Unfortunately, we didn't have a chance to meet the owner of this B & B, not sure if it would have…read moremade a difference in our experience or not. She was pleasant and friendly over the phone when I made our room reservation. I will say most of the B & B's I've enjoyed, was partially because we had a chance to get to know the owners a bit and see how passionate they were about making a great B & B experience for everyone who stayed with them. So, maybe I've just been spoiled a bit by the extent of the services and amenities others offer, but that's my comparison. What this place does have going for it, is it's location. However depending on where your room is, you'll hear the traffic noise as this is located on a busy street. Also, the fact that there isn't really much else around lodging accommodations limits your choices for this area. There is private parking for guests. The room was clean and comfortable. It was lacking the extra little touches that many travelers have come to appreciate from bed & breakfast operators-shampoo, blower dryer, complementary water or soda, glassware or plasticware instead of dixie cups in the room. Self service coffee, tea and microwave popcorn was available in the dining area. For the price of the rooms, the little extra touches might have helped.

A very pleasant stay, and I am not a fan of B&B's because I have to, you know... socialize, and I…read moream not an extrovert. But hey, our hosts were relaxed and friendly, and the folks we sat down with to breakfast had fun stories to tell. The rooms are idiosyncratic but charming. The bathrooms: just idiosyncratic, but they worked. Breakfasts on the weekends were more elaborate and tasty, and on weekdays simpler but adequate. I get the feeling this may vary with the number of guests. The Birdhouse is on a "busy" intersection which is no big deal because Excelsior is a pretty quiet little town; and a charming one. You are a walk away from good shops and restaurants. You are a very short walk from Lake Minnetonka and its activities. The Porch and grounds are delightful. If you get the right weather for it, lazing outside could be a delicious experience, with an elevated view of the neighborhood. Of course, getting bearable weather (not too many mosquitoes, not too much heat and humidity, not 5 degrees below zero, can take scheduling and luck. In the winter, I imagine the large parlor would be very inviting. So a point off for the various weird bathrooms, which were all functional but awkward, but all in all, I will be staying there again, the next time I visit relatives.

I had a fantastic experience with Jessica at Pique Travel and Christie from D'Amico to plan my…read moreparents' 50th wedding anniversary party. Pique Travel Design is simply a beautiful space to hold an event. It is comfortable and gorgeous, and it was so easy to just tell Jessica what I was looking for and she helped to make sure the room would be set up with exactly what I needed. D'Amico... What can you say? The planning process could not have been better. Christie gave me an estimate, and we talked through it and came to an agreement on how much and what food was really needed, and the result was a perfect amount of food for the group in attendance. The set up of the food was amazing, and the staff on site was just AWESOME. They even helped us set up our decorations, they answered any questions I had, they were flexible with timing, and they even brought me a beverage as I was standing toward the back of the room chatting. All in all, the event was a huge success, and I am so impressed and happy with both Pique and D'Amico and the amazing service and care they put into this. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Pique Travel planned two amazing trips to Italy and Africa…read more Liz planned our family trip to Italy and did a phenomenal job giving us tremendous hotel and unique tour options for each day of our trip. She made everything easy by providing a few options for excursions for each day along with descriptions to allow our family to choose and easily customize our trip to meet our needs. The hotel choices were fantastic and the day tours were exceptional. She helped us to best determine the number of days to spend in each area we visited (Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Bologna and Venice) to see and do what we wanted in each area. We had the family trip of a lifetime with everything completely organized so that we could just focus on our trip and family time spent together. Exceptional service! Kris planned a trip to Africa for my mother and a companion who are seniors - both with mobility issues. My mother had dreamed of a trip like this but didn't think it possible due to arthritis and neuropathy which makes it difficult for her to walk at times. Fear not - Kris had everything completely planned for them to accommodate for the mobility issues to allow both of them to truly experience everything just as an able bodied person could. They were completely thrilled with the entire trip and experience. Kris' experience and knowledge of Africa exceeded all of their expectations on a trip. I highly recommend Pique Travel for their expertise, communication skills and their ability to help you design a trip customized to your needs!

This place was great for a groom's dinner we went to. I don't think they supplied any of the food,…read morebut the space was perfect size and a great layout for dinner/cocktail hour. They also had a projector screen which was cool.

