Wonderful place to rest after an evening at the theaters…read more Hospitable and friendly. Fair prices. I invite you to give it a try!

Very cozy, lovely, and historically rich hotel. We stayed…read morein the garden suite and it was spacious, affordable, and very clean. Had a great time here and would recommend to anybody spending a night in Lanesboro.

With a limited amount of vacation time, I need to make every night count. I am so glad that I…read morediscovered this wonderful B&B in one of Southeast Minnesota's most gorgeous towns. The first time I stayed at Scandinavian Inn was 2009; the last time was this past weekend. I initially was attracted to the place because of their commitment to serve only free range eggs and locally raised meats at their breakfasts. I've since learned many more reasons to love this inn. Breakfast The breakfast at the Scandinavian Inn is probably the best one in all of Lanesboro if not Fillmore County. On our first morning we were served Persian Quiche (crust-less), which contains free range local eggs, Swiss chard, spinach, tofu and other delicious ingredients. Along with it was coffee, warm cornbread right from the oven, a selection of homemade jams and jellies, fresh fruit, orange juice, and ham steak from a local farmer whose livestock range free in naturally stress-free pastures. Our second morning's breakfast was similarly as big and included oven-baked French toast with homemade syrup made by Peter and Vicki (the inn's owners) as well as chocolate chocolate-chip muffins, lemon bread, fresh raspberries from the inn's gardens, and rommegrot--a rare Norwegian treat. Bed I am picky where I sleep, and need a firm mattress. My wife prefers a more cushy sleeping experience. We were both quite satisfied. Rooms at the inn are tastefully decorated in period pieces (the inn was built in 1892). While some are attracted to the Bed and Breakfast because of its commitment to sustainability--for example, it draws heavily from geothermal heating and cooling rather than constant AC--this may worry some who are used to the creature comforts. However, with our window open and two fans available to us, the room was quite pleasant and in fact one night we found ourselves reaching for the comforter / quilt beautifully adorning our antique bed. It should be noted that one bedroom has its own dumbwaiter, whereby breakfast is served in the room and not communally with the other guests. Hosts The inn is owned and run by Peter and Vicki, world travelers who have been to Egypt, Morocco, Japan, Nepal, and beyond. Their experience in the Peace Corps and as upstanding Minnesotans serves them well in their roles of host and hostess. Guests are made welcome by an initial tour (the house is quite big and a tour is welcome and needed) as well as by the smaller things: fresh coffee brought upstairs an hour before breakfast, personal recommendations, and a willingness to share their music, art and conversation. House In the Bed & Breakfast capital of Minnesota, Lanesboro is in no short supply of beautiful Victorian style houses. There are a few things that set Scandinavian Inn apart from the others: -located in quietest part of town -green-minded (no power lawn mower, sheets and towels air dried, etc.) -rooftop gazebo (great place to enjoy a glass of wine or just stare at the stars) -tastefully appointed common areas with antique couches, a piano, books, cd collection and stereo The Town If the Root River State Trail is a necklace, stringing together Bluff Country villages for some 60 miles, then Lanesboro is its crown jewel. The town has a waterfall, regional theater that is quite good (and I am a theater snob), winery with delicious wines made from (mostly) local ingredients such as apples and rhubarb, art gallery, restaurants, shopping and more. If you want a laid back weekend away, Lanesboro is an excellent choice.

My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary weekend in this beautiful home! We truly enjoyed our…read morestay. The house was clean, the room was lovely, the food was delicious, and our hosts were gracious! I was delighted by all the unique touches, from the antiques, the phone booth in the hallway, and the tower gazebo, to the handmade soap and homemade maple syrup! Peter and Vicki put time, creativity and care into each breakfast, not simply feeding us. We enjoyed riding our bikes into Preston, a night at the Commonweal Theatre, ice cream at Clara's (try the London Fog!) and a trip to the local farmers market on Saturday.

We reserved a room with a balcony and when we got there we realize that it was a shared balcony…read morehowever we called up the front desk and they were able to get us into another room that was really nice clean had a nice views of the town and Jackie the owner was able to accommodate us at a lower price for the room than what she normally charged the only thing is is there is no control for the air conditioner and you'd have to call the front desk and have them either lower it or raise it but we were in the anniversary suites and there was a nice little kitchenette in with a full-size coffee maker refrigerator and microwave we really enjoyed it it was a nice clean place and not very far from town at all and the price was reasonable.

OK, I'm a little leery heading to this place. Some reviews I've read elsewhere chewed this place up…read more... but the pictures look nice and the price certainly is right, so away I go. Location, location, location is my mantra at work and the first thing I notice is that this place is in a great location. Close to the bike trail, close to the river, close to restaurants. Second, the service was great. At check-in: friendly, cheerful, helpful, great advice on local attractions. Then, the room. Clean, comfortable ... what more can you ask for? Didn't spend too much time there, but the patio did work splendid for a wine/cheese happy hour. If you're expecting accommodations like the Ritz Carlton, you've got your expectations set too high. If you're looking for a convenient, clean, comfortable place at a very reasonable price, you will love the Green Gables Inn.

