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Xanadu Island Bed & Breakfast and Resort
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View of the main lodge and deck nestled in the oaks, pines and maples from the clear, inviting water of Elbow Lake.
Lovely views of the lake and island from 3 directions with cross breezes through the opened French windows invite you to settle in to read, relax, linger........ or light the fire in the original rock fireplace and warm yourself while gliding gently in the Old Hickory glider.
Cozy and inviting is the Fireplace Room where you can enjoy a delightful view of the lake in comfy rattan chairs........or pull them up to the fire and be mesmerized by the flames in the warm, woodburning fireplace.
From the Blue Room enjoy lovely views of the original ice house and back bay of Elbow Lake----watch for the otters and muskrats enjoying their nightly swim. Enjoy the ambience of the elecric fireplace which warms the room nicely on those cool spring and fall evenings. Or fling open the French windows and invite in the lovely lake breezes.
Light and airy, Ella's Room, invites self-pampering with soft terry robes to wrap yourself in after a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi-jetted tub for two.
A new floor plan, complete remodel and new deck will entice you to enjoy the Chauffeur's Cottage with friends and family. Closeness to the lake allows you to keep watch on the kids' water activities.
Come right in to enjoy the cozy ambience of the Maid's Cottage. Fully furnished, this lovely cabin invites you to rest well, BBQ outdoors and share the fish from your day's catch with family or friends, picnic-style just outside your door while enjoying lake views and breezes............or just a few steps away, a restorative nap in the hammock.
End of another lovely day in paradise!!!!
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Address
35484 235th Street
Battle Lake, MN 56515
USA - Phone+1-218-864-8096
- Toll free+1-800-396-9043
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Extraordinary for solitude, peacefulness and beauty. 1920's cedar and shake lodge with three original servants' cabins on a 5 acre privately owned island. Surrounded by the clear, clean water of 189 acre Elbow Lake in the heart of Lake Country in west central Minnesota. Complimentary fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboat, firepit and firewood.
Rooms & Rates
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 77 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5a slice of heaven on earth
June 11, 2013
Xanadu is peaceful place with hosts that gracious and interesting.
5 out of 5Peaceful and Beautiful!
November 28, 2012
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.
5 out of 5Wonderful experience with great people
October 27, 2012
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.
5 out of 5Perfection.
October 22, 2012
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!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Bubba & Margie Shivler
Innkeepers Description:
We enjoy fishing, swimming and water sports, hiking, bicycling, canoeing, sailing, reading, sightseeing, gardening, antiquing, traveling, woodworking, architecture, cooking, exploring and our granddaughters.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Cat , 1 Dog , Cat and dog are outside pets Others
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Address
35484 235th Street
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $165
The Master Bedroom
The Master Bedroom is a spacious room with a white queen sized 4-poster bed, classic summer home furnishings, luxurious European linens, soft terry bathrobes, an antique Old Hickory cane and hickory wood glider in front of a field stone fireplace and a private bath with shower. The original French windows provide stunning lake views and gentle breezes from three directions. $149.00
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$149/$149The Blue Room
The Blue Room is an old fashioned room with original fir paneling, a unique wall cabinet and original French casement windows. This cozy room features a white, classic queen metal bed, all blue and white furnishings and view of the back bay of surrounding Elbow Lake. An electric fireplace adds just a bit of ambience on those cool evenings. Soft terry bathrobes. Newly remodeled private bathroom with a shower. $110.00
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$110/$110The Fireplace Room
The Fireplace Room is a cozy, country room with an original graystone fireplace. A queen size Toulouse metal bed, antiques, two comfy rattan chairs from which to enjoy the warm fire, a lovely view of the lake and gentle breezes from the South invite you to settle in. Soft terry bath robes. Newly remodeled private bathroom with shower. $120.00
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$120/$120The Lakeside Room
The Lakeside Room is a light, airy upstairs room with pine wainscoting and a wall of windows providing a spectacular view of the lake. A queen size wicker bed, matching furnishings, luxury European linens, ceiling fan circulating lake breezes and a double, heart-shaped Jacuzzi invite you to spend time in your room. Soft terry bathrobes. Private bath with shower. Also enjoy the lovely sitting area just outside your room. $165.00
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$165/$165Ella's Room
Ella's Room, named for Margie's grandmother who also rented rooms to boarders, is a soothing yellow with oak wainscoting and perfect for creating sweet dreams. Views of the lake can be enjoyed through the island's pines, maples and oaks from the antique rocker or from the lovely cherry and wrought iron queen bed. A heart-shaped Jacuzzi for two, ceiling fan, private bathroom with shower, and soft terrycloth bathrobes invite self-pampering and relaxation. A cheerful sitting room overlooking the lake and for enjoying quiet time is just down the hall. $145.00
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
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$145/$145Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:00 P.M. Check Out: 11:00 A.M/ B&B
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Minimum Stay: No minimum in B&B rooms/ 3 night minimum in Cottages
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Deposit Amount Required: Credit card on file and/or 50% down on two or more nights' stay.
