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Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Loft) | Desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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20664 Claybanks Dr, Nora Springs, IA, 50458
  • Place, The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Music Man Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mason City Public Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cupola)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Loft) | Desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Loft)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Parlor) | Desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Parlor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roost) | Desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roost)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and a picnic area. Free full breakfast and free self parking are also provided.
Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast, you'll be close to Meredith Wilson Footbridge. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes rowing/canoeing
  • 12 minutes by car from The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank and 12 minutes from Meredith Wilson Footbridge
Free breakfast is served daily. Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nora Springs bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 11 AM

Things to do

  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast Nora Springs

Cupola Nora Springs

Cupola & Nora Springs

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast Nora Springs

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Nora Springs

Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

A great overnight!

We stayed one night for a friend’s celebration. Everything was lovely. The owners were very personable and the hot breakfast brought to our room was delicious! If we visit the area again, we’ll definitely stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very rural
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts, Judy and Dale, are fantastic! We enjoyed talking with them the evening that we arrived, and hearing the history of how Cupola Inn B & B came to be, almost 28 years ago! The breakfast that Judy made for us in the morning was delicious. We chose to eat it, family style, with the other guests in the Round Barn, which was another fun experience! We would have also loved to float down part of the Winnebago River with Dale during our stay, but unfortunately the river was too high and fast for us to do so. We plan to return sometime when river conditions are more favorable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicollette

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

Fun and Relaxing Getaway

Judy and Dale were absolutely amazing hosts and we would 10/10 recommend the Cupola Inn to anyone and everyone. They have taken so much pride into creating a quaint little getaway and go the extra mile to make their guests comfortable and their stay personalized. Judy met us as we pulled in and personally showed us around the grounds and to our room. They asked us when we would like breakfast delivered and gave us options on where we would like to eat. They were wonderful company as we chose to eat with them in the Round Stone Barn. Breakfast was amazing!! We also got to play with the social barn kitties that roamed the property. After breakfast they we asked if they could show us around some more and Dale got to show us his sculpture garden and Eye-Max. They really are wonderful hosts and a wealth of knowledge! I hope to be able to come back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Perfect hidden gem

This was a great and relaxing place to stay. The couple running it are very welcoming and served delicious breakfast. Was a perfect place for our anniversary getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very nice owners! Country setting with walking trails around the acreage. It has well water so bring plenty of bottled water. You won’t want to drink it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t even describe how pleased we were with the Cupola Inn. Hosts Judy and Dale… nicest folks ever. The place was so welcoming… you’ll love it, too, especially if you love cats and barns!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Wonderful gracious hosts. Relacing place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Limited amenities but very nice people.

The couple was so kind. If you are looking to unplug (not have wi-fi or a lot of access to things nearby)this is the place for you. They had kittens and a beautiful nature area. I just want to make sure that people who are looking for a different type of experience are not misled. There is no Wi-Fi here. The breakfast was adequate. A good place for solitude and reflection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Cute and quiet

Wow what an adorable place. We felt so welcomed and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing.... home cooked meals are the best. You're definitely off grid but it was so relaxing being off social media. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Delightful and Relaxing

I felt so happy and at peace here. The hosts were friendly, and the location was beautifully landscaped. There is a river close by where you can sit and watch the rolling water. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The wraparound porch was so pleasant on a summer evening. I was greeted in the morning with a wonderful breakfast. There was no Wi-Fi, but that was a blessing. I enjoyed looking at the beautiful books about barns and covered bridges and just enjoying the peaceful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My brother and I were riding in the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa and a mid-week overnight town was Mason City. We booked the Cupola Inn B&B after the 100 mile ride day, and it was a great place to stay. The proprietors went over and above to make our stay comfortable and convenient. My wife, had she been with us, would have loved the flower beds, "farm art", cats, and the cupolas. It was enjoyable to walk around the grounds and see everything. We took care of our gear using the onsite washing machine and dryer so we had clean clothes for the rest of RAGBRAI. We did not stay for breakfast, unfortunately, but it seems it is prepared to order and not a set menu. I just can't say enough about what a calming and quiet reprieve the Cupola Inn was mid-week. If I'm ever back in Mason City, I'd love to take my wife and stay at the Cupola Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Barn and wildflowers!

The couple that hosted/owned Cupola was excellent! The breakfast was amazing daily, The place was clean and easy to find! Loved having coffee by the wildflowers!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the uniqueness of this B&B. Judy was vey friend,y,and helpful. The property looked great…unfortunately it was cold and rainy during our stay so we didn’t get to enjoy it. Room was cozy, bed comfy and breakfast was yummy. Would definitely recommend this little gem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat idea for a Bed & Breakfast. Would love to come back during the summer and check out the buildings and garden and get some more of Judy's wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Genoa City, WI

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dale and Judy were great and the food was awesome!!! Such a nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Home away from home in Iowa farmland!

Judy and Dale go out of their way to make you feel at home. Judy’s breakfasts are wonderfully made and presented. The rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely quiet respite. Each room is unique and cupolas are everywhere. We breakfasted outside our room overlooking lovely gardens. The couple who own this run it with love. We enjoyed getting to know them. Definitely worth getting off the interstate to stay here and wander around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

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