48-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews of GG Barnum Mansion

2 out of 5
GG Barnum Mansion
2211 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What is there not to like?? great value for dollar. will sttay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place and perfect for our getaway ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on May 5, 2024
Doug - I'm really glad that your time with us was filled with wonderful memories! I'd be honored to welcome you back in the future for another fantastic getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful neighborhood next to a creek. Nice extras, like a real coffee maker and Netflix. Lots of space and comfortable stuffed chairs to hang out in, outside of the rented room. I would come here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on May 5, 2024
Sharon - I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Pilot House Suite. Our picturesque location next to the creek is indeed one of our favorite features so I’m glad that you appreciated it too. Thank you for your kind recommendation! I’d be thrilled to welcome you back again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Michelle on May 4, 2024
Charles - Providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our guests is our top priority, so it's wonderful to know that you found the Pilot House to your liking. I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a cool historical place to stay. Relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on Apr 25, 2024
Nathaniel - I’m thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Barnum Suite. It's truly rewarding to know that we met your expectations. I hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Madi, Andover

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best experience I have ever had! The space was absolutely beautiful and incredibly clean, locks on both the main entrances and private rooms ensured safety, and the staff was incredible - they gave us a call at almost 10PM to help sort out a parking issue (their availability is listed as 8AM - 8PM so I was beyond impressed when they reached out!). Will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Michelle on Apr 25, 2024
Madi - Ensuring the beauty and cleanliness of our space is a top priority, so it's fantastic to hear that this resonated with you. Safety and security are also paramount to us, and we're glad you felt secure during your stay. We’re dedicated to providing exceptional service and we’re here to go above and beyond to assist you. I’m honored by your praise and grateful for your decision to return in the future, I can't wait to welcome you back!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Michelle on Apr 25, 2024
Valerie - I truly appreciate you sharing your experience at the Jay Cooke Suite. look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

8/10 Good

Jess

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there at 4 pm. We had an early morning procedure. There was construction noise and loud boots upstairs until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Feb 6, 2024
Hello Jess,First and foremost thank you for choosing GG Barnum Mansion for you stay in Duluth. We value your feedback and are terribly sorry this was part of your experience.Please know we have a 24-7 customer service line for any concern of guests may have during their stay.We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future to give you the true 5 star experience that Heirloom Vacation Rentals takes such pride in. Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

8/10 Good

William, Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The security locks were a pain in the ass. They do not work very well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Feb 6, 2024
Hi William,Thank you so much for your feedback on the locks, we have thoroughly assessed the keypads in each unit in order to prevent this for you and other guests in the future. Thank you for choosing GG Barnum Mansion.Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
A beautiful home with a clean comfortable room and amazing shared spaces- nice homemade pastries for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Michelle on Jan 25, 2024
Doreen - Thank you for sharing your experience at the General Mills Suite! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful home and the inviting shared spaces. It's wonderful to know that our pastries added a special touch to your breakfast experience. I appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the Barnum Mansion for a spontaneous night away and it was anazing! The room was beautifully decorated, clean and felt like home. I also loved the porch feel and the dinning area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on Jan 16, 2024
Desiree - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Jay Cooke Suite! I'm delighted to hear that your spontaneous night away was nothing short of amazing. Your kind words serve as motivation for us to continue providing exceptional experiences for all our guests. I eagerly look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay!

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay. Room was set up very well and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Michelle on Dec 12, 2023
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay at General Mills Suite! It's always rewarding to know that our guests appreciate the effort we put into creating a memorable and pleasant experience. I’m thrilled that you’d choose to stay with us again, so I really look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The only issue we had was getting hot water to run for the shower/tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Jan 15, 2024
Hi Josh,Thank you for your feedback on your stay in the General Mills Suite.We appreciate constructive feedback and have worked diligently to improve the quality and access of hot water in the property. Our team takes pride in giving each guest a 5 star experience and we hope you will consider giving us the opportunity to provide that at one of our Heirloom Vacation Rental properties the next time you visit Duluth.Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

10/10 Excellent

Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
video 📸 review 📷 can be found on my website toured the whole place when emptyish checked out the updates and maintenance procedures inspected features not standard in the past as well as now standard options enjoyed the different weather options and Will use their website next time 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Michelle on Dec 12, 2023
Thank you so much for your creative review! I truly appreciate the effort you took to showcase the various aspects of the GG Barnum Mansion on your website. It's fantastic to hear that you explored the entire property, and I’m glad to know that our website will be your go-to option for future visits. Your support means a lot to me, and I can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Jan 15, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at GG Barnum Mansion.We pride ourselves in offering a 5 star experience and would love to host you again at one of our many Heirloom Vacation Rental properties.Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Jan 15, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review Pamela! We hope to host you again at Heirloom Vacation Rentals.Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

