We've lived in Minnesota for more than 30 years, but had never been to the state's "bed and…read morebreakfast capital," Lanesboro. After seeing a great weather report for the upcoming next few days, we went online the evening of July 1 to see if there was any chance of booking a last-minute stay at one of the B&Bs for the next two nights. We checked out a number of listings and settled on the Habberstad House based on reviews from previous guests and the house's website. It was a terrific choice. The house is a lovely 1897 jewel that has been meticulously maintained, groomed and pampered by the current owners for the past 13 years, Dave and Nancy Huisenga (retired firefighter and nurse, respectively). They clearly love their house and love their business. Every room of the house that we experienced was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. We stayed in the Heather Room, which has a small-ish bedroom but a huge, luxurious bathroom complete with corner Jacuzzi with rain shower and all the amenities. The bed was extremely comfortable with high-quality linens and all of the furniture and fixtures were beautiful. The breakfasts were simply amazing. Guests are seated in a lovely dining room around a 10-person table that is beautifully set. Dave and Nancy work as a team, with Dave preparing Nancy's fresh purchases and Nancy serving the guests and telling wonderful stories about the house and the history of Lanesboro. The first morning, we started with a rhubarb cream pie-like first course, following by a mushroom omelet, ham and a hash brown potato patty. Nothing from the frozen food section here. It was all freshly prepared and beautifully served. Fresh orange juice, grape juice and water are at the table to be served family-style, but the starters and entrees and refills of coffee or tea are personally served. The second morning started with a tres leches confection topped with a small dollop of real whipped cream and a mint sprig from their garden, followed by pannekoeken (a fluffy, light pancake-like treat) filled with cinnamon apples and a side of bacon. Heaven! Dave and Nancy are happy to recommend activities, sights and restaurants in the area. Based on their advice and after reviewing the menus they've collected for their guests to peruse, we had dinner outdoors on the deck the first evening at the Old Village Hall, with a standard menu of steaks, chops and fish. Good food, service and prices. The second evening we tried Pedal Pushers Café because of the quirky, locally-source menu items such as pork schnitzel, Norwegian meatballs, liver and onions and chicken pot pie. Food was good and very affordable, service was a little too crisp (offering dessert while we were still working on our entrees) but the overall experience was fun. We brought our bikes and rode 20 miles in one direction and back between Lanesboro and Preston one morning. The trail follows the old railroad right-of-way along the Root River through woods, fields and meadows. It is flat, asphalt-surfaced and very well-maintained. The trail in the other direction towards Whalen was closed for resurfacing so we will definitely be going back. Habberstad House provides guests with secure bike storage in one of the garage stalls on the property so you have full access to the space you need to park your bikes when you aren't riding. The Minnesota State Parks' tour of Mystery Cave, an easy drive to the southeast, was worthwhile for the experience of the state's longest cave (13+ miles, just a small portion of which is included on the tour). We give Habberstad House and Dave and Nancy our very highest recommendation. This is what the B&B experience is meant to be.

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!

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.

We enjoyed our stay so much the last summer (2017), we returned this June. This inn is very clean…read moreand well kept. Beautiful landscaping too. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to downtown. So many litttle shops and bike rentals too! Great breakfasts and hospitality from the owners. So comfortable, makes you feel like home. We have already booked for 2019!!!

Wonderful staff, very friendly. Rooms a bit tight/cluttered but that maybe part of its charm. A…read moreshort walk to downtown.

This was our first B&B experience and our first time to Lanesboro. Thanks to Susie and Steve's…read morewarm hospitality, it won't be our last. Anna V's is a short jaunt from downtown Lanesboro on a quiet residential street. Please be advised to make your reservations well in advance because this is one of the best B&B's in town and it's no secret. We were warmly greeted by both of our hosts upon arrival. We were given a tour of the house and warm cookies and cider! Once we settled in our hosts were also helpful with dinner suggestions and willing to make reservations if needed. They had lots of helpful information (menu's, etc) available in booklets in our room as well. The bed was super comfy and the sheets were to die for. The most amazing sheets I have ever had the pleasure of sleeping on. The room had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. In the morning, we enjoyed coffee delivered outside of our room, followed by an amazing three course breakfast. Every detail was attended to. They even took our pictures before we left! I've never felt so at home in someone else's home! Please visit Susie and Steve on your next visit to Lanesboro!

