A charming place and the frequent trains are a definite plus! They help you imagine you are traveling in your own private turn of the century train car...Just like the brochure says...relax, imagine,enjoy. I booked the trip knowing I would enjoy the uniqueness and was surprised by my husband going on and on about the experience. We just kept thinking... More

Being able to have privacy in such lavish accommodations during cold days in January in Minnesota is just what the doctor ordered to spend quality time with my wife. And to top it off, having a five star breakfast delivered every morning in a picnic basket was great so that we did not have to venture out freezing mornings. The... More

This was our second trip. The first was in the Imperial car, we were in the Viking this time and looking forward to staying in the Palace car in the future. What a fascinating experience in such elegantly decorated surroundings. It is difficult to imagine how these cars could be transformed from what was intitially just a wreck. Enjoyed the... More

We had a great time staying in the Palace Car. My husband and I went for my birthday, and it was a unique, very relaxing time and very private. The whirlpool tub was great, always a nice feature for an intimate evening. Though the trains went by very frequently day and night, I did not find it disturbing or annoying,... More

This is my 15th stay at the Whistle Stop in the past 11 years. It is always a wonderful and memorable stay. We have stayed at several dozen B&B's from Victoria, BC to San Diego to St. Augustine to Ipswich, MA and the breakfasts at the Whistle Stop are among the very best. Jan & Lori are very accommodating of... More

My grandson and I had a great expience in the perfectly restored "Palace Car". I love the magic of trains and my 5 yr old grandson is a bit obsessed with them. As we arrived the car was warm and cozy with relaxing music playing. The breakfast was great and well presented served right in the train car. The charm... More

My wife and I stayed the first night in the Great Northern suite upstairs in the house and the following night in the Viking car. Both the suite and train car were absolutely beautiful and allowed us to totally relax. The breakfast's were excellent and we truly enjoyed visiting with Jann and Lori and other guests. We enjoyed the trains... More

We really enjoy the ambiance and the hospitality of the Whistle Stop. The music of the trains rolling by with whistle's blaring are part of the nostalgia as far as I am concerned. Once I am asleep, however, I don't hear them. Mary does wake up sometimes to the whistles but falls back to sleep. We always have great stays... More

I needed time away - quiet time - alone time. Got it and so much more. The breakfast was fantastic. The Imperial Coach was out of this world. I have trains in my blood and I loved the ambiance and the "real" train close by just made it that more fantastic. Jann was wonderful and she showed me around the... More