Crocker's Country Charm
Bed and Breakfast

Nestled in the heart of Lesterville, Missouri, Crocker’s Country Charm Bed & Breakfast is a cherished piece of local history, dating back to 1852. Originally built as a farmhouse, the home was constructed using logs from a sawmill located right on the property, with meticulous care taken to ensure that no knots were present in the wood—a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.

In 1920, the farmhouse took on a new purpose, opening as the Lesterville Hotel, welcoming visitors and travelers. Later, a couple who had once worked on the original farm purchased the home, continuing its tradition of hospitality by renting out the upstairs rooms to schoolteachers who came to town to educate the local children.

During 1950-1951, the farmhouse provided much-needed housing for local families in need of a place to rent. It was during this period that Kathy’s parents rented rooms from the couple, living there with Kathy’s three-year-old sister. It was in this very home that Kathy’s mother became pregnant with her, further entwining her family’s story with the history of the farmhouse.

As time passed and the original owners aged, Kathy and her husband—who had a deep love for farming—were given the opportunity to purchase the farmhouse and its surrounding land. The former owners, who were also dear family friends, kept a few acres for themselves so they could continue to live on the farm they had called home for so long.

In 1995, after Kathy’s youngest son left home, she and her husband decided to embark on a new journey. They transformed the farmhouse into Crocker’s Country Charm Bed & Breakfast, bringing warmth and hospitality to guests from near and far. Initially unsure if the venture would succeed, they embraced the challenge—and over two decades later, the bed and breakfast remains a beloved retreat, rich with history and the welcoming spirit of generations past.