My husband suggested a trip to Galena for our anniversary so I started looking around for some place other than a hotel to stay at, we wanted something different. We definitely found it at Quiet Walker Lodge, the place is gorgeous! Carol came out to greet us (by our first names!) and showed us our room and around the lodge area. She had even run out to get the bottle of champagne that my husband had requested. She made us feel so welcome and right at home. The room was very nice and had everything we needed. The breakfast the next day was wonderful, homemade bread, fresh fruit, french toast and ham, just what I needed to start my day shopping! Carol (the innkeeper) and Linda (the owner) were so friendly and offered several suggestions for us to do. I enjoyed talking to them both during our stay, Carol gave me a great hint for making my towels as soft as theirs! I love that Linda is working on her gardening so that maybe on our next stay we will be eating from her garden! It was a perfect weekend, only wish we would have stayed 2 nights now. I am planning a girlfriends trip and this will be a perfect place to enjoy a quiet evening, sitting around the fire, drinking some wine, talking with my closest friends (after shopping of course!). It might seem to be a bit out of the way but trust me, it is worth it!! The drive to Galena was about 25 minutes and in the scheme of things it was nothing at all. We will definitely be back!

My husband planned our anniversary getaway. I was very excited! We drove up the driveway into the woods and Carol came out to greet us right away and show us to our room. She had cookies and lemonade set out for us. A fresh, beautifully scented rose from their greenhouse and vase were in my room waiting for me, for us to take home. Our room had a heart shaped hot tub with a stone waterfall type wall, so we could listen to trickling water all night long. (one of my favorite sounds!) The room had special extra touches which I appreciated. Flickering flameless candles were all around the room and hot tub. Cheese and crackers, bottled water and 4 cans of pop were stocked in the fridge. The sheets and towels smelled so nice and were VERY soft. So much so, that I asked her the next day what it was that she did to make them so soft. Since I have been home, I am trying her trick, and it works wonderfully! When we got back from dinner, she had started the firepit out back so we could sit as the sun set and enjoy the quiet nature by the fire with a glass of wine. Breakfast was delicious. The hosts were very friendly and we found ourselves staying a little longer than we had anticipated talking to them. We definitely plan to return someday. She gave us a tour of the other rooms and there are many wonderful rooms to chose from!

We love the area of northern Iowa. This bed and breakfast has beautiful wooded surroundings. We had stayed at this bed and breakfast inn several times many years ago, but will not return. We had booked a 2 night stay and were disappointed to return after a day of enjoying the local activities to find the bed not made, dirty coffee cups and no clean towels. The breakfast was ok, but better suited for a tea room, not a hearty Iowa breakfast.

My husband wanted to get away from it all. Quiet Walker Lodge was just the right place for this. It is very secluded and surrounded by nature. A short distance away was a 25 mile nature trail that we hiked along. This would be a great place to bike as well. Mike and Carol are great hosts and made our weekend special.