Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast, The

We are delighted to inform you that we have been named a Best of BedandBreakfast Award Winner, 2008-2009.

We have been selected as a Best of the Great Lakes winner based upon the excellent reviews posted by your guests during the... more

Here is what guests had to say...

"Best romantic getway!" 11/8/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Jennifer was an outstanding hostess! The breakfast that she made was amazing and the room that we stayed in was enchanting! My husband and I cannot say enough good things about this inn to describe the wonderful experience that we had.

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"B&B" 10/28/2008
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I enjoyed the tour before we entered our room! read more


"A blend of history & downhome comfort" 10/24/2008
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Our stay was only one night, but we tried to fit a few experiences into a short time. We both enjoyed checking out the architecture and the beautiful stain glass window in the open stairwell. We remarked many times of the details that the owner's... read more


"Beautiful B&B" 10/21/2008
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We stayed in Bethany's room. The room was well decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfasts were awesome. We enjoyed a shuttle ride with Steve to Elroy so we could bike the Elroy-Sparta trail back to the B&B. Would definitely... read more


"Pleasant surprise" 10/15/2008
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Fabulous food and service--enjoyed wine and cheese, breakfast and homemade cookies!

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"Repeat Customers" 10/14/2008
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We are repeat customers because of the excellent treatment we always receive--friendly service and delicious breakfasts, cozy quarters, and the bicycling in the area is great.

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"50th anniversary gift" 10/13/2008
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Beautiful place, clean, wonderful breakfasts! Would recommend it to everyone! Great location. We had a fantastic time. Was a gift from our children.

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"Fall in Sparta" 10/13/2008
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We had a wonderful stay in your B&B. The home itself is absolutely gorgeous. I have stayed in many B&B's but have never stayed in one so well appointed. I can't think of a single thing missing but I could go on to mention many, many... read more


"Great Place to Stay" 10/5/2008
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FVBB is a beautifully restored Victorian B&B. We were very impressed by elegant, delicious, gourmet breakfast. Jennifer is a wonderful hostess.

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"Great B&B experience" 10/1/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

We stayed two days in Sparta. The Franklin was very accomodating -- my wife is allergic to eggs and the Dunn's were very good to work with and met my wife's dietary needs. Jennifer was also knowledgeble about the community and shared insights to... read more

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Softly Float the Leaves of Fall~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Homey Elegance" 9/25/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

Hearty breakfast served with flair in the atmosphere of a banker's home in the early 1900's. Friendly innkeeper with knowledge of the inn's history, and things to do and see in the local area.

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Crisp, Apple Red Days and Cozy Nights~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Our 33rd Ann. Weekend" 9/24/2008
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Very nice, comfortable place. Food was great! The surrounding countryside was gorgeous. Can't wait til fall color! We loved the Amish places and families.

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"Warm and inviting, yet elegant" 9/24/2008
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Everything was wonderful, from the decor to the bedrooms to the exceptional breakfast. No detail is overlooked. We definitely hope to stay here again.

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Nod to the sun. Summer is over; fall has begun!

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Our stay at The Franklin Victorian B&B" 9/24/2008
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The Innkeeper was very accommodating. We found her Inn very clean, warm & beautiful. It was a wonderful way to be pampered & relax.

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I walked on paths of crisp, dry leaves, that flamed with color and crackled with laughter.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Weekend Bike Trip" 9/22/2008
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My wife and I stayed here for a 2 day weekend bike trip to the Elroy Sparta trail. We had a very pleasent stay. We were in the master bedroom - which was excellent! The food was great, and the innkeepers were very friendly. Thanks for a... read more

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Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Sparta Charmer" 9/22/2008
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My husband and I recently stayed at the Franklin Victorian B & B in Sparta, Wisconsin. What a wonderful experience! It exceeded all our expectations. It was CLEAN, quiet, charming, the food was delicious and the innkeepers very friendly. I... read more

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Thank you~ Fabulous Fall

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"OUTSTANDING" 9/18/2008
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It was a very relaxing, beautiful experience. I loved the Master Bedroom. It felt like home. Everything was so perfectly put together. Breakfast was hot & delicious. Prepared with care for the guests. Antoinette Habermann

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"The BEST place I've ever stayed!!" 9/11/2008
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FVBB was by far the most beautiful place I'd ever stayed in. The breakfast was delicious, the home was immaculate, the hosts knew who wanted to chat and who wanted to be left secluded, and everything was very relaxing and wonderful. Highly... read more

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Thank you~ Merrily Sing the Harvest Home

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast" 9/8/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Beautiful, immaculate home with every possible/potential need thought of.

