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Thornton House B&B
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  • Inn Details

    Spacious and comfortable accommodations in a historic, Italianate mansion within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and The Mississippi River. Located on the side of forested and quiet Mt. Hosmer, your stay will be comfortable and relaxing. We offer a help-yourself full breakfast in the dining room, private bathrooms for all rooms, extended cable and wireless internet to stay in touch (if you want!). Our close proximity to The River (Mississippi Wildlife Refuge) is fantastic for fishing, sightseeing and boating. Additionally, we are also booking the Thornton House Cottage located a stone's throw from The River. Our location in NE Iowa is very scenic with panoramic blufftop vistas and winding roads along the Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge. Thornton House is on the side of Mt. Hosmer in a small River Town rich with historical buildings -many which are stone. Come and Discover the 1000' ft bluffs of the scenic Upper Mississippi wildlife refuge!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Thornton House is full of items procured from world travels as well as local antique markets. I also enjoy searching for the ultimate treasure in local flea markets!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Casual elegance

    • Excellent retreats and meetings

    • Original and intricate floors and molding

    • Ornate and original tin ceilings

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Telephone

    • Videos

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  • The Grand Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$130

    West Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    The Peach Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The Double Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$165

    Thornton House Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$185

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3pm    Check out: 11am

    • Deposit amount required: One day

    • Cancellations: $25 charge if canceled 2 weeks prior to your stay. If canceling within 2 weeks of your stay, we have to re-rent the rooms before refunding your deposit less the $25 cancel fee. If the rooms do not re-rent the deposit is forfeited.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children over 12 welcome.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Last minute discounts offered- see website
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 1

    • Stay Monday Tuesday or Weds and save!
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8am-9:30am

    • Serving location: Grand Rm. guests can dine on their private veranda, Dining Room

    Signature Dish

    Fresh scones with our home made jam..
    We often make homemade scones which are perfect with our handmade line of jams and preserves. Apricot with Vanilla bean jam is our most popular jam and is delicious with a warm-from-the-oven buttermilk scone. Additionally, we serve a main dish, fresh fruit with coffee, tea and orange juice. Please come hungry!

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Thornton House Southern Cobbler
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 5 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    City

    • La Crosse

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Highway 35 (Wisconsin River Road) to the Lansing bridge, make a left after going over the bridge and continue to Main St, make a right and continue to 5th St, make another right and go 500 ft. You may also email us at rooms@thethorntonhouse.c om for more specific directions from your destination.

    Airport

    • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • 3 minute walk to shops and restaurants

    • 10 minute walk to the Mississippi River

    • Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge

    • 5 minute (steep) walk up to Mt. Hosmer Park

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • 10 minute walk to the Mississippi River (scenic)

    • walking distance to Mt. Hosmer Park (great views)

    • Morel mushroom hunting in the spring..

    • Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge (eagles++)

    • Stocked trout stream within 2 miles..

    • View Lansing's historic stone buildings

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

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    August

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    It was an excellent time spent with my wife celebrating her birthday.

    Very Enjoyable Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The B&B was immaculate and the rooms are large for an older home. Great food and lots of great history and stories from the innkeeper made it fun!

    Our Stay at Thornton House

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We had the opportunity to stay at Thornton House twice. This was our first experience at a B. & B. The first time, we stayed at the house. Everything was outstanding, from the rooms to the service. We also thought the price was fair. The second time we stayed, there was a quilt retreat going on the same time as us going back to Lansing, Iowa. We were offered the cottage. We thought the price for the cottage was a bit high, ($50) more then staying at the main house. Especially, during the recession. We did enjoy our stay at the cottage. There was no food at the cottage, but we were invited to the main house for breakfast. We also liked talking with Frank, the Innkeeper. As an interior designer, the rooms were all tastfully decorated. You could tell that the innkeepers went above and beyond making sure that our stay at Thorton House/and cottage was met with our comfort in mind! Would we go back there? You better believe we would!!! Our ratings reflect our second stay. Cindy and John

    Wonderful

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Thornton House just so exceeded our expectations. There just weren't any negatives at all. As soon as we walked through the front door we experienced this incredible welcoming warmth and it only got better. If you are headed anywhere in this direction don't miss this wonderful experience. We will be back again and again.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We would recommend this B&B to anyone. Tasha and Dan

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