8/10 Good

Carew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a very nice and private stay! The only slight issue we had was with the shower head. While trying to change the water function on the shower head, the whole thing came off but luckily it was easy to put back on!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kelsy & The Heirloom Team on Jan 15, 2024
Hi Carew,Thank you for your feedback on the shower head in the Veranda Suite. We value productive feedback and have taken the time assess and repair this issue so that it will not happen to future guests.We hope you will consider an Heirloom Vacation Rental on your next visit to Duluth. Our team would love the opportunity to provide you with a 5 star experience.Kind Regards,Kelsy & The Heirloom Team

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a long weekend and found the property beautiful, quiet and clean. There wasn’t really staff around but that was okay because everything seemed to be taken care of behind the scenes. The location was conveniently close to canal park and was simply beautiful. Definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Britney on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you for sharing some lovely thoughts with us, Brandi! Providing an environment that is clean, quiet and relaxing is our top priority, and we're joyful knowing you experienced just that in the Superior Suite! Although our Mansions are contactless, a lot of work goes in behind the scenes to make all of this possible for all our visitors! We're happy to know you found the location to be optimal, and we truly can't wait to welcome you back!

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Superior Suite was beautiful! Some reviews mentioned breakfast but that is incorrect, The website was correct in that it served pastries and those cannot be considered breakfast. This was my only complaint but overall the mansion was very well maintained and very tastefully decorated. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Britney on Oct 9, 2023
Hi, Mary, thank you for your input and choosing us to be your Duluth hosts! We appreciate hearing your feedback, and are always open to improving our amenities. We love providing our baked goods, but do understand that it may not suit everyones needs, and will look at different ways to describe and go about our morning starts. We love knowing how enjoyable the mansion itself was during your visit and would gladly share this space with you anytime. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to be your hosts again someday!

6/10 Okay

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor window blinds.
Well, first my phone failed to charge overnight so my phone died when I called the agent. I did not have access to the email for verification codes. Ramone remembered me and was able to tell me how to get in. The room he gave us was in use. So I called Ramone again and he gave us a different room. However, the lights for the Jay Cooke Suite are not next to the door! They are across the room, high on the wall. I had to find the employee, Alexis?, to turn on the lights for us. The lights on the bed tables did not work because they were not plugged in. I had to do that with a flashlight to see the extension cord. The clock, on a plate rail on the wall, had no battery so it was useless. I tried to turn on the TV and the remote was attached to a device on top of the refrigerator, far from the sofa or bed, so, we had little control or flexibility. There were no directions on how to use the system, nor a list of available channels. I guessed and found a movie. The window blinds were a challenge. They are a simple pull down or push up type. Not easy when they were opened up to the top - 8 feet! I had to climb on the radiator and chair to reach the bottom of each one so I could pull them down and block out the window. The front steps may be original and authentic, but they are not guest friendly. Carrying luggage and trying to hold it while opening the door lock was difficult. It would be nice to have a landing in front of the door. They are steep and the steps shallow
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Britney on Oct 4, 2023
Hi Kendall, thank you for taking some time out of your day to share your experience at the Jay Cooke Suite. We are saddened to hear of the difficulties you endured while visiting with us, and wish we could have delivered a better overall time for you. These suites were once all different rooms to accommodate a single family, and as they were converted into rentals, each one will typically have some interesting quirks left behind from what it once was. We apologize for the light switches not being in the most ideal place, and of course never want guests' to have to climb in order to reach blinds due to the high ceilings. This will be addressed with our team so that the shades remain at a functional height for all to access, as well as, ensuring all lights are plugged in and ready for our next arrival. For some clarification on the TV, the device that the remote was attached to was the charger since it is a solar remote and our upcoming season is quite dreary. Finding the remote a better location for guests' is on our radar, and again apologize for any confusion regarding this. As for the channels, unfortunately, our smart TV's only offer streaming services. We highlight that we offer Netflix and Hulu, but guests' are welcome to use any of their own services as well. We can see how this may cause misunderstandings, and is another thing we can attentively look at to ensure our amenities are seamless. Overall, we're happy to hear some of our staff were able to assist you, and do sincerely apologize again for these inconveniences, and hope to have another opportunity at being your hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice room. We liked the old charm of an older home. The bed was fine for us but it could be a potential hazzard for some people. The bed was extremely high. My husband is tall and he even had to hop on it.We wanted to watch something on pbs but could not get that channel only netflix or hulu. Overall we enjoyed the mansion. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Britney on Oct 4, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your rating and feedback on your stay at the Barnum Suite! We haven't heard of any complications with this bed before, but no doubt, will we get there to take a peek and be sure its functional for all. We apologize for the lack of PBS, unfortunately our TV's only offer streaming services and we're most definitely sorry for any confusion surrounding this. We will make sure this detail stands out to avoid any disappointment. Thank you again for checking out our mansion, and we would love to have you two back!

