Over 100 years in the making, the Wylie Lauder House Bed & Breakfast in Moscow, Idaho is finally nearing completion! This little blog post is a bit of a trial run, since we are neophytes in the blogosphere.

Don't let our first feeble foray into social networking deter you. Instead, stop by and enjoy our fine B&B with its relaxed elegance and exceptional breakfasts. You'll enjoy this beautiful heritage home on the edge of the University of Idaho campus. Bring your bikes and ride the Latah Trail to the east, or the Chipman Trail to the west. We're only a few short blocks away from the Paradise Path which connects to both these beautiful "rail trails".

Just a short 2 block walk to the U of I campus, we're easy to find....but, tucked away in the trees, few people seldom do. We like it that way.....and we think you will too.

Take a look at the pictures of our rooms and you will see that they are very large and designed with care. These are not just receptacles to display doo-dads and frou-frou, but furnished with quality mattresses, crisp sheets, luxurious down comforters and chairs you're not afraid to relax in. While TV's are not standard issue in the rooms, we do have a small unit and DVD player available for your quiet viewing enjoyment. We would request that everyone respect the quiet and privacy of other guests.

We are smoke-free and, though we do have a couple of friendly & curious cats, they are not allowed upstairs in the guest rooms. (They're cute, but please don't take pity on them & indulge their curiosity!) Should you have pets we can give suggestions for boarding here in town, but we keep our rooms pet-free for those guests who may have pet allergies.

For those friends with disabilities, we wish to be responsible and note that our guest rooms are on the 2nd floor of this historic home, so they are not handicap accessible.

RATES:

I suppose we should mention some rates & policies here as well. Our normal room rates are $125/night, double occupancy, which includes a really scrumptious breakfast. Special event weekends (eg.: UI and WSU football games, Jazzfest, Mom & Dad weekends, grads, etc.) are $165/night with a 2 night minimum.

Lauder's Lair and the O'Keefe Room can accommodate extra family guests for an additional fee.

We are not yet set up to take credit cards, but you can still secure your reservation with your credit card through a deposit of one night's lodging via Paypal.

Regarding those fantastic breakfasts, Sunday mornings find us in church, so our latest serving time on Sundays will be 8:30 am.

Cancellation Policy:

We are happy to refund your deposit (less a 10% handling fee) with a minimum of 14 days notice of any cancellation from your original reservations. If cancellation is made less than 14 days prior to your date of reservation, we require payment for all booked nights. However, your deposit will be refunded if we are able to re-book your room for the full reservation period. There are no refunds/deductions for early departure.

By the way, "Red Finn Coffee" is a special treat for our guests. Sample some "Idaho Eye-Opener", "Katie's Wedding Espresso", or another of our fine blends with your delicious breakfast, and then take a bag home to enjoy as you share the experience with your friends and family.

We hope to see you soon! (And get this blog cleaned up and polished a bit!)

Your Hosts: Otto & Barbie Keyes
Home: 208.883.5593
Cell: 208.660.8316
e-mail: wylielauderhouse@yahoo.com