I was deeply moved by Susan's welcome, arriving a bit too early on a hot day, she cheerfully said, "COME ON OVER! We have been waiting for you all morning!” Right then and there I knew this place was what I had been looking for. I travel a great deal and other places usually say, “check in time 12:00 noon”- very efficiently and business-like. When I heard Susan Van Why’s voice on the phone it was as welcoming as a second cousin who had not seen me in years. When I arrived I was starving and she brought me fresh bakery goods and a cold drink. Plus wine was waiting in the room already. The rooms were so cozy, charming with detail that showed love and care. Each room had a breakfast tray with candy and real fresh spring flowers. I tell all my friends to go to The Minnie Victoria for that special touch that warms your heart and lasts long after you leave. Breakfast was served by a bay window as the sunlight poured in from over the mountain. Susan's tender loving attentiveness... more