William Sauntry Mansion
Stillwater, MN 55082-4827
Phone: (651) 430-2653
10/01/2006 Posted by annatp8
I arrived to the quaint sound of water sprays and silence. Although close to downtown (I think a six block walk), this place invites your instincts to slow down and relax. I was met at the door by Tom and offered to sign the quest book. We spent our first half hour in the green room downstairs where they had set out meats, cheeses, cider, and champagne, and chatted with Tom and a couple of other happy guests. I thought the Joseph room was the quintessential cozy bedroom, with a spa-quality luxurious bathroom. This was the first room we stayed in and what a treat! I received an in-room hour massage by a wonderful therapist. Then we fired up the Jacuzzi jets, started the steam shower and proceeded to go back and forth. This was a heavenly experience. The steam shower had a multi-function shower head, separate body jets, rainfall, and waterfall. I eventually turned the shower to a cool mist while the steam poured out at a hot 100 degrees and I was in heaven. The servants room is the largest, spaning probably twenty feet and includes a two-person whirlpool bath in the corner across from a gas fireplace and king size bed. The ceiling has been cleverly coffered in wood. Included in every suite is a wall unit CD Player with several CDs. We picked out a Mozart CD for background music while we sipped champagne in the Jacuzzi tub and watched the gas fireplace. Now if this is not romantic, I dont know what is! Breakfast was delicious from the pleasurable pecan scone to the decadent chocolate torte. I hope Tom and Sandy stay and run this B&B for a very long time. These are the kind of people who should be B&B owners! They are kind, conscientious, caring, a treasure to the community and treat for every guest who gets to meet them. The mansion itself was spectacular, very period, elegant and timeless. The combination of gracious hosts and the romantic allure of the place would make it perfect for any couple or girlfriends getaway.
Pros: Breakfast, Elegant Rooms, Friendly and Caring Owners
Cons: Dinner in Downtown Stillwater
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