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Quote~ A Crop of Good Friends

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"A wonderful anniversary retreat" 9/2/2008
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My wife and stayed at the inn for our first anniversary and loved everything about it. The breakfast was excellent both days we stayed. The second day we stayed, the power was out but Jennifer went out of her way to prepare a wonderful fruit bowl to... read more

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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Great Place to Stay" 9/2/2008
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This was my first B&B experience and has convinced me that a B&B is the way to go. The Franklin Victorian is a beautiful place that I would recommend to anyone (in fact I aready have). The cleanliness and comfort was next to none.

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Happiness is Homemade~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"NBC NEWS TODAY SHOW" 8/29/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

Thanks for making me feel at home? Bob Dotson~ National Correspondent NBC TODAY, New York

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Thank you Bob for staying with us and can't wait to see the show ... "Millionaire Monks" Airs Friday, October 10th, the closing segment in the 8:30am to 9:00am half hour

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Excellent" 8/29/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Excellent! Loved the room and breakfast.

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Thank you Amanda (producer for NBC TODAY SHOW) for staying with us and can't wait to see the show ... "Millionaire Monks" Airs Friday, October 10th, the closing segment in the 8:30am to 9:00am half hour

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Fell in Love Again!!" 8/27/2008
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My husband & I needed some time away and some friends of ours stayed at the Franklin Victorian B & B this past summer and recommended it. My husband’s passion is biking so this was a perfect choice for both our liking. Not having stayed in a... read more

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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in Harmony.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"A Great Stay" 8/26/2008
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The Dunns pay particular attention to details in the comforts that they provide their guests. We are impressed with their affiliations with being a green environment and meeting national standards. It is fascinating to look at the history of the... read more

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Happiness is Homemade~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"had to stay another day!" 8/22/2008
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We loved our visit to Franklin Victorian B&B. Jennifer was so kind and helpful, with good suggestions about what to do, where to eat, and what to see. The house and gardens are beautiful and she and Steve keep everything so nice. After a day... read more

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If you want to be happy, be.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Wonderful Weekend" 8/19/2008
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The Franklin Victorian B&B is a perfect inn for a weekend of biking, r&r, or for celebrating a special occasion. Impeccably decorated rooms, any amenity one could want, and very gracious innkeepers. We'll be back.

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Gratitude is the heart's memory.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Great Weekend Getaway!" 8/18/2008
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Franklin Victorian bed and breakfast is an absolute gem. The quaint and BEAUTIFUL home is only outdone by the amazing hospitality of the innkeepers. The breakfasts are pretty amazing too. I would definitely recommend this B&B for anyone... read more

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He who can give thanks for little will always fine they have enough.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"A real "home away from home"" 8/15/2008
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Jennifer Dunn is a charming, thoughtful hostess, and her house is beautiful. Not over done, Not stuffy. Just Right, and oh, so comfortable.

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Thank you for Touching our life.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Thank you!! from judie and jerry De Wald" 8/13/2008
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Evey detail from from the first step inside ... to morning breakfast makes you feel welcome and special! Jennifer's warmth and caring is evident in her decor and little touches everywhere.The preservation of the historical richness of this home is... read more

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Thank You for Just being you with kind words.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Sister Weekend" 8/12/2008
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It was very clean and the smells were great. The attention to detail was outstanding and the wine and crackers were a nice touch after a long bike ride. We really enjoyed sitting on the front porch talking, laughing and relaxing. There were lots... read more

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No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Our favorite B&B" 8/12/2008
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We had another wonderful and relaxing stay at your B&B. Breakfast was fabulous! See you next year. Dan and Stacy read more

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You make the world a better place just by being in it. Thanks!~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Complete Bliss" 8/10/2008
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Although our stay was only one night, it was quite surreal how it gave us the feeling of an entire vacation. It felt as though we did a weeks worth of vacationing and yet the entire time was so relaxing and every moment was perfect. It was the... read more

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Thank you for being our friends.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Going to see Deke Slayton" 8/8/2008
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Well, we loved it. !!! The FOOD was fantastic. it was QUIET. We could come and go as we pleased!!! Jen was very helpful with anything that came up, being it questions, or comments. It was close to the bike trial and the museum, and that is why we... read more

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Thanks a Million-To Someone Who Make Us Feel Like One in a Million.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Top Notch B&B" 8/4/2008
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We enjoyed the attention to detail in this lovely restored Victorian home. The perfect scents, games, hospitality, and breakfasts. We also enjoyed the company of the other guests.

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These is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"My favorite B & B." 8/3/2008
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I have stayed at the Franklin Victorian B & B many times for about the last 10 years and I love it!!! It is like being home but way better. You are treated like family. Extra amenities make the stay even more memorable. The breakfasts are... read more

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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.~

- Jennifer (innkeeper)

"Splendid" 8/2/2008