I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday by secretly booking a night at the Ivy House B&B. We live in Indianapolis and it took only 40 minutes or so to get there. We were greeted by name at the door by Jim who gave us the grand tour. The home was beautiful and the room was immaculate. Everything from the antique sleigh bed to the warm delicious breakfast served to us by Linda was outstanding. It was one of the most enjoyable and relaxing days we have had together in a long time. Staying here was so much more personal than booking a hotel room! I would love to stay here again.

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Over the years, my husband and I have stayed at many lovely B+B's. The Ivy House is one of the very best and an unexpected gem tucked away in a charming neighborhood. The home is immaculate, the beds and 300 thread count cotton sheets a slice of heaven, and the food incredible. The innkeeper, Linda, was our favorite part of the stay. After only 2 nights, the Ivy House felt like home and Linda a new friend! If you are reading reviews for an upcoming stay, stop now, pick up the phone or jot off an email, and pray Linda and Jim have availability. Lynn and Michael McCullough Concord Township, Ohio

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My husband and I made a visit to Fortville last week. We had such an unexpected surprise when we stayed at the Ivy House. We make it a habit to plan our trips around unique bed and breakfast, so we have stayed at many. By far, the Ivy House was the most beautiful, comfortable and restful. The innkeepers have attended to every detail a traveler could require, and then more! We cannot wait to return! Thank you Jim and Linda. Many Thanks, Gene and Tammy

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We recently had a girls getaway and chose the Ivy House. Our stay was wonderful and quite relaxing! The rooms are very welcoming and nicely decorated. The service and food were great! We would definately recommend this B&B to all our friends and look forward to another visit soon!

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day at the Ivy House. Beautiful room, all the amenities, welcoming innkeepers and excellent food. Who could have every imagined such a place in small town Indiana? It truly is a gem close to home.

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This was my 4th stay at the Ivy House...our most recent visit was to be part of the INDY Air Show held at the Mount Comfort Airport. It took us only 15 minutes of travel time from the Inn to the Airport. Aside from the beautiful accommodations, the favorite part of our stay is visiting with the owners, Jim & Linda. They are genuine and generous! Their commitment and enthusiasm for what they do, as Inn owners, has inspired us to gift friends and family a stay at the Ivy House, ...so that they can experience this level of pampering for themselves. Our family flies CaZoo-ee!!, a hot air balloon, and our wake-up time was 4:30 AM - early!..yet Jim tiptoed up to our room with a beautifully appointed tray of hot coffee & juice; even "to-go" cups were offered as we left, to keep us awake, as we headed to the air field. Our boys got their caffine via the mini-fridge of assort. pops & water. At the end of each day we soaked in the antique tubs, and floated to sleep on the most heavenly beds. Sunday morning after our flight we returned to the Inn to relax. We decided to sit on the side-porch, using the porch swing, and just felt the breeze and listened to the birds. Next time we hope to take a walk through the gardens or maybe even a longer walk into the picturesque downtown area. Each time we go, there is something new or some little improvement that Jim and Linda think of...though it's hard to improve on perfection...I'm always surprised!

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We have stayed in other B&B's and have always enjoyed our time in them - but the Ivy House was WAAAY beyond any expectations we had. Not only was the house charming, interesting and immaculate, but the atmosphere and the hosts were beyond description! We only stayed 2 nights, but we will be back to not only enjoy the area, but also to spend time in such a lovely place and with 2 wonderful people - the Noltes. And we are from Louisiana! The time we spent at Ivy House was so very relaxing and peaceful. We enjoyed the Victorian atmosphere and the modern conveniences, too. My husband loved the old fashioned plumbing! I loved the up to date amemities. We had a wonderful time and one that we will be repeating some time in the future! Thanks, Jim and Linda!

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My husband and I stayed at the Ivy House for our anniversary. It was beautiful with it's antique doors and period decor! The rooms were immaculate and every need was met! The Innkeepers were very friendly and accomodating but gave us our space as well. Every detail was thought of right down to the beautiful linens and quilts and the plush robes and towels. The breakfast was delicious, stuffed french toast and fruit, yum! We enjoyed going out for dinner close by and then relaxing on the front porch swing. If you want a quiet romantic getaway this is the place! We will definately be a return customer.

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I have been meaning to do this for a bit now. What a lovely place to stay! Everything about it was charming but upscale. It is just the perfect place for a business traveler to get away and still feel at home. There is no doubt that this is where I will stay when I travel to Fishers.

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I had a fairly spur-of-the-moment plan to whisk my boyfriend away from our real world traffic for a bit. Shopped on my iPhone for a few minutes in the middle of the night and found the Ivy House with all the details spelled out, photos and great reviews. The next day I sent an inquiry to the innkeeper and received a very prompt and pleasant reply. Booked. It seemed perfect. We pulled up in the driveway and just leaned into each other and took a breath of "yessssss" before getting out. Tucked away in a residential area of character-filled homes and neighborhood charm, Spring just starting to take hold of the surroundings, welcome found in every detail. The innkeeper, with whom I had communicated via email a few times prior to arrival, was just as sweet as I knew she would be. The room could not have been more perfect in size and style and privacy. Best bed EVER, perfectly maintained everything, and she had gone to some effort to provide specific flowers I had requested, that were just perfectly presented and made just the right emotional impact. We walked downstairs in the morning holding hands in our jammies to be greeted with a luxuriously healthy meal with a lovely place setting that we could smell baking throughout the house as we stirred awake. Everything was taken care of and we were able to begin a beautiful day with both peace and energy. I wouldn't have changed a thing. All around, an excellent experience that we will absolutely revisit. The Ivy House itself is the perfect example of the bed and breakfast concept--someone opening their home to you and making your presence feel like a treat. Wonderful.

