The hosts were friendly and outgoing and the room we stayed in was great. It had a fan (and heater)…read morewhich was appreciated. Took a tour of the animals. There is an enclosed gazebo and outdoor fire pit. Breakfast had many options to choice from which was nice.

My husband recently surprised me with a getaway weekend in Madison, Wisconsin and a two-night stay…read moreat the beautiful Speckled Hen Inn. Heather and Tom are wonderful hosts. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Heather who explained the property's amenities, as well as reviewing a substantial menu with food and beverage choices for the breakfast the next morning. We stayed in the spacious Heywood Hardy Suite with a comfortable king size bed, large ensuite bathroom, a separate sitting room and a deck. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spotless. Heather and Tom serve breakfast to all of their guests at a specific time. Everything is fresh and made to order from your menu choices. Guests are seated at tables of four, and it was delightful getting to know there others staying at the inn. The property is beautiful and there is a field with a horse, sheep and other animals. Heather and Tom make you feel right at home. They're friendly, and love to talk, but they're not intrusive. We enjoyed our relaxing stay at the Red Speckled Inn. I highly recommend it.

THE LIVINGSTON INN, MADISON, WI, IS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET: POTENTIAL BUYERS BEWARE OF…read moreREPUTATIONAL BAGGAGE NOT EVIDENT FROM THE OTHER REVIEWS HERE! I am wondering who this gracious Peggy is. Our encounter with Peggy and the Livingston was an absolute train wreck. We chose a Livingston Inn stay as a wedding gift for our daughter and new son-in-law, and knowing their arrival would be after midnight, because of the reception, called on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and offered to drive to Madison to pick up their room key. "Oh, no; not necessary," Peggy assured us. We have a safe place to leave the key for them. On Friday we even dropped off special surprises for their room and she still would not give us the key. The bride and groom arrived after the reception and were locked out. They looked everywhere around the building, even in the bushes in their wedding finery and THERE WAS NO KEY. They called me and I immediately called the only number available and got an answering machine. NO ONE ANSWERED! This left the bride and groom driving around Madison at 2:00 in the morning on their wedding night looking for an available room. I did not hear from Peggy until the next morning at 11:00. Oh my, how sorry she professed to be, that she had gotten a phone call the previous afternoon, which left her distracted and she forgot to put out the key. OOPS, SO SORRY, BUT NOT SORRY; if her subsequent actions were any indication. I told her the first thing she was going to do was pay for their hotel room from the night before and then find a way to try to make it up to them. What did she actually do? When they came the next afternoon to get the things we had left them, Peggy started the conversation not with "I'm sorry!" but with, "Your Mom thinks I am going to pay for last night's hotel room. WELL, I am not giving her a refund and paying for your room, as well. I can't afford that!" (Hey Peggy, Business 101: You may not charge for a service you did not provide. You had no alternative but to refund my credit card!) The mistake, of no key, is not the worst of this situation. Everyone makes mistakes. The unforgivable part was the unwillingness to make amends. They were offered a future free two-night stay, but who would want to stay somewhere that reminded them of that terrible situation! There was no heartfelt apology or sincere attempt to make amends. Despite the fact that this happened some years ago, when I SAW LAST WEEK A "FOR SALE" SIGN IN FRONT OF THE LIVINGSTON I WANTED TO WARN ANYONE THINKING OF PURCHASING THIS BUSINESS: Don't bank on or pay a premium for the goodwill that would seem to exist from the other reviews that are posted here. The incompetence and heartlessness were too epic to be an anomaly or for me to believe that my family is the only one to experience a train wreck ala Livingston Inn. Considering that the asking price is more than one million over the city's 2024 assessment there seems to be a great deal of, in my mind, questionable value placed beyond the property value and onto the listing as a business. Karel O

Had an amazing, wonderful time here. the innkeeper Peggy was AMAZING. Went out of her way to…read moremake sure we had everything needed. would definately stay here again. Her breakfasts were amazing and her hospitality was the BEST!!

