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When it comes to spooky spots to stay, it’s hard to beat this Iowa Dead & Breakfast. you’ll experience chills like no other when you explore this haunted former funeral home in a historic and remote Iowa town.

Way out in the Iowa countryside, the town of Chelsea was founded in 1878.
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This tiny city lies in the Iowa River Valley floodplain, and for years, it has been the victim of devastating floods. Today, fewer than 200 residents remain.
The town was once a popular little city, with all of the amenities you could expect, including a gorgeous funeral home. Today, that funeral home has become the best Dead and Breakfast in Iowa.
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The original Historic Hrabak Funeral Home was founded in 1892, and is believed to have been the first funeral home in Iowa
That's right - Periwinkle Place Manor, a historic preserved funeral home - is now a place where you can spend the night!
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As you might expect from a funeral-home-turned-hotel, paranormal activity is one of the highlights of your stays.
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The Olga Irene Suite on the second floor is pictured above. Notice the orbs in the photos?
Some of the rooms are more haunted than others, but each one offers everything you could need for a cozy stay.
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If you're the bravest person in town, you'll want to book the Coffin Coves room. One of the beds in this suite is built on old coffin holders.
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The Coves are on the 3rd floor, which is so haunted that you actually have to sign a waiver to stay! Be sure to take a look at the antique coffin and vintage casket on display before you try to get some sleep. You'll have to climb a steep staircase to get up here.
Plan your spooky and paranormal stay way out in the countryside, and you'll fall in love with the creepy vibes and history of Periwinkle Place Manor.
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Guests can also sign up for murder mystery dinners and other scary events!

Are you daring enough to stay at the most haunted bed and breakfast in Iowa? Check out the Periwinkle Place Manor calendar, here, and schedule your stay.

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