Grey House

Sleeps 14 adults - 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, full chef’s kitchen, wood burning fireplace

Distinguished gem on the bluffs
of the Mississippi

Book a stay in the Historic Grey House, a 1908 Arts & Crafts styled mansion designed by Chicago architect Lawrence Buck with cultured grounds planning completed by Chicago landscape architect A. Phelps Wyman.

George and Viola Burden established the estate in 1908 to raise their children George (Bill) and Viola, and Four Mounds exists as the last remaining gentleman’s farm in Iowa.

facilities

Amenities you’ll find
at the Grey House

The Grey House offers 7 bedrooms – sleeping up to 14 people, and large common spaces including dining, living, and kitchen areas for groups of all sizes. The craftsman style home, wood burning fireplaces, outdoor fire pit, and stunning views of the river make this historic space both majestic and intimate.

Whether you rent a room for a quiet getaway or the entire house for a wedding party or family reunion - this space is versatile, comfortable, and beautiful. 

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