See more Duluth, Minnesota

Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn

Photos Map Visit B&B Site

  • A 1904 Georgian Colonial Revival Mansion. One of Minnesota's architectural gems!

    Read more... Read more...
  • No Video

    Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn Video:

  • Calendar
Description Rooms & Rates Packages Meals Location Reviews 17

  • Inn Details

    Pure luxury, unsurpassed refinement and hospitality await you in this grand 1904 Georgian Colonial Revival mansion. One of Minnesota's architectural gems! Six lavishly decorated, very private suites w/fireplaces, DirecTV & DVD library and private baths. Relax in the Library, Music Room with grand piano and on the Grand Porch. Full candlelight breakfast served in Dining Room. Lake views, superb antiques. Experience the grandeur of this magnificent mansion. Smoke free. Midweek discounts. AAA approved. A Quality Assured Inn of the Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Association.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Historic Significance

    • Privacy

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Videos

    Visit B&B Site

  • No results at this time

    Visit B&B Site

  • Carriage House Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $210/$210

    Carriage House. Private romantic Carriage House suite is reminiscent of a European Impressionist hideaway. Large living room with fireplace, kichen, bedroom with queen tiger mahogany bed, bath with whirlpool tub & shower. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    Lake Superior Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $170/$190

    Lake Superior Suite features an incredible hand-carved canopy queen high bed, an intimate sitting area in front of a fireplace, a private three-season porch that leads to your own summertime outside deck with harbor views. Private bath with tub and shower. Architectural details include a bay window, French doors, Bradbury and Bradbury wallcoverings, fine antiques, and a hand-carved mantel. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    East Wing Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $170/$185

    East Wing Suite. Step into your own private world in this elegant Suite featuring a large living room with fireplace and bay window framed in lace, bedroom with grand king canopy high bed and large bath with tub & shower. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    Lester River Master Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$180

    Lester River Master Suite. Large stately Victorian suite features a parlor w/ fireplace, bedroom with queen four-poster high bed and seasonal view of harbor. Separate Dressing Room and Bathroom with original clawfoot tub and separate shower. Fine antiques. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    Olcott Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$170

    Olcott Suite. Grand First Floor Suite in the original billiard room. Features an intricately carved queen canopy high bed, fireplace, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. Private bath has a separate bathing/shower room with large, deep oval soaking tub. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    Haven Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$170

    Haven Suite. Cozy three-room suite featuring bedroom with queen bed & decorative fireplace, spectacular four-season private porch with fireplace on a Lake Superior stone hearth, sitting room and private bath with shower. A/C, CD, TV/DVD.

    Visit B&B Site

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 - 6 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: Fridays & Saturday Booked Together

    • Deposit amount required: Credit Card is required to hold and confirm reservations.

    • Cancellations: Credit Card is required to hold and confirm reservations. Full payment is due 14 days prior to arrival. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and personal checks are accepted. A $25 processing fee will be taken on all cancellations made more than 14 days before arrival. Cancellations made fourteen days or less before arrival will be charged the full cost of the stay unless the suite is able to be resold. If the suite is resold, a $25 processing fee will be charged.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Please inquire

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Guests must be16 and Older

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet

    • Time Served: 9:00AM Only

    • Serving location: Dining Room or continental tray served in Suite

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Wine/Cheese/Light Refreshments

    Visit B&B Site

  • Location Type

    • 2.3 Miles from Downtown/Canal Park

    • Close to Downtown

    • Duluth's Historic East End Mansion District

    • Five Blocks to Lake Walk

    • Five blocks from Lake Superior

    City

    • Minneapolis/St. Paul

    • Distance to city: 150 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Interstate 35 past downtown Duluth to Exit 258 - 21st Avenue East and drive up the hill four blocks to Superior Street. Turn right on Superior Street. Turn left on 24th Avenue. Go one block to East First Street. Turn left on East First Street. The Olcott House is the red brick mansion with white columns on the corner and has a black wrought iron fence with an "Olcott House" sign in front. The address is 2316 East First Street. Please park on Esat 1st Street on the same side of the street as other cars and come up and ring both doorbells.

