 The Muleskinner Lodge in Denison, Kansas has only officially been open since early December, 2008. It is a one room B&B in a small 70 year old barn which belonged to the son of Caroline Kerns. Tim died about 13 years ago and Caroline has spent several years 100% renovating the barn into a unique retreat. The lodge has a spectacular porch which wraps around two sides and an unique bathroom with a woodland pool shower stall with a natural rock water fall, hollow log sink, and a stone floor which looks as if a creek is flowing between the stones. There are many other nice features, including a 4 person hot tub, two gas fireplaces, and an intercom which can bring the sounds of the outdoors into the room. Caroline's enthusiasm can be a bit overwhelming. Expect to spend some time being shown all of the loving things she has done to the property. The Muleskinner Lodge is 10 miles from the closest restaurant, so guests have the options of cooking in the modest kitchen, or having Caroline prepare supper for only $15 additional for two people. We took that option and were pleased with the meal. It started with salad, that was more of a chopped relish tray, with a sweet dressing on the side. The meal continued with wonderful country fried potatoes and slices of stuffed pork tenderloin. Best of all was the Mango/Apple Galette. We were left a whole small pie, which we enjoyed warmed in the microwave, with ice cream. Beverages are limited to coffee, water or apple cider, so you would probably want to bring something of your own. Breakfast was standard and good. We had wonderful pancakes with La Vencedora (homemade vanilla syrup) and Caroline's own frozen peaches. Also sausage and some spicy scrambled eggs which probably had a fancy name, but I forgot to ask. We were also offered cereal. I had assumed that there was no TV at the Muleskinner Lodge, but there was a set with an antenna that brings in weak signals from several channels. There is also a DVD player, but only 3 movies on hand. The Muleskinner bed and breakfast is on the edge of the small community of Denison. Although the Lodge is on 20 acres of Kansas Certified Wildlife Habitat, the building is only about 20 feet off the street and there are other homes across the street. But the orientation of the property is such that we were mostly unaware of the other residences.
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