This was my first B&B experience and was exactly what I picture when I think of a B&B. We visited…read moreat Christmastime so the house was lavishly decorated with decorations and garland and trees! It was the picture of a Christmas B&B. The house is built very traditionally with a foyer, dining & kitchen area, large living room and sitting room on the first floor and a large staircase to the upstairs where the rooms are located. When we visited, the only source of heat was from the fireplace which made things a tad chilly on the coldest nights, but was never unmanageable. The owners, Angie & Tim were welcoming and friendly. They were able to recommend nearby restaurants and were always very accommodating. The only thing we thought odd is that we stayed there over 2 years ago and never received any sort of follow up or further communication/invitation back! Perhaps this is their business model - not to overrun customers with marketing emails and promotions, however it was odd never to hear anything from them again.

Disappointed. Being #1 on Trip Advisor in Duluth and having…read morebeen to some outstanding B&B's in other cities, we had high expectations. Breakfast is our favorite meal of the day and our first one here was so sugary and starchy we actually went out for breakfast the second morning. The menu was French toast with blueberry sauce, harvest muffin so sugary it was inedible- and I am known for my sweet tooth!, and cheesy potatoes. Carb overload. Because our breakfast basket had been delivered to a different room and had someone else's name on it I assumed it was vegan or something. It was not. Angie said she typically serves vegetarian. I imagine it makes her job easier, but we are active young people and need a protein source. How about eggs??? In any form. I guess they occasionally do serve a quiche, so we just lost the roll of the dice. Phooey. On a positive note, we stayed in the Mayor's Chamber room which was as lovely as the photos. The tub was wonderful. The house is beautiful and the patio out front was bursting with amazing, pretty potted flowers. Also loved walking the neighborhood with it's huge historical homes. One last thing. I love to come into my room after it has been cleaned and the bed is made exactly as it was when we arrived. They did not do that. The sheet was tucked in, but none of the decorative pillows or coverlet had been put back on. Because the cleaning basket had been left in our room, maybe someone left before finishing? We'll never know. The housekeeping glitches and menu problems could be a fluke, hence the 3 stars instead of 2. We have experienced much better. p.s. I mentioned in the on-line registration form that it was our anniversary and they never mentioned it during our stay or did anything special. I read about all the extra nice things they did for couples in our room memory book. Another fluke or glitch?

We just got back from our long weekend retreat at the Lighthouse B&B. Originally, I was going to…read morebook at Americinn at Two Harbors. However, the rate wasn't what I would say reasonable so decided to spend the same amount for the B&B experience. We have already visited Rittenhouse Inn and Summit Inn so this lighthouse experience totally got my attention. At first, I was bummed that all the rooms in the actual lighthouse were already taken. However, the Skiff House was a pleasant surprise being totally separate from the common lighthouse main building. Also, we had a large size hot tub with a pitcher to wash your hair. There were windows that peek out into the gift shop so it was nice that the Lighthouse museum closed at 4PM to get some privacy. We closed the blinds but still found people walking outside the gate to enjoy the sunset. Well, MeLissa was sooo nice to leave us some bread pudding in the fridge after it cooled off. Plus, she helped us with our luggage when we got confused and entered through the gift shop instead of the back entrance. MeLissa showed us the kitchen with an electric kettle with some hot chocolate/tea as well as microwave for popping popcorn. She also left us with 2 coupons at Blackwoods Restaurant and Vanilla Bean Café. We ended up having dinner at Blackwoods and picked up some jam at Vanilla Bean. Plus, there was a voucher to visit all the museums including the Lighthouse museum. I loved that we were able to enjoy the bread pudding after dinner when all the other guests were out. We enjoyed the peace and quiet in the parlor room and popped some popcorn to bring to the Skiff House. We then picked out 2 games- Trivial Pursuit and Phase 10 to borrow from the parlor room. Later that night, we enjoyed the board/card games with popcorn. When the sunset, we enjoyed the hot tub once all the tourists left the park. I would recommend to get eye mask and ear plugs since the rotating light source from lighthouse may distract you as well as boat horns. The next day, I woke up early and explored the grounds while everyone was asleep. I woke up my wife and we walked from our Skiff House to the lighthouse main bldg. to go to the top for the view. We looked through the port holes and watched as barges pass through. I dragged my wife to the observation room to get a good view of the harbor. Well, it was getting close to 8:30AM so we walked out to the breakwater fishing pier and noticed the large barge. When it was getting close to 9:00AM, we arrived at the main lighthouse bldg. for breakfast. Kevin was nice to fill up my thermos with coffee. We sat down early and were served first for some fruit soup, quiche, grapes, banana nut muffin along with some orange juice, coffee, and water. Overall, I was wowed on the hospitality and uniqueness to the whole experience. I would love to come back and share with my friends and family. There is even a fire pit that people used after dark to stay warm and socialize. By the way, there was no WiFi or TV so it's nice to actually spend time together without all the distractions of the internet or cable.

