Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast and Adventure

My girlfriend had booked this place for a wedding we were attending and boy was I blown away at how amazingly awesome Brenda and Ford and Turning Waters B&B & Adventures is. As soon as you walk in the door, it’s almost as if you are in a home away from home — has that cozy feeling with the old school décor, wooden floors, and comfy couches awaiting to be sunken in to.
You can’t go wrong with staying in any of the rooms that Brenda and Ford provide, all of them are spacious, very clean, and of course comfortable.
The breakfast spread that they provided was amazing as well. From the local fresh fruit and Greek yogurt to the thick cut bacon and mango cream cheese french toast. Wow. Just wow. A lot of TLC going on in this place and it makes you not want to leave at the 11am checkout.
We even created a drink together before the wedding festivities and they named it after me! I mean come on, if that’s not the coolest than I have no idea what is. We came up with THE DUSTY EAGLE BLACK COFFEE COCKTAIL. If you need a little pep in your step with a little buzz on the side, this drink is for you!
Thanks Brenda, Ford, and Kelly Ann for the amazing short stay we had; looking forward to coming back to get into more shenanigans with you all!

Your two-​day stay in nature’s paradise is planned. Thanks to Brenda at Turning Waters you can enjoy the nature, little stores & fudge shops & come home to the nicest, the most beautiful, the most hospitable, relaxing welcoming PLACE you will ever find! Turning Waters is like going home to the best mom in the world at the coolest house. Brenda is made for this «business» which she turns into more of an ongoing party than a formal accommodation! She makes the most amazing breakfast from the best farms & «happy pigs» that makes your palate & heart happy when you enjoy it. You will LOVE waking up to steaming hot breakfast & amazing Greek Yogurt Parfaits. No «on your own» eating here! We had the munchies at 9 at night & she asked what we were hungry for & broke out her own stash of chips & a whole fridge of snacks & treats. And if she offers you one of her craft beers take it! And don’t expect a surprise tab– All the beer & wine is on the house! A legacy that has been passed on from the owners of this amazing B&B. When my husband was in the mood for coffee she broke out 4 bags of high quality coffee & asked if she could brew him whatever he’d like! (And its better than all the coffee shops in town! Believe me– he tried them all ;) But the one across the street from them– YES– they have an ice cream coffee shop right across the street from them that has AMAZING soft & chewy giant cookies for a great price along with unique sandwiches & sides. Great place to grab snacks– but get there before 4pm! After that you can rely on Brenda for any hankerings in the night ;). We stayed 2 glorious days here & nights here! Oh my goodness the beds! No bending head & footboard when you flop onto these sturdy beds. I think all the rooms come with a king bed that are the same ones they have in the Trump Tower Hotel! The sheets were AMAZING. My husband & I both slept better than we have in years on our own bed. Seriously! My back pain came back once I got home. And the hot tub & rain shower & Aveda shampoo & window-​seat fainting couch & the robes. The ROBES! They are so soft & plush & cozy! And they fit my 6ft4 husband! We seriously could live at this place. Brenda– If you ever want some co-​owners to help with your ice cream shoppe or soon-​to-​come brewery you give us a call! That’s right. This place is only going to get better with the Ice Cream Parlor, Distillery & Brewery they’re preparing. It’s going to be booked for years in advance. Get a room while you can! They’re all beautiful. I know. (I peeked ;)

What a charming, cozy, and spacious beauty of a craftsman gem thus place is! The drive was just gorgeous getting here, and the scenery around the area is just what we were looking for.
Brenda and Ford are the warmest, most welcoming, prettiest hosts one could hope to stay with. The food was excellent, conversation was touching and memorable, and the rooms are very comfy and inviting. We felt right at home, and can’t wait to adventure on the river!
ProTip: If you happen to enjoy the crafty beery thing all the kids are talking about… this is your Xanadu refuge, your Shangri-​La pilgrimage. I like to think of it as a little happy hour taproom at Buddha’s brew house.

We were in town for a wedding and had searched for any b&b a few months before the trip. My fiancé and I are not new t the b&b experience but this place sets the bar for what the experience should be like. It like a trendy boutique hotel that offers unique breakfasts every morning. From my experience something like this should cost over $ 300 a night, it was less than half that! We were greeted and hosted by Richie and Michael during our stay. There is very little if anything I would change about this place. We will be back if we are ever in Wabasha again!

A truly special inn with creative touches everywhere. Great atmosphere; off the main drag so it’s quiet; wonderful hosts and excellent food with hen’s eggs from the backyard flock. A great get-​away place for down-​time or to just enjoy the wonderful Mississippi river scenery year-​round. Plenty of decent dining options in the vicinity, wineries, a cidery, a brewery and many other recreational options in the area. Richie is a top-​notch host who made our cycling weekend memorable indeed! Such a beautifully restored house. Just lovely. One can’t go wrong here.

Absolutely incredible experience. When we arrived we were greeted by a barefoot man (Richie) drinking a beer. I knew instantly that I was at the right place. His demeanor is warm and welcoming. If you want to chat, he’s all about it and has great stories. If you want to just hang and relax he’s great about not coming into your space too much. The décor is tastefully done and decidedly NOT Victorian. More of a worldly restoration hardware feel. They did an amazing job decorating. I also must say that it’s the best breakfast I’ve ever had (and I’m a foodie who has had many great breakfasts). Richie’s cooking is over the top awesome. I knew it would be good but I didn’t know it would be that good. There are MANY things to explore within a 30 minute drive that make this a great destination. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone I’ve ever met, as I know they would have just as good of time as we did. We’ll be going back next summer for some kayaking.

We had a great time at Turning Waters this past weekend. It is the perfect place to warm up and relax on a cold winter night. We spent most of our time just relaxing at the B&B, but if you’re in the mood, there is lots to do outdoors too. The house itself has great character, it is 100 years old and has a lot of the original detail, but still has a modern up to date feel. Added bonus if you’re driving from the cities, it is a really pretty drive. We definitely felt welcome and are looking forward to going back!