Best kept secret in a small MO historic town. This little boutique hotel is so sweet. Nichole is such a wonderful friendly host. She runs a fine establishment and exceeds all expectations. Home cooked breakfast with biscuits a real treat. Can’t beat this little charmer! Thank you so much Nicole we will be back! ❤️ Room #7 is wonderful and cozy. Everything clean and orderly. Nice small table with two chairs and a lovely queen size bed.

We stayed a night in the Great Northern room in July. What a beautiful place, so well maintained and clean. It’s decorated with lovely antiques and was just really cozy. I have to add that it was extremely hot outside but our room was super cool. Nichole was wonderful, and the breakfast she served in the morning was fresh and delicious. This is a great place to get away from it all.

Very nice hotel. It’s like we stepped back in time. Nicole was a wonderful host. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere. If your looking for a unique experience I highly recommend this beautiful hotel!!

The whole place has a great feel to it, beautiful rooms and everything is full of antiques. Nichole was very accommodating.

Can't say enough about the hospitality, breakfast was perfect, the rooms are very authentic to the Era of the hotel. We will for sure be staying again....

My entire family stayed at Iron Horse over my wedding weekend earlier this month and it was truly the best experience. Nicole, the owner, worked with me for months prior to the actual wedding to accommodate different needs and come up with options that worked best for us- including an elaborate buffet breakfast for wedding guests to enjoy before they left on Sunday. I live 800 miles away, so knowing I had someone local who was so professional, kind, and communicative was amazing and very reassuring. Not to mention, Iron Horse itself is absolutely stunning. There is such rich history and detail and each guest room is uniquely designed. The bridal party got ready there and I was able to get bridal shots at the hotel because all its beautiful details and decor made for the best backdrops. I will never forget this wonderful weekend and how extra special Nicole and the folks at Iron Horse made it for us.

We reserved the entire hotel for the weekend for my daughter's wedding in Blackwater and we could not have been happier with how it worked out! Nichole is an incredible owner and host and the most kind, gracious, friendly, accommodating person you will ever meet. The rooms and the entire hotel were historic and fun and awesome, and our family had a blast being able to be there all together for the wedding weekend. As good as the hotel was, the breakfast part of B&B was even better! Nichole even went above and beyond in preparing a meat/cheese/fruit sandwich and cracker tray for us to take to the wedding venue for my daughter and her bridal party to enjoy over the course of the day as they got ready and dressed. Thank you Nichole for being a part of a fantastic wedding weekend that the entire family will always remember!!!

Great place to stay if you are going to Arrow Rock to catch a play at the Lyceum. Cute room, comfy bed, yummy breakfast, nice staff. A+

My family stayed at this lovely, railroad-themed hotel and enjoyed the warm hospitality of the manager, Nichole. She was accommodating of our pet dog, well versed in the nearby attractions, and offered around-the-clock contact and support as needed. The hotel itself is beautifully preserved and renovated, and is certainly a jewel of Blackwater.

My family and our neighbors stayed here while visiting the Missouri State Fair last weekend and enjoyed this place so much! It has been beautifully renovated to its former glory and is like taking a step back in time! The breakfast was wonderful too! We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to stay here!