. 
A time when one cannot so much go back to a bygone era, but rather make the present a more enriching
 experience, never to be forgotten by the civilized soul."

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Hattie Grace Boarding House
  "A Bed & Breakfast"
    317 West 4th Street
     Odebolt, Iowa 51458
712.668.2265

October 1, 2009-- Due to the recent death of Innkeeper, Sherry Gritten,
the Hattie Grace Boarding House
has closed and is now for sale.

We are very sad to tell you that Sherry Gritten, Innkeeper at Hattie Grace Boarding House passed away on September 6th, 2009 from complications of cancer.  Sherry was indeed a joyful spirit, always so welcoming and enthused as she greeted people at Hattie Grace.  She will be sorely missed by all.

THE HATTIE GRACE!

One of the oldest homes in Odebolt, the Hattie Grace has been lovingly restored to its early 1900's Victorian beauty, and provides serene accommodations for its guests.  A charming front porch invites the weary traveler to relax in comfortable wicker furniture, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of small-town living.

On the first floor, guests can relax in the parlor,  watch cable television, browse in the library, or enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner in the spacious dining room.  

Four beautifully decorated bedrooms and a shared bath with a luxurious antique clawed tub are located on the second floor.  A bath with shower is located on the first floor.  Three rooms feature queen-size beds, each with a hand-crafted quilt in "garden trellis", "checkerboard" or "old maid's puzzle" design.  The remaining bedroom has twin beds.

The "Blue" Room

Please click the photos for enlargement! The "Green" Room

The Parlor

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Relax on the front porch.

Find a cookie in the kitchen.

WHO IS HATTIE GRACE?

The Hattie Grace Boarding house is named after two beloved women in Sherry's Gritten's life.

Hattie Alderson Ohlson, her maternal grandmother, was a farm woman who lived near Schaller, Iowa and raised ducks, chickens and geese.  A tiny woman, she always in a hurry, caring for her family, friends, and neighbors.  The coffee was always ready, and her homemade pies earned her a reputation of a fine hostess.