I made arrangements for out of town guests to stay in the cardinal suite and I joined them each morning for breakfast. The proprietors are friendly and welcoming, know the town well, and made excellent suggestions for places to go for dinner. My guests said the room was comfortable and I know the breakfasts were delicious.

We have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed. There is a new hostess, Jeannie, who is as lovely as Catherine before her. The home is clean and beautiful, and right downtown Excelsior which is fun to walk around and shop on the way to the lake, only a few blocks away. They have a spontaneity deal; if... More

Stayed here during a road trip and this was our first time in Minnesota. We didn't know much about the area and randomly picked Excelsior, in part because of the Inn. The property and house are very charming. We got a great rate for a Sunday evening and the innkeeper gave us good advice on some restaurants to try. The... More

Had the pleasure of staying over July 4th. Location could not be much better (unless waterfront). Shops and restaurants in town are very nice. Waterfront quite picturesque. Property is in need of cleaning & painting. Spiders in room and lack of showers was disappointing, yet the rooms were a nice siZe, beds comfy, breakfast delicious and staff friendly. Though the... More

This is a beautiful home built in the 1850's. Our family of 7 stayed in Excelsior for a family memorial. The B&B was near the lake, easy walking distance. The proprietor (Catherine) will make you an incredible breakfast she is also great on knowledge of the area and a great conversationalist. I love the Excelsior area with great shops, Irish... More