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Cancellations: B&B reservations may be cancelled 14 days in advance of your stay. If you cancel after this deadline, you will be responsible for the full cost of your scheduled stay. If we, or you, are able to schedule someone else to fulfill your cancelled reservation, then a refund will be issued, minus a 10% administrative fee. Cottage reservations may be cancelled 60 days prior with the same cancellation policy as the B&B.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Complimentary soft drinks/bottled water/tea/coffee
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Children Allowed: Children over age 12 in B&B/ ALL AGES in cottages
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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7 nights for price of 5 in cottages(weekly rate)
Percent Off: 28% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $165
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 77 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5a slice of heaven on earth
June 11, 2013
Xanadu is peaceful place with hosts that gracious and interesting.
5 out of 5Peaceful and Beautiful!
November 28, 2012
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.
5 out of 5Wonderful experience with great people
October 27, 2012
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.
5 out of 5Perfection.
October 22, 2012
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!
5 out of 5Excellent in all respects
October 16, 2012
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.
4.6 out of 5One of our Favorites
October 08, 2012
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.
5 out of 5quiet, relaxing, fun
September 21, 2012
we enjoyed Margie and Bubba's hospitality you feel so welcome
5 out of 5A Wonderful Hideaway!
September 18, 2012
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!!
Innkeeper Response
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.
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
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Island
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Lakeside
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Small town
City - Minneapolis
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Distance to city: 140 miles
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Directions to property:
FROM MINNEAPOLIS Xanadu Island is about 2.5 hours driving time from the junction of 94 and 494 in Minneapolis (about 3 1/2 hours from the airport). Drive west on 94 until you are about 25 miles west of Alexandria, then turn (right) north on Highway 78 (Exit 77) . About 24 miles north you will come into Battle Lake. Turn left across from the Dairy Queen onto Holdt Street (County Hwy 83) and go about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto 235th Street when you see the Xanadu Island B&B and Resort sign. Continue about 1/2 mile, turn right again at the second Xanadu Island B&B sign and drive to the end of the road.
Airport
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St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Municipal) 69 miles
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Directions to property:
FROM FARGO Xanadu is about 1.5 hours from Fargo/Moorhead. Drive east on Interstate 94 about 47 miles to Fergus Falls. At the third exit to Fergus Falls you will find Highway 210. Go east on 210 to Battle Lake (about 17 miles). At the Amoco Station (junction of 210 and 78) turn left into Battle Lake. Turn left across from the Dairy Queen onto Holdt Street(County Hwy 83)and go about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto 235th Street when you see the Xanadu Island B&B and Resort sign. Continue about 1/2 mile, turn right again at the second Xanadu Island B&B sign and drive to the end of the road.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Miniature Golf
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Water Park
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Rodeo
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Horseshoes
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Kayaking
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Birdwatching
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Sailing
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Swimming
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Water sports
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Amenities
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Bed and Breakfast
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Guest Cottage
Property highlights
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Creative Artistic Retreats
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Fishing
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Reunions
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Water Activities/Swimming
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Wedding Receptions
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Family Travel
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Computer
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Copier
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DVD Player
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Desk
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Fax Machine
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Internet Service
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Library
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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Videos
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Wedding Facilities
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Radio
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 9:00 A.M.
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Dessert
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
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