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Inn Uptown Minneapolis Lake Calhoun Studio - Nightly or Weekly [#193059] | View Property
Minneapolis
Studio, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
$129-$139/nt - $699-$799/wk
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Traveler Reviews (56)
Arizona Deb
Guest: Arizona Deb
(Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
The Inn Uptown is lovely! Kent and Jill responded immediately to emails and upon arrival we were met by Jill. The apartment is in a great location and a beautiful home. Jill was very energetic and friendly and made us feel welcome right away! We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Excellent place to stay in UpTown
Guest: E
(Ashland, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/08/12
Review Submitted: 05/12/12
We really enjoyed our stay! We requested an early arrival time and Kent very graciously made the apartment available. The apartment is spacious, well-appointed, comfortable, and very clean. The neighborhood is quiet and in a very good area only a short walk to the lakes. Kent is a great host - we felt welcome.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.
Perfect mini-vacation!
Guest: Traveler
(Michigan Upper Peninsula)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12
Review Submitted: 05/09/12
Wonderful stay at the Inn Uptown! This was a perfect location for visiting a relative living in Uptown. Enjoyed being close to the walking path at Lake Calhoun, fantastic restaurants and a great, quiet neighborhood. Everything was just as mentioned in the listing description....even better! We hope we will be able to be lucky enough to stay here on future visits. Perfect:)
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Loved the room and the hosts!
Guest: David H.
(United States)
Date of Stay: 03/21/12
Review Submitted: 04/03/12
My wife and I stayed here for a few days in mid-March. The room was great, Kent was a wonderful host, and it's a fantastic neighborhood. We had a lovely time taking advantage of the nearby shops and restaurants, and we ran around the lake (just a few blocks away) on Saturday morning before we caught our flight out. I would absolutely recommend this place, and hope to come back sometime.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Plesant stay in Upton
Guest: DJP
(Green Bay, WI )
Date of Stay: 03/16/12
Review Submitted: 03/19/12
A short visit to the Twin Cities was made especially nice at this location. Well appointed and easy to get to,my wife and I enjoyed our stay here.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful
Guest: peg
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 12/13/11
Review Submitted: 12/19/11
Clean, friendly, wonderful place! Blocks from the lakes and in the heart of Uptown. Felt like we were coming home at the end of each day there. Kent met us and helped with bags, gave us all the info on the place and things in the area. We had complete privacy the rest of the time. Only good things to say about this place and the owners!
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Sep 2011
Guest: Dave
(United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Had an excellent one-week stay at the Inn Uptown. The facility was very clean and well-managed and a convenient walk to all parts of the Uptown area and the lakes. Kent and Jill were very accommodating to our special requests, and otherwise gave us a great deal of privacy. We look forward to returning to the Inn Uptown for future visits.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
A great place to stay in Minneapolis
Guest: Kent
(San Francisco, CA )
Date of Stay: 08/21/11
Review Submitted: 08/26/11
I only wish it was available more often. A great place to stay - comfortable bed, nice furnishings and some thoughtful touches including waters, orange juice, oatmeal, etc. I recommend this rental. And the location can't be beat. The description and photos were accurate, it was extremely clean and the owners are very helpful.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Nice property and good location
Guest: Weekend Guest from PDX
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/17/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
Overall I enjoyed my stay at Inn Uptown. The room is very bright and spacious (much more than the average double occupancy hotel room), and the location is excellent. The listing photos are very accurate. The room is also very private and far enough away from the main living area of the house that you can come and go and make noise and not worry about bothering anyone. Their rates don't include cleaning or linen service, but the bathroom was very well stocked and we had more than enough towels and linens for our 4 night stay. A couple of small things kept this from being a 5 star review, however. One thing to note is that guests do not have any real control over the air conditioning, the most you can do is uncover and open up the vents if you want more AC. I stayed in the middle of August, and while it got cool enough at night, it was pretty warm and humid during the daytime, even in the room. Also, you can hear people walking around upstairs, and the footsteps are pretty loud-- enough that it woke me up a few times in the morning. I bought some earplugs and didn't have any issues from then on, but its something to be aware of if you are a late/light sleeper. Additionally, even though the stated check out time was noon, we had Jill knocking on our door at 11am and rushing us out because they had another guest checking in that afternoon. While I understand that this was a tight turnaround for them, I didn't appreciate being hurried out at the last second with no notice. If they had asked us if we could be out early upon check in, or even a day in advance we could have planned our morning better and not felt hurried out. But all that having been said, I would still be happy to stay here again. The price is very reasonable for what you get in terms of space, location, and privacy, and there is a lot to do in Uptown and the lakes area, so its a much better place to stay than Bloomington or even Downtown.
