Villa Calma

Whether you're longing for a romantic get-away, relaxing retreat or traveling on business, you can enjoy the quiet ambiance of our Old-World Tuscan Villa. Located just 200 feet from the west shore of Lake Bemidji, you can awake in one of our richly decorated guest rooms to a breathtaking view of the morning sun rising over the lake. Slip out of your down duvet covered bed and let us treat you to a delicious gourmet breakfast and a cup of coffee or tea in the Great Room. After a day of exploration or relaxation, pour a glass of complimentary wine and sit out on our three season porch or around the bon fire and view the activity on the lake. Each season on the west shore of Lake Bemidji offers you a sense of serenity and beauty. Conveniently located just five blocks from downtown Bemidji or two blocks from Bemidji State University on the Paul Bunyan Trail system, this grand home was built in 1910 by Ole Anderson and his wife Clara. During the time Ole and Clara resided in the home, they were also the owners of a Saloon and Restaurant located on 3rd Street in downtown Bemidji. They lived in the home until 1918 when they sold it to the Baer Family. Many of the decendants of Homer and Isabelle Baer, still reside in the area. Villa Calma is nestled in the middle of a well-known historic district, an eight-block section of Lake Boulevard once known as Bemidji's "Gold Coast." As you walk along Lake Boulevard you will enjoy viewing the Dr. Johnson House built in 1910 with a showcase garden. The Bacon House also built in 1910, later becoming a Catholic convent. The Fisk House is a unique log home reconstructed log-by-log on its present site. Judge Fisk entertained many distinguished guests including writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Warfield House is a home built in 1912, once occupied by the man who built Bemidji's first electric light plant. The Parker & Mangelsdorf House is known for its large, informal gardens cared for by the two female teachers who resided there in the 1930s.
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Enjoy the quiet ambiance of an Old-World Tuscan Villa. Breathtaking view of Lake Bemidji. Spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Four richly decorated rooms. Wake to the aroma of a gourmet breakfast and a specialty roasted cup of coffee or tea. Evening wine and snack. Immediate access to the 17 mile Paul Bunyan Trail around Lake Bemidji Amenities: Three season porch and deck overlooking lake, outdoor fire pit, two blocks from Bemidji State University, home built in 1910 in historic area.
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