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Most of the original furnishings remain in this charming 1875 bed-and-breakfast
Lovingly maintained Check in to The Sanders, a historic bed-and-breakfast mansion close to downtown. The Sanders (with three stars)
One of the states oldest and best B&Bs, ... and a lesson in Montana History all on its own. Blending Helena's rich history and architecture with modern comfort, the Sanders B&B is an impressive mansion
amazingly well preserved and filled with lovely and elegant furnishings
The owners provide a gracious and friendly welcome as big as, well, Montana. The Sanders was featured on HGTV's Program If Walls Could Talkon the HGTV channel "The Sanders is a lesson in Montana history all on its own. Built and owned by Wilbur Fisk Sanders in 1875 the B & B has been beautifully restored by Bobby Uecker (no relation to form ballplayer Bob), and Rock Ringling (a fourth generation descendent of the famous circus family)....
"Colonel Wilbur Sanders, one of the first senators of Montana, built this three story Victorian mansion in 1875. The colonel's rock collection is still in the front hall, and the B&B has retained his furnishings. Most of the rooms overlook mountain-ringed downtown Helena. Breakfasts are a work of art: Grand Marnier French Toast, orange soufflé, or gingerbread waffles." "Built in 1875 by Montana's first U.S. senator, this lavish home is filled with period furnishings but has been thoroughly outfitted with modern conveniences."
"Wilbur Fisk Sanders...once lived in this Queen Anne mansion, now a centrally located B and B on the National Register...Breakfasts have innovative entrees; complimentary sherry, fruit and cookies are offered each afternoon."
The Author's Favorite:
"If you stay in one B and B in Montana, make it The Sanders."
(The Sanders - Helena's Bed and Breakfast -receives a three-star rating , the only one for all of Helena)
"...The Sanders is one of the state's finest B & Bs. The seven tastefully decorated period bedrooms all have private baths, and the gourmet breakfasts in the main dining room are excellent."
"Built in 1875, this B&B is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it does exude old-fashioned charms. The furnishings are 18th Century and the rooms are spacious, with good views." --- The Sanders - Helenas Bed and Breakfast is listed with the
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