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We had an excellent stay at Prairie Guest House. The room was super clean, comfortable and quiet. Our breakfasts were well done and outstanding. John is a very friendly and welcoming host. The location is close to Carmel, which has several great restaurant options. We highly recommend Josephine, with a French inspired menu.

We hosted my daughter’s Sweet 16 birthday at Prairie Guest House and it could not have been more perfect! The room was beautiful and our guests were impressed by the charm of the space. The staff were so kind, attentive and willing to help with whatever I needed. It was truly a memorable experience!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! Everything is so clean and we felt 100% comfortable!! Karen and John are so kind and hospitable. John spoiled us with the most delicious breakfast! Great location! We will be back for sure! We love the Prairie Guest House!

This is a great little B&B in a quiet area. The rooms are a fun step back in time! The owners, Karen and John, are delightful. The grounds are quite beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and varied day-to-day.

The one and only suggestion we have is that the beds need to be updated to foam mattresses. The springs in our bed were worn and the bed felt a little lumpy because of it. However, this would certainly not prevent us from choosing the Prairie Guest House again, in fact we look forward to visiting again!

Every summer, my best friends and I stay at Prairie Guest House. We stay the weekend that Dave Matthews is playing at Deer Creek. (Rouff Music Center) Talk about a magical weekend and it all starts with our stay here! There’s something uniquely charming about staying at Prairie! It starts when you’re pulling up the drive. The grounds are picturesque. Like you’re stepping into a movie. The guest house is cozy and inviting. It is well kept and clean. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. You almost forget that you are staying at a B&B because you feel so comfortable and welcome. The owner, John is friendly and makes the most delicious home-cooked breakfasts! I appreciate that they accommodate dietary restrictions and sensitivities. The best part of breakfast in the main house is you may see Fiona, their cat.
This place is special and unforgettable. It will be a part of my Dave weekend for as long as they’re around!

The farmhouse was occupied by my family for Labor Day weekend which is located within 2 miles of my home. The convenience for using my home to host meals and launch forays to attractions, shopping was great and reduced commutes. They raved about the the comfort, hospitality, and attractiveness of the accommodations.

Prairie Guest House is a lovely little bed & breakfast tucked away in Fishers, Indiana. The exterior is surrounded by lush landscaping. As we walked inside, I immediately noticed the beautiful decor. The room was lovely & the en suite bath was a nice size. The place was quiet and peaceful on a Thursday evening. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. I will definitely stay here again!

Helpful & Friendly staff, beautiful property, and parking! We stayed in the Carriage House and it was perfect for what we needed. We were in town for the WNBA All Star Game, but plan to come back to Indy to visit; Stone Soup Inn will be our first choice for a place to stay when we return. Thank you for an excellent weekend and great hospitality!

Had a wonderful three day, two night stay! The innkeeper was very kind, breakfast was great, and the house and room (Garden Room) was lovely. Would definitely stay again. Great price for the beautiful B&B.

I stayed one night with my partner in the Lily room. The workers made sure to let us know that if we needed anything we can let them know and they will help us promptly. The room was very cozy, the entire house felt cozy honestly. I recommend this over a hotel any day if you would prefer a more relaxed stay. The breakfast was interesting because it was like a sit down family meal style with the other guests. If I was more outgoing im sure I would’ve loved it more but I tend to keep to myself especially in the morning shortly after waking up. The house is beautiful and has plenty of character.

Our visit couldn’t have been better! Our room had a wardrobe for hanging clothes, a luggage holder, ironing board and iron, hair dryer, soap, shampoo, conditioner. Continental Breakfast was a pleasant surprise; muffins, three kinds of juice, oranges, bananas, apples AND strawberries, blackberries and grapes. Three kinds of cereal and nuts, raisins to add if you want. Hard boiled eggs, Chobani yogurt and milk, coffee and tea. All of the staff were friendly! The house is old, and furnishings are antiques-which we love! Parking is FREE! We will be back for sure.

Lovely historic home. The hostess has done an outstanding job of keeping the character of the home. Breakfast was beautiful and we greatly enjoyed our stay.

