A Rosy Outlook Bed and Breakfast
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This is the view looking out the windows from our comman livingroom area. Three large floor to ceiling windows bring in awesome views of Kachemak Bay, the Homer Spit,several glaciers andthe Kenai Mountain Range. Countless flower varieties fill the surrounding yard and gardens.
The Fireweed Room features a comfy queen bed with premium mattress,memory foam topper and luxurious linens guarenteed to give you a restful night sleep. The room also has a small desk and chair with an area to hang clothing.
Stroll through our lovely flower gardens. They have been featured several times on the Garden Club tours. Sit on the decks and if you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of moose, bear ,eagles or songbirds who are frequent vistors to A Rosy Outlook B&B.
Enjoy a full home cooked breakfast in our dining room as you watch the sun rise over Kachemak Bay and the Grewink Glacier. Our breakfasts specialize in locally grown products such as birch syrup, reindeer sausage, blueberry and raspberry pancakes and waffles as well as rhubarb muffins.
The Pine Cone Room features two extra long twin beds. Each has a deluxe mattress and memory foam topper for added comfort. The room also has a custom made pine bench and shelf unit for hanging clothes. It also has a private entrance.
Relax on one of our spacious decks. Enjoy spectacular views of Kachemak Bay, several glaciers in the Kenai Mountain Range,and the Homer Spit. Stroll the beautiful flower filled paths and really enjoy all the beauty Alaska has to offer.
Enjoy magnificent vista's at every turn here at A Rosy Outlook B&B. This photo is taken near our front entrance.The Homer Spit and the Kenai Mountain Range is in the background.
Black bears are sometimes seen at A Rosy Outlook B&B. This photo was taken last July in our driveway.
We have lived at this location for 20 years. Every year Momma moose has babies on our property and brings her young for us to enjoy nearly every day. These twins were born in May 2008.One day last year we saw triplets.
The Forget Me Not room was new in 2011. This cozy room features a comfy queen bed and private bath with shower. It has a private entrance, and wifi.
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $130
, - Reviews 36
- Rooms 3
Inn's website-
Address
5245 Thompson Drive
Homer, AK 99603
USA - Phone+1-907-235-2424
- Mobile+1-907-299-1024
- EmailContact Innkeeper
We invite you to enjoy awesome views of glaciers, mountains, Kachemak Bay and the Homer Spit during your stay at A Rosy Outlook B&B. Stroll our lush flower gardens that have been featured on Homer Garden Tours. Moose, bear,eagles and song birds are often seen. Enjoy comfy,quiet,private rooms with queen or ex-long twin beds. Third and fourth guests stay for $25 each per night in a separate room when booked along with the Fireweed Room. Easy access; only 2 steps, private bath, satellite TV, WiFi,BBQ grill, freezer for your catch,lots of parking,and a full home cooked breakfast. Secluded location, 1.5 miles from downtown.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 36 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.2 out of 5Bed, breakfast and friendship
September 09, 2012
Rosie and Erless not only provided us with a cozy place to sleep and wonderful breakfasts, they made us feel completely at home in their house. Erless even found us a way to ship home a 5-foot long decorative souvenir of our Alaska trip.
5 out of 5A great 8 day stay!
September 04, 2012
I stayed here for 8 days, which is told is their longest to date :-) Every morning I had a nice, full breakfast and every evening a cup of hot tea and orange juice :-) Five stars for service and for helpful guidance and what to see and do. Location offers wonderful views of the spit, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a black bear. There are no street lamps here so your evening star gazing will be perfect. One note on location: it is up a steep hill. No problem in the summer but I suspect it gets icy quickly during the winter.
5 out of 5A Rosy Outlook B&B surpassed all expectations
August 08, 2012
This was the most outstanding B&B we encountered in our travels thru Alaska. The view from the front window is unbelievable- the Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful blue glaciers all in one eyefull. The flower gardens around the house and yard are beautiful. The Forget-Me-Not room was comfortable and very clean. Rosie and Erless are "fun" people- we had a lot of laughs and they really made us feel comfortable in their home. We highly recommend this B&B.
