About this property

Historic Setting: Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast in De Smet offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a quiet street view and parquet floors, complemented by air-conditioning and streaming services. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and hairdryers. Additional amenities include work desks, dining areas, and streaming services, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Delicious Breakfast: A complimentary American breakfast is served each morning, including warm dishes, pancakes, fruits, and juice. The property also offers an à la carte menu, catering to special dietary needs. Exceptional Services: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, a lounge, indoor play area, and games room. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and the property provides free on-site parking, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 55 mi from Watertown Regional Airport, the bed and breakfast offers walking tours and proximity to local attractions such as the De Smet Visitor Center and the De Smet Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

American

  • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Elaine
United States United States
Staying at the Prairie House Manor elevated our entire visit to De Smet. Our hosts were kind, gracious and shared all sorts of historical information as well as insights for how to make the best of our time here (even ideas for other trips such as...
Cary
United States United States
Fit right in to our Laura Ingalls Wilder experience. Beautiful & relaxing. Best breakfast.
Molly
United States United States
The breakfast was amazing and the decorations were great! We loved the home and all the furnishings
Laura
United States United States
It was beautiful and well kept. They were decorating for the 4th which I appreciated. I loved it immediately. Exceeded expectations
Judy
United States United States
It was very cute, comfortable, and served a good breakfast.
Wren
United States United States
The decor was so cute and everything was incredibly clean and tidy. We were immediately welcomed at the door and shown to our room. The other residents were very quiet and breakfast was nice in the morning.
Steuwe
United States United States
This stay was perfect! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. And the breakfast could not have been better. We were given a menu to make our choices the evening before. If we're ever that way again, we will go back.
Hatton
United States United States
I loved how kind The Host Eric is and the cook was wonderful. And I loved how beautiful the house was and to learn the history of the house.
Carol
United States United States
Breakfast was great. Very accommodating to dietary needs.
Nevada
United States United States
Staff was wonderful and always eager to talk about Laura, The Rose Garden room was so cute and comfy. All facilities clean. Breakfast excellent.

Managed by Eric and Rob Fairchild-Mann

Company review score: 10Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Prairie House Manor Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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