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Reviews of Ringling House Bed & Breakfast

201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States

#2 of 8 hotels in Baraboo

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Review score

Based on 73 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing ambiance. Lovely hosts.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Wish I could have stayed longer! I missed the tour of the house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator didn’t work (I have rotator cuff issues). Stu carried my suitcase up the stairs for me however.

    Dining table place settings very organized. Liked hearing the ghost stories. Beautiful house! Good food!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    9.0
    The Ringling House was part of our circus weekend experience! Beautiful home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was great and we had a nice visit with the other guests and owners.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Historic Mansion with charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Of course when we stayed, the temperature was 100 degrees unfortunately, the portable AC wasn't keeping up. I didn't ask if they had fans, but that would have been nice to keep the room cooler.

    Historic aspect amazing as well as location. Tour and history of Mansion very informative. Also, breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bed was a little hard to get in and out of because of its height off of the ground.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    9.0
    Great house in a nice circus town full of older buildings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great hosts. Very knowledgeable about the home, it's history and the area. Great breakfast in the beautiful dining room. Loved the furnishings and the way they restored the house with new plumbing and wiring instead of remodeling it.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    our #3 was just too small for 2 people. we went to the hallway to get another chair. it would be lovely for 1 person,

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    9.0
    Great value for a lovely house, great food, and fun history
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signage was a little difficult in the dark.

    I loved the history of the house and the breakfast was top shelf.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    10
    We both enjoyed the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coming back in warmer weather, which is our plan!

    The location was perfect for exploring the surrounding community. Breakfast each morning was nutritious, plentiful, tastefully prepared and presented.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    9.0
    Convenient and atmospheric
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For my personal preference the bed was a little soft and the covers a bit thin for winter, but I ended up sleeping well.

    It was a very atmospheric place to stay but the bathroom was all updated, which made it very comfortable. Great breakfast and within walking distance of good food in downtown Baraboo.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    9.0
    I’m glad we experienced this historic B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    toilet was too low for old people

    interesting, centrally located, friendly, helpful caretaker

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    9.0
    worth the trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hard mattress which was uncomfortable.

    Absolutely beautiful historical house. Well appointed rooms. Delicious breakfast and knowledgeable host.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    enjoyed the meals and we loved the facility and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    charming historic old house

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    Lovely stay in a friendly town with wonderful hosts in a beautiful house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The central staircase was beautifully renovated and very spacious with one landing. However, they are stairs. The wife, like me, has legs originally engineered several decades ago and any stairs, no matter how beautiful, are still challenging.

    Our hosts were provided an appreciated and brief history of the house. There are numerous family photos of the Ringling Family around the main floor. The historical qualities pf the house are maintained. However, there was a little AC unit in our room along with a bathroom that still had a period loyal medicine chest on one end and modern day, walk-in, remodeled shower on the other end. Not big enough to clean Jumbo, but plenty big to clean me.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that was disappointing.

    The house was amazing. It was so interesting. The hosts, Stu and Julie, were wonderful. We learned the history of the building and the food was great. So very pleasant!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    10
    My wife grew up seeing the "Yellow House" from the outside; was thrilled to finally see the inside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed being able to dine al fresco on the front porch.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    9.0
    Excellent historic stay with comfortable rooms, delightful full breakfast in a quiet neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was OK. I was comfortable with the softer mattress but my friend thought it was too soft.

    Homemade breakfast of Sweet Potato Hash, Eggs, pastry, you, coffee and juice was wonderful! Interacting with other guests is the reason I enjoy staying in a bed and breakfast. The room was spacious, quiet and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    10
    The overall experience was 10 out of 10. The only complaint I have is the cold weather in the month of May! lol
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    Amazing history. very clean and very well kept. The owners were very friendly. I felt like I was living with one of the Ringling brothers. The rooms were kept just like the time period. Loved every minute of it. Oh and the breakfast was phenomenal! Even accommodated me for being gluten free. I would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    8.0
    I enjoyed staying in the vintage home. So much more memorable than a hotel room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have gotten spoiled with my comfy sleep number adjustable bed. Nothing can compare. I thought the bed at Ringling was a bit too hard. I realize that due to the historical designation, the property cannot install central air. It was an unseasonably hot day when we stayed at Ringling. The air conditioner just could not evenly cool the room.

    Julie was very accommodating with my food allergies. Her breakfast was very nice!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The exterior needs paint.

    Comfortable

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2021

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What's not to like?

    I would highly recommend Ringling House AirB&B to anyone staying in Baraboo. Walking distance to the square. Beautiful house, great hospitality, and breakfast was so delicious. Parking in the back. Julie is the sweetest lady. Let me stay in the living room till my ride picked me up after check out. As much as I like to keep this beautiful place a secret so I can get a room when I want to go back I just cant it's a wonderful place to stay and relax. Thank you Julie

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2021

    10
    I had a delightful stay. Baraboo has a quaint downtown. I would recommend Ringling B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    My mattress was a bit firm for me.

    My stay at Ringling was great and completely met my expectations. The staff was friendly and amenities were prefect. Breakfast was very tasty. It was a mixture of fresh fruit and a Mediterranean breakfast flatbread, delicious.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2021

    9.0
    Baraboo Surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative at all!

    Beautiful, spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Nice sized bathroom. Very nice (and healthy) breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2021

    8.0
    Renovated Charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only real problem that we had was the musty bed sheets and the uncomfortable bed.

    The owners did a good job of finding and utilizing pieces that had charm and history.

    Stayed in September 2021

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