… You made our first B & B experience a great one… – Sheri and Tim, Mauston, WI

The breakfast was great and we will go hiking today with lots of energy! – Craig and Berni, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Visiting Anna V’s was a wonderful experience… .delicious and well-presented breakfasts, the personal touches, afternoon cookies and cider, the beautiful house and rooms, and most important, your great hospitality. We look forward to coming back again! – Scott and Heather

Beautiful home, comfortable bed, and fabulous breakfast… We are leaving Anna V’s feeling just a tad more blessed. – Linda and Terry

"We have stayed at many B & Bs, but this one is our favorite. My only complaint is that I ate too much. The breakfasts here were fabulous and we ate every crumb! It was a perfect distance from town--very peaceful. Susie and Steve--you know how to do a B & B! – Scott And Jane

… Beautiful accommodations, lovely breakfasts. We had a great time biking through the Lanesboro area. Anna V’s is a beautiful home and we felt very warm and comfortable… – Bob and Pam, Chaska, MN

What a wonderful stay! I enjoyed the beautiful, warm and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was absolutely incredible, the room was so comfortable, and you spoiled us rotten! Not a detail was missed. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. – Vivian, St. Paul, MN

Comfort and tranquility. We enjoyed our stay. We will be back! – Ann and Marty, Iowa City, IA

We felt like we were stepping back in time… nice to be pampered! – Jane and Marshall

… From the delicious breakfasts to the cozy upstairs porch at night, everything was good… We appreciate all you did to make our stay at Anna V’s relaxing and comfortable. – Peter and Mary, Minneapolis, MN

This was our first true B & B experience. I don’t think I can ever do a motel again! It was delightful, a step back in history. Thank you so much for the experience. – Sandy and Buck, Mahtomedi, MN

What a lovely visit! We enjoyed the bike trails and walking through downtown, and coming back to find a refreshing pitcher of lemonade and a plate of yummy cookies. We felt very spoiled again after a delicious breakfast. We’ll definitely be back! – Pasha and Justin, Minnetonka, MN

Welcome to Anna V’s Bed and Breakfast

Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast, in the charming, historic town of Lanesboro (the heart of Southeast Minnesota’s scenic Bluff Country) offers comfortable elegance, delicious breakfasts, and a friendly atmosphere in a beautiful 1908 Victorian home. Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood four blocks from downtown, Anna V’s is within walking distance of the Root River, the Bike Trail, restaurants, live theatre, unique shops, tour departures, and much more. Browse our four lovely rooms, all with private baths, and make your reservation to... relax, refresh, and renew at Anna V’s!

Innkeeper’s News and Updates

Steve's "Lanesboro" book to be released--first book signing on 5/5! I'm excited to announce that my newly-published book on Lanesboro will be released this Saturday, May 5th. The first book signing event will be at the Lanesboro History Museum at 4 p.m. Love to have you join us for a brief reading, conversation and refreshments. Info on where the book will be available for sell will be out in a few days.

2018 will be a special "celebration year" at Anna V's B & B! It marks the 110th "birthday" of this beautiful home itself, a Queen Anne Victorian built in 1908 by Anna Vickerman. It marks the 20th year of Anna V's as a bed-and-breakfast. And it will be our 10th season as innkeepers here. We feel blessed to live here and to share this Lanesboro treasure with our wonderful guests. Come help us celebrate in 2018 and enjoy a refreshing bluff country get-away!

Watch this beautiful video about Lanesboro! Lanesboro Arts has been recognized by the Bush Foundation for its extraordinary work in bringing arts to a "small town." Another great reason to visit and enjoy Lanesboro. Click here to view.