Very beautiful and historic location.... we didn't pay to go into this lighthouse as we were…read morewaiting to see Split Rock. With that being said the views were still pretty spectacular. You can see the GINORMOUS ore ship docks and there's a long concrete Breakwave you can walk out to view the beautiful, glistening aquamarine waters. The area is VERY rocky and the sun hitting the waters of Lake Superior in the morning looked liked sparkling gems dancing off of the waves. Quite a way to start my day and see my first glimpse of Lake Superior close up. Check it out with the fam and even your dog as it's pet friendly! Bring a lock to lock on the breakwave like lovers did on the love lock bridge in Paris France! You'll find them all over Lake Superior and Duluth!

Amazing views, hosts, and breakfast! Definitely returning every chance we get! We visited in…read moreFebruary and loved looking out over frozen Lake Superior, the glittering ice was mesmerizing.

The bed and breakfast is located on the Minnesota shore of Lake Superior. We walked the beach at…read moresunset and early morning before breakfast. The location of the cozy home is special on the peninsula along the shore with the light house and bridge tucked in between the shore and the downtown. Brian and Mary have created a home away from home for all visitors. I felt like I visited family. Their skill set for hosting is amazing. We shared stories about our travels and talked through the evening. The breakfast was delicious and again created with great care. The fresh ingredients were served beautifully with a three course meal. Yea and coffee bar opened at your disposal. Mary acted as our concierge and gave us suggestions for dinner locations. Great place to visit to make any visit special. We will return soon.

The Northern Rail Traincar Inn delivered exactly what they advertised and more. My husband and I…read morestayed at this Inn while visiting our retirement property up in Two Harbors. This Inn sparkles with cleanliness! I notice details like baseboards, corners and shelves. Each railcar is decorated in a different theme. We stayed in the newly appointed Lighthouse Room. The lamps were shaped like lighthouses, the room was tastefully decorated with Lighthouse pictures and memorabilia, and the hallway that connects each railcar was built reminiscent of a rail yard and train station. When I called to make the reservation. I actually spoke with one of the owners. Cindy. She was personable and friendly. She is the epitome of a fantastic bed& breakfast-type Innkeeper. We met her at the Inn and she was funny and very welcoming. The food was good. They had your typical fare offered at most hotels. The only reason they didn't get a 5 star rating from me is I feel like they could develop a "trademark item" with their breakfast to go with the theme as well. The location is perfect for a quiet weekend or even a Northshore vacation. It's nestled in the wilderness and just a very short ride to Lake Superior. I highly recommend this Inn if you would like to relive some locomotive history!

This hotel is an absolute joy to stay in. Yes the rooms are extremely small, but of course you…read morewould expect that. It's just so much fun to stay here and bonus- you can watch local wildlife right from your window. Rooms were clean, and the managers offer a plethora of games and movies you can borrow- which is just fun! Be careful not to run in the halls though- it makes noise, and the managers will quell it immediately (which is a good thing, my kids just didn't realize it as I think we were the only ones staying there at the time.)

