About Us

About Us

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John and Eileen Loken, along with their kids Elizabeth and James, invite you to come and enjoy the warmth and friendliness of hometown hospitality. John and Eileen own and operate two inns in the heart of Southeast Minnesota’s Bluff Country. The inns are open year-round and are located only 12 miles apart and each offers a warm and inviting stay in the well maintained and clean rooms.

John and Eileen were honored by Minnesota Lodging Association’s for being leaders in the hospitality industry and for providing service excellence to their guests in 2010.

Our Inns are perfect for those staying in the area for visiting, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, touring, workers and more. We are a great option for those visiting Rochester’s Destination Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic.

Loken’s Rushford Inn is located in Rushford, Minnesota.
John and Eileen Loken built the inn and it opened in 2014 with the encouragement of a very supportive community and the city of Rushford. We built the inn to provide long needed additional hospitality service for Rushford. It stands as a symbol of resurrection from the flood of 2007. The Loken’s and the citizens of Rushford never ever gave up. Loken’s Rushford Inn has 20 rooms, a handicap accessible room, conference room, guest laundry, ice machine, and free parking. Loken’s Rushford Inn is dog friendly, but guests must call ahead for rates, dog policies and to reserve the room; no online reservations taken for stays with pets. The Rushford Inn’s conference room is perfect for your gatherings including family reunions, showers, parties and more.

Loken’s Sawmill Inn & Suites is located in Houston, Minnesota.
It was built in 2005 on the site of ‘Grandpa’s Sawmill.’ Loken’s Sawmill Inn & Suites features 6 double queens, 4 Jacuzzi kings, 4 extended stay suites with full kitchens and separate living and bedroom areas, laundry facility, ice machine and vending machines, and free parking. At Loken’s Sawmill Inn & Suites pets are not allowed.

We look forward to your stay with us.
Warm regards,
John and Eileen Loken, owners

FOR SALE
Both The Rushford Inn and The Sawmill Inn and Suites are For Sale.

Sarah, February 2021
“I travel a lot for work and Loken Inn is my absolute favorite place to stay. Extremely kind and generous staff and the rooms are so comfortable and feel like home. I’m always excited to see Rushford on my schedule because I know I’m going to be staying here. Love the large soft towels! Such a cozy place :)”

Chance, February 2021
“First time staying here, and fell in love with the place right away. Deb was so kind and attentive. The entire place was immaculate. Walking in the lobby, there was just a clean smell and the bedrooms with awesome. Bedrooms were very neat, mini fridges were spotless, shower water was nice and hot, comfortable beds, and asked for extra blankets, provided immediately no issue. I would recommend this place ten times over. I loved my stay.”

Mikayla, February 2021
“I stay in a lot of hotels for work and this one is definitely my favorite. The beds are super comfy and they have the softest towels. It always smell so nice and has a homey feel. Not to mention the owners are extremely kind and helpful.”

Theresa, July 2020
“A little bit of heaven at this hotel. Very friendly and welcoming. Whirlpool tub available in some rooms along with patios. Bring your family and stay in the large suite. We enjoy staying here for a mini get away. Highly recommend.”

Bugt2424, October 2020
“I stayed for two nights… stayed in suite on second level. Bed was perfect, rooms were very clean… watched a beautiful sunset from bedroom… this is bluff country, most Beautiful! The owner was most accommodating.. flat screen tv in bedroom and living area… kitchen with all utensils that you need for cooking. Full size refrig and stove… And windows..! Which I loved..! Thank you for a great stay!”

Jacob, March 2020
“This was the perfect place to stop at the end of biking. Friendly workers, clean room, and really convenient location. You can wash dirty biking clothes in their washer/driers and can even park your bike in your room as most rooms have an exterior sliding door (as well as a door to the rest of the hotel) I would 100% recommend this to bikers on the Root River trail.”

Ed C., October 2019“As a hospitality professional, I have spent many years in various types of hotels as well as critiquing hotels. I have to say that small town hotels make me nervous. Not the case here. Loken’s Rushford Inn is an excellent small town hotel. The best small town hotel I have ever stayed in over the past 30-years. Very clean, well decorated, and the rooms are great. Not the usual shoe box small rooms. Very roomy. I really like that the sink is separate from the shower and toilet. There is also a microwave and mini-fridge in the room. Rooms are very clean and well maintained. I would rather stay here than in an economy hotel like Motel 6 or Sleep Inn. This is so much better. You can park right in front of your room, but you also have a door that accesses the inside of the hotel. Rooms come with a nice continental breakfast. If you are looking for a small town getaway, Rushford is a great place to visit with an excellent place to stay.”