Flavia's Place B&B is named for the lady who lived in the home more than fifty years. She was a well liked resident of the city of Mitchell. An upstairs alcove is dedicated to her life.

Flavia's Place B&B is an Italian Bracket style house that was built in 1880. The house has survived many changes and a major fire. It has been completely renovated since 1996 when I purchased the house at auction. The two upstairs apartments became four large bedrooms, one with its own bath while the other three share a bath. Each of the bedrooms is decorated according to a season of the year. See the Bed and Breakfast Rooms and Rates.


Lelia Guilbert, Innkeeper

After 33 years living in fast paced California, Lelia returned to South Dakota where she set up her renovated home as a Bed and Breakfast. She is a lady of many talents: as an artist she works in a basement studio where she produces fabric and clothing. Lelia is a square dance caller and instructor. The 1000 square foot garage she added in 1999 serves as a square dance hall and art classroom. Lelia has done much of the outdoor landscaping and was recently honored by the City of Mitchell with a home beautification award. All parts of the house reflect Lelia’s eclectic taste, either from things she has collected or things she has made. All of the window treatments and bed coverings were hand made by Lelia. Her Christmas books and nativity collection are displayed year around in an upstairs library. The upstairs hallway bathroom features Christmas tree paintings by an artist who bartered for silk clothing. Lelia loves to cook and she designs a breakfast to suit the individual tastes and needs of her guests. A well traveled hostess who loves people, many of her guests enjoy sharing experiences in a relaxed atmosphere after their appetites have been satisfied.