This is a comfy Bed & Breakfast in a tiny town "in the middle of nowhere" 40 miles south of Duluth…read more It's a good half way point if you're looking for a quiet place to rest and refresh. There are no restaurants or other things around (with the exception of a small general store and bar) so eat before you come and bring something to entertain you. It worked as a last minute change of plans meant our hotel in Duluth couldn't hold our room for us and the entire city was fully booked over the weekend. We spent a day in Duluth and just needed a place to sleep before heading back to the twin cities. We booked a room through Airbnb. Julie is a sweet lady and a gracious host! She made us a delicious omelet and coffee cake for breakfast in the morning and we had a nice time getting to know her and how she started the B&B. The living space was cozy, homey, and our room was clean with a rustic/ vintage farmhouse feel. There's a nice sitting area on the front porch. This was a lovely spot to be surrounded by quiet and just relax after a busy day of driving and activities.

This place is terrific, food is so good and hospitality is very good. Used to stay here when our…read moredaughter would come up for hockey.

Always a lovely time visiting Green Heron. It's cozy, comfortable, and we can't wait to go back!!read more

This place was a great find. My husband and I were just detouring through Duluth after a family…read morelake trip and decided to stay last minute. The owner was so friendly and accommodating. He welcomed us right in. He was very knowledgeable of the area and made wonderful recommendations for things to do and places to eat dinner. The breakfast was lovely and we enjoyed meeting other guests as well. The table setting was very homey but also reminiscent of a nice restaurant. Great coffee and customer service. I would highly recommend. I can't wait to come back.

2 night stay in Feb 2020 we had an AMAZING experience!!! If you stay anywhere else in Duluth you're…read moredoing it wrong. Jim was SUCH a wonderful, caring, humble FUNNY guy and the BREAKFAST OMG!!!!!!! This was my first BNB experience and now I can't ever go back to anything else haha! 10 out of 5 stars! Did I mention this place was amazing!!!! Jim's fresh fruit plates WHOA!!!! Loved it!!!

We decided to take a romantic getaway for our 15th Anniversary and Superior Gateway Lodge did not…read moredisappoint! The location is great with being about 5 minutes from Two Harbors, but in a serene wooden setting. The house/lodge is beautiful! The craftsmanship is lovely and the decor has a warm lodge feeling. The house has multiple common areas outside of your private room that you can play board games, play the piano, mingle or just enjoy the view from the gorgeous windows. Ron and Leah are the Innkeeper's and they are super friendly, sweet and knowledgeable about the area. We stayed in the King Romantic Suite. The room was very spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable! The large bathroom also had a two person jetted tub that we enjoyed. In addition, they had wine waiting for us in our room at no additional cost, so nice! The breakfast was delicious! Leah prepared peach stuffed crepes with a blueberry cream topping. The bacon...ohhh the bacon was soooo good! They prepare organic food and you can tell the difference! We also had yogurt, granola, fruit toppings, orange juice and coffee. You can tell they truly care and want their quests to have an enjoyable, relaxing time. Will stay again and will even get my parents a stay for their anniversary!

This is a spectacular B&B!!! Ron & Leah are true Minnesotan's. Not too far off the highway and…read moreclose to some great restaurants on the lake. Amenities were comfortable and clean. Very secluded and quiet. 10/10 would recommend!

I found this wonderful inn online and as they do not take online reservations, I called to query…read moreavailability. Luckily, the Wolves Den Suite was available for a beautiful summer weekend in July, when occupancy on the lake is very high. Our sweet little dog was welcome for $15 a night. There was a nice view of the lake from all angles of our kitchenette suite. The bed was very soft and came with multiple pillows to suit various tastes. The AC was cold. I bet the fireplace is great in the winter. The shower was hot with complimentary glycerin soap and basic shampoo. The towels were soft. The place was very clean. We used our kitchen to cook up some delicious lake trout we bought at a local grocery store. There is a grill on site too. There is a fire pit that folks gather around in the evening and good cable TV for those who just want to space out. This inn is a retreat away from the world. It is not a high end chain hotel. It is not a spa. It is a relaxed, nature themed, lovingly-created getaway. The innkeepers, Julie and Butch, have grown this business for 30 years. Every stone, every tile, every peony plant, every detail is their creation and it is lovely. They are not afraid to show their faith and I think that is inspiring and brave in an increasingly politically correct world. I very much appreciated the complimentary breakfast. The omelet was delicious and the blueberry pancakes that say "God Loves You" were the best. After being here, I do feel a little more loved.

