Xanadu Island Bed & Breakfast and Resort

What a wonderful place for my wife and I to stay for 3 days. Terrific hospitality, delicious breakfasts, and we even had a wood-burning fireplace in our room. We would definitely go back again when we're next in Minnesota.

Even though it rained and many things were closed for the season it was a wonderful relaxing stay. We met many nice people, including the owners. We plan to visit again next year.

We just returned from another amazing stay at the Maid's Cottage on Xanadu Island. What a glorious place! Quiet and peaceful. We love taking the canoe out on the crystal clear water and watching the turtles, fish, muskrats, and beavers swim. This last trip we saw a pileated woodpecker! Margie made us the best cookies, and we had a lovely time chatting with Margie and Bubba about the wildlife. We booked our next stay before we left - this time for a whole week! We'll look forward to it all year. Highly recommend this amazing place to anyone looking for a little R & R!

We stayed at Xanadu on our last day of a ten day tour of Minnesota. We were in the fireplace room. My husband lit the fire and we had a lovely blaze in about a minute! the coffee cups were pre-warmed--how wonderful--and the common area looked out from the shelter of tree branches over the lake with the mists rising off of it. And, we enjoyed another couple who were charming--a lovely culmination to our time in Minnesota.

My husband and I stay at b and bs at least 4 times a year. Xanadu rates at the top of my husband's list and in the top 3 of mine. Great hosts who made us feel completely at home providing coffee for my early rising husband and cookies at all time of the day/night! You wonder why this is my husband's favorite? A beautiful setting physically and mentally making it impossible not to relax. I hope we can come back for more pampering.

we enjoyed Margie and Bubba's hospitality you feel so welcome

We just stopped in for one night at Xanadu and could have easily stayed longer! A relaxing setting, inviting hosts, and fabulous breakfast. Forgot to ask for the toasted almond cookie recipe...they were scrumptious!!

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Bubba and I are delighted to hear you enjoyed a relaxing getaway at Xanadu Island. The peacefulness and beauty here are hard to beat and we're happy to hear you would have liked to stay longer. I am always happy to share recipes so if you'd like the cookie recipe, please send us an email and I'll be happy to send it to you. It's a guest favorite.

Great palce to get away from the daily rigors of life and relax. Marggie and Bubba are terrific hosts and the house is truly lovely. We only wish we could have stayed longer but will do so on a return visit Harold and Maxine Slobof

Check in is a 3:00PM but we asked to come early and were told that was fine. When we showed up we were greeted with a tour of all the complimentary things available to us. The house and lake were beautiful and we enjoyed it all. We had a fabulous lunch at Stellas in Battle Lake only a few minutes from the B&B. Afterwards we took out the complimentary kayaks on the beautiful lake. The room was wonderful and so was the breakfast. Bubba and Margie were very friendly. One of our favorite B&B's!!

My family recently stayed in the Groundskeepers cabin for two nights and Xanadu was as amazing as I remembered from my stay several years ago. The cabin was delightful and Bubba and Margie were so hospitable. Margie's cooking is fantastic! We will definitely be returning to this secluded treasure in the heartland of Minnesota.

Bubba and Margie are the perfect hosts - they just seem to attract the most interesting guests!

My husband and I went to Xanadu for our 10th wedding anniversary. We had a great time and it was so relaxing. Bubba and Margie are the best hosts. Their hospitality is wonderful and the food is to die for. I would recommend Xanadu to EVERYONE!!

We have been coming to Xanadu Island for many years and have always enjoyed our stay. It is such a peaceful, restful, and beautiful spot. We love walking the country roads, swimming and boating in the lake, and just relaxing and unwinding. The breakfasts are big and delicious, the rooms are beautiful and so comfortable. Bubba and Margie are such great hosts and really provide a very positive experience. We hope to continue to visit for many years to come.

The room was lovely, food delicious and hosts graciously attended to our every need. You can play in the lake, fish, enjoy a fire, read in the hammock or just nap. It is cozy, lovely and inviting. Of course we chose to stay during some of the hottest, humid days of the summer.... and we realized we are indeed overly spoiled by our air conditioning at home and in our vehicles. That simply meant the lake was that much more welcomed as well as the ceiling fan in the room. There were endless cool beverages and it was easy to find breezy places to play and rest. A true retreat.

