Whiteley Creek Homestead


  • In the morning, a hearty homemade breakfast prepared with organic and locally grown ingredients purchased from a local CSA farm, farmers' market, and food coop is served on vintage china in the "queen of the meadow blooms" tearoom. The 1890 railroad coach car is furnished with antique kitchen utensils, vintage aprons, and old tablecloths. Additional food services included in room rate are dessert, cold beverage, bottled water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, marshmallows for roasting, and popcorn.

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    Secluded thirty-five acre B&B three miles from Brainerd. Private bath themed rooms with names such as "three marigolds and one other flower", "starry starry night", and "miss 4th of july" allude to the unique decor in each room. In addition to Inn rooms, you may stay to rear of old fashioned general store with 1930-40's cars and trucks parked beside antique gas pump, in loft of barn with French doors opening onto balcony overlooking acres of land, or in cozy cabin snuggled amongst pines. Slow your pace to enjoy gardens with markers identifying plants or take a stroll down walking trail through woods. Just look for sunflower patch that marks trail. Huge stone fireplace on inn's porch and in cottages. A hearty homemade breakfast prepared with organic and locally grown ingredients served in "queen of the meadow blooms tearoom", an 1890 railroad passenger car, as well as a dessert/snack is included in room charge. Browse the Pumpkin Hill Market for items to delight anyone with an old-fashioned heart. Whiteley Creek Homestead takes you back to a time when laundry swung lazily on a line in the breeze.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Selected Florida's 1996 Conservation Education Teacher of the Year and recipient of Disney's 1996 Teacheriffic $3000.00 Top Program Award for a school-wide waste management system utilizing composting, Adrienne has an interest in land stewardship and related environmental issues. In 1993 she earned a Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and completed her Master Gardener certification through the University of Minnesota Extension Service in March 2000.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Seclusion

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • onsite canoes

    • walking trails

    • birding

    • porch seating

    • complimentary Brainerd Airport pickup

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  • Nightly Rate

    $95 - $125

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 - 6 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations are guaranteed with a credit card. Rates are subject to a 6.5% state sales tax.

    • Cancellations: To allow time to rebook, cancellations are requested two weeks prior to arrival date. A gift certificate will be issued for cancellations less than two weeks in advance of stay.

    • Open all year round: N


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Whiteley Creek's mission is to provide a retreat for adults.

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: "queen of the meadow blooms tearoom" 1890 RR Car


    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • bottled water

    • coffee, tea, hot chocolate

    • marshmallows for roasting, popcorn

    • microwave and refrigerator on back porch


    Recipes

    Dessert

    Rhubarb Custard Pie
    Serves: 8

  • Location Type

    • secluded 35-acres of woods and wetlands


    City

    • Brainerd

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      At Brainerd's landmark water tower, next to the Chamber of Commerce, go east on Washington Street to the stoplights by JCPenney at the East Brainerd Mall. From the stoplights, go straight ahead on Highway 210 East exactly 2.4 miles. Turn right just past the "Whiteley Creek Homestead" state highway sign. Follow the signs down the 1/2 mile drive to the gray, weathered Whiteley Creek Inn.


    Airport

    • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl.) 150 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-494 West from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to I-94 toward St. Cloud. Just before St. Cloud take the Clearwater Exit. Go to the town of Clear Lake where you will turn left onto Highway 10 and head north to Little Falls. In Little Falls, where Highway 10 veers off to the west, go straight ahead onto Highway 371 North. Go 30 miles to Brainerd. At the outskirts of Brainerd you will have the option of either: 1)choosing the Brainerd bypass which veers to the left and takes you to Baxter or 2)choosing the old Highway 371 which veers to the right and takes you to Brainerd. Take the old Highway 371. Upon reaching the Brainerd city limits, go straight ahead through several stoplights. Just after crossing over the railroad tracks, you will see the Chamber of Commerce and Brainerd's landmark water tower on your right. Turn right (east) onto Washington Street. See "Directions to Property" to direct you to Whiteley Creek Homestead.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Charles Lindbergh's boyhood home

    • Croft Mine Tour

    • Dinner Cruise

    • Berry Picking Farms

    • Arboretum

    • Crow Wing State Park

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • 1937 Packard Tour

    • Canoe Outfitting

    • Quilt Shop

    • Fr. Rapids Hiking and Horseback Riding TRL (2 mi.)

    • Mississippi River Access (2 mi.)

    • Paul Bunyan State Bicycle TRL (2 mi.)

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

  • Delightful!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Delightful! My husband and I were up there a few weekends ago, and it was so relaxing! No kids, no TV in the cottage, just quiet and birds and forest and good, healthy food! The owners have taken great care to make every aspect of your stay restful and comfortable--truly a retreat away from the rat race! Decorated with charming country antiques that are functional and comfortable, not fussy. You aren't afraid to break anything here, it's all designed for your R&R. Enjoy!


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