Thornton House B&B
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.
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 secret Appalachians of Northeast Iowa and SW Wisconsin!
We also offer last minute deeply discounted lodging specials -visit our website for the latest specials and to check availability & book rooms online.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: La Crosse, WI (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. - Nearest major airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare)
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 82.00 and $ 165.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 82.00 and $ 165.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottages
We also offer accommodations for 2-4 at the Thornton House Cottage, located on the Mississippi River. It has a 2 story 8'x17' deck with seating and tables so you can relax and watch all of the pleasure craft, tugboats and fishing glide by on The River.
Amenities
| In 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 |
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| On Site | |
| Telephone | Videos |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30-9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Our signature dish is Fresh buttermilk scones with our home made jam..
We often make homemade scones which are perfect with our handmade line of 25 jams and preserves from the "Mt. Hosmer Jam Shop" also in Lansing on the Mississippi riverfront. Apricot with Vanilla bean jam is our most popular jam and is delicious with a warm-from-the-oven buttermilk scone!
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (One day)
- Check in time is 3pm and Check out time is 11am
- Cancellations:
Cancellations must be received within 14 days in advance of the reservation, unless the rooms are re-rented, the deposit is forfeited. A $25 handling fee per room booked is charged if the deposit is returned.
Discounts available:| | 11% | See website | Minimum stay: 1 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Frank Ebersold
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
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Hiking trails, Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, walking distance to the Mississippi River, walking distance to Mt. Hosmer Park (great views), Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming
Lansing Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Lansing, Iowa.