Queen Marie Victorian B&B, Emmetsburg

Unlike many homes of bygone eras, The Queen Marie has always been a single family dwelling and has never undergone major renovation. J.J. Shaw, the local lumber and hardware baron, built this beautiful Victorian home in 1890.His home was used as a showplace with its remarkable woodwork and the finest hardware available in the Victorian era. The spectacular open staircase with its meticulously carved oak, simply shows the reason she is called The Queen Marie.

The brass laced fireplace is stil intact and brings warmth and beauty to the living room, especially during the cold nights. The serenity and Victorian beauty of The Queen Marie wil enchant you and leave you with fond memories of your comfortable stay...

We have welcomed guests from over 40 states and territories and nine foreign countries. Each year we also host the honored dignitaries from Dublin, Ireland in mid-March -- Emmetsburg's sister city -- for St. Patrick's Day festivities.Many couples have spent their wedding night in the Blue Room. It is also a favorite for anniversary celebrations.

Our most unusual incident with newlyweds was the couple who didn't have time for breakfast since they needed to rush home and feed the new calves on their farm. The young bride carried her wedding gown under her arm and they both thanked us as they came down the stairs leaving a trail of hay behind them!

As fairly new residents of Emmetsburg, we are enjoying the beauty of tree-lined streets, the lake, parks, interesting older homes and small town friendliness. When we arrived we were told we would be the new people in town for 20 years! But our enthusiasm for Emmetsburg must have been obvious since within the last two years, seven of our family members have also moved from the west coast to Emmetsburg.