4.8 out of 5Wonderful B&B
July 18, 2012
Truly enjoyed our time at Rosie & Erless' B&B! The view is amazing, the hosts are warm and welcoming, and the food is yummy. We've stayed in lots of B&Bs around the country, and we'll make it a point to return to this one next time we're in Alaska!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Rosie and Erless Burgess
Innkeepers Description:
Erless and Rosie Burgess are long time Alaskans who have lived and worked all over the state. Erless is a retired carpentar and Rosie a former Home Ec Teacher. Our pastimes include fishing, snow machining, hunting and gardening. We enjoy sharing our Alaskan experiences with our guests.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $130
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $130
Fireweed Room
The Fireweed Room features a queen size bed with a premium mattress and a memory foam topper for luxurious sleeping comfort.Visitors to the Land of the Midnight Sun enjoy this room because it can be completely darkened for a refreshing nights sleep. For groups of 3-4 guests, add the The Pine Cone Room for just $25 a night per person. It shares the private bath with the Fireweed Room. For your privacy, we book only one party at a time in this suite. WiFi is available.An extra folding bed or crib is available for an additional $25 a night making it family friendly.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPine Cone room
The Pine Cone Room has two extra long twin beds with thick premium mattresses topped with a memory foam pad for your sleeping comfort.This room can be booked either as an add-on to the Fireweed Room for for groups of 3 or 4 at $25 a guest per night or if 1 or 2 guests prefer twin beds, it can be booked by itself at the same rate as the Fireweed Room.A third folding bed or crib are available for an extra $25 a person per night making this suite very appealing for a large group.For your privacy we book only one party at a time in this suite.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 2 Twin
Contact for Availability ContactForget Me Not Room
The Forget-Me-Not Room was new for the 2011 season.A premium queen size mattress with memory foam topper insures a restful night sleep.The room can be easily darkened for sleeping comfort, an amenity often overlooked here in the Land of the Midnight Sun.Wifi is available in the room.A private bath with shower is attached.Enjoy a home cooked breakfast featuring our home grown fruits, jams, jellies, baked goods and other Alaskan foods such as moose or reindeer sausage (on request)and birch syrup.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: after 4 PM Check Out: 11 AM
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Deposit Amount Required: One night's deposit required. Credit Card guarentees reservation.Checks must reach us no more that 10 days after booking.
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Cancellations: Deposit is non- refundable with less than 10 days notice prior to arrival date. Full refund before that.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Limited
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Active military
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 2 -
Longer stays
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $130
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 36 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.2 out of 5Bed, breakfast and friendship
September 09, 2012
Rosie and Erless not only provided us with a cozy place to sleep and wonderful breakfasts, they made us feel completely at home in their house. Erless even found us a way to ship home a 5-foot long decorative souvenir of our Alaska trip.
5 out of 5A great 8 day stay!
September 04, 2012
I stayed here for 8 days, which is told is their longest to date :-) Every morning I had a nice, full breakfast and every evening a cup of hot tea and orange juice :-) Five stars for service and for helpful guidance and what to see and do. Location offers wonderful views of the spit, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a black bear. There are no street lamps here so your evening star gazing will be perfect. One note on location: it is up a steep hill. No problem in the summer but I suspect it gets icy quickly during the winter.
5 out of 5A Rosy Outlook B&B surpassed all expectations
August 08, 2012
This was the most outstanding B&B we encountered in our travels thru Alaska. The view from the front window is unbelievable- the Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful blue glaciers all in one eyefull. The flower gardens around the house and yard are beautiful. The Forget-Me-Not room was comfortable and very clean. Rosie and Erless are "fun" people- we had a lot of laughs and they really made us feel comfortable in their home. We highly recommend this B&B.
4.8 out of 5Wonderful B&B
July 18, 2012
Truly enjoyed our time at Rosie & Erless' B&B! The view is amazing, the hosts are warm and welcoming, and the food is yummy. We've stayed in lots of B&Bs around the country, and we'll make it a point to return to this one next time we're in Alaska!
5 out of 5fantastic BnB
July 09, 2012
This is the cleanest, nicest BnB that we have stayed at. The view from the living room is outstanding. No view from the bedroom Breakfast was very tasty. The only downside is the water has a sulfur smell. Otherwise, this place can't be beat.
Innkeeper Response
Sorry for the water problem. Guess the filter needed to be changed.5 out of 5Breathtaking view and great accomodations!
