We really enjoyed our stay at Lakeview Resort. My family and I stayed a week at a very reasonably…read morepriced cabin. It slept 4-6 and we fit quite nicely. We had 6 +baby and it worked just fine because of awesome outside space. The views of the lake and the new firepit were awesome. It was a very relaxed setting. The pool was amazing and we used it every day, just steps away from our cabin. The lodge has a pool table, large screen tv, and foosball. I liked having Direct TV. Waterville was a nice, quaint small town with a small market and a few stores. Lots of access to the lake from resort and other spots. Make sure you bring some games and pool toys, plenty of towels, some extra bedding, cleaning supplies, and a great attitude. The seasonal renters and the owner were very friendly and included us in all the activities on the weekend. No hidden fees or drama on check out. Wifi was a little slow so don't plan on working everyday. Just enhoy the friendly, relaxing environment.

This place is just...bad. We stayed one night in Cabin 10. The cabin was small- a tight fit for two…read moreadults and 4 kids- and the other cabins are even smaller. It was poorly constructed and poorly maintained and worst of all it was dirty. The stove had two bent burners and all the pots and pans were either dirty or broken. The silverware and plates were dirty too. The air conditioning is a window unit in the main room. It was 95 degrees outside the night we were there. When we shut the bedroom doors it got very hot and smelled of cigarette smoke. The hide a bed couch was covered in stains and felt dirty to the touch. There were flies and moths in all the rooms. The patio area had a plastic picnic table covered in food and beverage spills and the gravel under foot was littered with cigarette butts. There is a wooden play structure near the cabins but it is installed over packed dirt so kids can easily get hurt if they fall and there were old rusty broken toys laying around. There is a view of Lake Sakatah from the patio but you have to walk down a steep hill, across a busy road, down a steep set of stairs and onto a narrow metal dock to access the water. You can't swim in the lake. There is a small pool but it's not very clean and little kids are not allowed in it. There was no wifi access and the tv had access restricted on many of the channels. We had originally planned on staying 4 nights and we had reserved all 4 cabins for a family reunion. We bailed at 6am and found another location for the reunion.

Had a great time, good place to bring the whole family! There is many things in the area that you…read moreare able to do. The view of the lake is awesome and great for sunrises and sunsets!

Clean, comfortable, and the staff was pleasant. The woman who ran the breakfast was so attentive…read moreand kind. Our only surprise was that we had a reservation for two nights and they shut off our room key and didn't clean our room after the first night. They quickly rekeyed our room once we reminded them that we were there for two nights. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.

At first the room looked tidy and clean, but a huge stain was discovered on one of the beds (had a…read morequeen double). In the am, a bug was found crawling across the bathroom floor. Just not as clean as first appearance.

I jst stopped in and took pictures . The 2nd # is 612-368-6050. They have 4 course Breakfast. I…read morehavent stayed there yet.. but Its Clean, beautiful and they keep with the Victorian ERA that i LOVE. Its a small town but there are bigger towns with shopping or Mall of America within 20min-1hr.

If you love feeling like you are at home when traveling, then book your next stay at Pine Gardens…read moreBed & Breakfast with Jodie. I felt like I was at my best friend from college's home while I stayed midweek on business in the Waseca, MN area. The beds were divine! Comfortable and just the right amount of firmness. The lines were top notch and loved my jacuzzi tub and the shower and amenities were planet friendly and smelled amazing. The coffee is delicious or you can use the Kerig machine for coffee/tea anytime. It was quiet so that I could get work done and simply relaxing. My welcome platter was shared with the owner/innkeeper and her hubby while we chatted about life. Close to a yoga studio that is breathtaking and a massage/acupuncture healing space a few miles away, Healing Hands, is a huge bonus. Being a craftbeer fan, two breweries are very close by and a pizza farm and a few wineries. You are close to a few other small cities (less than 20 minutes) for other breweries as well. I can see coming back here to enjoy a bike ride or long walk along Clear Lake or maybe kayaking too. Jodie's home is newly decorated Victorian style without the stuffiness and dust that many homes have. It is simply beautiful and her master gardener skills will surely show in the spring/summer/fall. BREAKFAST!!!!!!! was beyond amazing and healthy. I like more protein and healthy fats and since I was the only guest, we shared breakfast together of avocado toast, boiled egg, hint of cayenne, french yogurt with fruit, grapefruit juice, plenty of coffee, and a delicious blackberry and white chocolate scone. This is the BEST place to stay if traveling near Owatonna/Waseca/Mankato/Faribault area, as that is where I was traveling for work. See you again soon! Brenda

Very nice facility!! Nice and friendly staff! Decent breakfast!! Late check in but it was perfectread more

I loved the suite, the pool and the coffee was excellent!…read moreHighly recommend. Very clean, nice staff, a fireplace in the lobby which was nice on a snowy early spring stay.

