Victorian Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast
Relax and enjoy a romantic bed & breakfast that immerses the senses in times past, when life was simpler and guests were nestled in the gracious lap of luxury. Beautifully restored, furnished with antiques & listed on the National Register, our inn offers well-appointed non-smoking guest rooms, all with private baths that each include either a Jacuzzi or private outdoor hot tub. Innkeepers provide complementary assistance with all arrangements, including horse-drawn carriage rides, trolley tour tickets, dinner reservations, theater tickets, flowers,& more. Located on a nostalgic brick street in the country's largest urban Historic District, this lovely 1908 Victorian home rises above its surroundings in a manner intended to make the original middle-class owners seem more affluent. As with most who were raised in the Victorian culture of the day, David and Amina Rainsburg, who built it and first lived here, probably strived to appear as if they belonged to the upper class regardless of their actual means; a tendency their house reflected. Rainsburg was station agent for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The Rainsburgs elevated the height of the home with matching retaining and foundation walls, adorned it with third-story Palladian windows & graced it with a wrap-around porch supported by ten Roman columns. Today it's surrounded by a romantic white picket fence, lush gardens with soothing water features, & cozy nooks with quiet sitting areas; each beckoning visitors to a enjoy a calm repose. Innkeepers documented much house history, with information/artifacts about former resident families: Rainsburg (1908-1917), Shumate (1930¿s), and Shope (1940-1987). The collection includes early photographs, documents, & love letters found in a wall; written from a homesick WWII soldier in Europe, to his wife at this address. The story of the letters was recently told on Oklahoma City and Tulsa CBS affiliate TV news shows & featured in OKC's daily paper.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 7 blocks from intersection of US77 and SH33From
- In 1 of only 7 Nt'nl Landmark Communities in U.S.
- Inside the largest Historic District in U.S.
- Only 5 minutes east of I-35
- Residential neighborhood near downtown
- Two blocks south of county courthouse
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Oklahoma City, OK (25 miles South)
- Directions to property:
I-35, take exit 157/Highway 33, go west, travel 1.5 miles to Broad Street
(Methodist church on right, back side of Homeland Grocery store on left) Turn left/south, go five blocks to Springer Avenue. The inn is a two story Colonial Revival with white picket fence on the northeast corner of Broad
and Springer. Parking is allowed in the driveway (on Springer) or at the curb of the inn on either street. If coming from the west on Highway 33, Broad Street is the second traffic light in town, 5 blocks east of the viaduct. Turn right/south, and pick up the above directions from there. - Nearest major airport: Oklahoma City, OK (OKC-Will Rogers World) 40 miles
- Directions from airport:
North on Meridian to I-40, east to I-35, North on I-35 approximately 29 miles, then follow directions listed below. arrangements can be made for shuttle service to/from Will Rogers and Guthrie Municipal Airport.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Well-appointed guest rooms
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 139.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 210.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: 2, each with fireplace/jacuzzi
The main parlor is an excellent location for small weddings up to a maximum of 20 including wedding party and guests. The back garden can also accomodate outdoor weddings for up to 75 total. Some wedding services are also available, including minister, music, flowers, horse-drawn carriages, small receptions and catering.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| CD player | Ceiling fans |
| Data port | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Ironing Board |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| VCR | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Fax Machine |
| Piano | Telephone |
| Videos | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| His & Her bicycles available | Bubble bath and candles |
| Packaged snacks in room for midnight snack attacks | Early morning coffee/tea service just outside room |
| Telephone in room on request | Free microwave popcorn & MW in dining room |
Meals
- A Three-course gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9 AM, usually
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Complementary soft drinks in room fridge, fresh baked snacks in room upon arrival, microwave popcorn.
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (during local festivals only; two night minimum.)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- Deposit amount required (First night of each reservation must be guaranteed by credit card or pre-paid. Balance due upon arrival.)
- Check in time is 4PM to 7PM and Check out time is 11AM
- Cancellations:
You may cancel your reservation anytime without a problem at no charge up until 48 hours prior to 4 PM on the scheduled date of arrival. If you must cancel after 4 PM two days before, you will be charged for one night. BUT, we will make every effort to re-book the room for the night you reserved. If we succeed, your the charge will be credited to another visit within 6 months. Please understand that this is a very liberal policy by almost any lodging standards, and because we have so few rooms, our bottom line can't afford for even one room to go unused on a night for which we had previously turned away many others. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Bed & Breakfast Association of Guthrie
- Central Oklahoma's Frontier Country Marketing Association
- Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Oklahoma Bed & Breakfast Association
Discounts available:| | | Corporate | |
| | | Government | |
| | | Multiple night stays | Minimum stay: 3 days |
| | 10% | Seniors | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Tim and Nancy Arbaugh
Nancy is a former travel agent and Jr. High Journalism teacher, now a full-time innkeeper and professional community volunteer. Her favorite job, when she can get it, is being "Nana" to her three grandsons; 2 in South OKC, 1 in Atlanta. Tim works fulltime in OKC, helps at the inn, and is active in the Guthrie Arts & Humanities Council and local B&B association. Currently, his two pet projects are working on the 4th guest room and development of an excursion train attraction for Guthrie. - The innkeepers speak: Some German, Spanish translator, English
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Museum, Lazy E indoor rodeo arena, Narrated historical trolley tours, OKC Nt'nl Memorial Center (Murrah Bldg bomb site), Beacon drive-in movie theatre, Bricktown Canal & entertainment district, six 18-hole PGA Championship golf courses, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Rodeo, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycles, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, three live entertainment stages, seven fine art galleries, many unique restaurants w/ great food, six fascinating museums, incredible tours of world's largest Masonic temple, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts
Guthrie Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Guthrie, Oklahoma.
