Taylor Hill Lodge

Taylor Hill Lodge is an English barn built in the early 1890's by Grandpa Taylor. The interior of the barn has been remodeled into a comfotable modern lodge while retaining its original design. Halfway between Omaha and Des Moines, Taylor Hill Lodge is approximately three miles north of Audubon, Iowa. Located in the rolling hills of western Iowa, you will be glad to know there are many attractions nearby. Chuck Manatt found a creative way to save his grandfather's turn-of-the-century barn near Audubon. Having served three generations, the barn stood as an empty reminder of the place where cows were once milked and hay was hoisted into its loft. Outliving its usefulness was the barn's only crime; it was still a strong building able to stand for a long time to come.Completed in the spring of 2002, Taylor Hill Lodge stands looking much the same on the outside but the inside would be quite a surprise to Charlie Taylor. Where once pigs rooted in the straw, the guests now relax on leather sofas in front of a cozy fireplace. Homey and comfortable is how guests describe the lodge with its earthy colors, mission-style furniture and original pitched ceiling visible from the spacious great room below.Open year round, Taylor Hill Lodge offers six bedrooms, four full baths and a family-sized dining and sitting area. Outside to the east is a patio where guests can sip their morning coffee while viewing the sunrise and surrounding fields. Although solo travelers are always welcome, the lodge is superb for reunions of families or friends.