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  • The W.W. Smith Inn, built in 1901, on the National Register of Historic Places
    Sitting room of Laura's Suite
    Parlor with leaded, beveled glass windows
    Formal dining room where a gourmet breakfast is served
    The Cottage Room
    Relax in the whirlpool tub in the Carriage House Loft Suite
    Antique furnishings grace Laura's Suite

    • Address 101 Linden Street SW
      Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
      USA
    • Phone+1-507-794-5661
    • Toll free+1-800-799-5661
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    Step back in time and experience turn-of-the century elegance and the relaxed lifestyle of a bygone age in an historic mansion and carriage house in a quiet, tree-lined village neighborhood. Shaded by magnificent maples and willow trees, the Main House features stained glass and leaded, beveled glass windows along with ornate and intricate woodwork in oak, cherry and chestnut. The Main House has three guest accommodations and the Carriage House, done in the style of a country cottage, has a Loft Suite on the upper level and a guest room with private bath on the first floor.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 43 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.6 out of 5
     

    Beautiful B&B

    June 02, 2013

    My husband amd I stayed on a visit to Schells Brewery. Our hosts were very welcoming. It was if I was at home.

    5 out of 5
     

    Outstanding! Would definitely recommend!

    March 20, 2013

    Beautiful house. Clean. Spacious. Great food.

    5 out of 5
     

    Great Experience in Sleepy Eye

    October 07, 2012

    This was my husband and I's first time staying at a B& B. What a great first experience! The W.W. Smith Inn is absolutely beautiful! Our host & hostess were very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. They suggested a wonderful restaurant for our anniversary dinner, and even took care of the reservations for us! Our room was very clean and met all of our expectations. The gourmet breakfast held in the stunning dining room, was a real treat! "Happy Travelers" Ramsey, MN

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Wonderful

    August 16, 2012

    Avoid staying in hotel-chains. Choose B&Bs like W.W. Smith Inn and you will feel the difference. Unforgettable! Travellers from Berlin, Germany


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Leo and Marcia Derkowski

    Innkeepers Description:

    Cooking, camping, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, golf, travel, canoeing, painting and drawing, photography

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $100 - $175

    Rose Room

    Spacious, sunlighted room with king bed, private bath with claw foot soaking tub, comfortable sitting area.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Laura's Suite

    Spacious suite with sitting room and bedroom, carved cherry antique bed and matching furniture, gas log fireplace, beautiful chesnut woodwork, period details, Persian rugs, private bath with claw foot tub and shower

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double

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    Cottage Room

    Large room with bay window, staned glass details, four-poster queen bed, armoire, period antiques, chairs and reading lamps, private bath with separate shower and bathtub.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Carriage House Loft Suite

    Our most popular room - a very large suite on second floor of Carriage House. King bed, 2-person whirlpool, private bath with shower, use of gathering room on first floor, very quiet and private - ideal for wedding night, anniversary, romantic get away

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Carriage House Box Stall

    On the first floor of the Carriage House, queen bed, private bath with shower, use of gathering room in Carriage House,two dressers, comfortable reading chairs - quiet and private.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 PM    Check Out: 12:00 PM

    • Deposit Amount Required: One room night

    • Cancellations: Cancellations made more than seven days prior to your arrival date will incur a $10.00 booking fee and your deposit will be refunded. Cancellations made less than seven days before your visit will be charged the full amount of your stay. If the room is rented, you will receive a gift certificate for a future visit. If you must cancel a reservation please call us or send an e-mail and we will give you a cancellation number. Leaving a message on the answering machine is not sufficient to cancel a reservation; you must speak to us or send an e-mail reply to get a cancellation number.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Limited

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • AARP
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 43 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.6 out of 5
     

    Beautiful B&B

    June 02, 2013

    My husband amd I stayed on a visit to Schells Brewery. Our hosts were very welcoming. It was if I was at home.

    5 out of 5
     

    Outstanding! Would definitely recommend!

    March 20, 2013

    Beautiful house. Clean. Spacious. Great food.

    5 out of 5
     

    Great Experience in Sleepy Eye

    October 07, 2012

    This was my husband and I's first time staying at a B& B. What a great first experience! The W.W. Smith Inn is absolutely beautiful! Our host & hostess were very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. They suggested a wonderful restaurant for our anniversary dinner, and even took care of the reservations for us! Our room was very clean and met all of our expectations. The gourmet breakfast held in the stunning dining room, was a real treat! "Happy Travelers" Ramsey, MN

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Wonderful

    August 16, 2012

    Avoid staying in hotel-chains. Choose B&Bs like W.W. Smith Inn and you will feel the difference. Unforgettable! Travellers from Berlin, Germany

    3.8 out of 5
     

    One night in WWSmith Inn

    July 11, 2012

    We stayed in the Rose room. Very clean, nicely decorated and large enough. Window airconditioner worked well which is good since it was quite hot. Private bath had tub with handheld sprayer, no curtain and there was hardly anyplace to set anything near the sink. Breakfast was great. The ambience of this beautiful house made us want to linger.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Stepped out of time

    July 05, 2012

    My daughter and I met here for R and R...and we found it. Laura's Suite was roomy, comfortable. I am not an antique buff, but this house blew our minds! Gorgeous, warm, artistic (beautiful woodwork, colorful tiled fireplaces in most rooms, the owner's artwork on the walls, thrilling stained glass). The owners/hosts are warm, intelligent and interesting, and made us feel very at home. My first Bed and Breakfast experience. Lovely! I will be back, and will recommend to others!

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Welcoming and Warm but missing small town experience

    May 30, 2012

    The W.W Smith Inn is a well preserved home that met expectations. The home and guest house was fantastic- and plenty of room for 3. The Beds are very comfortable and offers a perfect night's rest. The town of Sleepy Eye was very nice but very small and didn't offer much for site seeing or activities.

    5 out of 5
     

    Our Room was Huge!

    March 14, 2012

    We enjoyed our 5th wedding anniversary and felt very relaxed after the stay. Everything was outstanding. The owners went out of their way to show us a great time.


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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    City - New Ulm

    • Distance to city: 11 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From East: take RT 14 to Sleepy Eye, turn left at first traffic light (1st Avenue South) go four blocks to Linden Street SW, Inn is on corner of Linden and 1st Avenue. From West: take Rt. 14 to Sleepy Eye, turn right at second traffic light (1st Avenue South)go four blocks to Linden Street SW, Inn is on corner of Linden and 1st Avenue. From North: take Rt. 4 south to Sleepy Eye, stay on Rt. 4 through first traffic light (intersection with Rt. 14), go four blocks and turn left on to Linden St. SW. Go two blocks, Inn is on the right at the corner of Linden and 1st Avenue South. From South: take Rt. 4 north to Sleepy Eye, turn right on Linden St. SW. Go two blocks, Inn is on the right at the corner of Linden and 1st Avenue South.

    Airport

    • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl.) 125 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take 494 East from Airport to 169 South. Follow 169 to Mankato, MN. Exit to Rt. 14 West. Follow Rt. 14 through New Ulm to Sleepy Eye, turn left ar first traffic light (1st Avenue South) go four blocks to Linden Street SW, Inn is on corner of Linden and 1st Avenue.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Laura Ingalls Wilder Pagent

    • Petroglyphs

    • New Ulm Festivals

    • Fort Ridgely

    • Shells Brewery

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Cross Country Skiing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Historic mansion

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 - 9:30 AM

    • Serving Location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

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