The Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast 513 W. 4th Street Saint Ansgar Iowa 50472 USA http://www.bluebelleinn.com Phone: +1-641-713-3113 Toll-free: +1-877-713-3113

General Information

The Blue Belle Inn is a festive Victorian 'painted lady' with six distinctively decorated guestrooms, air-conditioning, fireplaces, and Jacuzzis. Lofty tin ceilings, gleaming maple woodwork, stained glass, and crystal chandeliers create an elegant appeal. Candlelight, lace, and heirloom china provide an unforgettable dining experience with creatively presented, delicious, home-cooked meals. iThe Blue Belle Inn is open to the public for lunch Monday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and for dinner every Friday and Satuday at 6:30 p.m./i RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (877-713-3113 toll free). We will serve dinner to our overnight guests on any night of the week. We offer a Fondue Feast, Roast Beef, Baked Salmon, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Roll, Raspberry Peach Chicken, and Vegetarian Enchiladas every weekend. This is in addition to the featured specials listed at .BlueBelleInn. You may bring your own wine or beer to compliment the meal and glasses will be furnished.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms, Guest House, & Cottage
• There are 11 guest accommodations (8 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 35.00 and $ 160.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 45.00 and $ 160.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 10.00 and $ 50.00
• Other Accommodations: Handicap Accessible Cottage
  A winding garden pathway leads to A Wrinkle in Time, a retro cottage immediately next door to the Blue Belle Inn. The cottage sleeps 2-4, and has an antique oak queen size bed with private bath and spacious living area. Quaint cottage decor and English garden.
  
  Anne's House of Dreams will make its grand debut June 1st. The house will have three bedrooms, a whirlpool for two, a double shower, its own kitchen, sleeping for 6-8 people, and will be handicap accessible. With discounts for extended stays, Anne’s House of Dreams will be the perfect spot for a private retreat or a "Kindred Spirit" get-together.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9 - 11am, earlier by request
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Lunch is available for $7.95
• Dinner is available for $19.95-25.95
• Additional food services included in room rate: Popcorn, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Fondue Feast, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is German, Italian, French cuisines
  Jaegerschnitzel, tender pork medalians in a cream sauce with mushrooms served on spaetzle noodles and Black Forest Cheesecake...

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed (Ashtrays located on porches and balconies.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Well-behaved children welcome at the discretion of parents.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may bring their own wine, beer, or champagne.)
• Deposit amount required (1/2 total)
• Check in time is 4:00pm - 6:00pm and Check out time is 12:00pm
• Cancellations:
  A non-refundable deposit of 1/2 down is required to make a reservation. In the event of a cancellation prior to one week before the reserved date, the deposit is forfeited unless the room can be rerented, at which time at credit, less a $10.00 fee, is issued for a future visit. For cancellations less than one week in advance, payment in full is expected unless the room can be rerented.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Iowa Bed and Breakfast Guild

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1895
• Opened for business in 1992
• Restored / Remodeled in 1992

Location

• Geographic region: Northeast Iowa
• Location is best described as: Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Austin, MN (21 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  From Austin, MN, the Inn is 21 miles South. From I-90, turn South on Highway 218 to St. Ansgar. Turn right (West) at the 1st Stopsign - go 5 blocks. From on I-35 travel 20 miles east on Counrty Road 105 through Northwood, IA, or 20 miles east on Highway 9 and 7 miles north on County Road T-26 if coming from Mason City, IA.
• Nearest major airport: MCW 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Rochester, MN - 60 miles - Mpls, MN - 100 miles

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sherrie C. Hansen
  I enjoy traveling, playing the piano, music, gardening, gourmet cooking, quilting, needlework, and bicycling. I write romance novels in my spare time. I am married to a minister as of 7 months ago -- a real life romance in the making!
• The innkeepers speak: English, German

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Victorian Shops, Antique Shops , Stocked Trout Stream, Soda Fountain, Nature Preserve, Country Shops, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing