| Come relax and enjoy the old fashioned ambiance of the... |  |
... Heritage House, built in 1888 by Waters & Dawley for offices. |
| After November 1, 2004, please call (888) 235-3637 or (605) 332-0177 for reservations - we certainly do not want to miss your calls and these will the best numbers to reach us until around May 15, 2005. | ||
This handsome two story building would come to house the Dakota Loan and Investment Company, the Abstract Company, and the Post Office, and a year later the Germania State Bank. This building had the historical importance of being a place where the pioneers would come to stake their claims. Over one hundred years would go by before it would become the beautiful bed and breakfast is is today. Click here for 'Things to do and See'
| The innkeepers, Carl & Kim
Ernst, bought the
vacant building and spent three years commuting from Colorado to South
Dakota to carefully restore this historical landmark into a bed and
breakfast with old world charm and character. Kim grew up in De Smet
and her heritage can be traced back as far as her great great
grandparents, who may have known the Ingalls family. So it would only
be fitting that they name the place the Heritage
House.
Situated on the quiet corner of 2nd Street and Calumet Avenue, right across the street is the historical site of Pa Ingalls' dry good store, the Heritage House is also within a few minutes' walking distance to the famous savories chantey, and the Ingalls home that Pa built. It is an ideal setting to enjoy the heritage of this famous town, and stroll the streets that Mary and Laura Ingalls strolled as children. Classic style and historic charm along with warm hospitality and gracious service welcome you to Experience the Legend of the Heritage House. |
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A visit to the Heritage
House is a
trip back in time. This 4800 sq. ft. bed & breakfast has
spacious
rooms with 12 ft. ceilings. As you travel up the ornate wooden
staircase (pictured left), you will appreciate that
each guest
room is decorated in gracious style with fine period furnishings.
Beautiful floral arrangements, fine antique furnishings and artifacts
abound. The old world atmosphere remains throughout this bed &
breakfast.
The Heritage
House has two
elegant European Suites and one masculine Ralph Lauren Family Suite.
All offer the modern comfort of private baths, cable TV, and with the
added convenience of a sitting area. Whether you are traveling for
business or pleasure, |
we are committed to your comfort.
Breakfast will be served in the dining room (pictured right),
formally the bank's lobby, has the original tin ceiling restored to its
originals beauty, and is the perfect place to start your day. Admire
the high ceilings and original woodwork throughout the Heritage
House.