Welcome, visitors!
This home has many towering pines and maples, as well as mock orange and lilac and flower gardens, giving a feeling of being in the heart of the country while only minutes from downtown shopping and restaurants.
The large front porch is filled with comfortable chairs. A deck and pergola by the Koi pond invites you to sit and relax. On cooler evenings gather around the large fire pit to roast marshmallows.
Inside you’ll enjoy the large living room fireplace which is flanked by leaded glass windows. The original office is now a small library.
In the dining room, a wall to wall built-in china closet is topped by clerestory windows. A large bay window makes this room a lovely place to gather for breakfast. An open stairway with cove ceiling and unique “slag” glass windows at the landing leads you to the guest rooms. All guest rooms are located on the second floor.
Original oak and maple woodwork fills this lovely home with old world craftsmanship.
Relaxation:
Recreation:
We are located just a block from the Glacial Drumlin Bike and Recreation Trail and biking enthusiasts enjoy the convenience! We offer secure indoor bike storage.
For the Birding enthusiasts, Zeloski Marsh is a short ride or hike down the Glacial Drumlin Bike and Recreation Trail.
Legendary Rock Lake! You’ll find two beaches nearby: Sandy Beach is a short walk from Sweet Autumn Inn. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, picnic grounds, boating, fishing and the Sand Bar restaurant for great food and cocktails. Bartels Beach is also located just a little further down the shore and has extensive picnic and play grounds as well as a swimming beach and concession stand.
Our Rooms

The Everson Room
Rates: $ 135.00*
Sunday – Thursday $ 125.00**
(Weekday rates are only available November – May)**
The warm earth tones and woodwork of this Arts and Crafts style master bedroom includes a craftsman style queen bed and the original fireplace, making this room a cozy retreat in any season. Early risers can view spectacular sunrises from this room’s large windows.
Private bathroom, guest robes, hair dryer, A/C, WIFI.

The Inman Room
Rates: $ 125.00*
Sunday – Thursday $ 115.00**
(Weekday rates are only available November – May)**
A queen size black iron bed, a corner fireplace and accents of navy, cream and gold in this restful blue room makes this a romantic and cozy retreat. Early risers can enjoy spectacular sunrises from this room as well!
Private bathroom, guest robes, hair dryer, A/C, WIFI.

