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Loya's Little House B&B is located just north of Ames, Iowa, on a 160 acre farm. The "little" house sits on a 12 acre portion of beautifully landscaped lawns. Imagine welcoming up to 16 wedding guests to lodge in the house. Imagine hosting up to 100 guests to a wedding event on the four large yards, in the air conditioned conference room, and on the two patios, and two decks. The landscaping combines pristine lawns , trees, and florals with upland river timber.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,250

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Loya's Little House B&B

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Kartika Sent on 06/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Lovely Hosts

This was the most gorgeous venue. We had the wedding inside, the reception outside, and our guests from out of town stayed here for two nights. Dean and Denise, the hosts were so warm, fun, accommodating, and kind. The property is beautiful inside and out. Beautiful interiors, gorgeous art on the walls, comfortable and yet aesthetically pleasing, COMFY beds, filled with light. It is lush, green, roomy and beautiful outside. Right by the river, filled with flowers, and just a dream. DELICIOUS breakfast included. Our guests loved it and so did we. So glad we got married here. Beautiful memories.
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Rebecca Sent on 06/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for an garden wedding

We held our wedding here in early June 2019, and rented out the whole house for the weekend, holding the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception there. We were extremely happy with how everything turned out - we had high expectations and everything turned out wonderfully. The gardens and house are beautiful, comfortable and well suited to entertaining a small to medium sized wedding (we had 50 people and lots of room to spare). The wedding party stayed for the whole weekend, and the rooms are comfortable, well thought out and clean. Dean and Denise were incredibly helpful every step of the way, very responsive and easy to work with, and very accommodating.
As the weather was lovely, we held the ceremony in the front garden, had appetizers and drinks on the front patio and then held the reception at tables spread out under the trees in the front lawn. We also easily hosted 25 people for the rehearsal dinner inside. Some of our guests had reduced mobility, but had no problems with accessibility. Everyone enjoyed exploring the gardens, watching the birds, and chatting around the fire.
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Joli Sent on 06/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Hosts and Venue!

We couldn’t have dreamed up a better wedding day than we experienced at Loya’s with the Biechlers! From sitting down months ahead of time, over additional meetings and contacts, they were so wonderful to work with. Having a late fall event, the weather was a big question mark right up to the big day; they helped cover all the bases and gave us solutions to potential problems we hadn’t even considered. They are familiar with the various local vendors and handled things like equipment & tent delivery and set up; we had no worries and could concentrate on enjoying the days before, the day, and after. We had a combination indoor/outdoor affair that seemed to please all guests and definitely us. Friends and family were made to feel so welcome, whether staying in the B&B (which was wonderful unto its own experience) or just attending the wedding and after celebration. I highly recommend (and have) them/Loya’s.
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Adam Sent on 06/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Ideal venue for our wedding!

Loya's Little House was an ideal setting for our wedding, and we highly recommend it to anyone planning a wedding in this area. The outdoor areas and gardens around the house are beautiful, and offered numerous natural backgrounds for photos with family and friends. We had ample space outside for a tent and chairs, with room to spare for musicians, etc. The rooms inside the house were spacious and very comfortable, which was an added benefit - my wife's family traveled a long distance to join us. Staying the weekend at the B&B gave us more time together, and took a lot of stress out of getting ready for the big day. Loya's is easy to reach (near Ames, Iowa), but still offers a quiet, picturesque setting with a combination of prairie, woods, and trails along the river. The hosts, Denise and Dean, could not have been more helpful and easy to work with. We give Loya's Little House our highest recommendation.
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Loya's Little House B&B frequently asked questions

Loya's Little House B&B includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Loya's Little House B&B for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Inn/B&B
Loya's Little House B&B offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Loya's Little House B&B offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Loya's Little House B&B offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Loya's Little House B&B offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Loya's Little House B&B is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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