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Welcome!
The Urstad House Bed & Breakfast, located in the rolling hills of Kiester, Minnesota embodies a unique character of eclectic style, not Victorian, Craftman, or Modern but a combination of all three. Our suites are delightfully and individually designed for you to rest and rejuvenate. Along with that our chairs and couches are chosen for style and comfort to create a space for you to curl up with that novel you have been wanting to read or share a quiet moment with a friend. The front porch invited you to spend a Spring/Summer afternoon visiting with other guests or friends sipping a glass of lemonade.
Al and Hope
Inkeepers/Owners
House History
The Urstad House was built for the town’s first doctor, Oscar Urstad, in 1903. Oscar was born in 1870 in Norway. At the age of 18, the ambitious young man left his native land in search of opportunity in America and landed in New York. He made his way to Mitchell County, Iowa, and worked on a farm for two years. He then moved to Mount Horeb, WI, and secured a clerical position at a general store, but at the end of two years, he returned to Iowa, obtaining work at a drug store in Lake Mills. This job led him to his interest in the science of medicine.
In 1895, he married Nettie Lee in Lake Mills, Iowa. In 1896, Oscar began his studies to fit himself for a professional career. He attended the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis, Ind., from which he graduated in 1900.
House Pictures
The Urstad House was originally built for the town’s first doctor. Several years ago, the Innkeepers purchased the home and saved it from demolition. The home has been beautifully restored with original woodwork and updated with new wiring, plumbing, an in-floor heating system, and enlarged suites and bathrooms.
Guests at The Urstad House have full access to the home, except for the private kitchen. The main floor features a living room, parlor, and dining room where a four-course breakfast is served. The second floor includes two private suites and a cozy sitting area with a mini fridge, coffee bar, smart TV, and fireplace.
Room Pictures
Baron’s Room
The day can come early in Baron’s room, named after a grandson. This room features a bay window that faces East to allow morning sunlight in. The room also has a beautiful queen-sized sleigh bed artfully adorned with pillows and luxurious linens. Enjoy sleeping on the high quality Verlo mattress that boosts energy, recovery, and well-being. Turn on the fireplace and relax and watch a movie on the 42” smart TV.
Quinn’s Room
Quinn’s Room is named after a granddaughter and features a wrought iron Queen Sized bed with luxurious high-quality linens and pillows along with a high quality mattress by Verlo, known to boost energy, recovery and well-being. Relax and unwind by watching a movie on the 42” smart TV turn on the corner fireplace and read a book.
