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Thornton House Bed and Breakfast

371 Diagonal St., Lansing, IA 52151
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Thornton House Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 6 Lansing B&B and Inns
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LaCrescent
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

Amazing food, rooms were incredible and we felt put back in time. Frank and Steve who run the show are kind, generous and will wow you over with their talents, stories, and they bend over backwards for whatever you need. You will not be disappointed and and a return visit is in our plans for our "6 pack" girls and... More

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Manitou Springs CO
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We arrived by boat, to the Marina late in the afternoon. Our Marina host took us to Thornton House. When we arrived our host, Frank, would have picked us up if he had known we were coming by boat. Just need a phone call to let him know. We made our reservations on line. It is a short walk to... More

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Canton, Ohio
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20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 via mobile

Beautiful home, very clean!!!! the breakfast was good, scrambled eggs and sausage. If you are in lansing stay here.

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Wisconsin
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9 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Lansing is a charming little town, recommended by a friend of mine. We stayed at the Thornton House for one night, & wish it could have been for more. We enjoyed it tremendously; our host was terrific; he made a wonderful breakfast with the lightest waffles I have ever eaten. Our room was super & the bathrooms are wonderfully huge... More

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011

We hadn't been down to this part of the Mississippi before, figured we'd try a b&b on the Iowa side. Picked the right one. Rooms were clean, and as befits good B&Bs, slightly eclectic. :) Hosts were very friendly and accommodating, they've done a great job fixing this 100+ year old Doctor's residence up. Easy walks to downtown Lansing and... More

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Additional Information about Thornton House Bed and Breakfast

Address: 371 Diagonal St., Lansing, IA 52151
Region: United States > Iowa > Lansing
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Lansing
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Thornton House is an historic (1873) B&B with many original features like woodwork and tin ceilings that hearken back to a grander era. Fully updated to include modern amenities like wireless internet, we're within walking distance to shops, restaurants, The Mississippi and also Mt. Hosmer summit with 50 mile River views! ... more   less 

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