The rooms are cute and spacious, and the writing theme sparks a creative sensibility.read more

Bob & David were gracious hosts--warm and friendly but they also give you space if chatting isn't…read moreyour thing. Comfortable sleigh bed and it was easy to adjust/control room temp which was great during the very hot days spent there recently. Glorious breakfast with quality ingredients--loved the homemade scones. I appreciated the sensible portions and was very satisfied. Plentiful array of self-serve items but don't miss David's made-to-order breakfast. Keypad entrance was easy and upon first entering you hear softly playing popular jazz and are greeted to a pretty spectacular view of Lake Mendota. There is an easy comfortable feel to the place with plenty of seating/couches to relax in the homey living and dining room area. The location is great with a pretty easy walk to the capitol or campus.

Would definitely recommend this hotel. It's clean, and compared to the other hotels in the area…read moreprice-wise it was a no brainer. Included were free parking, a free drink per person per night from the bar below, and free breakfast from the hotel restaurant. So not a "breakfast buffet" like you get at other hotels. You can walk to the capital and there is a very nice overlook of the lake across the street to sit and have a drink and hangout. They also have a cute patio off of the bar that's private. I really liked it. The rooms are a little old but like I said before-very clean. And the beds are comfortable with nice mattresses. You do get earplugs in the room since you are over a bar and on a busy street. It actually wasn't too bad. My husband and I slept pretty peacefully. We would definitely stay here again. I think it was a bargain.

Great location, friendly staff, very clean, and fun restaurants and bars on same block.read more

The Farm has been operated now for thirty years with many boarders staying twenty or more years…read morebecause of the excellent professional care. The Madison Polo Club plays on the Farm's polo field. The Club offer lessons to new players and often has ponies for summer lease. The Farm has access to about 600 acres with many miles of safe, mowed bluegrass fields. A water obstacle is provided for training. Formerly home of the HK CDE, it offer driving lessons as well as dressage lessons. The barn and arena are heated. The clientele tends to be professional with several vets keeping their horses there.

"I had a bad experience at this farm. My horse got kicked so badly she had to be put done. The farm…read morecashed my board check three days later after my horse died."

We had such a beautiful time at Victorian Dreams. The house is quite lovely and so clean. The hosts…read morewere incredibly warm and friendly. They offered us local wine and cheese upon arrival. And even homemade baked cookies in the evening. Breakfast was just wonderful and fresh! We can't wait to come back. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60040-d1994481-r498556206-Victorian_Dreams_Bed_and_Breakfast-Lodi_Wisconsin.html#

We were very fortunate to stay at Victorian Dreams BnB this fall. We were absolutely pleased and…read moreawed with the entire stay, from beginning to end. This was our first stay at the property, and every detail, from the check-in, breakfast and beauty of the guest rooms was unparalleled. The owners have done an amazing job at restoring the property and providing superb customer service and care for you. Our stay was better than we could have hoped for! The entire goal of the trip was relaxation and Victorian Dreams made it possible. The room was cozy, unique and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious--huge fan of the caramel french toast. We stayed in the fall, and the Lodi area was beautiful, but this is a location that is worth booking, during any season. We're extensive travelers and are experienced BnB users and providers. Victorian Dreams, and its' owners, are by far at the top our list! We wish we could have stayed longer and will make it a point to come back here annually. We're very lucky to have such a nice place less than an hour away from us in Wisconsin and are eagerly anticipating our next chance to stay agai. Don't hesitate booking a stay here, you will not regret it!

I went to Crow Moon Healing with some friends for one night and it was an absolutely magical place…read more- especially for someone living the city life. Karen is an amazing host, super warm and friendly, and she makes an awesome breakfast with your dietary needs in mind! One of the best parts of staying there for me was seeing the stars at night. I don't think I've ever seen as many stars in the sky as I did that night, AND a clear view of the Milky Way, which I'd never seen before (again, city girl!) The icing on the cake, so to speak, were the animals that Karen has on the Farm. It was SO wonderful to interact with all of them up close and personal - a cow named Alfred, a goat named Molly, a chicken named Mary Anne, a giant pig named William. The animals just add to the joy that you already feel while you're there. I will definitely be back - thank you Karen!

I've stayed her many times since they opened. Karen is a phenomenal host and an awesome cook! If…read moreyou are looking for a place to relax and reconnect, this is it!