Owner response:Thanks for the nice review, Kelly. We're sorry you felt as though you were being "hurried out" at 11:05 AM, but 11:00 AM is our published check out time, not noon (see your rental contract). With new guests arriving at 3:00 PM that same day, we need an 11:00 AM check out to allow enough time to thoroughly clean and detail the studio for our incoming guests. At check-in, we asked you to call us if you needed anything, and we meant it! We would have been happy to give you more A/C had you let us know it was too warm. We do everything possible to accommodate our guests if they just let us know what they need! Happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay and we hope you'll consider staying with us again the next time you visit Uptown, Minneapolis.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Pied a Terre
Guest: M & M
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/17/11
The Inn Uptown is in a wonderful location -- within a short walk of Lake Calhoun, gourmet restaurants, grocery stores, bus lines and bike trails. This was important since we had no car during our visit. The studio accommodates one or two people very well, and the owners were very hospitable and helpful. It was our home away from home while we visited relatives for a week in the Lake Calhoun area. We would definitely recommend the Inn Uptown to others who are more interested in being "out and about" than in preparing their own food or staying inside. But then who stays in a hotel room when you're visiting a city like Minneapolis?
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
We loved Inn at Uptown!
Guest: Gretchen N.
(Sonora, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We had a super week at the Inn At Uptown! The location was awesome, as were the accomodations.Everything was super clean and well appointed. Kent and Jill were great hosts and anticipated all of our needs. Our kids were all jealous that we got to stay there, as the house is one of their favorites in the neighborhood!! Uptown is such a vital neighborhood and the nearby restaurants were excellent and fun. Despite being in the "middle of the action", the accomodations were extremely quiet and relaxing. Kent's collection of memorabilia provided a fun trip down memory lane!! Since we were in town for our daughter's wedding, we were on the go much of the time: I am looking forward to another visit to take advantage of the lakes, bike paths and many other attractions nearby. I feel like I've discovered a hidden treasure!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
We Loved It!
Guest: FilmBuff
(Roseville, Minnesota / USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We stayed here for 2 weeks in July and found the unit even larger and more charming than it looked in the photos, extremely comfy, well-stocked as advertised, and everything neat as a pin. Even though it's "garden level", there's lots of morning sun. Nice and cool during hot weather, too. And talk about attentive, organized owners! When we told them that one of us liked our bed pillows a little plumper, there was a nice new plump one waiting for us when we returned from dinner that night. We loved the fantastic urban location with the lake so close and two movie theaters showing indie films nearby. Many great restaurants, too. Our favorites were Barbette, Lucia's Wine Bar and Bakery, Il Gato in Calhoun Square and Heidi's on Lyndale and Lake. We've stayed in vacation rentals in Paris and Manhattan, all in fab locations, but considering the quality of the units and their amenities, Inn Uptown was head and shoulders above the others we've rented. It gets our highest recommendation!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Its a deal!
Guest: Kim and Susan
(Saskatchewan)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
Great location, comfortable, quiet, affordable, nicely decorated, private. Lots of stuff to see and do within walking distance. Easy to get to major roads to get around the city. Definitely recommended as a place to stay for a week in Minneapolis. We recommend Lucia's restaurant on 31st.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Very nice place/people
Guest: Steve
(Washington, D.C.)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
Very nice place, enjoyed the setting near Uptown and the lake, and the hosts were wonderful! They did everything I asked, quickly and efficiently, helped with suggestions about Minneapolis, and were very friendly. The nearby lake was very pretty. I would definitely stay there again.
