Nestled in the secluded village of Grand Rivers, only twenty five minutes from Land of the Lakes, is a hidden gem, The Rose of The Lake Bed and Breakfast. Having always stayed in hotels or resorts, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a bed & breakfast, but I was impressed from the minute I arrived. We were greeted by the owner, Chip Tullar, and the house manager, Patsy, like we were old friends. After giving us a quick tour of the house, Chip graciously told us we were welcome to use the grilling area and kitchen to prepare our dinner. Although Bryan and I had taken this trip by ourselves, I wish the kids would have been along for the night we spent here! The basement had been transformed into a game room with a 50 inch television, a Wii, a pool table and other goodies. The sparkling pool outside was the icing on the cake. I couldn’t believe I had forgotten my swimsuit and had to miss out!
We had planned to dine at Patti’s 1800’s Settlement that evening, and Chip offered us the use of his golf cart to drive the short distance to the restaurant. I think driving the golf cart was the highlight of Bryan’s evening. I’m pretty sure he would have driven around to explore more of the areaif darkness had not descended on us.
When we arrived back to the inn from dinner, we spent time sitting on the balcony overlooking Turtle Bay and stargazing. We had the house mostly to ourselves that evening, so when we went inside I challenged Bryan to a game of pool. I am sad to say, even with me cheating and him claiming he was “off his game,” he beat me every time.
When we were finally ready for bed, we retired to our guest room, The Tuscan. The large room contained a King sized bed, a queen sized bed, our own private bathroom, a separate entry from the huge wrap around porch, an entry from the living room, our own flat screen television and our own mini fridge. What impressed me most was the cleanliness! The entire place was spotless. (This is why my home could never be a B&B.)
The next morning I chatted with Patsy as she made breakfast, and made breakfast, and made breakfast. All I can say was amazing. She made honey glazed biscuits, eggs & ham cups with a bearnaise sauce, prime rib quiche, hash browns, homemade sticky buns, sausage, bacon, a fruit bowl topped with a creamy, homemade banana pudding and more. I am still remembering that breakfast, while Bryan has asked me to recreate several of those dishes at home.
Usually when I go to a hotel or resort I’m pleased with the service, but the owners, Chip and Michael Lee, and the house manager, Patsy, went out of their way to give excellent service. As we were leaving Bryan turned to me and said, “We are coming back here and bringing our entire family.” That’s a first in all our years of travel!
If you would like to see complete views of the guest rooms and read more reviews, check it out on the Bed and Breakfast website.
We received a complementary night’s stay at the Rose of The Lake, but all opinions are my own. We’ll definitely be taking our family.
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What a Beautiful place. I love how relaxed it looks.
What a great place! It looks very relaxing and like a place we would enjoy!
This looks like a cute place! I like the little pond 🙂
I have never really stayed at a bed and breakfast.. this looks so nice.
The Inn may have minded about the swimsuit but I bet your hubby wouldn’t have! LOL 🙂
That water feature just looks like peace! I’d probably spend all my time there!
Sounds like a lot of fun and a different twist on a vacation. That is wonderful that the hospitality was so wonderful as well, that is always the icing on the cake for me!
What a beautiful place to stay – you can tell they put a lot of love into it. I adore that garden!
this place looks amazing. I’d love to take another honeymoon there.
Wow, what a quaint B&B! Looks so cozy. Sometimes the smaller places are just so much more relaxing!
I’ve never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before. Sounds like you had an amazing time.
What a gorgeous place! I’d love to spend the night there!
That is a really cute bungalow. It reminds me of my design studio
Wow that is beautiful. I have always wanted to stay in a bed and breakfast.
I’ve never been to a bed and breakfast. This one looks so cozy!
A B&B is usually the last place I’d want to stay, but this one actually looks REALLY nice. I’d give it a shot.
Those rooms just look so cozy. I’d love a peaceful trip like this.
This is just breathtaking. I would love an experience like this, looks inviting and relaxing. Wow. Glad you were able to experience it.
THIS is why i love bed and breakfasts. there’s just a whole different feel!
htat looks amazing, We’ve never stayed at a bed and breakfast before
Bed and Breakfasts are so quaint. This looks like a great place for a getaway!
Very nice – looks so very relaxing.
Yes please! What a beautiful place to stay!
I love staying at B&Bs every chance I get. The ones I have been to have been so beautiful and peaceful. It’s definitely a nice way to get away for a couple of days.
This place looks amazing!
What a comfy place! I would love to stay there. Too bad you forgot your swimsuit!!
What a charming place to stay! I love that it’s so friendly you could chat while she made the breakfast.
Wow, this is a beautiful bed and breakfast! I would love to stay there!
How lovely. I’ve never stayed at a bed and breakfast, but it’s definitely on my list of things to do.
I think every morning how much I’d love to have someone cook breakfast for me! That breakfast sounds heavenly…I’m so jealous!
We’ve never stayed at a bed and breakfast type of place, but we have discussed it. I love how quaint and welcoming everything seems!
Oh wow, this looks very homey. I would love to stay here.
Rose of the Lake is a beautiful place. I’d love to stay there for a few days.
This looks like a nice tranquil place to stay, I would not want to leave! What a nice place to escape.
What a gorgeous place. I’d love to kick back and relax there for a few days.
This looks fantastic! I’d love to stay here! Great pictures!
Well the grounds are really pretty there! The inside looks very victorian-esque, and cozy.
it has been a while since I went to a B&B would love a getaway soon
That looks like a lovely place to stay. thanks for sharing.
That looks relaxing. I’ve never stayed in a Bed & Breakfast before. Looks cozy though.
Wow I feel more relaxed just looking at the pictures. I can’t imagine actually staying there!
That pond is gorgeous. What a relaxing & romantic retreat for a couple – jealous of your night away!!!
this bed and breakfast looks so quaint. I wish I lived closer I would definitely visit.
What a quaint little place. I really like the yard.
What a cute little getaway! I’d love to unwind there for a few days.
What a fantastic adventure for you. I would love to visit this B & B sometime.
I stayed at my first B&B a few years ago and now I am hooked. I am amused by this because I always wanted to have a B&B of my own where I could create home cooked meals for my guests.
My husband have talked about starting a B&B when we retire.
That looks like an amazing place to stay! My husband and i love staying at bed and breakfasts!!
Us too – this is such a nice place.