Minnesota's North Shore region is a real gem. However, of the numerous lodging places that stud the…read morewestern shore of Lake Superior, Gitche Gumee is only a "diamond in the rough." When checking in, my girlfriend and I were asked to select our preferred (gratis) omelet options, which are normal and "spicy." (More on this in a moment.) Given that IOGG is not technically a B&B, this option to have a free breakfast on the morning of our choosing was a charming and appreciated touch. The building itself is... Unique. Our room offered a legitimately fantastic view of the lake (as do most of the available rooms), and contained everything necessary for a comfortable, extended stay: cookware, dishes, kitchenette, gas fireplace, etc. Our bed was huge and quite comfortable, and fresh flowers greeted us on entry. Much of the visible trim and fixtures appeared to have been lovingly -- if somewhat inexpertly -- made by hand. There were a lot of decorative tiles and rocks in there, too. The overall vibe reminded me of the DIY hippie houses of my childhood, and while certainly clean, everything was sort of adorably ramshackle. Also, SO MANY LOONS. The couple that runs the place were helpful and pleasant, so I hesitate to share the following, but I feel it necessary. Basically, if you are of the evangelical Christian persuasion, the Inn On the Gitche Gumee will feel like home. If you are of any other (or no) persuasion, the Inn On the Gitche Gumee may feel a bit awkward. Various room decorations feature religious exhortations (as do the panca -- wait, I'm getting ahead of myself), and at one point, one of the owners referred to my girlfriend as my "wife." She's a great person, but we're not quite there yet, fella. I found this to be only mildly weird, but some may have stronger feelings on the issue than I do. We chose to eat our complimentary omelets on our final morning. Not top-shelf, but not bad. My "spicy" version wasn't spicy, but it came with a surprise "God loves you" pancake on the side. Although this brought my soul no closer to redemption, I still thought it was a nice bonus. On balance, I would recommend the Inn to those staying in the general Duluth area; the view is great, the rooms are odd but quite comfortable, and the price is not too inflated.

We stayed in the Sunrise room and it was lovely. The décor was pretty, the bed was comfy and the…read moreroom was very clean. There was a couch and padded bench at the foot of the bed. The sink and mirror was in the bedroom area. There was a small deck off our 2nd floor room. The location was wonderful, right on the baptism river. At night, it was so quiet there that it was so peaceful to sleep with the patio door open. Where this place really shined was the breakfast and Lura the host. The food was absolutely wonderful. Our first day there we had a very tasty smoked salmon scrambled eggs with a cinnamon scone. The second day was a baked custard of sorts with blueberry capote, grapefruit and sausage links. Of course there was plenty of juice and coffee. My guy and I just loved the chocolate chip cookies that were always there for the taking, the endless supply of coffee and the warm and inviting atmosphere of the place. There were several nice couples there at the same time and we all dined together in the common area. It was nice to share our day plans and talk about what we saw and did while we were there. We spent 2 days hiking several parks on the north shore. We can't wait to return and perhaps try out a different room. The only thing I can think to improve upon is that the water pressure in our bathroom needed some help. We loved the 2 person tub but it took FOREVER to fill and showers were pretty low pressure as well. The bed was comfy and the little frig in our room was a nice added feature.

Our second time to Baptism River Inn. What a wonderful, secluded, high-quality place in the North…read moreWoods this is! Lura and Andy take care of every detail at their gorgeous place. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, beds very comfortable, breakfast delicious and location on the Baptism River with sauna exceptional.