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Dark and depressing
Guest: Disappointed from Des Moines
(Des Moines)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
Nice location.....but essentially a windowless basement dungeon with creaky footsteps right above your head. Pass on this one folks.
Owner response:We’ve had well over 100 guests and nothing but 5 Star rave reviews up until this interesting one. This review is so bizarre, it’s hard to know how to respond, so we’ll just stick to the facts. Our studio is EXACTLY as our pictures show. We’re baffled as to how this guest found our bright studio “dark and depressing”. Other guest reviews use words like stylish, spacious, bright, charming, fabulous, immaculate, fun décor, private, peaceful, quiet, lovely, classy, cozy, artsy, sunny, amazing, beautifully appointed, super alternative to a hotel, etc. to describe our unique accommodations. Even more baffling is this guest’s “windowless basement dungeon” comment. Although our listing clearly states (and our pictures clearly show) the studio is garden-level, we have much more window space than most hotel rooms, including the large 4’ x 5’ opening window as pictured, a full glass entry door, plus 2 other opening windows. Like many B&B’s, ours is in an older home; 110 years old as our listing describes. Yes, floors do occasionally creak in old houses and ours is no exception. If 99 guests find that a charming quirk, 1 guest is sure to be irritated. At no time during the check-in inspection of our studio, nor during their stay, did this “Disappointed” guest mention ANY complaints, let alone give us an opportunity to address them. It’s clear this guest’s expectations were not met, and also clear they were expecting something other than what our detailed listing, many pictures and numerous other guest reviews so accurately describe.
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A great place to stay
Guest: Saundra & Nate Cobb
(Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11
Review Submitted: 05/23/11
From initial arrival to reside @ the Inn-Uptown, the lodgng experience, is totally enjoyable. The condo unit is complete in every way, comfort, a peaceful & quiet setting, and very well located!! The bathroom (towels, etc), the bed (linens), the decor, reflect purposeful offering and thought. Perhaps the highlight, is the LoCaTion, near UpTown area, Mpls city lakes, dining and cultural options/events, lend itself to a multitude of options, which can be enjoyed. The ParKing - Jill & Kent provide comprehensive suggestions to park, be mindful of the information.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Inn Uptown Minneapolis- A True Gem
Guest: Pat & Cindy
(Racine)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11
Review Submitted: 07/08/11
Very comfortable accommodations at a good price compared to hotel chains. Excellent location with easy access to a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and recreational opportunities.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Very Happy with the Inn at Uptown
Guest: JG
(Boston, Minneapolis, FLorida)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
We just needed a place to stay while relatives came to visit, and this was perfect. Kent and Jill were very cordial, the place spotless and quiet, and amenities very nice. We will come again. JG from down the street.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great location
Guest: Chuck & Lynne
(Hastings, NE)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
The Inn Uptown is in a great location, and the property is charming. Very clean, well equipped with everything you could need. Owners are very gracious folks. We would happily stay again ... even after the 17" snowstorm. It was quite an adventure, but Kent arranged for off-street parking and clear sidewalks. We could easily walk to restaurants and shops in Uptown and avoid driving.