We had a wonderful experience at Xanadu. Bubba and Margie and their granddaughters were extremely friendly and hospitable. Our room was very comfortable and the gourmet breakfasts were incredible (as were the homemade cookies). We look forward to our next visit!!

We had an amazing time at Xanadu Island. Wonderful accommodations. Delicious, hearty breakfasts. Gregarious and engaging owners/hosts.

What a wonderful place Xanadu Island is! Nestled back in the woods along a winding gravel path it really feels like you're out in the middle of God's Country. The location is perfect! The lake water was so clear and clean you could see fish all over. The two large snapping turtles in the area made for a fun evening's watch. Bubba and Margie are the best B&B host I've ever met in my travels. They are fun to be around and include the guests in any activity. When they say, "Make yourself at home" they mean it! The ability to use multiple boats, canoes, kayaks and a paddle boat without extra cost add to the charm. The breakfast prepared was beyond incredible. We will for sure be visiting Xanadu Island again!

My wife and I are regular visitors to this wonderful B&B/ resort. We always welcome the privacy, comfort, and service that makes this place second to none. Bubba and Margie have our full respect and our wholehearted endorsement.

We spent two nights over our 5 year anniversary at Xanadu Island and were tickled pink! Everything about the B&B made our special weekend memorable! No detail was overlooked and everything was tastefully warm and welcoming. The food was amazing!!! We were so fully we didn't need lunch either day. Margie and Bubba are the most friendly, warm and caring people! We would highly highly recommend Xanadu to anyone for any occasion with the utmost confidence!! We will be back!

We needed a quiet getaway for the weekend with just the two of us. The breakfast was AMAZING, owners were friendly and super accomodating, and the house was beautiful with an interesting history. I'd love to come back some day and spend more than the weekend!

Our honeymoon at Xanadu Island was awesome! Great people and relaxing atmosphere! Cant wait to go back!

Xanadu Island bed and breakfast is a great place to stay! The owners were helpful and friendly, breakfast was amazing, there were many fun activities available to guests and the scenery was beautiful. Great place to get away for a few days and relax!

Margie & Bubba were very personable & welcoming. Very clean! Lots of extras. Breakfast was huge & great. The island was relaxing with a lovely landscape. The appearance of the inn was appealing. I'm going back!

My husband and I stayed two nights in the Master Suite for our wedding anniversary. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. Our breakfasts were crazy delicious. Margie and Bubba were delightful hosts. We'll be back!

What a beautiful home! The downstairs is all original wood and fieldstone from 1920 and absolutely gorgeous. The upstairs has been refinished. Bathrooms are all modern. Wonderful complementary amenities including motorboats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, games, as well as complementary water and sodas. Food was scrumptious and more than we could eat. The setting could not possible be improved on - right on the lake's edge with a deck to enjoy the view or watch the stars come out at night. Very wooded area. Absolutely beautiful! Margie, the owner, was friendly and fun to talk to. We missed meeting her husband as he was out of town but he sounds like a very fun and funny man. We recommend this bed and breakfast to everyone.

The atmosphere surrounding Xanadu is amazing.The perfect get away for my wife and I on our anniversary.Breakfast was nothing short of amazing.For the fisherman a wonderful location for a weekend get away or even a week.We look forward to our next visit.

The site is beautiful, the host and hostess friendly, the meal delicious and the whole experience wonderful.

We have stayed at many B&Bs, but never one like this. The B&B is the entire island. It is so peaceful. Our windows (6 of them) looked straight out at the beautiful lake. The sound of loons was welcome. The porch was a great visiting place. My husband loved canoeing at dawn. The food was incredible.

Everything about our stay was outstanding, from the warm welcome we received to the delicious breakfasts.

Margie and Bubba out do themselves with luxury combined with the great at home feeling. We had never been to a B&B but I think we found our favorite getaway with great service, great food and unbelievable scenery and surroundings.Look forward to our next visit there.

We had never stayed at a B&B before and came from a very emotional funeral. Walking in, we smelled chocolate and the owner was taking toasted almond chocolate chip butter cookies fresh from the oven! That was the beginning of being well cared for. Our room had four huge windows open with lake breezes blowing through. Our bed was a four poster loaded with pillows and we also had a fireplace of our own. The breakfasts were amazing and we enjoyed every minute!

