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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 792 reviews
10 - Excellent
517
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 792 reviews
8 - Good
183
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 792 reviews
6 - Okay
49
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 792 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 792 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
Feb 22, 2026
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.
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.