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.

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.

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.

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!

We stayed three nights in Sadie's cabin. It is a charming little place. The cabin was clean if a…read morebit chilly after several days of below normal temperatures. I would recommend that the mattress be replaced with one that is more supportive.

Great place to stay, very affordable and unique place. The owner made us breakfast that was truly…read moreamazing and sat and talked with us like we were long lost friends! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Stayed here last week for a business trip. It was everything I wanted and more. Very quiet and…read morevery comfortable accommodations. Carol was able to accommodate my VERY late arrival time and generally made life easy. I had a great breakfast cooked for me every morning. The day I left, I had to leave before 5am -- there was a sack breakfast waiting for me to take on the way to the airport. Thanks! Oh, and there's a baby-grand piano downstairs!

We stayed here recently, when we were in the area for a wedding. Our group took over this location…read moreand it's sister facility. The proprietors were excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful, and put on a wonderful rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding, and excellent breakfasts every morning. The room that we occupied was clean and spacious. When we accidentally left a belonging in our room upon leaving, Carol Roth was kind enough to find it and send it on to Ca., at her own expense! We will be back when we're next in the area...

We enjoyed three peaceful nights at the Inn. Having a group of three we booked the second floor of…read morethe second house at the Inn. The second floor includes two bedrooms, a large family room, full kitchen and a deck. Very nice! The bathroom was large with a whirlpool for two. All of the furniture and decor was top notch. The beds are very nice Amish oak and the sheets were very high quality - smooooth. Everything was very comfortable! Outside the house we had a grill, swing, fire pit and lots of land to hike. Breakfast is not included in this suite but it was no problem making arrangements with Nora for a couple of mornings. We enjoyed talking with Pete, Nora and other guests - Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Georgia being represented this weekend. While relaxing at the Inn is no problem I would strongly recommend two side trips: 1) The Shrine to the Our Lady of Guadelupe in LaCrosse. It is a one hour drive and it is amazing! Check it out on Yelp. I put up some photos but they don't do it justice. 2). Pete and Nora had suggested two places to eat in the area. The pizza at the Country Gardens motel was darn good and the prices for pizza and the other menu items was darn reasonable. It's about 15 minutes away in Soldiers Grove. If you want 5 star food then you need to keep driving another 15 minutes to The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua. The Beef Tenderloin was Outstanding and the desserts (especially the carrot cake) were excellent too! Prices are a bit higher but well worth it for this very fresh and delicious meal! We heard from other guests that they went biking on the Sparta railroad trail and had a great time. Next time we'll bring our bikes.

We (my best friend and I - along with my two young sons), found this charming retreat on accident…read more We decided to road trip from Central WI to Galina, IL. We got to Dubuque, IA and started looking for hotels in 100 mile radius - EVERYTHING WAS BOOKED! So I started "Yelping" I saw this B&B had 5 stars and we know why ! It's immaculate! Gorgeous grounds, kept in perfect condition. We arrived late, and was warmly greeted by one of the owners, Pete. We all introduced ourselves and then made way to our cabin. It's a two bedroom adorable, good sized cabin. First bedroom has two twin beds, and the second bedroom has a queen bed, there is a large futon in the living room. Bathroom is good size with a stand up shower. The sweet cabin has a full size refrigerator and nice kitchen. It's very clean and well cared for. If you are in the area, don't pass this up!

We came here for our 25th Wedding Anniversary, having never been to the area, and we're incredibly…read moreglad we chose to stay at the Kickapoo Valley Cabins. The hosts were more than helpful both when booking and when we arrived and asked for information about the area. The cabin was comfortable, had the amenities for our stay (the often mentioned cookies, coffee, items to cook with, a grill) and views galore! For visiting Kickapoo Valley Reserve or Wildcat Mountain, as we were, this is in the perfect spot.

My husband and I came here for a relaxing get away from city life. Our experience exceeded all…read moreexpectations. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Llama's, Horses and Cowboy Joe. Cowboy Joe is one of the owners and you can tell how much time, love and care goes into maintaining the property. The cabin's are warm, cozy, clean and stocked with everything you could need. They even present you with homemade chocolate chip cookies upon arrival that were incredible! I do recommend bringing all of your food necessary for your stay because the cabin's are extremely secluded. Any businesses are about 20-30 min away and even then, what IS there is extremely limited. My husband and I were prepared for this, so it didn't detract from our stay whatsoever-I say that as an fyi for future guests. The porch with rocking chairs was our heaven so we could read and listen to the sounds of nature. We highly recommend staying here! You won't regret it!

This is a great B & B. Beautifully decorated old home with large rooms and a beautiful view of the…read moreMississippi Great breakfast, cordial hosts, reasonable price. Best of the 5 B & Bs we stayed in on our recent Great River Road trip. Worth a stop in Trempealeau which has nothing else to offer (other than watching boats go through the locks).

Great place and a great value for the price. The rooms are spacious, clean, and air-conditioned…read more Ours had a terrace with a view of the Mississippi. Trains run alongside the river quite frequently, but didn't wake us up because the doors and windows must be new and well-sealed. The hosts let you come and go as you please, and are welcoming and willing to talk about the area and things to do there. Breakfast was AOK. While you're in the neighborhood, check out the bike trails (the local bike store, Blue Heron, has maps and sells trail passes). Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a good public beach (that we knew of), so we had to trespass to take a dip (oops!). Sullivan's Supper Club is within a mile of the B&B and worth a jaunt for dinner, but the Trempealeau Hotel is within shorter walking distance and is open late.

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.

My friends and I stayed in the McGregor Manor for a weekend. We were leaf peeping and the area is…read moreabsolutely stunning. For starters, the home is beautifully decorated and the beds are comfortable! The kitchen was great for cooking a meal in and enjoying with friends at the dining table. We asked Katie for recommendations and she gave us a few which we thoroughly enjoyed. Pikes Peak has stunning views of the bluffs, By the Spoonful has amazing sandwiches, cheeses and beers and we dined at Old Man River. All of these are less than 2 miles away from the home and we enjoyed walking the streets of McGregor and looking in the shops. Can't wait to come back next year and bring our boat! We will definitely be enjoying the Mississippi River and fishing.

From the owner: Welcome to our beautiful Victorian home located in the quaint town of McGregor, Iowa. Our 2,800 sq…read more ft. home was built during McGregor's early years as a Mississippi River boom town. Attractions include antiquing, biking, fishing, hunting, hiking and boating! We're a short drive from Pike's Peak, Effigy Mounds and Prairie du Chien, WI. Entire access of the home, each bedroom consists of en suite or attached bath. Fully furnished and decorated.