Margie and Bubba covered every detail of the house so that people feel so welcome. We enjoyed a peaceful evening and wonderful relaxing couple time. Then in the morning they were such amazing hosts at breakfast- making all the couples feel so comfortable that we felt like old friends.

Great place. Wish we would have known about it before. Will be back every year now.

We rented the maid's cottage. Paddled the kayak and canoe. Watched the sunsets. Napped in the hammock. Went into Battle Lake to Stella's for good food. Enjoyed the hospitality of Bubba and Marge and generally RELAXED. Great low-key, laid-back vacation for the three of us.

We stayed in the B&B one night and in a cottage for the remaining nights. Both were great! The property was gorgeous and quiet -- often we were in the only boat on the lake. The hosts were fantastic -- very generous and the most welcoming, hospitable folks we've had yet in a B&B stay. The B&B breakfast and desserts were delicious! We were able to fully relax with no TVs or internet and plenty of time to read, play lawn games, and enjoy the various boats while fishing (successfully catching several good sized fish) and swimming in water that was very clear (up to 15'). We also enjoyed the nearby town, which had a very good bait shop and some good choices of restaurants. My husband is begging to go back again next year.

We celebrated our first anniversary on Xanadu Island and enjoyed all the comforts of home and more! The bed and pillows were very comfortable, private bath and fresh air all made for a restful sleep. Then breakfast was out of this world! We enjoyed visiting with the other couples and Margie and Bubba called everyone by name! The photos do not do justice to the beautiful setting. Impressive!

We had an excellent stay at Xanadu and will continue to go back. The setting is beautiful. There are lots of activities such as fishing, canoeing, and games. And it is a great place to just sit and read or visit. Worth going just to sit and visit with Bubba and Margie.

Living up to its name, we had to traverse a very narrow causeway to reach our island retreat in the Central Lakes region of Minnesota. The B&B has stellar scenery and accommodations with a breakfast to match. From Xanadu's deck we enjoyed the sight of loons, pelicans, hummingbirds & more. Lovely hosts.

We stayed in the master bedroom. It had windows on all three sides to let the air go through the room. We had a wonderful stay. We were greeted with ginger cookies and some chocolate bars. Yummy. We took a swim in the beautiful lake. Supper was great. Went to Zorbaz on the lake. Awesome mexican food and pizza. Joined in the bonfire chat at night. The breakfast was delicious.We had pork chops, quiche, potatoes and cream brulee. What a great cook. We can't wait to go back and go paddle boating and canoeing. Bubba and Margie were great hosts and have a beautiful place on the lake. So peaceful. Would really like to stay two nights next visit. Al and Lori

Loved my stay here. Location was perfect with views of lake. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Can't wait to come back!

Bubba & Margie made sure we felt at home once we arrived. The atmosphere was was very relaxed and the accommodations were above and beyond many other B&B's.

We've stayed at a number of bed and breakfasts over the years, but this one tops them all! The location is beautiful, and the breakfasts that Margie and Bubba serve are over the top.

We randomly chose this B&B and it was a wonderful surprise. After traveling on some unpaved roads through farmland suddenly you're in the midst of a delightful hideaway on a quiet lake. The Lakeside room was bright with a beautiful window overlooking Elbow Lake. The lake is abundant with fish and canoes and motored boats are available for use. Breakfast both days was delicious and satisfied until dinner. Lovely desserts as well! Bubba and Margie are engaging hosts who feel more like family as you say your farewells. We highly recommend this delightful resort.

My family stays ONLY at Xanadu Bed and Breakfast (the cabins are awesome too!)--we have been too spoiled to go anywhere else. The combination of the location, natural beauty, luxurious and clean accommodations, over-the-top breakfasts, tasty snacks, and superb hosts make it impossible to think of staying in another B & B. Stay at Xanadu and you will make friends forever with Bubba and Margie.

