The rooms were very nice and clean the breakfast was decent and the view during breakfast was…read moreawesome. If you get to it early you can have the place to yourself. The only downsides are how the tv was really small the automatic lights in the bathroom in my opinion are annoying and the door to the bathroom is pretty loud other than that it was a very nice room

This place got great reviews online , perhaps in yers past but now it feels neglected. The exterior…read moreneeded to be weeded, noticeable pealing paint in several places, made me wonder if poor reviews were pulled down ?

Wow. What an unexpected gem. If you are looking for an original, out of the box place to stay this…read moreis the place. Anita's warmth, energy, and love that she gives to all of her guests is so amazing. On Sundays she serves her guests (and if you call ahead to reserve a spot you can enjoy this too!) an absolutely amazing breakfast...all homemade with love. Our daughters got to ring an enormous bell on the lawn at 9:00 announcing breakfast and wow...what can I say about this breakfast! We thoroughly enjoyed Anita's freshly made crepes complete with powdered sugar and her lovingly delicious jams along with fresh whipped cream. The inn and food are just like out of another world. She played the piano, we sang, it was just warm and totally out there and awesome. The guest cabins and rooms are all lovely, simple, and CLEAN. The beds had super soft sheets, comfy blankets, and I loved the fact that our kids had their own room that was still attached to ours. Keep an open mind--this isn't a chain establishment. This inn is a gem of a place and one never knows how much longer we'll be able to enjoy the unique nook of hospitality that Thunder Valley Inn has to offer. Support this local establishment just like Anita supports the local farmers and community. Best breakfast food I've ever had--quite simply I really hope we can be back to experience this again...!

So close yet so far from Wisconsin Dells…read more.. About three minutes from the downtown section of Wisconsin Dells is a wonderful little Norwegian-themed bed and breakfast. It's small; there are only 11 rooms in the entire B&B (seven in a master hut, three in a smaller ranch house and one cozy wee hus [house]). Beyond rooms, there is a kitchen that customarily has coffee and a homemade afternoon snack each day. There is a wall of VCR tapes and shelves of board games to bring up to your room. The style within each room has its own theme, but is an excellent hybrid of semi-modern convenience and the folksy charm of the past. The price range is perfect for the modest budget -- $69-$139. Each room includes a small TV/VCR combo, microwave and fridge, books/mags (range from vacation guides to recent novels to stories that reflect their Scandinavian heritage). Rooms are painted with art and style that celebrates the old country. The service is family managed and exceptionally friendly. During the week, Anita (owner) visits with the guests and serves up some wonderful breakfast, hokey expressions and piano-based games. You may see her daughters (both married, sorry guys), serve tables or give you the introductory tour (they have day jobs). Thunder Valley Inn's farm is devoted to rehabbed goats, peacocks, sheep, geese, rabbit and cats/kittens; this in itself, makes it an experience for the lil' ones. If your child is out there early enough he/she may be able to help out feeding the rabbit or milking the goat. Other family-related amenities include evening pit fires, lawn games and other little items that add to the joy of your stay. However, there is one indispensable feature and that is the farm-raised / homemade breakfast. My wife and child are fussy eaters, but finish breakfast satisfied every time. During the week, Thunder Valley serves up eggs, potatoes, sausage, ham, bread, pancakes, yogurt, granola, coffee, juices, milk and a special treat. Anita will make sure everyone is barely able to walk before she leaves you alone [no, she is not feeding you for the kill, that's too obvious of a 'joke']. Saturdays and Sundays have breakfasts open to the public. I would opt for their Sunday buffet; it includes the same items listed plus goat cheese, flatbread, fruit, bacon and herring. Eat up and enjoy. Eight years ago, I came to eat breakfast once while staying at a brand new cookie cutter hotel in Wisconsin Dells. After eating the breakfast and touring the grounds, I realized that I would never look for another place to stay. Years and numerous stays since have validated that stance. If you are taking a trip with your family or your other, this is the perfect friendly place to relax after combat with other Dells tourists.

This is the best Bed and Breakfast my husband and I have ever stayed at, and we've tried many from…read moreCape Cod to California. Dave and Trudy are such warm and helpful hosts, making you feel so cared for and pampered. The Inn is so beautiful and immaculately clean with a view you never get tired of. We stayed in the Birds Nest room which was just perfect for us. Amazing view, comfortable bed, tub with spa jets, separate toilet room and two sinks - just perfect! Trudy is an amazing chef and Dave is the friendliest server at breakfast, serving up fresh baked goods, yogurt/granola, juice/coffee/artesian water, fresh fruit of many varieties, and the most delicious and lovely presentation for main courses. We were so impressed with every breakfast. At 5:30 pm every evening, Dave hosts "happy hour" in the Indigo Lounge, where you can sit at the bar, take in the view and enjoy some fine wine and a really delicious charcuterie plate put together by Trudy. Dave is great to talk to and has so many recommendations for the area. We took most of his recommendations for what to eat and drink at restaurants and were not disappointed! The grounds are beautifully manicured with so many trails and an outdoor spa (which we enjoyed a couple times while again taking in the view) and there is a sauna and exercise area inside too. We would love to come back and enjoy Dave and Trudy's amazing hospitality.

