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is a two-person Jacuzzi complete with romantic candles. Carlene’s attention to detail is obvious in all the rooms. Even towel and toilet paper holders carry out the theme. All the rooms are furnished with mini-fridges, microwaves and coffee makers.


It’s hard to beat the “bed” part of this bed and breakfast—but the morning breakfast treats cap the experience. Guest Faye Dotson, an In- dian Electric Cooperative member from Fairfax, put it this way, “The breakfasts are crazy good—they’re gourmet! Carlene says she’s not a gourmet cook, but she is.” When Carlene and Doug fi rst opened the bed and breakfast, they served a continental breakfast.


“We were in business about a week when we learned that people care about the food—they come because of the food. So we began doing full breakfasts and packing them in baskets to serve in the rooms,” she said. Breakfast items are a surprise, although Carlene always checks ahead of time to make sure there are no dietary issues. Baskets are fi lled with colorful placemats and napkins and all sorts of goodies wrapped up in colored cloths or foil. Carlene always serves a hot dish like the Lodge Egg Casserole along with toast or pastries, fruit, juice and condiments. Joey and Faye Dotson have been coming to the Lodge once or twice a year since their fi rst visit in 2000.


“We won a contest for a free bed and breakfast stay for Valentine’s Day. We came here and fell in love with Doug and Carlene and the place. We’re in the ministry and we don’t have many chances to get away and rest. Everything is so clean and beautiful and these people take such good care of us,” Faye said.


Joey added, “We’ve been coming here so long it’s almost like we’re family. They call us ‘the regulars.’”


Whether it’s a romantic rendezvous or a girlfriend getaway, guests are in for a treat at Dancing Deer Lodge B&B. OL


Before you go:


✓ Reservations are a must. ✓ Check the website—www. dancingdeerlodge.com or call 405- 743-8743 ✓ Rates range from $79 to $169 depending on the room and day. ✓ Rates may also vary for holidays and special events.


Photos by Elaine Warner


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Cottage at Dancing Deer Lodge


Breakfast is delivered to guests’ doorsteps


Relaxation is the focus at the lodge pool


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