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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 from the state capital city of Madison, Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located to many area attractions. Spring Green, American Player's Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, the House on the Rock, and the Wisconsin River, are just a few of the unique places to visit.

Boasting five elegantly appointed guest rooms with period antiques, iron beds, private baths and whirlpools, and restored formal parlor, library and dining room, Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast blends luxury with history! As your hosts, David and Karisa Friske are committed to making your stay one that you won't soon forget!

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Historic downtown
    • Downtown
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Spring Green, WI (14 miles West)
  • Directions to property:
    3 hours from Chicago, 2 hours from Milwaukee, 1/2 hour west of Madison.
    Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is located 1 block from downtown Mazomanie. From Hwy 14, turn north on Brodhead. Continue down the hill to the stop sign at the large flag pole (town center). Turn right on Hudson, go 1 block, turn left on State Street (Hwy Y). Park in front if accessible, or in the driveway.
  • Nearest major airport: Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 160.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 160.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Washer/dryer
    • Other Amenitites
  • 24 hour coffee and tea
  • Massage facilities
  • Four person sauna
  • Full Breakfast

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 9 am
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (Two-night minimum on weekends June 1st thru October 31st.)
    • Smoking is allowed outside only (Smoking is allowed on the porch areas only)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Accommodations are not suitable for children
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or check with 50% of one night room cost.)
    • Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
    • Cancellations:
      More than 14 days or more before arrival, full refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee. 13 days or less before arrival, full charge if the room is not rebooked.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Featured on HGTV
      • Local Historic Preservation Awards
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers
      • Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Karisa and David Friske

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, The House on the Rock, American Players Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Governer Dodge State Park, Wisconsin River, Devils Lake State Park, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Water sports

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    Mazomanie Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Mazomanie, Wisconsin.

    Cross Plains B&B's - 8 milesMadison B&B's - 21 miles
    Spring Green B&B's - 14 milesBelleville B&B's - 25 miles
    Plain B&B's - 14 milesReedsburg B&B's - 27 miles
    Baraboo B&B's - 20 milesMineral Point B&B's - 29 miles
    Mc Farland B&B's - 20 miles 

    Contact Information

    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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    Photo Album

    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.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Excellent views
    • Fitness
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Italianate
    • Built in 1865
    • Opened for business in 1999
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1996
    • Parking available (street parking available)