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  • The Scandinavian Inn bed and breakfast, an 1892 Victorian in residential Lanesboro.
    Roof gazebo, with an unparalleled panoramic view
    Breakfast welcomes you with fresh fruit, home-baked entree, side dish, breakfast meat, juice, coffee/tea, and typically two baked goods, all elegantly served.
    Our Living Room, funished with period pieces and trimmed with original woodwork, is one of our many common areas.
    The Balcony Room, with breakfast delivered into the room by a dumb waiter. Private balcony.
    Garden View Room
    The Morning Sun Room
    Cadbury Room
    The Turret Room

    • Address 701 Kenilworth Ave S.
      Lanesboro, MN 55949
      USA
    • Phone+1-507-467-4500
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    The Scandinavian Inn is an environmentally-sensitive bed and breakfast where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of an inviting small Minnesota town nestled within the bluffs of the Root River. This five-bedroom bed and breakfast is in the residential neighborhood of Lanesboro, Minnesota. It is a Victorian home built in 1893 by Ole Habberstad, a young entrepreneur and business man who had made the journey from the Norwegian community of Eidsvold in the mid-1800's. The home features Southern pine woodwork, period furnishings, worldwide travel mementos, high ceilings, transom windows, spacious grounds, and an inviting front porch to relax with coffee or a glass of wine. The rooftop gazebo offers a picturesque panoramic view of the Lanesboro valley. Lanesboro is a most unusual small town tucked into a Root River valley, with professional live theater, a waterfall, a central park, and an active arts community. Lanesboro is ideally located on one of Minnesota's most popular and scenic bicycle trails, offering three different routes of travel. Amish neighbors produce goods such as furniture, quilts, and preserves, which are available for purchase in Lanesboro and nearby communities. From the Scandinavian Inn, all locations in Lanesboro are easily accessed by foot or bicycle. Park your car until it's time to return home.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 22 Reviews

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

    Explanation of Our Ratings

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

    Beautifully Appointed B&B

    August 10, 2012

    Lovely B&B... clean, comfortable & quiet. The hosts were helpful with dining and activities. The breakfasts were exceptional. I did go back again.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Scandinavian Inn

    July 26, 2012

    The hosts were very accommodating, the food was great! The inn is beautiful and the town very friendly!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    A Lovely Getaway

    July 23, 2012

    The innkeepers are a delightful couple, the breakfasts are organic &/or locally sourced and are simply wonderful. Comfy beds, great location to the river and bike trails, Lanesboro is a lovely community with a great local theater and Amish crafts. This inn is clean and great for people with allergies. The gazebo on the roof is a rare thing. Very Victorian with a Scandinavian twist. LOVELY!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Caretakers of Wonder

    May 06, 2012

    Vicki & Peter aren't just innkeepers; they're caretakers of your vacation experience. Their attention to detail (providing hats & mittens on unexpectedly cold days, cheerfully working with dietary requests, and booking any reservation you can name) make them standouts in the B&B arena.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Peter and Vicki Torkelson

    Resident Pets

    3 Cats , Cats not allowed in guest area Others

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $99 - $150

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 pm or later    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum Stay: 4 of our 5 rooms require a 2-night stay on weekends, mid-April through October

    • Deposit Amount Required: We request a deposit of $50 per night for each room reservation

    • Cancellations: Deposits are refundable if you cancel at least two weeks prior to your arrival date; if you cancel within two weeks of your arrival date, we will refund your deposit if we are able to book the room. If we are unable to book the room, we will issue a gift certificate for the value of the deposit, valid for one year during low-occupancy times (typically Sunday through Thursday evenings).

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Guests are welcome to bring wine

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 22 Reviews

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

    Explanation of Our Ratings

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

    Beautifully Appointed B&B

    August 10, 2012

    Lovely B&B... clean, comfortable & quiet. The hosts were helpful with dining and activities. The breakfasts were exceptional. I did go back again.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Scandinavian Inn

    July 26, 2012

    The hosts were very accommodating, the food was great! The inn is beautiful and the town very friendly!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    A Lovely Getaway

    July 23, 2012

    The innkeepers are a delightful couple, the breakfasts are organic &/or locally sourced and are simply wonderful. Comfy beds, great location to the river and bike trails, Lanesboro is a lovely community with a great local theater and Amish crafts. This inn is clean and great for people with allergies. The gazebo on the roof is a rare thing. Very Victorian with a Scandinavian twist. LOVELY!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Caretakers of Wonder

    May 06, 2012

    Vicki & Peter aren't just innkeepers; they're caretakers of your vacation experience. Their attention to detail (providing hats & mittens on unexpectedly cold days, cheerfully working with dietary requests, and booking any reservation you can name) make them standouts in the B&B arena.

    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect Weekend Getaway!

    January 05, 2012

    Peter and Vicki went out of their way to make our stay exceptional! This is an excellent Bed & Breakfast that exceeded our expectations. The rooms were clean and extremely comfortable. The food was delicious! The service was personalized-they even provided homemade hot chocolate when it wasn't on the breakfast menu, as an extra special treat, just to please us! This Bed & Breakfast surpasses ones that we have been to in both England and Ireland and those were superb!

    4.2 out of 5
     

    wonderful breakfast!

    November 08, 2011

    Delightful, comfortable, easy-going hosts. Super bed and bedding. Great setting in lovely Lanesboro. But here's the kicker: best breakfast I have ever been served in a B&B. Beautiful ingredients, thoughtful menu, perfect preparation.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    End of Summer weekend getaway

    September 02, 2011

    My wife and I have stayed at several different Bed and Breakfasts in Lanesboro over the years but this is our first time at the Scandinavian Inn. Peter & Vicki were great hosts, very nice accommodations and fantastic breakfasts. Will stay again. Mick & Ann

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Beyond the Call of Duty

    August 09, 2011

    We inquired about a vegan (no egg or dairy ingredients) breakfast. Peter said he had not prepared a vegan breakfast for guests before, so we agreed on oatmeal and soy milk. But he did not serve us oatmeal. Instead, we had a wonderful vegan quiche, with seitan on the side, with several kinds iof vegan muffins, and lots of fresh fruit, as well as orange juice, tea, and coffee. Truly far beyond the call of duty!


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  • City -

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Rochester, MN (RST) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1. Head southeast on Helgerson Dr SW toward Air Commerce Dr SW 0.3 mi 2. Slight right to stay on Helgerson Dr SW 0.3 mi 3. Turn right at County Hwy-16/County Rd-16 SW 0.6 mi 4. Turn left to merge onto S Broadway/US-63 4.2 mi 5. Merge onto US-52 S via the ramp to Preston 35.0 mi 6. Turn left at MN-16 5.3 mi 7. Turn right at Kenilworth Ave S Destination will be on the left


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  • Amenities

    Type:

    On-site

    • CD player

    • Piano

    • TV

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30

    • Serving Location: The Balcony Room has breakfast in the room.,Dining Room

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • We try to meet needs

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