My kids enjoy this place and sometimes I dust off the ol' grippy socks and go for a bounce. The…read moretoddler time is a great idea and was the highlight of my preschooler's week for a few years. The staff is good, they tend to stay out of the way, which is great, but are still attentive when needed. Once my kid lost one of her socks in the foam pit and I was expecting to have to purchase a new set of socks, but they traded her one in for a new pair, which I thought was really nice. I've never used any other features there (they have a snack bar, laser tag, offer parties, and a variety of "special events," etc.) but not intentionally.

Took my little fella here once they were open again after Covid to burn off some energy and it was…read morea great experience actually. I enjoyed a 20 minute massage on the massage chairs while he jumped and bounced. It was not a busy time when we were there so I liked that. I cannot imagine going on a winter weekend day as I'm sure it would be crazy.

Attended a wedding Friday night here. What a lovely location! I liked that everything wasn't…read morespread out, so going from one place to another was a trip in itself! I liked how an old tree stump was made in to a table. The flagstone waklway had a big heart shaped rock @ the end. The couple got married outside under the large old tree... beautiful! The reception barn wasn't too spread out, so you could easily table hop to mingle. The hor dourves after the cermony? ...Well butter my biscuits!! There was bacon wrapped tenderloin, bacon wrapped water chestnuts and avocado toast w cherry tomatoes and onions... wow!! Parking was close to the barns, thanks for that. A beautiful, memorable location. Thanks Mayowood!!

Recently attended a wedding at this venue and it has so much to offer. It is historical and…read morespacious. There is so many different things you can do with the space no matter if your vision is rustic and laid back or elegant and formal. There is a loft with gorgeous arched doors that open up to showcase a beautiful blue Minnesota sky and cloud---such a breathtaking vision. There is another building across from the bigger barn that you can utilize also. The restrooms were clean and modern. The outdoor space is never ending. The main barn inside lower level has a lot of wood and exposed stone --the space is large enough to house people yet remain intimate due to the aesthetic. No matter what your event, wedding, office party, family reunion, or photographer. This location is just waiting for you to bring your creative vision to it.

We have been taking students to Camp Victory for years. Our seniors in high school have such a…read morepositive experience here every year. The high ropes course is such a fabulous experience. The grounds are beautiful and the hospitality and food are far beyond what one would expect at a camp. Do not look any further for an exceptional camp/retreat experience; it is a gem in Southern Minnesota. We plan on bringing our students back next year!

This is a cool place for an exhibit on a semi-recent historical topic, which is what I came for in…read moreFebruary, 2020. They had a Beatles exhibit which featured a very nice stroll through the history of the entire Beatles phenomenon. We wound through the pre-determined path which had a few artifacts, most of which were along the lines of "here is a guitar like the one John Lennon played during this period". My expectations weren't too high for seeing real artifacts, so that was fine. They did a very nice job of taking us through the chronology of Beatlemania, and in particular I liked the photos on display. I'm very knowledgeable in Beatles history, and there were many photos that I don't recall ever having seen before. There were some cool interactive setups where you could play with some sound stuff. It was all fun and interesting. I didn't see any souvenirs for purchase that were specific to the Beatles exhibit; I'd have been interested in that. This venue is a historic theater in downtown Rochester, so it has a really cool vibe to it. You enter under the old-school marquee, past the old-school box office, and are greeted by an old-school lobby that has some fun memorabilia you can peruse before entering the main section. That main auditorium is *probably* pretty cool, but when we were in there it was mostly obscured by the Beatles exhibit. My hope is that it retains its classy, retro character, which would make it a nice environment for all kinds of events.

We drove from the Twin Cities just to see the Beatles Magical History Tour at the Chateau. It is…read morean excellent exhibit with many pieces of Beatles memorabilia, great photos, quotes from the guys and info on how they mixed music in their later days. Very interesting and fun. The Chateau is an old and very interesting building. My only negative comment is that it was cold inside. We had parked in the ramp and considered leaving our coats in the car. I was happy that we wore them as it was very chilly in the building. If you get a chance, you should go and see this exhibit, and bring warm clothes.

The Vienna schnitzel (aka awesome chicken sandwich) is fantastic. The chicken:bun ratio is…read morelaughable, but in a good way. You can opt for fries which are equally great, but honestly, just the sandwich alone is enough to fill you up since it's so huge. Also, the sauce on the sandwich is very addicting; I wish they drizzled it on the fries as well, though the calorie count might take a huge hit afterwards. The gyros are also tasty, but the Vienna schnitzel is just too good to pass up most times. The currywurst is just ok, however. To simplify things, it seemed to be cut up "hot dog" on a bed of fries with some spicy catsup. I didn't think it was anything special.

