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February 2024 by Samantha Reding
My fiancé and I stayed here when we were in town for a wedding. It was our first experience at a B&B and we absolutely loved it. Bob and Ruth Ann were amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. We had a great time touring the house and learning about the history. Would definitely recommend!!
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January 2024 by Marlene Davidson
Awesome Christmas decorations fun open house for others to enjoy them.
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September 2023 by A Clarkson
We stayed in the Blue Room, and it was wonderful. Ruth Ann is a lovely hostess/tour guide. The four-course breakfast was what I'd always dreamed a bed-and-breakfast would serve. I love Victorian houses, so all the time period decor was fascinating for me. My husband couldn't believe what we got for the price. We would come back again in a heartbeat!Walkability: The house is a 5 minute walk from downtown shops and restaurants.
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August 2023 by Steve Schmidt
We stayed there in June and Oakenwald Terrace is an ideal basecamp for exploring the area. I have some dietary constraints and the hosts were very accomodating. The house is filled with distinctive antiques collected by the previous owner.
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June 2023 by Steve Kalin
What a GEM of a place to find!Ruth Ann & Bob were the best hosts. So down to earth, knowledgeable and fun to chat with. The rooms are clean as can be. Yummy breakfast. Don't miss this wonderful experience.Noteworthy details: This place is a time capsule. Preserved in time by caring hosts.Museum like pieces to see. Very interesting , for sure.
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January 2023 by Tom Schoen
Very beautiful place, look forward to our next visit.
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January 2023 by Phil Rogers
Such a great place to stay. Good food and the house is beautiful. Close to the city park and downtown. It is an easy drive to Rochester. Stay here and you will want to say again.
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January 2023 by leschwarck leschwarck
Peaceful, charming, clean, spacious, fantastic breakfast and welcoming hosts.
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January 2022 by Mary Lee Orr
To begin with, Bob and Ruth Ann were excellent!!Oakenwald Terrace is very clean and offers everything our group was looking for..all our rooms were on the same floors, bathrooms for each room and centrally located between Lanesboro, Rochester and some of the Amana Colonies.The 5 course breakfasts were THE VERY BEST! Hot, homemade and tasty!!Bob and Mary Ann had great stories to tell along with history of Oakenwald Terrace.This is a must stay Bed n Breakfast!
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January 2022 by François Hugon
Our stay at Oakenwald Terrace was outstanding. The house itself is so cool, and the owners have a long history in it prior to it becoming a B&B, so throughout the visit you can really get to know the house. The Innkeeper, Ruth Ann, is fabulous, incredibly friendly and accommodating, truly making you feel welcome in her home. And oh wow is she a great cook! The quiche and caramelized french toast were my favorite, but everything was simply delicious. Each room has it's own story and style, with plenty of space and comfort. We stayed in the Terrace Room which was perfect to have access to the back porch and get a high room. Honestly though, I'm sure every room would've been equally enjoyable. I'd highly recommend Oakenwald for a getaway anytime you are in the area.
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January 2022 by John Bungum II
Amazing a fun place and great people. If you ever want to stay in a Victorian home with some great folk. This is it. Also it was great to see the place and chat about family history. My family lived here till the early 60s. And ran it as a retirement home.
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January 2022 by Robert Bogott
Amazing home filled with period stuff. Perfect B & B, wonderful hostess, great, room, over the top breakfast - fresh peaches and cream, pancake with banana and pecans, ham omelet, English muffin, fresh grapes. One of the top destinations in our 25 years of B&B visits.
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January 2022 by Dallas Naig
Where do you begin! The breakfast was delicious, our room was awesome and the conversation was great. We stayed 3 nights with RuthAnn and Bob and they had such great stories and the history they shared was amazing. Definitely worth the trip to Chatfield, MN!!
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July 2021 by Cara Ripley
My husband and I had a wonderful time with Ruth Ann and Bob during our stay for our anniversary. Not only is this a neat little B&B, but the owners know so much of the history and have wonderful stories to share. The meals were amazing and the 7-course dinner was an experience not to be missed. We will be returning! Thank you!
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July 2020 by Patricia Melder
It was an awesome experience at my relatives' home to see it all decked out from basement to attic! This was decorated in honor of their mother and my Great Aunt Marion who passed away this last year! It was a wonderful tribute to her done by her daughter-in-law, RuthAnn, and son, Robert, daughter Connie, and RuthAnn's sisters! They did awesome baking with refreshments and a real blessing to tour this magnificent house and see my relatives that run this bed and breakfast! I got to share this with my special friends this year!
