Description
Circa 1869. Completely restored, this historic Victorian mansion was built in 1869 for a wealthy riverboat captain. Listed in the National Register, some of the original details include black walnut front doors, imported marble fireplaces, and a grand staircase with hand-carved mahogany. The architectural design was copied by the state for the current governor's mansion. Spanning more than seven acres in a quiet setting in rural Missouri River country, relax on one of the porches and bird watch. Sleep comfortably in a spacious guest bedroom or suite with a fireplace and double Jacuzzi. After a satisfying breakfast ride a bike on the Katy Trail to the state park.Publicity and Awards: HGTV, NBC documentary on Rivercene after the Great Flood of '93.Location: Country, On the Katy Trail. Across the river from casin. Near winery and quaint shops.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $90 to $150
Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 9 total guest accommodations, 8 with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 1 two-bedroom suite.
The types of beds available include Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Cancellation: Two weeks spring through fall, one week winter.
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Full Breakfast and Picnic Lunches.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Hot Tub/Spa/Jaccuzi, Fireplace and high-speed Internet.
Amenities On Site: Parlor Games, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Television and Hot Tub/Spa.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings and Weddings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Bicycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major College, Wineries, Katy Trail and casino.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
Abagail's; Katy Roundhouse.
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Historic Interest
Begun on the banks of the Missouri River in 1864 and completed in 1869 by riverboat baron Capt. Joseph Kinney, this magnificent Second Empire Baroque mansion served as the model for Missouri's Governor's Mansion. Built of the finest materials, cypress and brick, eleven Carerra marble fireplaces from Italy- from the same quarry from which Michaelangelo obtained marble for his fabulous works- handcarved mahogany grand staircase, 300-pound walnut doors, and the 1844 Chickering grand piano which graced the parlor for Rivercene's first family remains there today.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted) and State Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society, Local Historical Society and City Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Civil War batttlefield (2 miles)
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Romantic Interest
 Elegance and privacy abound. Large rooms. Whirlpool tubs for two. Enjoy a stroll on the grounds and relax to watch the sunset, or take a quiet nap under a shade tree. Comfortable porches and a place for quiet romantic evenings under the stars.
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