The Outing Lodge

Went for a one night stay. We came for a quick micro vacation over the weekend. We had delicious chicken pot pies, lovely -25 °F snow shoeing by moonlight walk and relaxing fire side book reading. The history, staff, and unique factor make this quirky charming B&B a must. It did the trick to help us recharge our batteries over a snowy MN weekend.

I really wish I could give a higher rating. However if I could give a 2.5 star rating I would. There are things really great about the place, such as the friendly host, the complementary wine and cheese sampling and tour upon arrival, Choco the friendly and lovable chocolate lab who loves to go for walks on the gorgeous state park trails, the cozy first floor fire place, and the tasty breakfast served each morning. We read bad reviews about the dog, however he was the sweetest dog we had met. He’s really a perk of staying here. However the downsides were finding dog hair all over our bed sheets and ants in our bathroom and bedroom area in the winter months. Unsure why there would be ants in the bathroom? But they were crawling all over the floor by the sink. The host was so nice I didn’t have the heart to tell him about the ants.
We had a good time however probably would not return. If you like history, this place has some great history behind it (was a poor house, then a nursing home and now a b&b). You can tell a lot of work has gone into remodeling it however some areas could use some more help, such as updating the bathroom a bit in the Picasso room #3.
My boyfriend and I are up for adventures, this was def an adventure! :) we had a restful and relaxing stay. Although my boyfriend had a difficult time sleeping the second night cause the bed was sinking in.

I was recently at Outing Lodge for a private party. It was a bitterly cold evening and the massive fireplace was roaring in anticipation of the guests. It was a lovely setting to mingle with a cocktail. Dinner was delicious and pure. The food was delicious but not over-​thought– honest and good. The lodge is aged and well loved. I would not of been surprised if Hemingway ambled in to order a scotch.

My husband and I recently stayed at the Outing Lodge. The house had a charming exterior. I imagine the grounds are even more beautiful in the summer and fall. The interior décor was interesting– some unique design elements. The multiple fireplaces and the upstairs library intrigued us the most.
We stayed in the Bob Dylan room — décor included some Bobby Z memorabilia. The room was compact; the bed seemed a bit hard; the TV was small; and the bathroom tub was somewhat strange with bricks used as faucet knob stoppers. However, we did not expect a Radisson — we expected a historic home with a personality –the Outing had that.
We were provided champagne and chocolate truffles. I was not fond of the champagne. We were disappointed and frustrated to be advised we were not to bring our own wine and then find the bar in the lodge was not open so we could not purchase a bottle either.
Breakfast was pleasant and had a variety of options — yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, breads, eggs, meat and cheese, and juice, milk and coffee/​tea. We enjoyed it. The fresh flowers on each table were a nice touch.
This B & B may not appeal to everyone. It is a bit rustic; it doesn’t have top of the line amenities; the interior design and décor are both unusual and «messy». But, for us, the intent was to get away from the chaos and hecticness of our everyday routines. The Outing Lodge gave us the time and place to do just that.
Although we most likely will not visit again (so many other B&Bs to try) we had a relaxing and restful stay.