Squiers 1882 Victorian Home

Elegant 1882 Victorian • Restored With Designer Touches -Downtown Maquoketa – Walk to cafés, shops & galleries -Luxury Bedding • Curated Coffee Bar • Chef’s Kitchen • Large media room -Perfect for families, friend groups, history lovers & weekend escapes -Experience refined Victorian character paired with upscale comfort and thoughtful, modern amenities. The space Squiers 1882 is a grand property, perfect for hosting large groups from families and friend groups to wedding parties and executive retreats. This brick Queen Anne Victorian, was built by businessman and banker J.E. Squires and his wife Harriet, a notable architectural presence in Maquoketa's West Pleasant Historic District. It is a beautiful and short walk down Pleasant to the shops and restaurants on Maquoketa's Main Street. The first floor features a new kitchen with commercial appliances and high-end finishes, fully appointed for preparing and serving any meal. The kitchen pantry includes a coffee bar with both a drip machine and Keurig. A selection of coffee and teas is provided for the Keurig and a stove top tea kettle. Just off of the kitchen features a beverage center to store wine and beer, as well as prepare cocktails. A full selection of glass drinkware is available. The beautiful and spacious dining room seats 12. The room features 18th c. French chandeliers and is surrounded by original wood paneling, a fireplace and built-in buffet. The gathering spaces on the first floor showcase the elegance of this historic property, with stunning original woodwork, from the fireplaces to the window shutters to the original lighting fixtures. The drawing room, the main living room on the first floor, features comfortable seating for 8. It showcases beautiful original artwork including a large oil portrait by renowned local artist Rose Frantzen. The library is another first floor space to relax with a game of chess, read in the bay window seating or play music on the Story & Clark baby grand piano. The room features another original fireplace and a bookcase with writing desk. A collection of games is available for your group to enjoy. Access to the second floor is gained through two staircases, including the sweeping grand wooden paneled staircase at the front of the home. The home features 6 bedrooms, each with a private bath. One of the bedrooms is located on the first floor, the other 5 are located on the second floor. The baths are fully appointed with an ample selection of towels and full range of toiletries in dispensers, including all-natural products from Public Goods. Each bedroom includes a digital display for watching your favorite streaming channels. A full laundry facility is located on the second floor, along with extra blankets, pillows and a selection of personal amenities should guests have left theirs behind. The third floor features a large media room for your group to gather around an 86 inch display. The seating group includes a large sectional sofa and additional wing back chairs. A gaming table and kitchenette with beverage center makes this space perfect for relaxing as a group. This historic property sits on a large private corner lot, surrounded by an ornate iron fence that is original to the property. A large front porch is perfect for relaxing on the rockers or porch swing. There is also a patio area on the north side that features outdoor seating around a gas fire pit. The property includes a private parking lot for 6 vehicles, with additional on-street parking. There are many more details to discover in an experience at the new Squiers, already proving to be a place for creating lasting memories. Guest access Guests will have exclusive access to all 3 floors, as well as the exterior porches and patio with gas firepit. Other things to note Squiers 1882was previously known as Squiers Manor, a successful and popular Bed and Breakfast run by Kathy and Virl Banowetz for many years. Our new format includes the whole house instead of individual rooms.