Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 star property

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Porch
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $126
$113 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA, 50273
  • Place, The Winterset Stage
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed, Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Walk Up

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Winterset

Located in Winterset, Covered Bridge Inn is within a 5-minute drive of John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Madison County Courthouse. .This motel is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Clark Tower.

What's nearby

  • The Winterset Stage - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Madison County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Rotary Hedge Maze - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sports Page - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 8 2026 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cover Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel
Covered Bridge Inn Winterset
Covered Bridge Inn Motel Winterset

Covered Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 792 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very kind, even checking to make sure we were going to get there ok. Clean, comfortable room and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was meticulously clean. The beds were very comfortable. Breakfast had so many options and was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly, excellent place nice and clean, comfy and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and everything worked properly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in town for a week for work. Great Lil Hotel well worth the Money. Staff were very Friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly,clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend the Covered Bridge Inn! Our room was clean and comfortable. One of the staff, Sue, went out of her way to help us with anything we needed. She was friendly, engaging, and just simply delightful. Sue obviously loves being in the hospitality business and it shows in her smile and actions! Great place at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was courteous, room clean, nice tub and shower. Breakfast was well-stocked with a small seating area to eat in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffing. Very courtesy and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, small town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff! Immaculate clean! Great great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast to start the day off right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, quiet and great value for beautiful Winterset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

Great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winterset is the coolest little town

Really friendly host, very comfortable room, great location. Lots of choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024