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Nestled on the Lake Michigan shore in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin, the Blacksmith Inn is the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway. Each of our 15 guest rooms offers an in-room whirlpool, fireplace and an extraordinary view of Baileys Harbor. Bed and breakfast charm and complete privacy allow you to unwind and relax.
In July of 1904 August Zahn made the journey from Germany to join his uncle Albert (Bird) Zahn in Baileys Harbor. Albert had emigrated here some years earlier and had written his young nephew about the opportunity that existed here for a young blacksmith such as himself. With about a month of hard work Albert and August built the smithy that still stands next to the Zahn House. August had his forge up and running by the end of that summer. Responding to homesickness for his family and his native land, August began construction in 1905 of a replica of the home and blacksmith shop he had grown up in. What is now the Zahn House took August 7 years to build. By the time he occupied the building in 1912 he moved in with a wife, Katrina, and son, Walter. Even though he had created the building to serve as both residence and forge, he never moved the smithy and it remains in the original blacksmith shop next door to this day.
August and Katrina raised two sons and a daughter in their sturdy home and Walter ultimately adopted both his fathers career and residence. Walter married Estelle and they raised two daughters. The first generation of Zahns lived in only the extreme north end of the ground floor with the rest of the building serving as storage barn. In the 1950s Walter and Estelle remodeled the north end of the second floor above their apartment into a weekly tourist rental and the street side of the ground floor into a shop for Estelle to sell aprons, doilies and other sewn goods produced by her and her group of friends over the winter months.
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Basics
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 Located 85 miles from Ord-O Hare.
 Located 80 miles from Austin Straubel International Airport.
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Details
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Features: Covered Parking, Water skis for Use, Tourist Attractions, Public Transportation, Sailboat at Extra Charge, Walk to Shopping, Kayak - Canoe for Use, Rowboat - Inflatable Boat for Use, Dart Board, Poker Table, Pool - Billiards Table, Spa - Sauna, Bicycle - Mountain Bike for Use, Dry Cleaning Nearby, Powerboat at Extra Charge, Car Available at Extra Charge, Luxurious Surroundings, Close to Nightlife, Concierge, Business Center, Restaurant, Room Service, Away From it All, Quiet and Peaceful Area, Daily Housekeeping Included, Driver for Extra Charge, Located near a Beach, Quiet Area but Nightlife Nearby, Wild and Exciting Location, Meeting-Banquet Facilities
Amenities: DVD Movie Collection, CD Player, CD Music Collection, DVD Player, Satellite - Cable TV, Ice Maker, Telephone, Fax Machine, Broadband Internet, AM-FM Alarm Clock, Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Safe Deposit Box, Hammock, Massage Chair, Iron and Board, Washing Machine, Drying Machine, Drip Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blankets Provided, Pillows Provided, Dehumidifier, Bed Linens Provided, Bath Towels Provided, Private Jacuzzi, Bidets, Hair Dryer, Central Heating, Fireplace, Kitchenette, Mini-Refrigerator, Microwave, Bottles of Booze, Wet Bar, Air conditioners in Each Room, Ceiling Fans, Dining Room Table, Private Outdoor Deck
Activities: Water Skiing, Power Boating, Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Island Boat Trips, Fly Fishing, Something For Everyone, Live Music Bars, Restaurants, Deep Sea Fishing, Beach, Ocean Sports, Movie Theatre - Cinema, Clothes Shopping, Luxury Goods Shopping, Handicraft Shopping, Museums, Spa - Massages, Hiking and Nature Trails, Cycling, Walking - Exploring, Site Seeing, Grocery Shopping
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Rates are posted in USD [Change Currency]
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The Blacksmith Inn is typically rented out on a Per Day basis, but also as follows:
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There is a 1 day Minimum Stay Requirement.
Low Season: $135 USD Per Day
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Mid Season: $175 USD Per Day
High Season: $215 USD Per Day
May, June, July, August, September
Notes: Room rates include a homemade continental breakfast for two guests, we require two days stay during weekend, Room rates do not include 5 1/2% sales tax. Rates may vary as per type of accomadation with amenities.
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Contact
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