We received the opportunity to visit Xanadu as a gift from family, and what a great gift it was. The location is close enough to be able to enjoy some of the great amenities that exist in the lakes country, but far enough out that we were able to disconnect and enjoy the near seclusion of the location. The hostess was fantastic! Margie's vast experiences and anecdotes made for great fireside chat as did those of other guests. We are anxious to meet the legendary coowner-Bubba during a future visit. Having met a family that has included Xanadu in their summer plans for over 30 years-says something about the quality and atmosphere. My Bride and I look forward to another stay in the fall. Troy & Cheri

Charming place with a charming history...charming hosts and charming room! I was the only guest the night I visited and Bubba and Margie treated me like I was a long lost relative coming to visit. The house has a very peaceful, relaxing feel. I stayed in the Blue Room which is on the first floor - it was very quiet and the mattress was soooo comfortable! Thanks!

We were disappointed that the bedrooms didn't have walls that went all the way up to the ceiling and only curtains for doors. It made it difficult for the light sleepers in the group.

We stayed in one of the cabins the week of June 4-11. We had an absolutely amazing time. My kids loved the fishing, the beach, going for a ride in the boat, and visiting with bubba and Margie. Each of our three children were very much in their element at Xanadu. The fisherman, the socialized, and the quiet child who just needs some time alone and with her parents. Sometimes you find a place that you do not want to tell anyone about because it is so wonderful that you want it to always be available just for you. Xanadu is one of those places that you want to keep a secret because it is so WONDERFUL!

This is our third visit to Xanadu, and I daresay we'll be back next year! Bubba and Margie are wonderful hosts, everything we needed for a wonderful weekend was available and we enjoyed just sitting and visiting with them. The breakfasts and snacks were fabulous, the room was perfect, and we can't wait to go back again. It might even be this year!

My wife and I have been going to B & B's for about 5 years now and this is the first place I can honestly say was over the top friendly. All the guests were engaging, talkative and genuinely nice people. I don't think I can share with you enough about how awesome the owner were, very friendly, do anything, caring, considerate and great to listen to and talk with. Then there is the food....Amazing!!! My favorite had to be the baked grapefruit!! If you are heading to, live near or need a peace break, stay here!!!

Great experience. Bubba & Margie are great host and hostess! Their home is warm and beautiful. Surroundings are very relaxing. Would highly recommend!

Naturals surroundings that attract all the right species - woodpeckers, hummingbirds, orioles, waxwings, fish, muscrats and box turtles plus several known snappers, along with a few humans who appreciate the quiet retreat. Then of course there are the hospitable and knowledgeable Margie and Bubba who keep their guests pampered and informed.

My wife and I have been coming to Xanadu for the last seven years. Not only did we fall in love with it on our very first visit, we even designed our own log home around many of Xanadu's awesome features! Bubba and Margie have truly found their calling as innkeepers. Our annual stay is the highlight of our entire year! If there is a deficiency in Xanadu, it is the distance from the Blue Room to our front door...we wish we were closer!!! We have discussed trying other destinations in the summer, but...we know exactly what we are getting at Xanadu and we absolutely LOVE IT! Thanks Bubba and Margie!! See you in July!

Beautiful view of the lake, peaceful and quiet, clean and cozy, yummy treats when we arrived and snacks for the evening. Great breakfast and fabulous hosts!!! We have been to 20+ B&Bs and this is in our top 5 for sure!!! We loved it and will be going back next fall. :+)

If you want to separate yourself from the world, come to Xanadu and feel the natural serenity, the unhurried pace, the peaceful pampering, the calmness from decades of existence. Imagine this stately two-story guest mansion with natural stone fireplace, original birch furniture, spiral staircase, cozy chairs, comfy beds & private baths. Taste the delicious and plentiful breakfasts! Hear the gentle waves of Elbow Lake & occasional loons. It's a sweet spot to visit!

We stayed 2 nights in a room overlooking the lake. It was lit by a full moon. Beautiful place, very clean, excellent food, wonderful host, especially the grand daughters who waited on us.

Very enjoyable weekend, hosts were the best, the B&B one of the best overall that I have stayed in the food was more than I could imagine and they made sure you did not leave hungry. We will definitly come back to this B&B...Thanks Bubba and Marge. Scott & Melinda Barnum 8/27-8/29

Every time we stay at a B&B, I hope for a lovely and comfortable room, a quiet and relaxing setting, a nice breakfast, an interesting home/house, and warm hospitality. Xanadu went far beyond my hopes on every aspect of our visit.

