An absolutely breathtaking bed and breakfast. The hosts were amazing. They were so much fun, gave…read moreus the inside scoop on where to go and what to see. We had an early morning fishing charter and there was hot coffee and snacks ready to go by the time we left at 530am! We will definitely be back. Oh, and the bed - TO DIE FOR!!! I must know the mattress brand and everything else that was on your beds - SO comfy!

This place was just ridiculous. Beautiful room (we had the privilege of staying in the Ballroom),…read moresuperb customer service, the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on, access to an organ, spacious kitchen and living room, and great breakfast options. If and when we move here (even if that does not happen), we will definitely be recommending this B&B to our family, friends, and anyone else that we come across. We only got to meet Jay and he's just a spectacular person and host.

My wife and I stayed here for a 4 night stay since we were dropping our daughter off at WSU. The…read moreB&B is great, and the host, Richard was even better. We stayed in the bottom floor apartment as it has a full kitchen and since we were here more than a couple of nights, we decided we needed a place to cook up lunches and dinners. It's a great space with an exterior entrance. We quite enjoyed our stay and the innkeeper Richard. He was attentive, informative and very welcoming. Whenever we plan to return and visit our daughter, we will be back to stay at the Alexander Mansion and have the classic breakfast ice cream sundae. Awesome place.

Lovely place to stay right in the heart of town. Richard, the host, was thoughtful and nice. Very…read morecomfortable. Breakfast was amazing every day. Look forward to the next time I am in the area, will definitely stay here again.

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.

My daughter and I stayed 1 night and it was wonderful. Donna and Cindy were friendly and very…read moreinformative. Cozy accommodations was nice to meet the 4-H kids and parents. The goats are so fun. Beautiful property.

We just got back from our stay at Brambleberry. What a treat! The rooms were beautifully…read moredecorated and the food was absolutely delicious! We had so much fun at the Saturday night dinner, talking and enjoying delicious homemade wine and food. The owners are knowledgeable about what they are making, where it is coming from, and the way they grow and prepare the majority of the food they make! My only real caution is to say that WHEN you stay here, "(because you should!) do your best to drive up during the day. The B&B is a bit remote for this Chicago gal, and the roads at night are dark and twisty. We are looking forward to coming back!

My husband and I stayed in October 2016. We arrived in the evening after a gorgeous drive in. Took…read moreadvantage of the free wine tasting for guests, had a couple local beers and ordered a delicious pizza. Sherry gave us a great little tour of the B&B. The decor is just adorable. Retired to our room (Shepherd's Loft) with a very tasty bottle of wine, complimentary treats, and a movie. Our room was perfect for us, the smallest one I think, but plenty of room and a very nice bathroom. Even though the part of the house was built in the 20's, everything seemed new. Got wifi in our room. The bed and linens were super comfy. Breakfast was at a not-too-early 9:00am and was delicious. I was glad I didn't make lunch plans, we were barely hungry by dinner time. We got a fun little tour of the winery operations downstairs by Chris. We couldn't get the sheep or donkeys to come to the fence to be pet, but they are friendly. Sadly we had to head onto the next leg of our trip, otherwise we would have done some of the trails. Sherry and Chris were really nice, personable, and funny. We absolutely loved our short stay and plan to come back next year. There are a ton of places to hike, bike, canoe, eat, shop, all within 30-40 min of that area, but I love that their place is at the end of their own road. Stayed October 2016

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.

This is an absolutely fabulous B&B. The owner and her daughter are wonderful! They communicated…read morewell, the food was fabulous and the rooms were great! I have stayed there three times in the last 9 months!

My wife and I had an awesome experience on our brief 1 night stay this past Labor Day Weekend…read more Quiet, clean, comfortable bed and pillows. We stayed in the "toy" room. Others enjoyed the shared TV/Reading room. Short walk to campus, downtown, bars and restaurants. Great homemade breakfast of juice, coffee, fruit, soufflé and sausages. My wife is gluten free and they had fresh blueberry muffins to accommodate her.

Our wedding happened to be the same weekend as October-fest in Lacrosse, which was a problem…read morebecause there were no places for our guests to stay. We called around trying to put rooms on hold and Clark House was one of the places that let us put rooms on HOLD. No one ended up staying there. A week after our wedding we were going through our bank account and noticed a $350 charge from Clark House. They charged us the full price of all three rooms, and didn't bother telling us they were charging us or even giving us a receipt. We called them to say "Hey, what's up?" and the woman would not even listen and said we had RESERVED those rooms and never showed. She said we even owed her more money then what they even charged us because they had to buy breakfast and hire a maid. ( I'm thinking, why pay your maid if she didn't do any work and why not just take the breakfast back?) She also informed us that there would be no refund. We were about to contact the Better Business Bureau when our wedding planner made one final call to Clark House and demanded some of our money back. We haven't gotten the check yet but they told us we would be getting HALF of our money back.

The house is perfectly restored - absolutely beautiful. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two…read moreshared bathrooms (one has a clawfoot tub, and the other has a shower). We had plenty of privacy, even though another couple was staying in the bedroom next to ours. The bed was comfortable and quiet. Judy was a fantastic host; she served a lovely breakfast in the dining room every morning. Highly recommended!

From the owner: This charming Victorian home was built in 1893 and offers three bedrooms, two with private baths…read more(outside rooms). The grounds feature several perennial gardens and a private, fenced backyard. Guests enjoy a full B&B breakfast served at their convenience. Plainview is home to the Jon Hassler Theater, which offers award-winning professional productions Summer and Fall. Outdoor enthusiasts can take in cross-country skiing, hiking and other activities in the Whitewater and Zumbro River Valleys, which are within ten minutes of Plainview. Mayo Clinic patients are welcome!

The house is beautiful. The beds are comfortable. The rooms are quiet and peaceful. Each room has…read moreit's own fireplace and an amazing tub. This is a fantastic place to get away and relax. The hosts were nice and very accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic with stuffed french toast, yogurt parfait, a chocolate and cheese blintz, and coffee.

Excellent service, thank you for the great hospitality and b&b experience. Sarah and I enjoyed…read moreourselves on our wedding night and the following day. We absolutely loved the pumpkin pancakes and stuffed french toast!