Description
Circa 1845. This elegant Greek Revival home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Victorian antiques decorate the interior. Guest rooms include antiques and handmade quilts. Clawfoot tubs and pedestal sinks in the private bathrooms add to the nostalgic charm of the inn. A multi-course, gourmet breakfast is prepared daily served on fine china and linens. The screened porch overlooks the yard where General Grant once drilled Union soldiers. The home is within walking distance of shops and restaurants.Publicity and Awards: Chicago Tribune, Telegraph Herald.Location: Country.
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Rooms & Rates
Payment types accepted include Discover, Master Card, Personal Checks, Visa and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces.
The types of beds available include Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: two nights on weekends during peak season
Cancellation: 10-day cancellation policy. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to arrival will be charged in full unless the room is re-booked for those dates. Multiple room and whole house bookings have a 45-day cancellation policy. Call for additional stipulations.
Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Snacks/Refreshments, Breakfast and Wine.
Types of meals: Snacks/Refreshments, Full Breakfast, Early Coffee/Tea and Wine.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, Fireplace, Stereo, Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Reading Lamps, Central Air, CD Player, Bath Amenities, Clock Radio and Antique furnishings.
Amenities On Site: Fireplace, Gift Shop, Parlor Games, Television, VCR, DVD, Library, Copy Machine, Phone, Wine & cheese each evening, Pastries & cookies along with soft drinks & water available all day, Beautiful screened porch, Gardens and Lawn games.
Business Traveler Amenities: Wireless Internet Access, Television, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Iron/Ironing Board, Internet Access, Hair Dryer, Gym Nearby, Flexible Check in/out Times and Daily Newspapers.
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Spa Services
Off-Site Spa Services Available
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Activities
Events Hosted: Weddings.
Other Activities: Wineries, Tennis, Skiing Downhill, Skiing Cross Country, Shopping (Local Crafts), Parks, Museums, Live Theater, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf, Canoeing/Kayaking, Bicycling, Art Galleries, Antiquing, Historic homes, U.S. Grant's home & museum and State parks.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
Fried Green Tomatoes, Perry Street Brasserie, 111 Main.
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Historic Interest
Both President Grant and Abe Lincoln have been in this home, built in 1845. U.S. Grant trained his troops on the land around the home.
Historic Awards: State Register (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted), National Register (Granted) and Local Register (Granted).
Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Washburn state historic site (1/10 mile), U.S. Grant's Home (1/10 mile), Historic Main Street (1/2 mile), Market House state historic site (1/2 mile)
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