A beautiful house in a charming setting run by wonderful people.

Our time on Xanadu Island was wonderfully blissful. The B&B was in a beautifully appointed home, every room was uniquely and luxuriously furnished, adn our host, Margie, was so pleasant and welcoming. A truly relaxing experience. Great breakfast!

Once you wind your way into this quiet retreat, you can't help but leave your worries behind. Margie greeted every quest, big and small with a very big welcome and she did every thing to make our stay a memorable one. The lodge is so homey and you start to relax the minute you walk in. Our gueat room was top notch too. We had a beautiful view of the lake. At night it was like sleeping under the stars. We woke to the singing of the loons. It does not get any better than this. Breakfast was very delicious and served in a very relaxed manor. I would highly recommend you put Xanadu on your list of fantastic places to stay.

The hospitality and integity that was shown to everyone from Margie is the basis of why the upper midwest earned it's reputation as having authentic homestyle personality

I had the pleasure of staying at Xanadu for my brother-in-laws wedding. I never knew such a place existed! I shared our unbelieveable experience with my sister and her husband once we got back to Illinois. We are all planning on going there with our kids next summer. Margie, you rock!

Xanadu Island is an unexpected retreat surrounded by farmland. Once you enter via a winding, narrow road, it's like you are in a different place completely. Very relaxing, great food & hospitality. We want to take our entire family back.

Xanadu was hard to locate but a delightful place to stay. I'd have enjoyed more time there just to wander around and enjoy the scenery.

A year ago this past weekend, my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Xanadu Island B&B Resort. We were so taken with the beauty, seclusion, amenities, and friendliness of the owners Margie and Bubba that this past weekend we came back and were married on the property. We could not think of another place that would have more meaning to us than Xanadu. Our family absolutely loved it and many are going to be returning as well. The kids could catch sunny's and bass right from the dock. The lake is not built up at all which makes it seem like it's completely yours. The canoes and paddle boat and even the motor boat were used by all. Margie and Bubba have really taken the time to think about every detail to make your stay there special. Our personal favorites are the instrumental cd's in the rooms, bathrobes, and special soaps, fireplace, and the exceptional breakfasts. We have stayed at many resorts throughout our lives as children and as adults and Xanadu Island by far tops our list. Thank you Margie & Bubba for sharing your little peace of heaven with all of us & we look foward to seeing you again!

Kubla Khan eat your heart out! This was the most quiet, serene, beautiful island setting we could ask for! Food & hostess extraordinary! Paradise revisited!

Xanadu is on a lovely, secluded island setting. The view from the lodge is very serene. It is a perfect get away from it all setting. The breakfast was superb.

Overall experience was excellent! Owners, Bubba & Margie, were warm and fun hosts. The food was superb! The location and view was awesome. We would strongly recommend it!

Needed accommodations on short notice - web site was great to use, appreciated immediate reservation confirmation Friendly, helpful hosts, congenial fellow guests. Bed maximally comfortable. Spent an hour sitting on the dock watching birds, a turtle, and an otter get ready for sunset.

Xanadu is a lovely, beautifully maintained B&B originally built as a hunting/fishing lodge for a wealthy owner in 1912. It's current owners are lively, providing a fantastic breakfast in a rustic environment. Beds are super!

Everything was wonderful! The room, the food, the grounds...all were what we hoped for. Bubba and Margie are wonderful hosts and we are already trying to plan our next visit.

When we booked this B&B, we weren't sure what we would experience- sometimes inns don't meet up to the photos. not this time! It was awesome! Wonderful breakfast, perfect ambiance, lovely room, charming, cozy lodge feel and great hospitality!

I've been to many B&B's and this is easily the nicest, most peaceful, warm B&B I've experienced. Xanadu should e a retreat, its that relaxing. The owners were friendly and full of good humor. Breakfast was delicious and healthy.

Fishing was great. Xanadu Island was great. The owners were wonderful. The food was outstanding. We were on the lake and it was magical. I would recommend this to everyone. Great for relaxing. Always service with a smile and a story.

The new owners are wonderful. Highly recommended. Great place.