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.

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.

I have to be quite honest of my first impression. When we pulled up it was later in the evening so…read moreit was dark. There was not a soul here. My husband and I had some hesitations about checking in as there is not a person here to check in. But the room was very pleasant and clean.

We usually stay in La crosse but this visit the hotels were either sold out or way too expensive so…read morewe thought we would try here! With beautiful views of the bluffs and a very clean & nicely appointed 1 bedroom apt Daisy & family go above & beyond to make sure your visit is perfect! We will now be staying here several times a year when visiting! Everything we needed for a week long stay! Well worth a stay/visit in a quaint Midwest town close to the city! Highly recommended!!

We love this Inn so much that we booked a room for Oct 21st and 22nd, our 2nd time staying this…read moreyear. Lovely place with friendly and helpful owners. Each room faces the Mississippi River and you can't beat the views. We plan on coming back again next year. It's the perfect place to unwind.

My wife and I went to the Winona area for the weekend, did a little 'google map' on the area and…read morediscovered Inn on the River just a short 20 minute drive away through scenic Wisconsin's rolling hills. None of that 300 room hotel just off the freeway nonsense here. Just 12 recently remodeled rooms with a balcony view of the Mississippi just across the street. Rooms have a mini-fridge, microwave, Wi-Fi with great speeds and a strong signal. Owners are the greatest. Check-in was a breeze. We had left a fan in the room for white noise at night (which we never used). Received a text shortly after that we had left it behind. When we returned, we got the backstory of 'Coco The Queen of the Mississippi' The Inn's rescue cat. The Queen graced us with a visit while sitting on our ground floor deck on a couple of occasions. As others have noted, there are freight trains that come through now and then. Which for me, a guy, is a plus and is pretty cool to watch. We both slept through it without trouble. No horn, loud bangs, sparking wheels or any of that movie sort of stuff.

Awesome fish fry! Light batter and very tasty. Breakfast is great as well. Cheap and great food! A…read moremust if in the area.

The nicest place we've stayed in a long time. Comfortable bed, clean, NICE LINENS !!! (not those…read morecheap hotel towels). and the rooms had everything we would ever need. More amenities than a hotel twice the price. And the owners went out of their way to make sure we were completely taken care of.

Solid overnight stay, would stay here again…read more There's no elevator, which seems odd to me. There's no lotion in the rooms, so bring some with you. The shampoo bottles in the bathroom might be hard to use if your hand strength is not great. My kid thought the bed was a little too hard, but I slept great. The breakfast was very average. The people working here were great!

We stayed here during a wedding for 2 nights. The location is good, but the nightly cost is too…read morehigh. The place was clean and modern. Parking is good, and well lit at night. Careful when leaving the lot onto the highway it is dangerous because cross traffic is hard to see coming up the hill. The room was fun and clean, with the exception of the sitting chair, it was kinda gross! The breakfast is very typical and nothing special. The pool area is nice! All in all a clean and well maintained property! Maybe I'm getting old, but the cost... I will say this, the ladies work g were awesome! Very friendly and helpful for the 3 times my room card failed!!!

Every part of our stay was excellent: very clean, newly updated, large room…read more The historic hotel lobby, and all common areas were also beautifully updated! Staff was pleasant. Parking was convenient & safe. Drinks from the bar were tasty. Would highly recommend staying here.

Old World charm in a small town. The best in Northeast Iowa; a credit to the vision and energy of…read moreDecorah benefactress Helen V. Basler who reopened and revived Hotel Winneshiek with its Steyer Opera House for the enjoyment of all who appreciate the value of historic preservation. Surprising, classic luxury.

Make reservations for this Hotel, their occupancy rate is among the highest in the city. Clean,…read moremodern, well staffed, friendly, and very comfortable. But the best part is their breakfast. While the room rates are moderate and competitive, the breakfast is five star. My wife and I have stayed in this hotel several times and never been disappointed. There are all of the normal amenities, Cheese and crackers, Ice cream, and fresh chocolate chip cookies are often provided in the lobby. We will continue to periodically return.

We stay here several times a year. Breakfast cooked to order by Chef Carrie is fabulous. Emily…read morekeeps everything running smoothly. It is nice to see the same staff with every visit. Great location. Restaurants within walking distance.