Inn in Williamsburg, Iowa

Iowa

Crest Country Inn

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000-000-0000

340 W Evans St Williamsburg IA 52361

Business Description

Looking for a clean motel that has that 'home away from home feel'? Tired of dragging your luggage through a lobby, hallways and around corners and then up ten floors to get to your room? Then stay with us! The Crest Country Inn is for you! Upon arriving, you will be greeted by our courteous and cheerful staff who desires to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Our convenient, FREE, at door parking provides a short and safe ten step trip to your car to get those last minute items forgotten in the car. Delight yourself with a 360 degree panoramic hilltop view of the rolling countryside. View ever-changing majestic sunrises and sunsets from your room. Take a stroll along the peaceful sixteen acre hillside where occasional deer, rabbits and pheasants have been known to linger.

The Crest Country Inn is a 'home away from home,' yet close to area attractions like restaurants, Tanger Outlet Center and three Iowa AAA Gem attractions: The Amanas Colonies, Kalona, and Pella, Iowa.

Main Inn Photo For Crest Country Inn - Williamsburg, IA

Mission Statement

Built by his parents, the current owners Gary Stake and his wife Kandi, strive to make your stay a memorable one. With a history of Iowa County hoteliers since the late 1800's on both sides of Gary's family, it is their desire that this family-owned hotel pass down the same personal customer service and hospitality his parents, grandparents and great grandparents are renowned for. "Our goal is to make a difference with every guest, every time," says Gary. "And it is to that end, our staff and we strive. You don't have to stay with us, even though so many of our guests return time and time again.

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The present owners of the Crest Country Inn, Gary and Kandi Stake, are fourth generation Iowa County hoteliers. Since the late 1800's, (photos of the Stake Hotel can be found on the Inn History page), Gary's great grandparents, Florence and Harry began operating the Stake Hotel on the town square in Williamsburg, Iowa. Their son, George, purchased the hotel from them. George, and his wife Virgie, extended their gifted hospitality to local residents and guests alike for years until they sold The Stake Hotel sold for $15,000. Gary's other grandparents, Alvin and Emma Kraus, owned and operated Sudbury Court in Marengo, Iowa.

In 1960, Gary's parents, Wayne and Vivian (Kraus) Stake changed professions. They moved from the family farm to become hoteliers of Sudbury Court, in Marengo Iowa. Wayne, while working for the Iowa Department of Transportation, spotted a building site at the crest of a hill, near the 'soon to be constructed' Interstate 80, Williamsburg, Iowa. It was just right for building a motel at the 'crest of a hill'. The rest is history. Wayne and Vivian built and managed the Crest Motel until their retirement.

Gary and Kandi Stake managed the motel for five years before purchasing the motel in 1999.

Crest Motel has remained in the Stake family since built and they are the current owners. Recently, Crest Motel has been updated to Crest Country Inn.

Key Contacts

Kandi K Stake

Owner

Gary Stake

Owner, Husband

1) Lodging

30 unit inn with 'at door' exterior entry

2) Continental Breakfast

We provide a light continental breakfast with coffee and orange juice; hot water for tea and cocoa. We also provide breakfast sandwiches that can be warmed in the microwave, yogurt, bagels and sweet breads.

3) Outdoor Activites

A gazebo, picnic table and swing are provided for one's leisure.

4) Small Conference Room

After 10:30 am, our breakfast area is available for small meetings or family gatherings with permission from the front desk. There is no charge for this but we do request that the room be cleaned up and tables, chairs and items be put in their place when finished.

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Serving Area:

Williamsburg, Amanas Iowa, North English Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, West Brance Iowa, Marengo Iowa, Grinnell Iowa, Altoona Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa

Counties

Iowa, Johnson, Linn

Serving Zip Code:

52361, 52242, 52244, 52245, 52273, 52402

Latitude

41.6895816

Longitude

-92.011745