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We are from Cincinnati and were looking to get away for a restful, yet fun-filled weekend in Indy. We had a GREAT time at the Ivy House, really enjoyed the meals, rested very well on their excellet beds, and enjoyed coversation with the innkeepers. There is a computer to use, and plenty of information about local activites and restaurants. We would be glad to come back, and recommed the Ivy House to any of our friends.

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Our 2 night stay at Ivy House was just perfect. The innkeepers were there to greet us and made us feel like company, not customers. Our breakfasts were wonderful and the room was beautiful--our bed was heavenly! We would stay at Ivy House again-- very convenient to Indy. Highly recommend!

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We stayed two nights while visiting relatives over Christmas - it was a rejuvenating hideaway from the holiday rigmarole! Great breakfasts - three courses, including fruit, eggs/meat, and wonderful baked items. Different items each morning - the hosts are pleasant and allow you to be by yourself when you want, but offer pleasant conversation and enthusiastic service when it is desired! The cost is a bit high for us because we have a very moderate income (we have many kids and some would call us poor!) Otherwise, I would give the "value" 5 stars as well. Luckily, our relatives offer our stay at this B & B to us as a gift . . .

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Five of us high school classmates get together annually and frequently stay at a Bed & Breakfast. The Ivy House far exceeded any previous Bed & Breakfast experience I have had. The Jim and Linda made us feel at home. The pristine inn was decorated very tastefully and met all our needs. The desserts were outstanding. I would highly recommend the Ivy House Bed and Breakfast to anyone.

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Having never been to a Bed and Breakfast, we didn't know what to expect. Linda was very helpful, and the grounds were quite beautiful, and so our first stay at any Bed and Breakfast was also where we chose to host our wedding. If you love ivy and cozy houses that always smell of freshly baked goods, the Ivy House is definitely for you! Breakfast was comfortably casual, and Linda's souffle was incredible. The architecture and decorations are well thought out, and we found everything we could have wanted elegantly tucked away within easy reach. It's obvious that the Noltes have much experience in providing hospitality.

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Hospitality was ourstanding. We liked info about the area such as where to eat and places to see. It was so nice to be served a delicious breakfast in a homey atmosphere.

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This was our first real experience at a B & B and we were a bit nervous that we would have to make polite chit chat. As it turns out, Jim & Linda made us feel so welcome & comfortable that chit chat came naturally, like meeting up with friends. The Ivy House is a dream place for antique lovers. The claw foot bath antique tub is a must for bubble bath lovers. Linda has top brands of bubble bath, soaps & lotions for making your skin soft & smelling good. The bed was so comfortable that if I hadn’t set the alarm we would have not woke up. We were so cozy and comfortable in our room that I wished we could stay longer. Both Jim & Linda are lovely people and excellent cooks. Breakfast is delicious. They serve a fresh fruit plate with pudding on the side and fresh mint on top. This is just the start of a most delicious breakfast. It’s right out of a gourmet kitchen. Antique & History lovers will love this place. Linda had baked a cake and we enjoyed our evening out of their porch swing eating cake & sipping tea. Ahhhh…..can’t wait to go back. T. Smith, Green Oaks, IL

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My girlfriends and myself have had 3 scrapbooking weekends at the Ivy House. We absolutely love going there for many reasons. Jim and Linda are so nice and really take care of you. It is a wonderful feeling to get scrapbook pages done and pampered all at the same time. Some of us have gone to other B & B's to scrapbook and we keep coming back to the Ivy House because of there kindness and hospitality. The rooms are very nice and the food is excellent. It is definitely a pleasant experience and one you will want to continue year after year.

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A dream bed and breakfast! It was the perfect blend of perfected details, wonderful innkeepers, and elegant four star style accommodations. Immaculately kept and not a charm overlooked, we enjoyed our time there very much (oh, and the food!!!). My husband, who is not generally a bed and breakfast type, and I will undoubtedly return soon!

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From the beautiful setting, to the exquisite rooms, we stayed at the Ivy House B&B last weekend and felt very pampered! From the soap to the wonderful robes to the food, again, we were very impressed. It was like going home again after being away for a long period of time and being greeted by these innkeepers like you were family. The innkeepers were the best, they were easy to talk to and very friendly. It was like talking to your best friends. The breakfast was yummy, and if you had a snack attack, there was plenty of goodies to eat. Thanks for a wonderful stay at a time when we needed to take some time away from the fast paced world and slow down a bit to catch our breath. I would highly recommend this B&B!

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The Ivy House was a gorgeous property, with fantastic innkeepers and delicious food! Our room was beautiful, private, and extremely clean. The Nolte's are fantastic chefs as well - breakfast both mornings was out of this world. Each night our bed was turned down while we were out, and a plate of fresh baked goodies was put in our room for us. I would love to visit again, and hope we get the opportunity to do so! I would highly recommend this b&b.

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Our girlfriends getaway was wonderful. Just a lovely B&B. This is the nicest place we've ever stayed and we will definitely be back. We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the evening and just relaxing. The food was delicious, too!

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