What a great "first time" experience; I cohosted my vehicle with Brit and Kyle who were gracious…read morehosts. They explained the process and walked me through the cohosting arrangement making me feel I was with a trusted colleague. I left my vehicle with The Slow Club for eight weeks and was very impressed with communication and results, earning hard cash to augment our income while I did not need the vehicle! Kyle and Brit me and the vehicle better than when we began.

From the owner: Premium vehicle storage, full service auto repair and maintenance, social clubhouse, and event…read morespace for the discerning automotive enthusiast.

Looking back on July 31, our family held a beautiful, non-traditional Celebration of Life for my…read moremother on Lake Minnetonka. It was a perfect two-hour tour, accommodating about 30+ guests, including a pastor who was able to come on board to lead the service. Everything looked pristine, with white tablecloths on all the tables, and they were so accommodating in letting us bring in our own floral arrangements to personalize the space. The setup was incredibly quick and easy, thanks to their modern amenities, including a casting system for the television and a Bluetooth-compatible sound system for our music. we held a biodegradable floral release off of the back of the boat for a memorial service. A special thank you to Stephanie for helping us coordinate and to Captain Todd and all of the amazing staff for being so accommodating. Despite some rain, they made sure everything was flawless for our small, intimate event. This wasn't our first time with Paradise Charter Cruises; we have enjoyed many casual cruises and family events with them on Lake Minnetonka over the years. Every time has been wonderful, and this was yet another perfect event to honor my mom. To top it all off, my husband, my eight-year-old son, and I returned for a follow-up cruise a couple of days later to enjoy the lake and reflect on the celebration. they gave my son special captain privileges which were part of an amazing memory. This is a fantastic company and we highly recommend them.

A group of 8 of us got a Groupon for brunch and we had a BLAST! Captain Doug was an amazing and…read moreshowed us around the lake. We saw huge mansions and he gave us a little backstory on some homes. The food was yummy. We ordered a bunch of different drinks. Spicy margaritas, Moscow mules, spicy bloody Mary's. They were all delicious. Would go again for a girls day out or a romantic date! Definitely recommend!

It's pretty hard to beat a boat ride on the lake on a beautiful day. This was a sweet little boat…read moretour. We learned a few things about the lake and over all really enjoyed our day. The only downside for me was the music was a little loud and kind of ruined the laid back vibe. But it was clear others enjoyed it!!

Lovely evening, great buffet, unfortunate storm caused delay off dock, late start to fireworks but…read moreoutside their control, Captain Dave and team worked hard to ensure a fabulous night - recommend for a new 4th of July experience.

DJ Brunzy is awesome, he is friendly, professional, easy to speak to, reasonably priced, and…read moreaffordable! I've hired him to DJ and my son's graduation party and a baby shower. He catered to the guest of honor, personalized the show to each party's needs and was very interactive. I would highly recommend him to DJ at any of your events. He also can set up karaoke which is so much fun! I know he does weddings also!

Shane was very receptive to our wishes. It was a very laid back party and He kept the music going…read morebut at a level that people still could talk and could go dance if they wanted to. We were very impressed with him. If an occasion should warrant a DJ, we will not hesitate to hire him again

we got knot your average bartenders for our wedding and it was SUCH a wonderful experience! So…read morecommunicative and helpful leading up to the wedding talking through the bar menu and set up. They also came to the venue the day before to set up the bar area and walk through everything in advance, and on the day of everything went perfectly. Amanda and Becca had such great energy, several of our guests made a point to come tell me they were a delight. Absolute favorite vendor of the whole wedding!

From the owner: Affordable mobile bartending service based in Excelsior, MN. We bring the bar to you! Proudly…read moreserving weddings, graduation parties, backyard BBQs, corporate events, private parties, and special celebrations throughout Excelsior, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area. Enjoy top-notch service, handcrafted cocktails, plenty of fun, and fully insured bartending services for complete peace of mind.

America's Fun Science is a fantastic way to introduce science to kids in a fun and entertaining…read moreway. Tyronne is great with kids and guiding them through the hands-on projects. It was super quick and easy to set up the event online, and when I had a question the staff was very responsive and professional. A great value!

It's amazing how America's Fun Science gets the kids excited about science, and they are encouraged…read moreto continue learning about science after each program. Highly recommend!