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Britney on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you for staying with us Jo, and taking a moment to rate your experience at the GG Barnum Mansion. We appreciate the opportunity to be your host, and hope you had the most lovely time in the Pilot House. Thank you again for being our guest this fall!

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Britney on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the GG Barnum Mansion, Ethan! We're excited to know you had a lovely time at the Captain's Quarters suite, and are extremely gratful to receive a perfect rating from you! We hope that you'll come stay with us again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Sep 7, 2023
Thank you kindly for staying with us at the Barnum Suite! We greatly appreciate the 5 star review, and are happy knowing you had a wonderful stay with us. We hope to have you back sometime! Thank you again.

10/10 Excellent

marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Sep 5, 2023
Thank you for choosing the Barnum Suite to be your getaway space this summer! We're happy to know the home met your expectations and allowed you to fully kick back and enjoy some peace and serenity. Thank you again for staying with us, Marcia!

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here again and again! It was peaceful, comfortable, and incredibly clean! I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in a cleaner accommodation. Also, we left a week ago, and I’ve thought about the comfortable bed every day since. I have already recommended the GG Barnum mansion to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 25, 2023
Jena, thank you for taking a moment to share such thoughtful and positive thoughts on your experience at the General Mills Suite. Our cleaners work extremely hard to reach optimal freshness and perfection for each of our guests's, and we couldn't be more pleased to receive your compliments and recommendations! We appreciate knowing our accommodations met your needs, and allowed you to truly enjoy the space. Thank you again for choosing us to be your hosts, Jena. We look forward to welcoming some new faces into the area, and hopefully yourself sometime soon!

10/10 Excellent

Manasi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to have a unique experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you for the rating, Manasi! We greatly appreciate your kind words, and are grateful to have hosted you! The Barnum Mansion is a magnificent estate, and we're so glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very serene. Drove up into the parking lot where a momma deer and two fawns were hanging out right next to our truck. Nice 2nd floor deck.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 16, 2023
Thank you, Jason, for describing the Barnum Mansion with grace and touching on our neighborhood wildlife that loves to wander and be seen but guests'! The momma has been around for quite some time, and we have even named her Priscilla! It's exciting to hear you found some lovely aspects to your stay, and got to enjoy some time outside on the deck. Thank you again for staying with us, we would gladly host you if your travels lead you up north again!

8/10 Good

Thomas, The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you for sharing your rating with us, Thomas. We appreciate your 4 stars and would love another opportunity to host you to hit that 5! We're happy to know you had a great time at the Barnum Suite, and we thank you again for being a lovely guest of ours!

8/10 Good

Kevin`

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate your most recent stay with us Kevin. We greatly appreciate your rating, and hope your entire experience was one to remember! Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a relaxing place!
Beautiful old house, well-kept, clean, so comfortable and comforting!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for the perfecting rating on your stay! We're excited to read how fabulous your experience was at the Barnum Mansion, and our team would gladly share this space with you again!

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We both liked the history of the property built in ~1910, and learning a bit about the grain barron - Mr. Barnum. The library and sitting rooms look like authentic turn of the century woodwork, floors and furnishings plus a grand piano! Our room may have been converted from a dining room with the king bed placed in front of a former pocket or french door that led to the library. It has a large leather sofa suitable for one extra person, and a matching leather chair. The bathroom may have been the butler's pantry with lots of storage for towels (but no mirror over the bowl sink for shaving). The tiled walk-in shower looks brand new and is large enough for two:-) The room It includes a mini-fridge and microwave plus internet service. Continental breakfast included two scone varieties and several danish plus a wide variety of teas and a 12 cup coffee pot in the room. The TV has an art screen when off and excellent quality when on having many typical 'Roku' applications for streaming programs. The room temp was perfect, though the remote controls did not work (likely due to weak batteries?)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you for painting a beautiful picture of your stay! We're extremely thrilled to read of your experience, and thank you for noting all the lovely historical pieces we keep alive! We also appreciate your feedback on the remote and lack of mirror so our team can address to better accommodate our guests. Thank you for the opportunity to host you folks, and we truly hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you for the perfect rating, Ryan! We appreciate you staying with us at the Captains Quarters, and are thrilled to know you had a great time visiting the area. Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 26, 2023
Thank you for the perfect rating Amy! Please visit with us again soon for another unforgettable vacation experience!