    Airport

    • Duluth, MN (DLH) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Haines Road left on to Arrowhead Road right on to Woodland Avenue becomes 21st Avenue East. Turn left on 4th Street. Turn right on 24th Avenue East. Go to East First Street. Turn right. The Olcott House is the red brick mansion with white columns on the corner and has a black wrought iron fence with an "Olcott House" sign in front. The address is 2316 East First Street. Please park on East 1st Street on the same side of the street as other cars. Ring both doorbells.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Dow

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Whitewater Rafting

    Visit B&B Site
    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    Write a review

    Amazing Amazing AMAZING!!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    This was the first time my wife and I had done a B&B. After our experience at the Olcott House, we will never waste another penny on a hotel stay! David and his staff do an amazing job and will make your stay one to remember. The breakfast was way above and beyond what we had expected. It really made me want to have breakfast 3 times a day! The artwork and the decor of the Olcott house was warm and inviting. So much class, history, beauty everywhere you look. We stayed in the Carriage room which was a detached suite from the main mansion. It was spotless, peaceful, cozy, and beautiful. David (the owner) is very knowledgeable about the Olcott house and about Duluth. He spent a lot of time talking with us and answering every question we could come up with. He made a number of recommendations about our stay in Duluth and was spot on with each one from evening dining to daytime tours. In all, my wife's 30th birthday was one she and I will never forget. We will be coming back to the Olcott House again. The only bad thing is that unless we go again this weekend, our next visit won't be soon enough!

    A Wonderful Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    All eight of my immediate family stayed at the Olcott House this past summer to celebrate my parent's 35th wedding anniversary. We were so fortunate to have found the Olcott House. Welcoming hosts, lovely breakfasts, antique furnishings, and relaxing mornings/afternoons on the porch made the Olcott House a superb choice for us. David was so accommodating to our large family. As appreciators of antiques, my parents absolutely loved the decor of the Olcott House. But the best of all was our time spent on the porch. In the mornings we drank coffee before breakfast, and in the afternoons we enjoyed lemonade, wine, and cheeses. This was exactly what we wanted for our escape from our busy schedules.

    Loving the Olcott House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    My husband and I made a long over due trip to Duluth, our destination ? Olcott house. What a Beautiful and well kept place. David was very warm and welcoming, I loved our room and the hospitality was above and beyond our expectations. Breakfast was very tasty and always served with a smile. We will definetly be back to visit our dear friend again, Thanks David .

    We would definitely return

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    We made a short trip to Duluth to see our first grandchild and discovered that the rates at the Olcott House were comparable to the downtown 3-star chains, so why not? Delightful! Arrived on a very hot summer night; host David had the air conditioner and fan going in our room for us and it was quite comfortable. We joked that we'd need a ladder to get into our four-poster, but loved the grandeur of the bed and the room. Breakfasts were inventive and delicious (on the rich side, but isn't nice to be a little spoiled?); dietary requests were gladly accomodated. And while our host's personal manner felt a bit reserved, we took him at his word and called on him whenever needed; we felt most welcome and cared for. We would definitely return when back in Duluth...

    A little piece of heaven!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    We visit the Duluth area each year...This time we decided to try something new...stay at a B&B rather than our usual stay at Canal Park or up the shore at a condo. What a treat! We couldn't have had a better experience had we written a script! David was so very welcoming and genuinely interested in our stay. He made dinner reservtions for us and adjusted his breakfast menu for me as I am a vegetarian. As the state parks were closed, David helped us discover new trails and creeks that in all the years of visiting had never had the pleasure to explore. A better alternative to the crowds we would normally see at Gooseberry ot Split Rock! Our room...the Lester Master Suite was so comfortable and tastefully done. We loved the library and side porch and I spent an afternoon out there reading while my husband played golf with a local friend. We loved the Olcott and are thankful that we got to experience a little piece of heaven for a couple days in Duluth!

    Visit B&B Site

 Nearby Cities

 Nearby States

Tell the innkeeper that sent you.