Recommended for:Sightseeing
Christmas visit to the Twin Cities
Guest: Dallas Lady
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
Inn Uptown is a great place to stay if you want to be in walking distance of Uptown and Lake Calhoun. The location is wonderful! I loved the privacy, safety and reasonable rates. It was very comfortable and Kent and Jill had thought of every amenity. I would definitely recommend Inn Uptown to friends and relatives and plan to stay there again the next time I need a place to stay in the Twin Cities.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
A Great Place for Business Travel Too
Guest: Julie
(TX)
Date of Stay: 01/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/11
I had the opportunity to stay at the Inn during a work trip. I wanted to experience a little more of the Minneapolis lifestyle than I could get from staying in a hotel. And because I didn't have to pay for parking and wifi it was a much better value! I had a great stay! There is a Whole Foods nearby so I stocked the small fridge. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the fireplace. I will plan to be back the next time business brings me to Minneapolis.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Executive
Guest: JP
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/11
I travel to Minneapolis for business quite regularly. Normally I stay in one of the nice hotels downtown, but as an avid runner I always end up in Uptown to run the lakes and to play and eat in the best part of town. For these reasons, I selected the Inn Uptown for my stay and I will never stay anywhere else from now on when i go to Minneapolis!! It was a great house, great room, a block from Lake Calhoun, Bruegger's Bagels, Caribou Coffee and the best restaurants in town. The room was nicer and bigger than any hotel could provide and the neighborhood felt like I was staying in a storybook part of town. You will not be disappointed!! I am coming back next month!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Marvelous Minneapolis Pied a Terre
Guest: C and P
(Cambridge, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
My husband and I have just returned from a wonderful stay in Inn Uptown's spacious Calhoun Studio. It was the perfect location from which to visit and entertain our two Minneapolis grandchildren -- walking distance to shops and eateries, and most importantly to Lake Calhoun where we could toss a football, swim, walk, roller blade and enjoy summer fun, even in the rain. The accommodations were gracious and comfortable -- beautifully appointed with everything we needed for breakfast or a snack, an afternoon snooze or a luxurious night's sleep after a full day of activities. Tasteful and charming, Inn Uptown is definitely a spot to which we would like to return. Kent and Jill are thoughtful and helpful inn keepers with an imaginative eye for detail. Yes, we will definitely pass the word on to others! C and P
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Minneapolis, Still Home... thanks to Kent and Jill
Guest: Mare
(Midwest)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
Immaculate. The room is well-thought-out, all the bedding and linens are comfortable. Lots of light, lots of privacy. The owners are very accommodating and gracious. A very fun, friendly place to stay for trips to the city to shop and hobnob.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Guest: Erika17
(Novato, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 05/28/10
I recently had the luxury of staying at Inn Uptown for ten days. Fabulous! I loved the ample storage space--closet, dresser drawers, bathroom vanity drawers--which allowed me to truly unpack and settle in. The fridge and microwave were ultra handy, and the food and beverage Kent & Jill stocked most appreciated--water, juice, granola bars, oatmeal. Two blocks from Lake Calhoun and the city's chain of lakes? Heaven. Walking distance from a host of restaurants, coffeehouses and bars? Let's just say I ate and drank well. A super alternative to a hotel in a can't-be-beat location.
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Guest: Juan & Linda
(Midland, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/13/10
Review Submitted: 05/13/10
Dear Kent and Jill: Our second stay at your Inn Uptown was even better than the first. We appreciate very much the upgrades you made to the apartment after our suggestions and as a result had a more enjoyable visit. The location is ideal as a starting point for hikes around the lakes and the area, where we enjoyed the architecture and the cozy bars and restaurants.We are already looking forward to our next visit.
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Guest: Carol & Sheila
(Boston, MA )
Date of Stay: 12/17/09
Review Submitted: 12/17/09
What a wonderful place you have - cozy, cute, lovely. I enjoyed the collection of memorabilia, the color scheme, and most of all the fireplace! Very nice touches throughout. Hope we have an opportunity to stay there again.
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Guest: Audrey Peard
(New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 12/13/09
Review Submitted: 12/13/09
Larger than the pictures online (and why don't you take more of the beautiful bathroom, Ken?), immaculate, tasteful, and FUN, with Ken's 50's memorabilia and collectible toy cars in wall cases that really add to the ambiance. Golden, fluffy towels, juice and water in the refrigerator, a blow dryer in the drawer, a period dresser with plenty of drawer space, and scissors (yes!!) in the kitchenette drawer with the plastic flatware and other necessities, all with room to breathe. Honestly, it's like I planned it myself. An iron in the closet, along with an umbrella! I enjoyed the gas fireplace before it got too roasty, and spent some down-time watching movies on the big screen t.v. over it. Very nice. The nearby lake is beautiful, with gorgeous homes to feed the eyes while getting your exercise on (before heading out to have drinks and dance to The World's Most Dangerous Polka Band, I'm sure), and the local grocery and restaurants were but a block away ... and everyone so friendly. My in-town buddies took business cards after a tour so that they can have family and friends stay there instead of being squeezed into their homes. I'll be back, and I hope my stay brings you more well-deserved business. A new favorite spot!! Thank you for your Minneapolis hospitality.