Best lunch so far! Cevapi was so flavorful with lots of means and fresh veggies. So good.read more

When you arrive at the Brentwood Inn, you drive under/through the building to get to the parking…read morelot behind the building. Then, go through the unsecured door in the rear of the building and walk down the long hallway to the front of the building, where the reception desk is. If you need a shuttle to Mayo buildings, this is where you can pick up a schedule - there is no information in the room. Here are the BEST things about this individually owned hotel(?) (motel?): * Free Parking!! * Connects directly to Mayo Clinic through the bright and airy "Subway" level!! (There is no train, it just sounds better than basement.) * low entry shower * medical style recliner * 2 different shades of lightbulbs over the sink AND in the room (bright white, soothing yellow) * DAILY maid service * frozen water machine on every floor They provide the average amenities: * free breakfast of mediocre quality but with a good Bigelow selection of tea * bar of soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner & lotion in travel sizes * small microwave * small refrigerator - turn it up when you get in the room: * small coffee(?) maker - they provide Tork brand coffee packets, powder creamer & sugar (not K-cup) * desk/dresser with a straight chair * nightstand complete with phonebook and Gideon's Bible The not so great ... at least for room 341 which was a 2 Double Bed: * the windows OPEN - ok, they are up off the ground and getting a breeze is nice but they FULLY open on the THIRD floor and it FEELS dangerous (I am NOT saying that it is, I am not a building inspector) * the air conditioner is in the wall and not appropriately weather-stripped ... every breeze camethrough across the heads of the beds * the beds, fully worn in down the center * the pillows, 2 "firm" that are just flat and 1 is so soft that you can roll it into the size of a softball * the sheets feel like canvas linen that they make the reusable bags out of, not the soft cotton that you want against your skin * the "comforters" on top of the beds are soft but thin - if you are chilly there is ONE velux type blanket on the shelf above the mixed-type hangers when you walk in the room door * no luggage rack or short flat area for for suitcase * the light switch for the bathroom was on the outside of the bathroom AND at least 6" away from the bathroom door jam * the toilet-paper was hung very close to the ground while the fixture was a standard height leaving a person to bend over to the side to grab and need a second hand to get the paper separated from the roll * the elevator by the office runs up and down from L(obby) level to 2,3,4 but if you want to go through the S(ubway) level you have to go along the long hallway (from RM 324) to a second elevator that runs S,2,3,4 (no level 1) The bad: * The door to the room appeared to close but could then still be opened, it had to be pulled extra firmly and double and triple checked * The bathroom door appears closed but will randomly pop open * If someone is in the bathroom with the door closed when the door to the room is opened or closed, the bathroom door will open on its own * the bathroom door opened less than 1" away from the end of the edge of the toilet (photo evidence) * the tissues feel like tissue-paper that you would use to wrap a present ... I could not use them on my nose When you get down to the Subway level there are new vending machines. Then you are in Mayo Clinic. You can get a wheelchair here if you need to borrow one. The markings for all the Mayo buildings are clear and straightforward. If you think you are lost, you probably have not gone far enough yet. When you want to return, follow signs for the Graham Parking Ramp. If you borrowed a chair, leave it outside of the Brentwood Inn. You should need your key to call the elevator to come take you up. However, on occasion the door to the steps (directly across from the elevator) may be propped open requiring no security. If you need a handicap accessible room, I would make sure that yours is when registering. My room had a long walk that included 2 steps to get to the elevator that took us down to the Subway. I have to say that despite many inconveniences and lack of creature comforts, if I needed the location, for the right price I might go back. However, I would probably go back to somewhere slightly further away and take the shuttle as needed.

Very convenient to get to the Mayo Clinic especially if the weather isn't nice. The room is small,…read morethe mattresses are old and lumpy. Meets basic needs for sleeping. They serve breakfast of premade omelets (that I did not try), cereal, yogurt, boiled eggs. Nice if you have early morning appointments and are in a hurry. Nothing fancy here.

Awesome referees and a ton of fun for events. Loved it!read more

This is a great roadside motel adjacent to many other national franchise hotels. This is a family…read moreowned business. The husband was working the front desk. His wife is an interior designer, and her work shows in beautiful lobby and guest rooms. The bed and linens are clean and comfortable. The bathroom is very attractive and looks high end. Rooms have a fridge and microwave, too. The price was great for a great location and comfortable room. Perfect for any traveler.

First impression from the street is its a clean quaint old style roadside motel. The man that…read moregreeted us was very nice and pleasant. Check-in was simple. Office is stocked with many brochures and information about the shuttle to the hospital. Access to the room was easy. Parking very convenient. Upon entering the room it was another story. The room was dark. Inadequate lighting. Bathroom was way too dim. Area where the closet cabinet was had no apparent light switch or working light. Old ceiling tiles showed evidence of water leaks and the room smelled. To me it was musty, like a laundry basket full of sweaty clothes that sat too long. Not pleased about that. The bathroom was clean, bed seemed to be clean and fresh. Furniture is old with worn places on the edges. Carpet worn and frayed at bathroom doorway. So far this is where we are at for now. Just arrived. Worrying because we booked this room for a week. At least they have shuttle access to the Mayo Clinic. Good access to the main street. Not giving this hotel/motel a very high rating. There is even a question as to billing. Their paperwork states room rate about $45 per night. We booked for 5 days and the cost is over $320 so something isn't adding up. We will check on that.