Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast

Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is a historic 1865 brick Victorian Italianate home located at 21 State Street in Mazomanie, WI. Nestled among the scenic bluffs and rolling farmland of beautiful southwestern Wisconsin, and just 25 minutes... more

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"Great stop in the middle of nowhere" 11/8/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

Spotless, eclectic decor, with Carisa as a very welcoming host. Walked to dinner in town, Wall Street Rest, for incredible martinis and freshly made pasta. Who knew you could get whole wheat pasta fresh in the middle of Wisconsin? We would... read more


"An awesome experience" 11/3/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

A perfect situation -- a home away from home with more ambience and flair. read more


"We'll be Back" 11/2/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This was our first stay at the Walking Iron and we'll definitely be going back. The Williams Thomas room was beautiful with the best bathroom I've experienced at a B&B. The house is lovely and the hospitality was outstanding. My favorite part of... read more


"walking iron escape" 10/30/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

had a wonderful summer stay at the walking iron. Met by Karisa the owner who told us the history of the house. We loved the small town and were attending a play in Spring Green. Quiet and very comfortable. Highly Recommend. Beautiful and very... read more


"Cozy and comforting" 10/30/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Our stay at this property was very nice. The room was cozy and inviting. The bathroom was wonderful. The service was very nice. Did not get a chance to take advantage of the spa services. Good breakfast. I would love to return for a romantic weekend.

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"Summer respite" 10/29/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

This was our fourth stay at the Walking Iron, but the first in the summer. (Our other three stays have been in October). We enjoyed the visit with David and Karisa, the delicious food, cozy & comfortable accomodations, and time just sitting on... read more


"An Elegant Experience" 10/22/2009
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The home is lovely and the decorations and furnishings appear to have been chosen lovingly and appropriate for the spot they have been placed. Our breakfast was attractively served - plated which was a special treat and also delicious. Our... read more


"The Greatest" 10/21/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

We have stayed at many places around the world and none were any nicer than Walkingiron. If your in the area you can't go wrong in staying here. We Loved it. read more


"wonderful weekend" 10/20/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

Our stay at the Walking Iron BB was absolutely wonderful. The house has been beautifully restored, but with great amenities. The breakfast was certainly tops and we were lucky enough to have 2 meals.

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"Great Evening" 10/19/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

My wife and I spent a Sunday Evening at the Walking Iron Inn. The Doctor's Study was a great room, with a great shower. The breakfast the following morning was out of this world, and we could not have asked for a better hostess than Karisa. It... read more


"Long Time Guests" 10/18/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We have stayed at Walking Iron many times over the past decade. We love come here and find it a delightful escape from the everyday. read more


"Wonderful!" 10/15/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Couldn't be happier with food, room & hosts.

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"peaceful environment - delicious food" 10/14/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Our stay couldn't have been better. The inkeepers were friendly and available, but we still felt like we had the place to ourselves. Breakfast was outstanding. Our room was cozy and relaxing. Next time, I want to stay longer.

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"Best Bed and Breakfast" 10/14/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

We wanted a special place for our wedding night and were given a gift $ to the Walking Iron B&B as a wedding gift. We chose the Clara's varanda room. It is a beautiful room. David and Karisa made us feel so welcome. The view from the room is... read more


"Great Weekend" 10/11/2009
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David and Karisa were a wonderful team running their bed and breakfast - most times working hand in hand. They obviously put a lot of work into the renovation of this B&B to make it warm and inviting to all their guests. Thank you David and... read more


"Walking Iron is a Gem" 10/11/2009
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We have been regular guests at Walking Iron for nearly 10 years and always look forward to our annual visits. This year's October visit was no exception. The home is meticulously restored and the rooms elegant and comfortable. The breakfasts are... read more


"A Wonderful Stay" 10/11/2009
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We were totally delighted with our 2 night stay. The room and bathroom was wonderful and the breakfasts were extraordinary. They featured an egg dish along with a waffle or french toast. We also appreciated the single brew coffee maker which... read more


"Oh What a Beautiful Morning" 10/9/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

We spent two beautiful days at the Walking Iron. Everything was perfect. Interesting area to explore, lovely house, great food and Shakespeare at night under the stars. We will return. read more


"Amazing!" 10/8/2009
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The Walking Iron B&B was absolutely wonderful! The rooms were great and service was wonderful! Comfortable & cozy -- a great time!

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"Wonderful stay" 10/7/2009
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We had a wonderful, romantic couple of days at this beautiful B&B. We would highly recommend it to all!

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"Absolutely fabulous" 10/7/2009
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This was our first stay at a B&B. Dave & Karisa were so gracious. Our room was charming, private & quiet. We loved the whirlpool in our room and the veranda expanded our room for total relaxation. The breakfasts were beautifully... read more


"Absolutely Fantastic" 10/7/2009
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We've been coming for the past 3 years to celebrate our anniversary in August and will continue to come over and over again. Karisa's breakfasts are absolutely phenomenal and a delight just to look at. We always stay in Lenora's Garden View room.... read more


"Wonderful two days" 10/7/2009
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This beautiful bed and breakfast is one that we will return to. The rooms have been meticulously redone by David himself-and it shows. We especially liked the beautiful babbling creek running along side the house. Host were friendly and sincere. read more


"Lovely inn, great village exerience" 9/30/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

I looked online for nearly an hour for a central Wisconsin B&B that was both a pre-1900 vintage AND had a whirlpool available. Walking Inn fit the bill completely. I plan to return on my own some day for my special treat.

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"This Was A Wonderful Experience" 9/25/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

The staff make you feel like you're visiting family. I would recommend this B&B for its friendliness and accomodating. What a great experience.

