This was an Exploritas/Elderhostel trip over the Labor Day week with 18 other travelers. The trundle bed was very comfortable and the drawers held all of my cold weather clothing. Wall hooks held jackets. I had one of the rooms that weren't en suite, so I used a shared bathroom at the end of the upstairs hall and the lodge provided a nice bathrobe for me to use. My corner room, which I didn't share with anyone, looked out over the fields and I heard bird song mornings and afternoons. All of the meals were not only delicious but were plentiful. The staff were fantasic, hospitable and made every effort to accomodate you. Bread was freshly baked every day for meals and sandwiches for our bag lunches on day trips. The community room on the first floor had chinese checkers, puzzles, playing cards, etc. and we played games almost every night. We met Gustavus residents and enjoyed hearing their stories. The day trips that Exploritas arranged were so much fun. Non-group travelers would be able to have the lodge arrange the same trips. This is a family run lodge and I'd go back to stay there on my own. If you are looking for a terrific, small and intimate place to stay, I highly recommend you really consider the Annie Mae Lodge.
