Where the road ends and the trails begin at the door.
About 3 h by road from Madison.
Position
43°11′09″ N 91°51′52″ W
Elevation
1,268 ft
By road
3 h from Madison3 h from Minneapolis4 h 10 min from Milwaukee
Night sky
Some light pollution
Best months
May to October
Clear nights
June to August, roughly 40% clear.
Big city
140 mi to Minneapolis
About this stay
Why we picked it
Hiking trailsTrails from the door or close by.
Kayak & canoeBoats to take out on the water.
FireplaceA hearth or wood stove inside.
About this place
Onsite Massages and Scenic Garden Views.
Indulge in onsite massages and enjoy the serene garden views at Lavender Fields Inn B&B. Unwind and relax in this tranquil setting.
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Complimentary Amenities and Services.
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a cozy lobby fireplace during your stay. A full breakfast is served on weekdays, ensuring a delightful start to your day.
Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions.
Perfectly situated in Calmar, the inn offers easy access to Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail and is a short distance from attractions like Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Decorah Fish Hatchery.
★ 5.0050 reviews from guests who booked on other sites
Lisa-MariePartner · May 2023★ 5.0
The inn is beautiful, with many nice touches. The room was clean and stylish. Barb & Jeff were delightful... super friendly & helpful. They went out of their way to make sure everyone had a pleasant stay. Breakfast was delicious and they made sure that everyone's dietary issues were addressed. They clearly love what they're doing. The absolute only negative was that there is a train crossing nearby and the train horn awakened us a few times. We would definitely be back if we're ever in the area again.
WilliamFamily · May 2023★ 5.0
Enjoyable stay - Barb and Jeff were wonderful hosts. Great breakfast.
RebeccaFebruary 2023★ 5.0
Great small business option for visiting Luther!
My daughter and I had a lovely stay. The home is beautiful and the rooms quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was ample (more than we could eat!) and the hosts are incredibly kind and friendly.
RobertFebruary 2023★ 5.0
Everything was great :-)
JenFamily · October 2022★ 5.0
The night sky
Some light pollution.
The Milky Way is faint overhead on the clearest nights; the brighter stars and constellations are easy.
How dark it gets, from city glow to truly dark
City glow
Bright
Some glow
Dark
Very dark
Truly dark
Clearest nights: June to August, roughly 40% clear.
25JJanuary: 25% of nights clear
20FFebruary: 20% of nights clear
25MMarch: 25% of nights clear
35AApril: 35% of nights clear
35MMay: 35% of nights clear
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Weather
Best May to October: warm days, mild nights.
The year at Calmar, IAElev. 1,268 ft
Average weather by month: daily high and low in °F, and days with rain or snow
Mo.
Range10°—90°
Hi
Lo
Wet
Jan
28°
10°
4
Feb
33°
14°
3
Mar
46°
26°
5
Apr
61°
37°
8
May
73°
48°
9
Jun
81°
59°
9
Jul
84°
63°
7
Aug
83°
61°
7
Trails nearby
Where the trails begin.
One trail within 10 miles of the door. Drag and zoom the map; tap a trail for its name.
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There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
From the property
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.
Pets: Pets not allowed
Sustainability Certifications: Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Check-in & Check-out: Contactless check-out is available
General: Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Covid: Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
General: Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
General: Cashless transactions are available
Guest type: Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility: No elevators
General: Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
General: Staff wears personal protective equipment
Sky darkness: Analog Escapes Dark Sky Index, from NOAA VIIRS satellite night lights (2026); clear nights from ERA5 cloud data, 2016–2025 (Copernicus). Data & credits
Sep
76°
52°
6
Oct
63°
40°
6
Nov
47°
28°
5
Dec
33°
17°
4
Averages for Decorah, IA, 9 miles away. Mountains and lakes can still make it a few degrees different at the stay.
Best time to goMay to October
In September: highs around 76°F, lows near 52°F, rain or snow on about 6 days. Pack light clothes, plus a layer for the evenings; a light rain jacket won't hurt.