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Guest: Judith & Tom1
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Date of Stay: 11/22/09
Review Submitted: 11/22/09
Dear Jill and Kent, We absolutely loved staying in your cosy, unique urban studio! The personal touches like fresh flowers and pumpkins decorating the window well made it especially appealing. It was wonderful to be able to walk for pleasure to the lakes and in the charming neighborhood and to restaurants, grocery store and shopping. Being as close as you are to the 'big' city was a plus. We will definitely come back ... and recommend to friends. Best wishes
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/10/09
Review Submitted: 10/10/09
Thank you Kent and Jill for your hospitality! The studio was immaculate, cozy, comfortable and charming. Your refrigerator was generously stocked with all the necessary items to start our day. We had a great time patronizing the local restaurants and walking around lovely lake Calhoun. Thanks for the umbrella....big enough for two! We look forward to our next visit. Vera and Boris September 30, 2009
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/01/09
Wonderful place. This was our second stay and it's so nice to have a place within walking distance of friends and things to do in Uptown. Kent and Jill are very helpful and the apartment has everything you could possibly need.
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Guest: Kelly66
(Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09
Review Submitted: 08/12/09
My husband and I had a wonderful stay here! Jill and Kent were great hosts who were available for all of our needs. We loved the area. Lake Calhoun is beautiful, the shops and restaurants in Uptown are fantastic, and we were in town for the annual Art Fair. What's not to like? Very comfortable, clean, well furnished studio apartment with fun decor. Loved the stocked mini-fridge! Thanks for a great vacation!
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Guest: Colleen Stertz
(Saginaw, Mi)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/09
Thank you so much for your hospitality. We had a great experience in every way. Many unexpected touches from juice, yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast to fresh flowers. Great location, too.
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Guest: Tiffaney
(Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09
Review Submitted: 08/02/09
My husband and I enjoyed almost two weeks at the Inn Uptown. It was absolutely what we needed a perfect get-a-way. It was a pleasure working with both Kent and Jill. We wish them much success!
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Guest: Rich and Diana
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/03/09
Review Submitted: 06/03/09
We were very pleased with our stay at the Inn Uptown! Classy design and attention to the details. Perfect location. We're so glad we found you!
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Guest: Kirsten & Jeff
Date of Stay: 05/03/09
Review Submitted: 05/02/09
What a stylish and comfortable space! We enjoyed our stay here all the more because of your hospitality and well-appointed accommodations. Your home is beautiful, and the location can't be beat - both city parks and lake delights within blocks. Thanks - we'll be back!
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Guest: Liliya & Leo
Date of Stay: 04/20/09
Review Submitted: 04/19/09
We are very happy we found this rental, we love the location. We love the apartment's interior - very tasteful, comfy, artsy. We are coming back in 2010. As soon as we buy tickets, we will book your place!!!
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Guest: Cindy Hughes1
(Rochester, Mn)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09
Review Submitted: 03/23/09
We loved staying at the Inn at Uptown. Just an amazing studio apt, very nicely done and private. Great location and we enjoyed biking around the lakes. It was our anniversary and Jill did a great job making us feel so welcome. We will be back again! Cindy Rochester Mn
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Guest: Vera P.
Date of Stay: 01/11/09
Review Submitted: 01/10/09
Thank you for your warm hearts, your warm hearth, your warm home. You have a tasteful and fun apartment in a wonderful neighborhood. Your little touches of flowers, candy, drink and food make me feel I have a home away from home. See you again!
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Guest: Bryce & Eden M.
Date of Stay: 12/20/08
Review Submitted: 12/19/08
This is such a great alternative to a regular hotel. We are always looking for something nicer than the average, but for a great price, too. We definitely found that this weekend. This place has everything we need for a weekend stay and it is such a fun location! Thank you for having us! Have a Merry Christmas and God Bless!
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Guest: Lauren D. & Lenny H.
Date of Stay: 09/28/08
Review Submitted: 09/27/08
I cannot find the words to describe how pleasant our stay has been. It sounds corny, but we both feel reconnected to life. Hate for it to end! Hope to return soon. Thank you Jill & Kent.
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