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.

I was a little afraid to stay at a roadside motel, just because most are not that great. But, this…read morewas about the only place to stay that was close to a wedding venue that we went to. I decided to go for it and stay. This is an older motel, but it was very clean. We had room 102 one of the three rooms that have only one queen bed. It looked as though we had new carpet, flat screen TV. The bed was fine, the sheets were crisp and clean. The bathroom was old, but everything worked. (Bring your own hairdryer, one was not in our room.) They provided donuts, juice, coffee, bananas, apples and different types of bars for breakfast. The young man who checked us in was very nice. Would I stay here again, Yes. Just so you know, I do not normally stay in a motel.

Stayed here a few times! Definitely an old fashioned place, love that about staying here! If it…read morewasn't for having a motor home now, would still be staying here!

My wife and I stayed there while riding the Root River bike trail, and the Rushford Inn was…read moreperfect. I ride a recumbent trike and the handicapped room was big enough that we were able to keep both cycles inside. Very nice and clean rooms and super friendly staff. I highly recommend the Rushford Inn.

While riding my bike across country. I got caught in a storm and found this place. What a welcome…read moresurprise. Very amazing people, very nice hotel, great sheets and towels. Thank you for making me feel at home.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Historic Knotty Pines Cabins. Easy access from the cabins to the…read moreRoot River Bike Trail and downtown business. We will try to stay here again when we come back to Lanesboro.

Lovely establishment. We stayed in the quaint cabins. They were perfect for us. Nice walking…read moredistance to the center of town and a very quiet neighborhood. The proprietor is wonderful!

Super convenient location! If you're wanting to hang out in the downtown area, bike down trout run…read moretrail, or just generally see the sights in Decorah, this hotel is located less than 5min away from everything you want. Staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were both clean and comfy. There is a pool for guests and a lovely breakfast set out in the mornings. This hotel was perfect for our needs this weekend.

Staff were very kind, and check in was quick and painless. They also offer contactless checkout so…read moreyou can leave quickly after your stay is over. The pros: has a good size, spacious room with a nice bathroom, and everything was clean and properly prepared. They also let us check on an hour and a half early for no extra charge. The cons: not much to speak negatively about besides the bed. It was hard and pure spring and I woke up and my back was killing me. Not the worst bed I've slept on but it might be time for an update.

my husband and I spend the weekend in the most amazing secluded chalet. Tracy and Karl the nicest…read morepeople and the chalet was the Most romantic place we ever stayed it was in fall and winter we loved everything about it. Excited to go back soon!

This place is Amazing. We went for our 10 anniversary. It is so private. and yes we run around…read morenaked the whole time. No one around to bother you or see what you are doing. So much country and wildlife to see. Once you go here you will get spoiled and a hotel or camping or anything will never be this good. The cabins are bueatiful. I would highly recommend for everyone at least once in their lifetime experience this bueatiful magical romantic place. Thank you so much for having this wonderful magical place. I hope to be back soon.

Every part of our stay was excellent: very clean, newly updated, large room…read more The historic hotel lobby, and all common areas were also beautifully updated! Staff was pleasant. Parking was convenient & safe. Drinks from the bar were tasty. Would highly recommend staying here.

If Hospitality School offered a class called How To Keep Your Hotel In Top Condition, they'd…read moreinclude a field trip to see how it's done here. From the outside, it more or less just looks like an old building. Inside, it's kind of like stepping back in time, to the days when folks built nice hotels with lots of cool architectural details and craftsmanship. But it's actually better than that, because modern amenities like air conditioning that works well are found in today's Winneshiek. Pro Tip - if your room is too warm, ask at the front desk for them to adjust the temperature. They can do a lot more from there than you can in your room, where you only have +/- 3 degrees of control.