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Aug 9, 2023
We appreciate you rating, Russell! Thank you kindly for staying with us, and we hope you'll come visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, safe, and unique. Outdoor balcony was lovely as well as the room and entire mansion. Only recommendation is to vacuum the stairs since we are asked to remove shoes. Great experience and would like to stay again for even longer.Thank you. Grateful to find this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 26, 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review Cynthia! Your stay sounds absolutely magnificent, and we are happy to have contributed to a relaxing Duluth experience! We will be sure to tend to your input on the common area to maintain full cleanliness. Thank you again for staying!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jay Cooke suite nice. Home and gardens not.
The room itself was very nice and it was clean. I enjoyed staying in a historic home. The bed was super comfortable, the room was roomy plenty of room for comfortable seating. Nice shower. Loved that the bathroom was once the butlers pantry. We were very disappointed with the landscape.We are master gardeners and looked forward to be able to wander the beautiful gardens that were advertised and enjoy the flowers. It was advertised as beautiful grounds to be able to walk. The weeds were overtaking all the gardens, no way to walk the path to enjoy. there was no care taken in the yard. The mansion required that shoes be removed, understandable. However the floor in the 3 season room was very dirty, I did not want to walk on it in my bare feet. I feel it should have been swept and wiped down daily. In all the public spaces were not very clean. The carpeted stairs were dirty and never vacuumed during our stay. The room was great The public spaces were disappointing. I would not recommend the GG Barnum historic home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 26, 2023
Our team thanks you for taking a moment to share your honest thoughts and feedback on your most recent stay. We regret to hear of our common areas not meeting our cleanliness standards. We take great pride in these areas for guests to enjoy, and will act very quickly to correct this. Having enjoyable indoor and outdoor spaces is something we love to provide for guest use, and understand the grounds conditions. This is something that our team is currently tackling to find a more consistent way to tend to these as we continue to rapidly grow. We hope to have another chance to show you how spectacular our properties can be with a stellar service team to be there for you from start to finish. Thank you again.

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good. The size of the room was great in the Veranda Suite and was nicely supplied and very clean inside the room. The house was easily accessible by car. It was easy to enter the house and room using the codes. The place was very safe. We didn’t not hear noise from the other rooms and I believe the house was full. I could not get the Samsung cooling system to work with the remote control such as turning the fan on and off or turning the unit off. The TV was somewhat confusing in not know what was available. Either do the pastries up good or nothing at all. What was there was really unacceptable. Everything else was spot on and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 14, 2023
Good afternoon David,Thank you for detailing your visit with us and sharing some lovely positives, even when some areas may not have been perfect. We enjoy knowing how seamless and hassle free the property was; allowing you to feel safe and truly relaxed. We appreciate you bringing the cooling system and pastries to our attention; we will have this addressed in order to deliver a perfect experience. Heirloom is currently in the process of designing a new breakfast plan for guests' to enjoy, and we are excited to cross the finish line and share this with you. Thank you again David for providing your highlights and observations, and we would love to welcome you back sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical sterile hotel room. Felt cozy, yet pampered in a beautiful spacious room in a mansion in old Duluth. Loved the area full of beautiful old homes. Tastefully decorated, bed very comfortable! Loved the new shower too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 6, 2023
Good morning Penelope,Your vacation sounds absolutely marvelous! We're super glad to hear the suite and surrounding area allowed you to fully relax and enjoy the northland! Thank you kindly for staying with us, and we would love to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I took a solo trip to Duluth and can't say enough wonderful things about this property! Even though it was located in town, the property has the feel of being outside the city; quiet and beautiful. I drove to Duluth so it was convenient for me but walking to things might be a little far. I also appreciated the welcome message that told me exactly what was provided in my room. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 6, 2023
Good morning Michelle, What an awesome experience; thank you for sharing that with us! What a delight it is to hear of a solo trip filled with so much adventuring! Exploring Duluth on your own is the perfect way to take it all in and enjoy everything that's here! Thank you again for being a fabulous guest to host and the recommendations, and we hope to have you back down the road!