The Stone Soup Inn combines a sense of luxury with gentility. The NW Loft provides the perfect getaway spot as it has a small kitchen, a desk, and a comfy small couch too. Thank you to David and Pam for making us feel welcome while allowing us space to rejuvenate.

Stayed here awhile back and it was excellent. Nice rooms, beautiful old house, short walk to Mass Ave (huge plus). And very affordable!

We were going to stay at a downtown hotel, but instead decided to spend a couple of nights at a B&B instead. It was a great decision. This facility is convenient to all areas of town. It’s quiet, rooms were clean, and the breakfasts were wonderful. Snacks and beverages available 24-7 in abundance and there’s an extraordinary selection of DVDs and VHS tapes (remember those?) and players in each room for viewing. Parking is free and convenient. Decor is Victorian and a if you don’t like that style you might feel it’s a bit over the top. But if that’s a negative, it’s the only negative from my perspective.

We were in town for the Mecum Auction. It was a great location. Breakfast was wonderful each morning with fresh home made banananut bread and omelets. Gary also had fresh baked goods waiting for us each day when we returned from the auction. We will definitely stay here again

This was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast and I have to say it exceeded our expectations. Gary went over and above making sure we had everything we needed. He was such a thoughtful host that spoiled us rotten! We will forever be bed and breakfast lovers because of the excellent care we received during our week at FDIC.

What a classy host! Gary is a standing-ovation type of guy. My husband and I stayed at Old Northside for 5 days/4 nights while attending the Catholic National Eucharistic Congress and couldn’t have been more delighted with our stay. We lacked for nothing. The B&B has fascinating decor throughout, the Hollywood themed room was uniquely designed, the breakfasts each morning had a satisfying variety of fresh food and drink options, and everything was clean and well-maintained. Snacks, fresh linens daily, and flexible check-in times were all lovely gestures. Our host was intelligent, attentive, and professional. This B&B is the complete package and we’ll definitely return the next time when visiting Indianapolis! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

Absolutely loved staying here for a few nights while in town for a concert! Gary is such a wonderful host and is so much fun to talk to. He had a huge library of movies for you to pick from to watch in your room, snacks are always on hand and he gives great recommendations for the area. Really close to downtown, and the rooms are incredibly comfortable and charming!

This property was absolutely goregous and have to say is on my top 10 must visit and must stays. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The host Gary was absolutely wonderful and was so kind to us. Food was delicious too. Place has so much history and absolutely a timeless classic experience. You will not be disappointed. Clean, friendly, and lovely. What more can you ask for?

I spent five nights here while attending the National Eucharistic Congress at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. What a great stay it was! The owner, Gary, was a perfect host. The breakfasts were outstanding, the conversations great, the room very comfortable, and the homebaked cookies better than anything you could get anywhere. The 1885 house is a real charming place to stay and is located in an historic neighborhood among beautiful old homes that are lovingly cared for by the owners. Forget the chain hotels in downtown Indy and stay at the Old Northside Inn when coming to this wonderful city.

I booked two nights as I was in town alone and it was recommended. I had to leave early as, despite being exhausted with jet lag, I only got about five hours sleep because the aircon generator was so loud during the night and didn’t switch off until 5pm. My room did not have its own aircon controls and was so freezing I had to have a hot shower and try to open the window but they didn’t open. I told the staff member and they didn’t tell me that they could close the vents. If I’d have known, I would have slept a little better. Another guest this morning said they also heard the aircon generator in the night and the staff member herself told me she thought it was loud at night and she lives in residence. Such a shame as I checked out early and found somewhere else. When I complained I wasn’t offered any compensation – they did re sell the room and only then was I able to get a refund minus 15% fee. No offer of waiving this fee and no offer of anything for the troubles. I am only here for four days from the UK and I have spent one of them exhausted and trying desperately to find somewhere else. Such a shame. The staff also run another local bnb and I think they just don’t have time for both.

I absolutely loved this place! I was truly impressed with the amenities such as a ice machine that also dispensed water (so I could fill my water bottle), really nice grounds to hang out on and a nice breakfast selection.

Everything was extremely clean and in great shape and the bed was very comfortable. It has all of the charm of a historic building while also being modern in the appropriate ways (such as wifi and a TV!)