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"Simply Lovely!" 9/24/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

What a coz and historic inn to stay at. We emjoyed our room with romantic music and fuzzy bath dress. Swinging by the creek was so relaxing. To top it off breakfast was simsply great! We loved it!

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"Historically elegant" 8/25/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

The Walking Iron B&B was a lovely getaway for the two of us. We loved the house, decor, food, and the owners werefriendly and fun to talk to. We're definitely going back!

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"Great Wisconsin Inn" 7/12/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

We stayed at this lovely inn and had a wonderful time. The room (The Doctor's Study) was spacious and comfortable with a great bathroom. Overall, the inn was very quiet. The innkeepers were accomodating but unobtrusive. We would not hesitate to... read more


"Tough to beat" 6/3/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

The Walking Iron was a wonderful B&B: absolutely charming, historic, and romantic. We loved the size of the rooms and the huge whirlpool tub in the elegant bathroom. We are already planning our next visit and don't think any other B&B can... read more


"The best of Mazo-" 1/13/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2008

This place is very special. Peaceful and restful. Wonderful owners. It has made my visits back to my hometown something to look forward to-even in the winter! read more


"Luxurious comfort" 10/8/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

David and Karisa are so personable. From the moment you walk in the door to the invitation to return as you leave, you are in the company of friends. This was our third visit, and we've already scheduled our next one. The food is plentiful and... read more


"had a great stay" 8/3/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

wonderful amenities

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"Lovely weekend getaway" 11/18/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

The inn is beautiful and David and Karisa made us feel right at home the moment we arrived. Each morning we had a filling, delicious and unique breakfast. The whirlpool tub in our room was the pinnacle of relaxation for us. Having our first b&b... read more


"Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast" 9/19/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

We have stayed at many b&b's. This one is the most elegant and beautiful of all!

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"Small Town Greatness!" 9/19/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

My favorite place to stay when I visit my family. Probably the best thing that happened to Mazomanie.

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Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast
21 State Street
Mazomanie, WI 53560
USA
Toll-free: +1-877-572-9877
Innkeeper(s)
Karisa and David Friske
Rates:
$110 - $160
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Review Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast, Mazomanie, WI

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The year was 1865; the nation was mourning the loss of Abraham Lincoln, an eighteen-year-old boy named Edison was launching his career, and an enterprising barrel cooper from Milwaukee named William Thompson journeyed to Mazomanie and began building his stately home.

Taken in 1873, this picture and many others like it, were used in the detail-driven full restoration of the brick Italianate...seven years were spent replicating the 216 balusters contained in the wrap-around porch! If you want to immerse yourself in real history, escape to Walking Iron B&B!Inspired by art nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha, Clara's Veranda blends the exquisite detail of nature with a dreamy sense of escape. Retreat into your garden-themed room of generous proportions...the king-sized scrolled iron bed with full canopy...the private bath, complete with double whirlpool and marble-tiled shower. Surrounded by whimsical architectural antiques and hand-painted tiles, you'll savor the passage of time! Step through the French doors and onto Clara's Veranda...your private garden haven!
Clara's Veranda...the private bath, complete with double whirlpool and marble-tiled shower. Surrounded by whimsical architectural antiques and hand-painted tiles, you'll savor the passage of time! Step through the French doors and onto Clara's Veranda...your private garden haven!Enter your room through Doctor Kester's re-created turn-of-the-century study - medical journals, stethoscope and top hat set neatly upon the desk, a crank wall phone and calendar situated as if the doctor just stepped out for a housecall. Step under the arch and into the bedroom with Rococo gold and cream wallpaper, queen-sized brass bed with cast cherubs, past the remote-controlled fireplace, and into your cozy private bath. If you love to shower, this is your room! A large two-person shower, featuring separate controls, body sprays and the hand-made English tile version of "A Coign of Vantage" by Lawrence Alma-Tadema make this the ultimate showering experience!
This room is named for Lenora Kester, the Doctor's wife who lived in the house from 1899 to 1954 and especially enjoyed her gardens. The room overlooks a perennial garden and features a Victorian floral decor. World travel is the theme here, making this a perfect room to relax and reflect. A king-sized full-canopied iron bed, large private bath, English Art-Nouveau shower tiles and wicker furniture create a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere. Surrounding the corner whirlpool are hand-cast plaster cartouches depicting morning and night.Lenora's Garden View...large private bath, English Art-Nouveau shower tiles and wicker furniture create a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere. Surrounding the corner whirlpool are hand-cast plaster cartouches depicting morning and night. Soak and soothe your stress away!
Named after the builder of our home and decorated in the Italianate style, the William Thompson Room contains rich burgundy wallpaper, regal carpet, hand-painted lincrusta frieze and ceiling medallion. Central to the room is a queen-sized half-canopied iron bed with pillow-topped mattress.The Thompson room's adjoining private bath features classic-styled fixtures, ceramic floor tile and six-foot double whirlpool, giving this room a sense of royalty.
The Black Earth Creek, just yards from your room! Sit in the swing and savor the passage of time...Our coziest room, Alsie's early American decor will take you to a simpler, quieter time...the quilted queen-sized iron bed sits calmly amid antiques: the crackled pitcher and bowl, faded immigrant's trunk, and Scandinavian memoirs are all reminders of what might have been Alsie Peterson's, the home's Danish domestic servant in the 1870's. 

Her room would have been a welcomed respite after her household duties, a comfortable space to call her own! With a private entrance and small full bath, make Alsie's Retreat your personal retreat! Located on the first floor.
Crack open a book and enjoy the two formal parlors.