The West Room
Rates: $ 135.00*
Sunday – Thursday $ 125.00**
(Weekday rates are only available November – May)**
This room offers a view of the sunset through the towering pines that abound on this property. The grays and pastels give this room a soothing Cape Cod vibe. A fireplace and beautiful cherry wood accent this room’s queen size bed as well as the furnishings.
Private bath, guest robes, hair dryer, A/C, WIFI.
**Not including Holidays.
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No boring breakfasts here!
In Spring, look for rhubarb buttermilk muffins, fresh asparagus; in Summer, fresh garden veggies, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry confections; Autumn brings pumpkin caramel pecan rolls; Winter is the spicy aroma of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom in mouthwatering pastries. Home baked breads and fresh eggs come together to make breakfast a feast.
Are your taste buds tempted yet?
We also offer complimentary coffees, teas, beverages and filtered drinking water.
The cookie jar is always full!
No eggs, no dairy, no wheat….. No problem!
We do our best to accommodate special dietary needs when advised in advance.
Specials
Pamper & Refresh
“Make your get-away even more memorable by adding something extra to your stay.”
*Please allow us a minimum of 48 hours to prepare your special request*
If you need to cancel your special request, it must be done prior to 48 hours before your arrival. Otherwise, the cost is non-refundable.
Petite package: $40.00
- Fresh flowers
- 1/2 lb of James J Chocolate Co. chocolates
- Sparkling Cider. Split of Sparkling wine available upon request
Enhanced Package: $60.00
- Fresh flowers
- Wisconsin Cheeses
- Assorted crackers
- James J Chocolate Co. chocolates
- Sparkling Cider. Split of sparkling wine available upon request
Romance Package: $75.00
- Fresh flowers
- Wisconsin Cheeses
- Assorted crackers
- Petite cake for two
- Jame J Chocolate Co. chocolates
- Sparkling Cider. Split of Sparkling wine available upon request
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
To Do
Rock Lake | Read about the Mysteries of Rock Lake |
Glacial Drumlin Bike & Recreation Trail | Glacial Drumlin Trail information Site |
Aztalan State Park | Read about the park |
Sandy Beach | Live Bait, tackle, gas, snacks and soda. Canoe, paddle boat, row boat, fishing boat, pontoon boat, and jet ski rentals. |
Bartel’s Beach | http://www.lakemills.org/category/parks-and-beaches/ |
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets | Over 60 designer and brand name outlets just 7 miles away |
Lake Mills Area | Lake Mills area shopping |
The Fireside Theatre | The areas best dinner theatre. A must see. |
Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre | One of the only outdoor theatres left in Wisconsin. www.highway18.com |
Madison Mallards | www.mallardsbaseball.com |
The Gobbler Theater | www.gobblertheater.com |
Policies
Check In: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Breakfast: 9:00AM
Bike Storage
Check Out: 11:00AM
Smoke Free Environment
Do you have children? – Please inquire.
Free Internet
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If you require a later time, please let us know and you will be instructed on our self-check in procedure. Early check in, if available, is by prior arrangement at least 48 hours in advance. An early check in fee of $35.00 per hour will be assessed and are non-refundable. No early arrival available before 2:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
A late check out fee will be charged at $35.00 per half hour, and may not always be available.
Reservations are recommended and must be guaranteed with a credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express. All room rates are subject to any and all applicable taxes.
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Deposit & Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations & Refunds:
We understand that cancellations may be beyond your control. For this reason we recommend purchasing travel insurance for your peace of mind. You can purchase travel insurance through iTravelInsured or most major credit cards already offer travel insurance to their customers.
A 30 day cancellation notice is required on whole house bookings, multiple room bookings, and for some holidays and special events. A $50/room/night non-refundable deposit will be charged at time of reservation on all multiple room bookings with the remainder charged 30 days prior to the stay. Any rooms cancelled within 30 days of the stay will be refunded less the deposit if we are able to rebook.
Cancellations or changes to a reservation must be made by telephone and verbally acknowledged.
Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous Policies:
Sweet Autumn Inn property is non-smoking. This prohibition includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Per the Wisconsin Clean Indoor Air Act, violators may be fined up to $250 per violation.
For guest safety and the protection of this historic house and its furnishings, the use of candles and/or incense in guest rooms is strictly prohibited.
Sweet Autumn Inn is a pet-free environment.
Sweet Autumn Inn cannot accommodate persons under age 12. Each room can accommodate a maximum of two guests. Only registered guests have use of the property. Arrangements must be made in advance for visitors. Charges may apply.
Guests are responsible for any damage to the inn’s bed and bath linens or other property.
Unlike large hotels and chain motels, bed and breakfasts never have people lining up at 6:00 to take our rooms, and we never overbook like the bigger hotels, either. We feel it’s a two-part contract. We absolutely, positively promise we won’t give your room away. We expect you to promise to honor your financial commitment.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sweet Autumn Inn makes lodging in Lake Mills accessible to everyone
My goal is to provide a wonderful experience in the desirable location of Lake Mills, WI. I strive to create an environment that is welcoming and accommodating for all individuals, including those with hearing, vision or other disabilities. However, my inn is not ADA Compliant. My property was grandfathered into existing law and does not physically accommodate handicapped individuals. If you have difficulty navigating our website or booking a room at my bed and breakfast, I ask you to contact me via telephone or email and I will be happy to assist you.
1019 S Main St
Lake Mills, WI 53551-1814
(920)648-8244
Owner: Teri Nelson
innkeeper@sweetautumninn.com
I work very hard to provide an easy-to-use online experience for all guests. I believe all of our website visitors should be able to easily research online on http://www.sweetautumninn.com regardless of device type and whether an individual requires assistive technology like a screen reader, font magnification, translation or voice recognition software. My bed and breakfast website allows visitors to search for accessibility featured guest rooms with ease and details my property’s accessibility features here.
If you have any questions or would like to report any issues related to the accessibility features of my inn’s website, please contact me at innkeeper@sweetautumninn.com.
Hotel Website Accessibility Features
This bed and breakfast website for Sweet Autumn Inn is designed to be fully accessible to all and is designed according to W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and conforms to most priority checkpoints which entail some of the following elements:
Navigation Shortcuts
My Inn’s website can be navigated by using the tab key to traverse the elements of each page and by using the enter key to activate a highlighted link.
Structured, Semantic Markup
HTML heading tags are used to convey the document structure. Navigation menus are tagged as HTML maps so that the menu title can be read out, and the menu items are presented as a group.
Images Visibility
All content images include descriptive ALT attributes and all purely decorative graphics include null ALT attributes.
Standards Compliance
The site is designed to conform to Level AA compliance as specified by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. All pages validate as XHTML 1.0 and use structured semantic markup.
Property Accessibility Features
I do not offer handicap accessible features.
Guest Room Accessibility Features
My guestrooms are not handicap accessible.
Bathroom Accessibility Features
My bathrooms are not handicap accessible.
Accessibility References
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, which explains the reasons behind each guideline.
- Section 508, Information and news about the accessibility standards introduced by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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