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Historic Bed And Breakfast - Bird House Inn At Excelsior Bay, Lake Minnetonka
- House
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Min. Stay: 2 nights
7 bed, 5 bath, sleeps 14
Bedrooms
Turtledove Room
Bluebird Room
Hummingbird Room
Pheasant Room
Meadowlark Room
Cardinal Room
Garden Room
Extra mattresses available at additional charge. Talk to us about details of which rooms they fit in. See our website at the link provided below for more details of each room.
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Pets Welcome
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
- Cardinal BathToilet, Bath with shower
- Turtledove BathToilet, jetted tubHand-held shower head in tub
- Meadowlark BathToilet, Bath with shower
- Bluebird BathToilet, jetted tubNo shower
- Garden BathToilet, Bath with shower
- Bluebird, Garden and Cardinal rooms share their baths easily with the Hummingbird and Pheasant rooms (which do not have their own baths).
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitOffice shelves
- Smoke detectorIn each bedroom
- Fire extinguisherEach stairway
- Carbon-monoxide detectorOutside each bedroom
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- villageLocated in a quaint small town on Lake Minnetonka in the suburbs of the Twin Cities
General
- Air conditioningCentral air and small window units to keep each room the perfect temp!
- HeatingRadiant heat
- Linens provided
- Washing machineAvailable upon request
- Clothes dryerAvailable upon request
- FireplaceFour gas fireplaces
- Parking availableFree off-street parking available
- InternetFree high-speed wireless internet
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Room
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeTwo full-size and one for drinks
- HobTwo
- OvenTwo
- MicrowaveTwo
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerTwo Mr. Coffee, plus one Keurig
- ToasterThree
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemsA few items are available for our guests
- Dishes & utensilsFull accompaniment
- KitchenMain kitchen plus additional kitchenette
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining area
- Dining
Entertainment
- TelevisionOne in each room with built-in DVD players
- Satellite/Cable
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Video library
Outside
- Garden
- Balcony
- Kayak/canoeRental nearby
- Bicycles
- BoatRental nearby
- Beach towels
- Veranda
- Deck/Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisAt the park nearby
- GolfShort drive
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Spa whirlpoolSingle jacuzzi tub in Bluebird & Cardinal rooms, double jacuzzi tub in Turtledove room
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Though we are a Bed & Breakfast, please note that the pricing given here does not include breakfast or housekeeping. If you would like either of those included, let us know and we'll discuss your specific needs and quote that for you as well.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Preferred in main floor rooms w/ hardwood floorsPreferred in main floor rooms w/ hardwood floors
Events allowed - Availability & charges to be negotiated in advanceAvailability & charges to be negotiated in advance
No smoking - Smoking allowed anywhere outdoors (covered porch)Smoking allowed anywhere outdoors (covered porch)
Max guests: 14
- You are free to bring your own food and use the kitchen as you wish. Also, for an additional charge we can do breakfasts per our usual B&B routine.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Property has guest safety measures
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Hosted by Dave Wahlstedt
Ask a questionAbout Dave Wahlstedt
Husband and father of two - we all live on-site in the upstairs apartment of the adjacent garage building. Full-time innkeeper and part-time gardener, handyman and community volunteer.
Dave Wahlstedt purchased this House in 2002
Why Dave Wahlstedt chose Excelsior
Because it's such a great old house and Excelsior is such a wonderful place to live - even if it's just for a few days!
What makes this House unique
Great front porch, historic charm and access to so many wonderful businesses make this a special place to live and to visit.
- Languages:
- english