Checked in on Tuesday night. No greeting at all from front desk clerk. Didn't even look at us and…read morethen asks "name?" Not friendly at all. Not someone you want at the front desk. After 12 hour drive want a nice hot shower and bed. Turn on shower and dead fly comes floating by. Then toilet was never cleaned! Inside was gross! Dirt and hair in corner of floor by shower. Dirty used Kleenex, hair and dirt under counter in sink. So gross! Beds were made and there were clean towels. I didn't even sleep on sheets because I didn't know if they were actually clean. See pics. Will never stay there again! Also, never came to clean room or bring more clean towels.

I am a Hilton traveler but in this case I needed something close to a job site so we booked here…read more Upon arriving there is plenty of lit parking and it is right off the highway. I arrived on a Tuesday at 2pm and they had a room ready for me in the 1st floor. I was greeted at the front desk and told about the free breakfast. My room was clean. The bathroom was good as well as the bedroom and the bed was very comfortable. The pillows also were fluffy and the room smelled clean. The room has a big selection of tv channels and the WiFi was easy to connect to. Being on the 1st floor I thought it might be noisy but it was extremely quiet. The breakfast had a good variety of options and I would say it is just as good if not better than some Hampton inn breakfasts. I would recommend staying here, would go back.

I had a wonderful experience at the Best Western Plus in Albert Lea, Minnesota. General Manager Amy…read moreLuna is clearly doing an outstanding job creating a positive, professional, and welcoming environment for both guests and staff. Her emotional intelligence and leadership style are evident throughout the hotel, and it shows in the atmosphere the moment you walk in. The property is well-managed, organized, and operates with a strong sense of teamwork and positivity. Amy's ability to positively influence the people around her creates an enjoyable experience for guests while also fostering what appears to be a supportive workplace culture for employees. It is refreshing to see leadership that genuinely cares about people and service quality. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through the area.

I stopped through Albert Lea on my way east and though it wasn't long it was a nice night at the…read moreBest Western! The hotel was very clean and the desk was always staffed. The pool looked nice though I didn't have time for a dip. The AC was powerful and the room was decorated with black out blinds that were printed with a canoe - functional and very Minnesota! Breakfast was a bit cramped in the front lobby in the morning and the elevator was a bit outdated but beyond that I had a great stay! If you are stopping here I also recommend getting off a few exits west and driving through town. They have a beautiful lake and some good restaurant options outside of the typical chains over by the hotels.

Don't judge a book by its cover. The price is right and the…read moreservice was exceptional beyond my expectations. Good small town charm and friendly smiles. I did find a hair on my top sheet and requested a change of my bedding, which was promptly changed by a nice house keeper thank you

Dumpy, dirty, and disappointing, especially for paying $70 (with tax). The mattresses were old and…read morelumpy, there were old crackers in the end table drawer, and the garbage outside was overflowing.

Fabulous staff! Due to health issues on our visit to St Peter we needed an extended stay place and…read morethis Best Western was the perfect place for us! They were very accommodating to our needs and privacy. We were able to recharge and be close to nearby medical facilities that we needed. Our experience was very positive! Would highly recommend!

We were accused of shattering a tv during our stay which we didn't do. You would think management…read morewould have the common courtesy to call to let us know that there was an issue and they never did. They just charged our card a week later. They said there was glass shattered all over but everything was working when we left. Took days to get ahold of management and didn't listen at all and was very rude. He even hung up on me. We were very disappointed in how this was handled especially when we didn't do what we are accused of!

Inviting room with french doors providing privacy from the work area makes this suite a favorite!…read moreStaff is professional, friendly, and accommodating. The work area is very comfortable, with fridge coffee and microwave close at hand. This room is Perfect for resting or work! Couples can even have a little space when they need it.

One of the best hotel beds I have ever slept on! The mattress was like a cloud!…read moreHotel was recently renovated and is kept clean. The pool is standard size for a hotel of this size. Pool water temperature was warm and the air temperature was warm but not hot so perfect if you are watching kids play in the pool but not actually in the water. Continental breakfast had a wide variety of options: oatmeal, yogurt with granola, fruit, breakfast burrito station (cooked eggs, ham, onions, bell peppers, cheese), waffle station with cooked berries sauce and of course syrup, donuts, cereal, juices, tea and coffee. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are traveling through the area.