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Ben Maddox House
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  • The gardens at the Ben Maddox House are lovingly cared for. They are the perfect place for an intimate wedding or family re-union.We have added the Seriously Spoiled Spa to enhance your stay with us. Ask about the Special Spa packages.

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  • Inn Details

    A visit to the Ben Maddox House is a step back in history. Built in 1876, the home is located in the historic district of Visalia only 5 blocks from downtown Main Street where specialty shops and fine restaurants flourish. Constructed of Sequoia redwood, the parlor, bedrooms and dining room remain in their original state, with 14-foot ceilings and varnished white oak floors. The front bedrooms have French doors leading to porch sitting areas. Now offering a full service Spa, Seriously Spoiled.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 3

    Number of Dogs: 3

    Other Pets: fish

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Gateway to Sequoia National Forest

    • Historic

    • Seasonal Patio Dining

    • Small Aquarium

    • Venue for small weddings,special events

    • walk to great restuarants/Oldtown Visalia

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Spa

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • pet friendly secure fenced private pet garden

    • Daily paper

    • candle light dinner by special request

    • Large swimming pool.Beautiful gardens

    • wedding, specail events and party co-ording

    • corporate retreats and luncheons specially catered

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  • Ben Maddox Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:30pm to 6pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Deposit amount required: Credit Card Guarantee. Visa, American Express, MasterCard, accepted.

    • Cancellations: 7 Day Cancellation Policy. Cancellation of/or changes to your reservation, is required seven days prior to check-in. Your credit card will be charged 7 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable. Guests are responsible for all nights reserved.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Call first to book appropriate child friendly rooms

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited : when requested in advance

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10%

    • AARP
      Percent off: 10%

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 10%

    • NAR
      Percent off: 10%

    • State/Military
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 08:00-10:00am

    • Serving location: Dining Porch, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Decadent Blueberry French Toast
    A hearty blueberry bread, soaked over night in our secret decadent custard coating and topped with fresh berries.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • December/Holiday Teas

    • Soft beverages

    • Tea or Coffee upon request

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  • Location Type

    • Kings-Canyon National Park

    • San Joaquin Valley

    • Sequoia National Park

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Mountains

    City

    • Fresno

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take 198 E from Hwy 99 to Central Visalia exit, Turn left on Watson St. Travel north 2 blocks to Main, turn right travel 2 blocks to Encina, turn left, travel 5 blocks to Encina and Race

    Airport

    • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Air Terminal) 30 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Kaweah Lake

    • Mooney Grove Park

    • Chinese Cultural Center

    • Sequoia National Park

    • Visalia Heritage Tour

    • Tulare County Museum

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Wilderness pack trips

    • Seriously Spoiled Spa Onsite

    • Rawhide Baseball

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Video Arcade

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    Disappointing

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Pros: Greeted with Wine. Breakfast was GREAT. Presentation and service at meal time is excellent.Food was also tasty. Front yard is beautifully landscaped and well kept. The innkeeper did make arrangements to serve us breakfast earlier on Sunday than they usually allow. The house itself is a beautiful relic of history; Decorated beautifully. Central air conditioning and ceiling fan keep us cool. Cons: The pool was filthy (complete with floating pool vacuum, leaves, bugs, and dirt on the pool floor). The lawn furniture cushions were so dirty, they were un-usable. Room needed dusting, floor needed cleaning and the windows so dirty it looked foggy outside. We couldn’t find service or staff when we needed them. We didn't know where to find the innkeeper. We did not receive all that we paid for through our Living Social package. Nor was it ever clearly gone over with us on how it would work once we arrived. Dog barking across the street. Our room was not cleaned/made up upon our return. We were given apologies and excuses but no recompense of any kind was offered. Neighbors played room-rattling music until midnight. Have to park in street…sprinklers will wash your car for you. Huge cracks in bathroom ceiling. Cobb webs in windows. Back yard and patio seating not kept or inviting. Communication was vague and poor and last minute. Overall, experience was disappointing. I also felt the innkeeper could have made it right with a little effort and showed a little more compassion, eagerness to rectify it and could have offered recompense of ANY kind. But I have to be honest and rate it "poor" as it relates to the value we expected for the price: Overall, not worth the $200 a night.

    Amazing weekend at Ben Maddox House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I had no idea what a special treat was in store when we arrived at the Ben Maddox House. I thought it was just a nice place to stay while we visited the Sequoias. But upon returning home when people asked about my trip all I could tell them about was how we were spoiled at our B&B. Lucy is such a wonderful host. The food is incredible. Order the blueberry french toast! Lucy treated us to a special wine and cheese tasting, and the perfect advice on how to best visit the park. You never know how you'll be spoiled.

    Wonderful stay at Ben Maddox House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I wound up at the Ben Maddox House via a Living Social promo that advertised a 2 night stay, bottle of wine upon check-in, breakfast for two days, a picnic lunch for two, a $50.00 gift cert to a nearby restaurant, and waiver of the usual pet fee. Our experience easily exceeded out expectations and thanks to Lucy, the innkeeper, we had an absolutely wonderful stay. The grounds are beautiful and the room was clean and cozy. We were greeted with a bottle of wine in our room and Lucy made reservations for our dinner in addition to offering a wealth of information about local attractions. Around 6, she served complimentary wine, cheese, and homemade cookies in addition to having a lovely port waiting for us upon our return from dinner. The next morning, she offered a selection of 5-6 entrees for breakfast, each of which she makes herself. I had the veggie quiche both mornings and my husband had the frittata. The breakfast was served in a lovely dining room with soft music playing in the background, fresh OJ, coffee or tea, and seasonal fruit. It was delicious! We couldn't beleive the quality of the food. After our breakfast the first day, Lucy packed us a picnic lunch with vegetarian wraps, homemade cookies, fruit, trail mix, waters, and fruit sodas. We ate it atop a mountain after a lovely hike in Sequoia. Not only did Lucy go above and beyond with the food, but she was kind, cheerful, and sociable. She went out of her way to be attentive and was even kind to our dog! The B&B is walking distance to the center of Visalia, where there are a handful of decent restaurants. Sequoia is about an hour away, but it's an easy and beautiful drive. We cannot say enough about how great our experience was. Definitely recommend the Ben Maddox House as a comfortable place from which to expore Seq and/or Kings Ntl Park.

    Amazing house

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    A fascinating place to visit with a charming hostess. The breakfast choice is very good. The fruit was delicious, the cooked food abundant if rather oily.

    breakfast exceptional

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Host very helpful for activities in the area. Breakfast was exceptional.

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