July 09, 2012
Wonderful hosts. They had maps of the area and suggested places for site seeing, food and drinks. Warm friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was homemade and outstanding. We felt like part of the family! Beautiful gardens and views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and Homer Spit from their elevated location. A must stay if you're planning to stay in Homer!
4.8 out of 5Charming home with gorgeous view and exceptional, personal care
June 24, 2012
The B&B was wonderfully charming, and Rosy & Erless couldn't have been better hosts with their warm and comforatble conversations, their rhubarb cookies, and the most amazing blueberry french toast for breakfast. A real treat through and through!
4.8 out of 5Early Season Visit
May 18, 2012
My return visit to "A Rosy Outlook B&B" exceeded all my expectations and was filled with lovely surprises which were not available on my previous visits. It had been 2 years since my previous visit and so it was my first chance to stay in the delightfully cozy "Forget Me Not Room". From it's amazing blue walls to the warm morning sunshine thru the window, it filled my heart with joy before I even entered the kitchen for what I already knew would be the best breakfast ever. Whether it is Rosie's orange pecan french toast or berry topped waffles I knew that breakfast alone would be worth the trip. But here again a lovely surprise. On the 3rd morning of my stay when I was the only guest (the previous nights there had been others) I was offered the choice of pumpkin pie to accompany my fresh fruit compote. I immediately accepted,asking if it was going to be a regular offering or if it was just a special treat for me. Rosie just smiled as she said I had been there often enough to be like family. That is true, I felt that way from my very first visit. I had planned this trip early just so I could see my favorite Spring flowers which were not blooming on my previous visits. I was not disappointed. The beautiful pictures on the website only begin to tell that story. Leaves and blooms opened almost as I watched. I got to watch a chickadee build it's nest in one of her hand painted birdhouses. Also saw a moose spend a whole afternoon grazing just outside the fence on new shoots that appear magically where there had been snow a few days earlier. The slower pace of the short span between the isolation of winter and the bustle of summer gave both Rosie' and Erless time to share even more of the stories of the many years they have spent in the "Quiet Hamlet by the Sea" called Homer. So if it's your first trip or one of several I would say, don't rule out an early season visit as you will be pleasantly surprised I am sure.
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Location
Location Type
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1.5 Miles from downtown
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Glaciers
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Homer Spit
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Airport
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Countryside
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Mountains
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Oceanside
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Small town
City - Homer
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Distance to city: 1 miles
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Directions to property:
Drive South into Homer on the Sterling Highway. Turn Left at the Lake Street stop light (it's the only stoplight). Continue to the flashing red light on Pioneer Avenue. Turn Right. Pioneer Avenue now becomes East End Road. Drive 1.5 miles on East End Road. Turn Left on Thompson Drive. Follow the road about 1/3 mile to the end where you will find A Rosy OutLook B&B at 5245 Thompson Drive
Airport
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Anchorage, AK (ANC) 220 miles
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Directions to property:
Drive South on the New Seward highway. Turn right at the Seward cut-off and continue driving on the Sterling Highway until you arrive in Homer.
Area Attractions
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Russian Villages
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Tide Pooling
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Bear and Moose viewing
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Volcanoes
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Halibut, Salmon Fishing Charters
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Eagle, Crane, Song Bird watching
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Rodeo
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Ski area
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Winery
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Bird watching
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Cross-country ski trails
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Hunting
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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Islands and Oceans National Reserve Headquarters
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Pratt Museum
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Center for Coastal Studies
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Volcano Observation
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Garden Tours
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Most westerly highway point
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Sailing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Snow shoe trails
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
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Bed and Breakfast
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Homestay Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Animal viewing
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Beautiful flower gardens
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Bird watching
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Family Travel
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Gourmet food
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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CD player
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Computer
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Copier
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DVD Player
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Library
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Turndown Service
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Easy access-Ground level
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Boat Parking
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Gear Storage
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Freezer for your catch
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7AM to 9AM
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Rhubarb Muffins
We offer a wide variety of locally grown foods when available. Home made jams, jellies, birch syrup, blueberry and raspberry pancakes and waffles, salmon quiche, reindeer sausage and home baked goodies such as rhubarb muffins are examples of what we serve.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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As needed
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To Go for earlybirds
Recipes
Bread
A Rosy Outlook B&B Rhubarb Muffins
Serves: 12
Prep time: 30 minutesBreakfast-Brunch
Salmon Quiche
Serves: 8
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