I was very pleasantly suprised. I found the listing for this and it looked like a very romantic place. Planned the weekend as a total suprise for my husband for our anniversary. It was a great get away and I loved the personal service and touches. It was our first B&B experience and we definately will do it again. Our only set back was our GPS didn't want to find the right road. Follow directions from the site! Thank you Carol for an unforgetable weekend!

Enjoyed our 4th anniversary at QWL. The room was very nice,the staff very friendly and helpful. The area very relaxing and quiet. Secluded setting but close enough to Dubuque for entertainment.

The Quiet Walker Lodge was the best idea we ever had! When we arrived, Carol came outside and greeted us. She showed us to our room. We stayed in Bella Vita. The refrigerator was stocked with a couple of sodas, some waters, some cheese, and a package of crackers. On top of the microwave, there was a tray with the crackers and two types of corkscrews, the type of thing you always forget to bring when you have a bottle of wine! We slept well the first night.
The next morning we were served a delicious quiche, croissants,. fresh fruit, bread, coffee, and juice. A well need start to the day. Carol's husband Mike quickly fixed our toliet which ran all night. It didn't bother us but we were dismayed to find that it kept the couple below us up. But Mike a Carol had it working again in no time!
We spent most of our morning talking to Linda about her greenhouse! It was wonderful to find a like minded person!
After spending the day in Dubuque and a nice supper in Galena, it was wonderful to have a place that felt like home to come back to!
Our second night was relaxing and peaceful as well. The next morning we were served french toast, ham, croissants, fresh fruit, bread, coffee, and juice.
We were so lucky to find a place to stay that was just what we were looking for. Close to Dubuque and Galena (about 10-15 from Dubuque and about 25-30 minutes from Galena) while still being in an area that was private and away from most traffic. We left knowing that we will be returning for any future romantic getaways!

We recently stayed at QWL over Labor day weekend and we loved it. Carol and Linda were so nice. They were helpful with reccomendations on what to see in the area and nearby restaurant choices and would do anything to make your stay with them more enjoyable. We stayed in the original lodge that is very comfortable and clean. The room we stayed in was delightful and the breakfasts were not "fancy" but very good. What we liked most about QWL was the seclusion. Far enough out to be in "the country" but still close enough to civilization not to be out of touch. Perfect setting for a romantic getaway. We will stay here again. You'll love it. I think we will try the new lodge house when we come back, it's beautiful.