I absolutely will stay here again when I’m in town – it was refreshing to stay somewhere that felt like it was taken care of by people who genuinely want their guests to feel welcome and happy.

Extremely clean! Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, and very quiet and peaceful. Super convenient location too. Innkeepers can be reached quickly and easily. Continental breakfast was good!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was nice but the bed probably does need updated. Breakfast was perfectly fine both mornings. As can be expected with old buildings, sound travels far especially at 3 in the morning when someone is spamming the door bell. All together would happily stay again.

Our stay was disappointing as upon entering the bedroom we immediately noticed several large stains on the bedding. The sheets were not particularly comfortable either. The tv also did not work. Overall, it was a decent experience but definitely not as nice as I was hoping.

The most comfy bed and pillows I have ever encountered at a hotel/bnb!! I am in love with this place and the beauty of it. We were able to lock our room with a key and felt very safe here. We stayed on the bottom floor during eras tour weekend so some upstairs neighbors were a little nosy very late into the night but that’s expected. Other than that the place was perfect and I would definitely come back.

This B&B was perfect for us. We celebrated our wedding anniversary here. It was worth every dime we spent. The staff was excellent. The treatment
Given to you~ 5stars. Our innkeeper was thoughtful, friendly, kind, and informative of the area. We felt like we were visiting a friends home!! Everything was very clean, the home & rooms smelled nice.
The breakfast offered was nice too.
The only downside. Hard to locate the parking area. But once found easy to get to.
We will definitely be returning and do recommend it for anyone!

Come for the location, stay for the wonderful hosts. Great great great location, extremely unique lodging, and the hosts are happy to tell you about the amazing history of the house and Indy in general when you have time. An amazing breakfast with great company, piano playing, and laughs. We will be back!!!

We stayed here during Taylor Swift. We had the most lovely weekend. Our hosts were gracious, thoughtful and interesting ! I learned so much about the home and history of the city. We felt safe as a mother and daughter with the guidance from our hosts on where to stay, walk and eat. Not only that- we for some help finding pins for a Taylor Swift skirt alteration ! From wonderful homemade breakfast, delicious cookies and a comfortable room- I am looking forward to visiting Indianapolis again!

This was truly the best Bed and Breakfast experience we have ever had. The hosts are so kind and welcoming, the house is historical and gorgeous, breakfast (while listening to beautifully played piano music) is delicious and the location is perfect. They shared with us a lot of the history of Lockerbie Square, and Indy in general, it really enhanced our experience and made this our best trip to Indianapolis yet! The hosts truly make you feel like family and are full of wonderful stories. We could’ve stayed there and just chatted with them and have called our trip a success.

Loved being close to downtown and less than a mIle from my venue. Room was Victorian. Lovely. Owners were very accommodating.

We had such a lovely, two-night stay at the Mansion on the Mile B&B. Tom and Jeanne were such great hosts – so welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. We have dietary restrictions, and Jeanne was able to whip up some delicious breakfast for our needs. So kind of her, and her piano-playing is wonderful. We loved hearing the history of the house and Indianapolis from them both. There’s so much fascinating history! The house is such a gem in a very walkable area. Highly recommend staying a night or two here!

I had a wonderfully awesome tour at Tate Mansion. The Mansion on the mile Bed and Breakfast. Tom and Jeanne make accommodations very nice and the most inviting part is the breakfast in the morning. Jeanne is a wonderful cook and hostess because not only is breakfast simply delicious, but also the information she shares about Mansion on the mile and the surrounding area is extremely interesting. I would highly recommend this unique place for an overnight visit or an extended stay and I definitely plan visiting them again soon!

My wife, daughter, and I stayed here last night and it was such a pleasant experience. The husband and wife that own the place are very kind and friendly. They are such great people. They really made us feel like we were part of the family. The breakfast was amazing! The piano music was beautiful touch in the morning and with breakfast. We really enjoyed the cookies too! We were very happy with our room and loved the history and antique decor of the mansion. The location is perfect. We definitely will stay here again in the future and spread the word about the great stay and experience.

Debra is a fantastic host. The property is well maintained with charm and character.

