Happy Anniversary to Us!
A question for you? When celebrating an anniversary, birthday or other milestone, is the question: A year already? Or, Has it only been a year? For LakePlace and us, it has been both.
Summer and … Cookies!
Now that we have your attention, welcome back to the lake! Summer 2024, our first summer of guests, has exceeded our expectations. And, fun fact: Everyone loves summer and cookies! We welcomed 135 guests from five countries and 14 states. They were celebrating weddings, anniversaries, [...]
Love is the Quilt of Life
It’s February and everyone’s talking about love. That ubiquitous, elusive, and endlessly complex emotion. We sing about it, write about it, chase after it, and sometimes even run away from it. But one thing’s for sure: love, in all its glorious forms, love makes up [...]
Experience a Winter Wonderland in the St. Croix River Valley
Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the St. Croix River Valley, Chisago County Minnesota, and Polk County Wisconsin, transform into a winter wonderland during the colder months. With charming towns, picturesque natural attractions, and an abundance of winter activities, the Upper St. Croix River Valley [...]
Innkeeper’s Journey to LakePlace B&B
We are Jennifer and Mark Arriola, and we welcome you to LakePlace Bed & Breakfast. Like many others, 2020 gave us time to reflect and consider what to do once the world returned to “normal.” The answer was to open a bed and breakfast on [...]
For Bed and Breakfast First-Timers
If you have never stayed at a bed and breakfast, considering it as a getaway option might be daunting. Many bed and breakfast first-timers think of a B&B as a stuffy Victorian with lots of delicate antiques. Who can relax there? Our first B&B experience [...]