My boyfriend was away doing Sandy recovery for 2 wks; as a "sorry I was gone so long" surprise, he booked a room at the Mission House for us. We had a wonderful, restful stay in the Southwest room. As bed and breakfasts go, this one is on par with any I've stayed in--comfortable bed, clean and spacious bathroom, and... More

This B&B was great! Ray and Shirley are such warm people, they immediately made us feel extremely welcomed! Shirley is a wonderful cook and was very accomodating of my food allergies. We stayed in the Kinnick room which my fiancé, who is a huge hawkeye fan, thought was extremely cool. It was such a nice and peaceful stay; we will... More

The best thing about the stay is Shirley and Ray. The breakfast was amazing and we love the cook book. We stayed in the Kinnck Room and it was nice. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was large with a fridge and sitting area. The television is quite small, but it wasn't the size of the television that was the... More

The one-of-a-kind house is beautifully maintained and within easy walking distance of downtown stores and restaurants. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet (although we were the only guests during our one night stay) and the breakfast was SO good. We enjoyed our morning coffee, which is roasted especially for the house, out on the front porch then were treated... More

I travel a lot and stay in a lot of different places. The Mission House is, by far, the absolute BEST bed & breakfast I've ever stayed in. I was here for a week for the Iowa Writers' Festival, and I could not have asked for a better home base. I don't even know where to begin to praise this... More

I stayed for one night at Mission House and am so glad I did! Ray and Shirley are simply the best hosts! They truly make you feel at home and are just such great people! Ray kept us all laughing while enjoying Shirley's fabulous breakfast! They even asked me to bring my daughter for breakfast "on the house". She and... More

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but I have to say that our stay at the Mission House was wonderful. Shirley and Ray are the most pleasant, warm, welcoming people I have met. They are gracious hosts and immediately made us feel welcome. The Mission House is spacious and absolutely immaculate. It is beautifully decorated, and we... More

We planned a trip to Iowa City over the 4th of July to visit our son who now works there. I had not thought of a B&B, but was not happy with the hotel choices and locations. I happened upon the Mission House and made reservations. It was the easiest reservation I ever made. I have stayed at a number... More

Where to start... Shirley and Ray are the most gracious of hosts, warm, welcoming and very engaging. They are truly the ultimate hosts. The B & B is truly a home, and is very beautiful. The room was very spacious and inviting. The Mission House is only eight blocks from downtown Iowa City and is well worth the walk. The... More