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The Magic Door
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  • Inn Details

    The Magic Door is a stately, three story Victorian located just two blocks from downtown Northfield. The three room inn is quaint and relaxing with beautiful furnishings, quality towels and bedding, Serta Perfect Sleeper pillowtop mattresses and nicely appointed bathrooms. As an experienced B&B patron, I have made every effort to create the type of place I personally would love to frequent by providing all the amenities I hope to find during my travels and getaways. The result is an extremely comfortable, pampering atmosphere that is romantic, rejuvenating and... magical!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    I am a fitness enthusiast who runs regularly, lifts weights, and practices some yoga. Enjoy reading fiction and spiritual texts. Love the outdoors, cooking, and good conversation. Have been known to sing some karoke.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Other Pets: not allowed in guest areas

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • afternoon snack with wine or beer

    • chocolates & candles in rooms

    • DVD movie collection

    • complimentary sherry, soda, bottled water

    • Sunday paper and magazine selection

    • bottomless cookie jar

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  • Summer Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $145/$195

    Spring Thing

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$175

    Autumnwood

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$140

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4pm - 6pm    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: only on college event weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Must guarantee reservation with a credit card number or a deposit (cash or check) for first night's stay.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations require a 10 day notice. Those who cancel after the deadline will receive a gift certificate for a week night stay. If your reservation is to be paid with a gift certificate, a late cancellation will render the certificate valid for weekdays only.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: complimentary wine/beer in afternoon

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: acceptions made in some circumstances- ask when reserving

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Last minute - weekends
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 1

    • book the house - weekdays
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 1

    • winter weekends
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: anytime between 7 and 10am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Gluten free

    • Vegan

    Additional food services

    • chocolates

    • cookies

    • sherry

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  • Location Type

    • Cannon River

    • Carleton College

    • St. Olaf College

    • Small town

    City

    • Minneapolis

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      35W to Hwy 19 East. Follow for 6 miles into Northfield. Cross Hwy 3 and turn right onto Division. Go 4 blocks to the corner of Division and 9th.

    Airport

    • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl.) 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take 494West to 35W South. Follow to Hwy 19 east. Go 8 miles into Northfield, cross hwy 3, make a right on Divsion and go 4 blocks to the corner of Division and 9th.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Cannon Valley Bike Trail

    • Big Woods State Park

    • Cabela's

    • St. Olaf & Carleton colleges

    • Carleton Arboreum

    • Mall of America

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Jesse James Days

    • live music

    • day spa

    • Winter Walk

    • Christmas festival

    • local theater

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    We look forward to returning

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My wife and I felt pampered from when we came in, and Pamela greeted us with a tray of fruit, cheese and crackers, a bottle of wine and a jar of cookies. The room -- on the first floor -- was very comfortable, with a big, soft mattress and a thick comforter for warmth. I was a bit tall for the tub shower, but the detachable handset-showerhead accommodated. Pamela has a wonderful DVD movie collection to choose from. The breakfasts were delicious, beautifully presented and included desserts. We enjoyed and came to look forward to chatting with the other guests and with Pamela over breakfast (she joined with a cup of coffee after all had been served). We usually got out for the day later than we'd planned, because we lingered to talk. Because it's a 19th century home, I had to hunt around a bit for an electrical outlet to plug in my laptop, and dim lighting on one side of the bathroom mirror made shaving a bit of a challenge, but they were minor inconveniences. We hope to stay at the Magic Door again next time we visit Northfield, and would recommend it to anyone looking for some pampering and personal attention. .

    A Relaxing Retreat

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Hi, Pam! I promised I'd write.....can't believe it's taken this long! Your hospitality was fantastic! We loved everything.....the wine & cheese; the wonderful breakfast (but we never did get our dessert---!)--too busy talking to you, I guess! Thanks for the tomatoes, etc. We definitely needed to stay more than one night! Next time we're in Northfield, we'll definitely stay here!

    super nice

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This was our first time staying at a B&B and I think maybe we'll be a bit spoiled because of all the fun extra stuff that Pamela provides that maybe you don't find at every inn. We of course loved the room and the whirlpool and the super comfy bed, but didn't expect to get complimentary wine (beer for the bf), a tray with fruit and cheese and crackers, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. There was also a great selection of movies and the breakfast was delicious! (we even had dessert!) Pamela, was fun to talk to, and so were the other guests. We didn't want to go home! Can't wait to go back in the summer. Northfield is such a pretty little town. Quiet and friendly, but still with plenty of shops and things to do. The Ole restaurant was a great recommendation.

    A good night sleep in a peaceful room

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    My room was spacious, and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The location is nice and quiet. The room didn't have alot of lighting in the sitting area, which was not a problem, since I was alone. The bedside lighting was fine for reading. I appreciated the firplace that I could control myself. The bathroom was huge. It took a bit of getting used to the hand held shower system.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your comments! I have added a new lamp in the Spring Thing sitting area to make it easier to read after dark. Just in time for the end of daylight savings! Such a simple improvement... I'm so glad you spoke up. Pamela

    - Pamela (innkeeper)

    Hidden treasure

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We recently spent two nights at The Magic Door. Pam is a low-key hostess who made our visit to Northfield comfortable and easy. On-street parking is a plus, as are the quiet amenities, such as bathrobes, mints, a small fridge in the room, and the comfortable bed. Breakfast of fresh fruit, baked goods, a warm dish (quiche, crepes), and coffee/tea/orange juice kept us fueled well into the early afternoon.

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