This was a first Bed and Breakfast and it will not be my last. Debbie is the house owner and she greets you when you arrive. She shows you to your room and explain everything to you right up front. The rooms are beautiful and very rustic great for anyone at any age. The breakfast was nice and hot Debbie makes one great breakfast that to be honest you probably will not need lunch. The room was very comfortable with a very soft bed. The only issue was parking. It was a tight space even for a small car like mine but at least I didnot have to park on the street and worry about may car getting damaged. I had a great experience and would stay there again without even a thought. Thank you Debbie!

We were headed to Old National Center to see Deep Purple and needed something different that the same old hotel experience. We booked the Riley Room and we couldn’t have been more pleased. It was immaculate. It had everything we needed to stay for a month! The home is absolutely beautiful and built with love. If you spend time looking at the book on the piano detailing the transformation or spend 10 minutes talking to Deb you will know what I’m talking about. We enjoyed talking with her and hearing the stories. She had all the little things covered too. There were snacks in a drawer in the upstairs common area and dryer upstairs which we used to dry our towels after a late night shower. The food was great and all the bases were covered…eggs, sausage, toast, pastries, fresh fruit. Like I said, there’s a lot of love put into your stay. I can’t wait to book another trip!

We loved everything about it. The spa tub in the bedroom with the electric candles is a wonderful way to relax after a day of traipsing through down town on foot. The large king bed was nice, and it was great having a separate sitting room with TVs in both rooms. There is a large assortment of in room coffee/tea, and even microwave popcorn above the microwave. There was a slew of DVDs to choose from at no cost for an in room movie. Did I mention the free bottled water/soda and nice assortment of complimentary snacks (trail mix, chips, cookies)? Breakfast was excellent with many choices available at the time of your choice. The location is convenient, and it’s quiet and safe. We walked to our concert at Banker’s life (about 0.7 mile) and it was quite doable, even in February (when it wasn’t snowing). Parking is off road and free. If you are planning a trip in the area, I would definitely recommend a stay here! This is MUCH better than a hotel.

Fantastic place! It’s located in a perfect balance of downtown life and little cozy, quiet neighborhood. The house is located in the nicest little neighborhood with a bunch of older houses, it’s a really beautiful area!

Walk straight down the road in front of the house and you end up in a really nice areas full of restaurants and life. If you keep going you will end up in downtown. Downtown is roughly 10 minutes away, and there are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets 2 blocks down the road.

The room is fully renovated to modern standards, It is absolutely nothing like what the rest of the house looks like. You get a nice big living room and kitchen. There are only one queen size bed and then a sofa with more than enough space for 2 people. We were three people, and we had absolutely no problems with space. I can definitely recommend this place, it is one of the best places to stay in Indianapolis. You are in walking distance for everything. Fantastic place!

Stayed here & so glad I found it online! In town for a Bob Seger concert. Was able to walk not only to the concert, but also there are MANY options to eat at along the way. The inn itself shocked us at how nice it was. The rooms were FAR nicer than any of the big name chains out there & cheaper too. The room was spacious (as it also included a sitting room), loved the garden tub, & the hostess was very friendly & helpful as to restaurants. Next time we stay in Indy-we will DEFINITELY be staying here!

Such a great place to stay. Breakfast brought to our room each day was fantastic. So close to so many things to see and do . Grocery store so close for any needs. Deb was very hospitable. We’d highly recommend to anyone needing a quiet place in Indy.

Would give less than A star if I could, used the last of my cash to get a room just to end up getting there and the guy needed an 100$ deposit that wasnt mentioned on the site or in the policy of any kind, cant even get a refund because of the bs policies.

I travel central America, stay in cheap hotels, only 2 of which were as bad as this crack house. Oyo is execrable, unspeakable – an abomination. I used to stay in it in the 90s when it was a motel 6. It was marginal even then.

The carpet was so dirty when I got into the shower there was black on the tub floor. When I got out of the shower I rubbed my hand on the carpet and the dirt turned my hand black. This place is terrible. I had to ask the cleaning lady for another sheet because the one on the bed stank. She didn’t offer to put it on for me so I did it myself. I was told when I checked out that my deposit would be credited back to my credit card by noon. It’s been 4 days and I haven’t received it yet. I will never ever stay in one of your hotels again. I will never recommend your hotels to anyone. I have always stayed at Wyndham hotels but if they are going to endorse a hotel this terrible I am done with them too.