Very unique lodging experience. As some jerk off the street, I'm used to being treated like some…read morejerk off the street. I did not expect the owners to treat me and my wife like honored guests in their own home, but that's how it is. Very interesting husband and wife team who are very skilled at making a rich experience and tailoring the visit to your interests. The coolest part of the stay for me were the happy hours that Dave hosted. We had a lot of fun swapping stories with Dave and other guests who were also up for some good drinks. Breakfast was also pretty awesome. The manor is a beautiful campus that exceeds the verbal description and pictures. Lots of richness in the back story can be gleaned from conversation with Dave. To be honest, we werent looking for a bed and breakfast or a resort like retreat since we came to do some hiking, do some leaf peeping, and do some tourist stuff with a friend. By the time check out came around, we wished we budgeted more time relaxing at the manor. Definitely plan to book here again next time we do a Wisconsin vacation.

An interesting story goes along with this modestly sized design by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Seth…read morePeterson Cottage is nestled in a Wisconsin woodland, overlooking Mirror Lake, as a part of the Mirror Lake State Park. The history of the cottage reads like a Shakespearean tragedy, although it does have a happy conclusion. Seth Peterson was born in Black Earth, Wisconsin, not far from Frank Lloyd Wright's hometown of Richland Center, Wisconsin. Peterson was a great admirer of FLW, he would even ride the train to Oak Park to walk the streets to study the great man's works. He went so far to apply to Taliesin as an apprentice but there was no room for him. After a hitch in the army, Peterson became one of the first computer operators for the State of Wisconsin. He bought a plot of land on Mirror Lake and began to bug FLW to design a home for him and his bride. Wright always brushed him off because of workload. Peterson, though, knowing Wright was always short of cash, shrewdly sent him a check for $1,000.00 that Wright immediately cashed. FLW was then obligated to design the house Peterson wanted for his Mirror Lake property. The cottage reflects FLW's philosophy that a building should be a part of the land. Flagstones lead up to the door and continue into the house as the floor. The flying roof opens a marvelous view of nature and the cottage feels much larger than its 880 square feet. Wright died before construction of the cottage was completed. Sadly, the untimely death of Seth Peterson, at the age of 24, also occurred before the cottage was completed. In 1966, the State of Wisconsin bought up land around Mirror Lake for a state park and the cottage was a part of the purchase. With no purpose, the cottage was declared superfluous and boarded up. The years were not kind to the cottage. In 1989, a group of local enthusiasts formed the Set Peterson Cottage Conservancy in 1989 for the express purpose of preserving the structure. The Conservancy signed a 15-year renewable lease with the Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the state park system. To help defer the cost overruns, and to make the cottage a self-supporting entity, the cottage is available for rent, one of several Wright properties you can stay in but it is usually fully booked years in advance. It is not a resort or traditional hotel, there is no television, no radio, and no WiFi. You stay there to honor FLW and appreciate his interaction with nature. The cottage is open to tours, for a nominal fee, on the second Sunday of each month.

Let's get this straight, the building is wonderful. It is the ONLY place to rent a FLW building…read more That alone makes it a gem. Now for the business end, the building has a two year wait and is not cheap per night. Therefore I was expecting at least basic facilities for the price point. There is little more than a few cooking supplies, dishes, sheets for the bed and towels. To call it scarce would be generous. It could use some decorating, period pictures show some great ways to make it comfortable. The furniture was build during the remodel and was 'Frank inspired'. It sucks. The most uncomfortable furniture I have ever used. This place could be an absolute pleasure. Too many things make it miss that mark.

Even though it rained most of the day, Springbrook is a beautiful Oasis that you drive through a…read morecorn field to find and made our day precious and spectacular. And, not even a bat could spoil how much fun we had with our family and friends there. We did enjoy our day, but there were some hiccups. We decided to use Spotify for our music. Which is fine and worked for us. One of my guests informed me that they heard one of my songs at least 5 times before it went to the next. And, my PowerPoint froze on a picture every now and then during the day. It seems they may need some technology upgrades. Also, some of our guests missed our ceremony because they had troubles finding the venue. Do not use the address. Search for Springbrook Events instead is what we heard. Our guests gave praises to the beauty of the venue and the song choices I made to our playlists and enjoyed themselves immensely even when the lights flickered and music stopped for a little bit while the computer rebooted. Also, double check that you have all the rooms booked for your party. I had told them in an email I needed all the rooms in the house for my wedding party. One I only needed for Saturday night. Some how, the officiant was able to book it for Friday night and they weren't going to clean the room for my bridesmaids for Saturday night. So my bridesmaids had to drive home after the wedding and I had to give my bridesmaid her money back cause she had already paid me for the room that I had also asked Springbrook to save for me. That was upsetting. And, one more thing, we never did get to use the bon fire we had requested. We knew rain was in the forecast but yet they never covered the wood up and it was too wet. We never did get reimbursed for not being able to utilize it. They should have covered the wood up knowing it was supposed to rain during the day. We weren't too happy bout that.

I recently attended a wedding a this venue site in Burnett. Not being from the area, I had a hard…read moretime finding the venue. There was only one sign and that was right at the drive way - surrounded by cornfields. The drive way was not the smoothest I've been on. The parking area is limited. I noticed a church on the property, which looked very charming... another venue option. The barn is beautifully set with a huge fire pit and near a stream. The wedding took place on the second floor. Don't worry, there is an elevator just in case if you don't feel like climbing the stairs. The interior is a open room with couple of bars along the walls. Looks like a person can set up this room in various ways. The venue was very well lit and with plenty of ventilation. After the ceremony, we were ushered to the first floor for appetizers and cocktails. Again, great lay out with a bar. The men's restroom was very clean and had the "rustic" look. After awhile, we asked to go back up to the second floor. The staff did a great job setting up the tables for the meal, which was catered in. The acoustics was great for the wedding. I didn't stick for the dancing since I'm not used to driving after dark.. I live in a city and not used to no street lights. On the way out, I noticed the large fire pit which was in full blaze. Overall, I thought this is a great event venue.

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!