"A gem" is the best description yet! Wonderful winter staycation and I can only imagine it would be more magical in the warmer weather to enjoy the nicely lit outdoor spaces further. I needed a place to study/computer work and the sun shining through the large front Cornerstore windows made for a really warm, welcoming space at that large table. Greenery/plants indoors was a draw as well. I learned the building is 120 years old and the historic charm & original art is noted throughout- some things to consider that come with an older home such as a little drafty but easy fixes with blankets or the heaters and the Peter was careful to winterize windows as much as possible. The photos provided show many of the beautiful features in this home. Just a note that there is a nice large door that helps to block off the main living area/murphy bed from the kitchen/bathroom/bedroom space so you can have separate spaces if desired (ie for kids sleeping or a separate guest space). (that was something I couldn't tell from the photos initially so figured it could help to share this with others).
The sauna was a really great feature and unique to any B&B in this area it would seem! He had it warmed up for my scheduled arrival (you can book a scheduled time a few days before your arrival via his website) and had essential oils to add to the water for a full aromatherapy experience.
Peter was a fantastic host. Easily reachable by text if needed and offered nice tips like how to crank up the heat on the baseboard heater for the upcoming frigid MN winter night and even provided great meal recommendations when I asked for special recs at the Hai Hai restaurant! He provided a great list of places to go/try out in advance of my arrival and clear check in/out instructions. His passion for sharing his neighborhood and community is noted in all his communications to guests and encourages respect and safety in these ways.
I was excited to support the community during these pandemic times by checking out a few local places he recommended during my short stay (walked the 5min to Hai Hai for Asian food, drove 6min to Sen Yai Sen Lek for Thai food, and drove the 2min to a very close coffee shop which I would have walked to if not for -21deg temps/windchills).
I will definitely be returning to this location or any of Peter's three other properties! Love the style/vibe and charm of these spaces. Thanks!