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jay Cooke Suite
The check-in instructions were not sent until an hour before we were booked to check-in. We were told the instructions would be sent at 2pm by one of the staff at GG Mansion, and they weren't sent until 3:10 pm for a 4:00 check-in. The instructions to get to our room were missing. The communication was poor. The room was nice, however trying to sleep with an air conditioner that didn't work on 65 degrees which made our room feel like it was 80 degrees, and made a flapping noise every 3-4 seconds was very difficult. The Jay Cooke room is not a suite to rent if you want to get rest or stay cool. My husband and I are very disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 6, 2023
Good morning Dominique,We greatly appreciate the time you took out of your day to share your feedback with us, and we thank you for detailing some areas that could use improvement. Overall, our team is disheartened to hear of your experience, as this is not what we aim to provide. We are uncertain as to why there was a miscommunication between us and your third party on delivering your instructions and codes on time, and with all the information needed. We work extremely hard to fully prepare you with our new guidebook and acts of communication, and apologize for falling short. We are currently investigating the delay to be sure this does not happen to others. Thank you for also bringing the air conditioner to our attention. We are currently in motion to service that unit to get to the bottom of why it was not operating effectively for you. However, this doesn't take away from you experience and we are deeply sorry that you two endured those conditions. We would love another opportunity to make this right, and show you what we can truly deliver, because our guests and their satisfaction means everything to us. Thank you again Dominique for bringing these areas to light, and we hope to have you and your husband back as one of our valued guests' sometime.

8/10 Good

John, Young America

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying relaxing on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Britney on Jul 6, 2023
Good morning John,Thank you for taking a moment to rate you Duluth experience with us. You came during a great time of the year, and we glad you could kick back in our outdoor spaces to really soak in the sun and our greenery. We're happy to hear you folks had a wonderful trip, and we hope to host you again in the future! Thanks again John!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Loved it here! Such a beautiful house and nicely furnished. Was something out of a magazine. Loved every moment staying here. The bed was comfy and the view was amazing. Worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Britney on Jun 13, 2023
Good afternoon Rachel,Thank you for detailing your favorite highlights of your stay! We are delighted to hear how capturing of a visit you had, and adore the lovely pictures you took! We are very appreciative for the opportunity to host you, and would be happy to welcome you back anytime!

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 25, 2023
Good afternoon Natalie, We greatly appreciate your review, along with the opportunity to host you this May! We're happy to know your vacation was satisfying and we loved sharing this space with you! Thank you for sharing your rating with us, and we would be happy to invite you back sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old mansion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 25, 2023
Good afternoon Katherine,Thank you for being a fabulous guest to host and taking a moment to share your thoughts with us! We're thrilled to hear the mansion was charismatic and provided everything you needed to make for a cozy and relaxing vacation. Thank you again, and we would gladly welcome you back anytime!

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice book shelf to choose from. Enjoyed the sound of the creek at the property edge. Hadn't had gratis microwave popcorn in ages. Fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 17, 2023
Good morning Connie, How nostalgic! The buttered popcorn is our favorite touch to give you that extra piece of homeyness. Listening to the water run is extremely relaxing, and we're so glad you were able to catch that small detail! Your vacation sounds spectacular and we are happy to know the mansion was a perfect match. Thank you so much again for being a valued guests of ours, and we look forward to your return!

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 17, 2023
Good morning David,Thank you! We appreciate having wonderful guests like yourself and kindly thank you for leaving us a wonderful review. We are thrilled to know your stay was perfect and was provided everything you needed to make for a fabulous vacation! Thank you again, and we look forward to having you back sometime!

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in an old mansion. Room was comfortable and quiet. We found out that the shower drain was clogged the first night we were there. we contacted staff the next morning and they sent maintenance that day. They fixed the clog, but only partially. It still drained a little slow by the end of the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 17, 2023
Good morning Andrew, Thank you for staying with us this May and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our charming and historic mansion! Thank you for leaving us a 4 start, even when things may not be perfect. We're happy to know our team was able to assist quickly to resolve the issue. We do appreciate the follow up on the drain, and apologize it wasn't fully unclogged. We will be sure to attend to this right away. Thank you again for your thoughts and feedback, and we hope to have you back in the future!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All service is remote at this place. Could use clearer instructions regarding the keyless entry system. I had to call for our entry codes and the person I spoke with was very helpful. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood where it is located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Britney on May 11, 2023
Good afternoon,Our team is excited to hear how comfortable of a trip you folks had at the Barnum mansion! The area the home resides in is absolutely peaceful and we're so glad you got to explore and indulge! Thank you for bringing the access codes to our attention. We will address this with our third party to ensure they are property sending our guests the information needed to make for an easy stay. It's great hearing our team was able to assist you, and delivered the assistance you needed to access our beautiful property. Thank you again for being fabulous guests, and we hope to welcome you back down the road!