My boyfriend booked a hotel room at this hotel. We’re from Ohio which is two hours away. He booked the room for my birthday. A couple hours before checking in, he called to see what time we could check in to which the woman on the other end told him that he can’t check in, there are no available rooms, and that he had to pay an extra fee to book. My boyfriend booked the room weeks prior and got a confirmation number. No “extra fee” was mentioned when he did this. The woman hung up on him rudely as he tried to solve the issue. He called back later. A man picked up and said his reservation was all good, he was unsure of what the woman was talking about, and that we could check in at 2 pm. We headed that way. They then called my boyfriend back and said that they gave his reservation to someone else, refused to acknowledge that they made a mistake, and were hesitant on giving him his refund. He did get the refund however this greatly put a damper on my birthday (not that they care). So we had to find another place to stay on a whim. Very unprofessional. When he went to write a appropriate, genuine, and authentic review on the website he used to book the hotel, he was asked if he could remove it. He did not remove it. He didn’t cuss or use inappropriate language in the review but they took it down for “not following community guidelines.”

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS HOTEL. You will be greatly disappointed. They are highly unprofessional and do not care at all about customer satisfaction. They also want to hide the truth about how horrible their staff and services are.

If could give 0 star I would. Worst experience ever. First room they tried to give me had a broken door wouldn’t shut, everything was stripped, no tv, microwave, fridge, no bedding. When went back wasn’t even horrified they gave that room to me and my kids. Second room wasn’t much better. Two beds and only 1 pillow, no batteries in the TV remotes, Big tub of putty was still in the bathroom. No towels or soaps, had to go back to the office to ask for them. Previous burn holes in bedding, Air conditioning was really loud, smoke detector beeped all night, didn’t even have the cover on it. Will never go back, scary experience, people fighting outside, throwing things, did not feel safe. And one more thing would have been nice to phone office instead of having to walk there multiple times for things that were missing. Also didn’t even have ice machine. Website says they offer breakfast but they don’t.

So, I was trying to help a friend who lost their home and offered to pay for a weeks stay at this hotel via hotels.com —
Where it is not mentioned that there would be an additional $100 fee at check in since I couldn’t afford a $400+ bill, I asked at the check in desk inside the hotel for a cancellation of which the man said he’d charge me a &1.00 cancellation fee; of which I received… following a 160$ charge… for no reason. Called the help line and they said that it is their ‘policy’ to charge a separate fee of 1/2 the price of the original bill… even though I or my friend didn’t even stay there that week.

My friend did end up staying there a week or so after this issue and Turns out— they don’t have running water in their rooms so you can’t flush the toilets or take a shower. This is also a big “dope” hotel where there are people just using drugs and people will break into your room and steal your belongings when you’re not there.

This isn’t a safe place to stay.
Even with your door locked, people will break in.
These people do not care that they are scamming you out of your money.
When I called to get my money back they said “sorry it is our policy” and I asked what their “policies” are when it comes to cleanliness? Hotels are for those who need a bed to sleep in and able to bath themselves…
The fact that they don’t have running water in every room is baffling. The place is a flea-infested, smelly building with people who are trying to scam you out of your money.

Don’t waste your time here.
The fact I was secretly charged $160 alongside a “cancellation fee” of $1.00. — and didn’t even stay at the building… wow. I got two separate “cancellation” charges and had to find out through my bank statement. (They couldn’t explain why I have two charges— but that it’s “policy”)

Completely a scam and not worth your time.

They don’t care about the people staying there. They refused to refund me that $160. I’m like wow.

O/5 stars

Department of health needs notified on this building because it’s that awful.

If you look at the rooms on Booking.com and see the place in person you would be scared to stay there. I had to slam the door to close it, not even sure if the doors locked. no towels, toilet paper or trash can in the room. TV did not work. It was just all around bad. The 2 employees I dealt with were very nice and helpful. I got a refund and went across the street and got a room I felt safe to sleep in. Yes they were doing some renovating but don’t post false pictures of the rooms on the internet making them look amazing when they look like it should be condemned. I wish I would have taken pictures of the actual room but wanted to get out of there.