Victorian house with private baths and large rooms. Our hosts were warm and engaging and made our…read morestay very enjoyable. There is a bike barn to store your bikes at night. Breakfasts were amazing and they accommodated our dietary needs as well. Enjoyed the upstairs deck with my morning coffee. Quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend this house to everyone.

This place is incredible. It is one of the most beautiful and unique wedding venues in Minnesota…read more They do an amazing job keeping it up. It is absolutely spectacular.

They were horrible! The caretaker seemed high and came into our room in the middle of the night!…read more We left at 1am. I would never go back!

Just stayed here this Saturday night to Sunday. We will stay here again! Brenda and Ford are…read moreamazing hosts! We had great beer, a delicious breakfast bake, homemade muffins, fresh watermelon, savory sausage and fresh orange juice. Oh, and yogurt, granola and fresh berries too! Brenda gave us three hugs before we left! We also met a couple that we may be friends with for a long time (fingers crossed) :) we will be back here. The room was super comfy! Best bed we've stayed in (away from home), the coolest robes for after the shower (which was in the middle of the tub, open to the room! Lots of fun little things you wouldn't expect, like q-tips, ear plugs, dental floss, shampoo and conditioner, plenty of pillows, lotion, toothpaste, and so much more I may have forgotten something?! Anyway, if you want to make memories...definitely come here!!! We just stayed again this past weekend 07/2018. Again it was fabulous and Brenda was just as great as first time! We will be back again next year, maybe sooner!

Brenda is the best host. She immediately made us feel welcome. Her breakfasts are delicious and…read morebetter than restaurant quality. The attention to detail with cleanliness is impressive. And her ability to make the whole group staying feel at ease - with good conversation and drinks at the on-site brewery- was a treat. Awesome place!

TWO STAYS HERE and I am sure we will be back. My wife absolutely LOVES this B&B! It's a working…read moregoat dairy and has plenty of other barnyard animals to work with. It's the friendly barnyard animal that set's Rainbow Ridge apart from other B&B's. You can tell Donna and Cindy love their operation. They do a lot with kids camps, 4H and more. And the breakfast? Always plenty to eat with farm fresh eggs of course. Motorcycle friendly too! Parked mine up in the implement shed.

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property with lots of animals. It was quiet and relaxing…read more Good conversation with Donna and Cindy. We will stay again the next time we're in the area.

Lanesboro is known as the Bed and Breakfast capital of Minnesota. Grandma's Inn is nothing that…read morewill capture your imagination. It is clean but plain and a bit musty. It is also thick with the scent of cigarette smoke. The rooms are odd with the exception of the Red Room and the 'breakfast' portion seems to only be available on weekends. This is not a horrible place. I just have to imagine there are many better options in the area that offer full service.

Nice enough place in an adorable town. Here's the rub, though: the current owners appear to be…read more(to me, at least) rude and poorly educated. I ran into some people who recommended the place, but when I approached "Johnny," he acted as if I were radioactive and worthless. So, I booked a room at lovely Mrs B's instead, and am now enjoying Trish and Matt's fine hospitality. Wait them out. Someone will buy it and live up to the potential of the place.

Not our first visit to Lanesboro, and Stone Mill! Just love how each room is different, and how…read moreclean they were! Fresh towels, coffee prep, a nice simple breakfast each morning, and super friendly people! Annie is just so welcoming and friendly!! Bobby is very personable and engaging! And the staff very accommodating. Love the history of the building, its location, and overall feel! Great place to spend a weekend in the area!

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.