We made a last-minute decision to come to Lanesborough to check out the town and do some cycling…read more We were able to book the Harmony room. It was a room with two beds, 2 chairs, spacious enough. What we really enjoyed the most was the two relaxing chairs just outside of our door overlooking the landscape. We were also next-door to the commons, which is a great place to pop in to get some ice water, coffee , tea, hot chocolate - 24/7 a day. There was plenty of seating on the grounds, but our favorite was the hammock. It can be a little challenging to get in and out, but it's very restful once you're settled in. Check-in is at 3 PM but they allowed you to park on the premises starting at 1 PM. That's about the time we arrived so we parked and walked the town. This Inn has split levels so there can be lots of stairs depending on the location of your room. It was an enjoyable stay; we walked everywhere and never used our car. We appreciated the $5 gift card per person we receive for food at Paddle On Coffee.

Four couples met here. Two of us got the top level apartments so we had the deck to ourselves and a…read moreplace to gather and cook in the living area. The problem was the weather! It was cool and cloudy. We grilled the first night and 8 of us fit comfortably in the living room of Cedar. Two couples' rooms were small with no closets. Everything was clean and well-maintained. Grounds are beautiful. Hosts Jim and Pam were friendly. They provide coffee and bagels in a lounge area. They recommended a breakfast spot and it was good. There are lots of steps for the five levels. The bike storage room is nice and the guys played bags while the gals shopped. We considered a fire in the pit area. Parking is tight but close. The location is great for easy access to trails and eating places.

Elaine and Mark are awesome innkeepers! I felt right at home and they spent time telling me about…read morethe area, restaurants and recommended places to see. The gardens are gorgeous and there are many comfy outdoor seating areas. There are no bugs and it's very relaxing with birds singing and barely a breeze. I especially enjoyed the private balcony off the Scandinavian Suite. I got used to freshly brewed coffee and reading each morning....now I really miss that balcony! Breakfasts were yummy & beautifully arranged! I especially enjoyed the homemade enormous cinnamon role and Pannekoeken which is a Dutch pancake. We had breakfast with all the folks staying and everyone had interesting, fun stories to share with their impressions of what they did the day before and their plans for the day ahead. Highly recommend staying at the Habberstad House!

Neat place to spend a wonderful peaceful light.. Good…read morebreakfast and enjoyable sharing time with other guests..

I had a wonderful stay. The room was very clean and the owner was very helpful and accommodating. I…read moreextended my stay a day longer than I had planned due to the relaxing environment and great room.

We had a very strange experience here. We reserved through Hotels.com, but when we arrived at the…read moreInn our room was occupied. The owner told us we didn't have that room and gave us another, smaller room. When I complained about it, he told us to leave! We found another very friendly inn just down the street. I've never experienced anything like this before.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Historic Knotty Pines Cabins. Easy access from the cabins to the…read moreRoot River Bike Trail and downtown business. We will try to stay here again when we come back to Lanesboro.

Lovely establishment. We stayed in the quaint cabins. They were perfect for us. Nice walking…read moredistance to the center of town and a very quiet neighborhood. The proprietor is wonderful!

Woman related my marriage indicated we needed a quiet weekend... Hence we decided to do a 4 day low…read morekey excursion... Lanesboro was our choice. There are a lot of choices for accommodations we could have chosen in the area... We decided to do a bed/breakfast in Peterson for it's low key location and city. We chosed the Win's Inn and got the upper Suite for 2 beds. What a beautiful house. Everything was beautiful and you feel like go back in time of the 50/60s... The only problem we had on the first night was the AC were not working... The owner got it fixed the very next day. The host made us breakfast every morning - amazing host! There were major events in the town while we were there that weekend (not our intent)... There were parades, art/crafts, and night party on main street... I kid you not, we could not hear a thing all weekend in our rooms. Will definitely come back in the near future for the next quiet weekend.

Nice place. Quite, very quite. No tv in rooms if you like to catch the news while getting…read moredressed. Owners are pleasant. Cleanest rooms I've seen in a long time. It's not a B&B, they only serve breakfast on the weekends, but there's a little place around the corner that serves a decent breakfast or lunch.

My sister and I stayed at the Coffe Street Inn for a weekend on October the owners were for nice…read moreand accommodating! it is in walking distance to downtow. The rooms were very clean! I highly recommend this cute, cozy place. Patti Heitkamp Janesville MN

Right across street from bike teail, had locked shed for bike storage and very nice outdoor…read moreseating/ garden areas. The bed was not comfortable, tv didn't work, and walls are not insulated between rooms ( bad enuf you could hear neighbors talking/snoring).