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Banning house lodge is very run down… the paint is chipping off you can tell by the photos it used to be something and this company has just let it go…. The staff on the other hand were amazing except for the manager. The manager is a misogynist narcissist who is also racist and made a racist comment about a guest as soon as they left the office and thought no one could hear. I will not be returning.

the views. The challenge now is that the place just gets more rundown every year. By rundown picture peeling paint, windows that either won't open at all or won't stay open, torn and/or stained seat cushions. Dust and spider webs are constant. Rooms are “moderately clean” and bare bones in terms of comforts (though I have to say the sheets very nice.). Breakfast has always been mediocre at best but OK and somewhat understandable given no real kitchen. All of this has been acceptable in exchange for the setting and reasonable prices, especially off season. So, what’s changed? The prices this year and especially next year are now exorbitant, even in the shoulder and off season. So, the “tacit deal” for decades between lodger and guests: that we accept rustic/beat-up in exchange for access to a lovely spot with reasonable rates (given the added cost of a ferry ride and equipment rentals) has come to an end. Shockingly, a few years ago, the owner had a seriously good expresso coffee machine installed and it was heaven. As good or better than any mainland coffee shop. IT MADE UP FOR A LOT, ESPECIALLY AS PRICES STARTED RISING PRECIPITOUSLY. I forget when it broke but maybe 2- 3 years ago. It has never been fixed so now we have barely mediocre food and BAD coffee (COFFEE NOW WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE THE MAGIC MACHINE). Again, the expressos were the one thing that was way above average and a treat on chilly mornings. So why finally offer one exceptional thing in the way of food and beverage and then let it, like so much else at the banning house, fall into disrepair? Especially now when the prices fit a level of lodging where exceptional coffee and other amenities would be a given. If you are going to charge Ritz Carlton prices, even with those views, how does management justify stained and torn furniture and coffee that tastes like instant when at least THAT can be fixed? We expect rustic with somewhat limited comforts at TWO Harbors. Guests let this and the greater lapses in conditions slide because they were offset by the combination of setting and reasonable cost. But now with the process having gone sky-high it's harder to accept the decline in the lodge and the offerings. It's also sad to see this wonderful and historic structure rotting before our eyes. The staff does what they can, but the maintenance and amenity issues, like non-functioning windows and great vs. bad coffee, are above their pay grade. Like someone else who has recently posted a negative review, I can no longer recommend the Banning House Lodge to friends and indeed now actively warn them of the adverse changes that beset the place vs. cost. Rustic is one thing: blatant neglect and dirt is quite another. Lastly management has consistently neglected to enforce reasonable sound levels, child behavior constraints and quiet hours which, although posted, are never enforced. Once again, people spend money on ferries and parking, expect and put up with extreme rustic-ness, in e

Such a lovely trip with friends! Katie from the management team was especially helpful getting us all set up and helping to accommodate allergies and whatever else we needed! The rooms are tidy and fun. Definitely vintage and yet with all the modern accoutrements we needed. We especially enjoyed the welcome wine every night at 5 (who wouldn’t!?!) and the spectacular views from the patio. There is a lovely great room with games and a fireplace and a great meal is just a short walk down to the port! We highly highly recommend this spot for the kitschy and adventurous. Fancy folks might want to stay put in Avalon. We have traveled extensively in our lifetime with and without our kids. For us it’s a couples trip and a family trip FAVORITE!

We discovered this little slice of paradise 15 years ago, and it has been our favorite getaway ever since. In fact, we just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here over the past few days! We’ve always preferred a peaceful, rural setting to the hustle and bustle of city life, and Two Harbors offers exactly that. The Banning House Lodge is a charming historic bed and breakfast, not overly luxurious, but full of character. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, which makes every stay special. We especially love starting our mornings with the delicious breakfast on the patio overlooking the harbor, and winding down in the evenings with the complimentary wine and cheese. Russ and his team go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The property and rooms are always spotless, and the shuttle service is just a quick call away, ready to whisk you down the hill and back after a fun day exploring. It’s truly a place that keeps us coming back year after year.

From pick up at the dock upon arrival, to check in, wine and cheese hour, and breakfast daily, every interaction with the team at Banning House was top notch. The hotel sits high above Two Harbors with a breathtaking view. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Specific call outs to Russ, Brynn, and Katie for making our stay special and providing a feeling of home. Thank you and looking forward to our next trip out!

Everything was perfect during our stay at the banning house. My family had 4 rooms, all were very Nice. Russ, Katie and Russ were all very helpful and exceeded our expectations. Thanks guys, see you next time!