Sit on the balcony and admire the stars while enjoying the midnight breeze or watch the sunrise. The peace and quiet of Loutre Lane is catching. You might not want to leave.

View Secret Garden Room View Seaside Room A sumptuous full breakfast - with hot entrees such as our special Peach Stuffed French Toast, freshly baked breads and muffins, juice, fresh fruits, teas and coffee - greets you each morning, when you may join other guests in the dining room or, in summer, have your breakfast on the deck. Join us for afternoon tea on the shaded deck in summer or in the cozy parlor room on cooler days - a fun way to meet your fellow guests and innkeepers while enjoying coffee, tea or a cooling drink and desserts, and learning the history of Rhineland and surrounding Hermann area from the former tourism director, Luci. From the elegant breakfast, to the delightful afternoon tea, to your cozy room at night - the warmth and hospitality of innkeepers Kris &Luci Valbuena make Loutre Lane the ideal base from which to explore Hermann, ride the Katy Trail (located less than ½ mile away) , visit Starkenburg or day trips to St. Louis, Washington, Augusta or up the river to Jefferson City.

Individualized guest attention is our priority. Custom packages for anniversaries, honeymoons, birthdays, and other special events, as well as, the preparation of special menus to accommodate individual food allergies, preferences, or restrictions may be arranged. Adding to the attentive atmosphere, innkeepers Kris and Luci Valbuena personally oversee the details of each guest's stay.