Old Rittenhouse Inn

301 Rittenhouse Avenue
Bayfield Wisconsin 54814
USA

http://www.rittenhouseinn.com

Phone: +1-715-779-5111
Fax: +1-715-779-5887
Toll-free: +1-800-779-2129

General Information

An elegant Victorian inn and gourmet restaurant with 24 guest rooms in two historic Queen Anne-style mansions, a guest house, and a private cottage near Lake Superior. Most guest rooms feature lake views and whirlpool tubs, and working fireplaces. Underneath massive gables, a wraparound veranda is filled with geraniums, petunias, white wicker furnishings and spectacular lake views.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 24 guest accommodations (24 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 109.00 and $ 305.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
  • Other Accommodations: Two-story private cottage
    Two-story private cottage with luxury whirlpool, wood burning fireplace, private bath, king bed, and wet-bar. Off street parking.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Ironing Board
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Board games
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Piano
  • Telephone
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Wi-Fi

Other Amenities: Full Service Restaurant, Room Service, Baby Sitting, Wine List

Meals

  • A Continental and Full breakfast is available for $8.50
  • Breakfast is served from: 7:30 am to 10:00 am
  • Breakfast is served in the On-site restaurant
  • Lunch is available for $a la carte
  • Dinner is available for $35-49
  • Special meals available: Brunch 10:30-1:30, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Apple Glazed Pork Chop
    A two-inch thick center-cut tenderloin chop seared to seal, then slow roasted for hours in a rich stock until fork tender. Served with our home made apple cider marmalade, a brown sauce made from the roasting juices, and fresh slivered apples on a bed of wild rice.

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Smoking limited to veranda)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Children are welcome
  • Limitations on childcare (Child care available with advance notice)
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine list available, beer, cocktails, specialty drinks)
  • Deposit amount required (A nonrefundable deposit equal to the first night's lodging is required within 10 days of making a reservation.)
  • Check in time is 3:30pm and Check out time is 11pm
  • Cancellations:
    Cancellations made at least 10 days prior to arrival are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. The balance of the deposit will be refunded in the form of a gift certificate. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to arrival result in full forfeiture of the deposit. Early check-outs will be charged the full rate for the room, unless it is re-rented by 10:00 p.m. Please note: Cancellation Policy differs for Special Events. Saturday-only stays will incur an additional charge of $25.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • American Historic Inns
    • American Historic Inns
    • Distinguished Inns of North America
    • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
    • Select Registry
    • Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
  Government 
  Off Season 

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • B&B Seminars
  • Life Coaching Weekends
  • Murder Mystery Weekends
  • Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's getaways
  • Wassail Christmas Dinner Wknd.
  • Wine Tasting Weekends
  • Antiques/decor
  • Excellent views
  • Gourmet food
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Country Inn
  • Guest Cottage
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Queen Anne-style Victorian
  • Built in 1890
  • Opened for business in 1976
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2002
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Access for the disabled is limited
  • Parking available (Private lighted lot)

Location

  • Geographic region: Apostle Island National Park
  • Location is best described as: Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, Lakeside, Village
  • Nearest major city: Duluth, MN (100 miles West)
  • Directions to property:
    Located on the corner of 3rd Street and Rittenhouse Avenue(Hwy 13 becomes Rittenhouse Avenue)
  • Nearest major airport: MSP

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Jerry and Mary Phillips, Mark and Wendy Phillips
    Former music teachers, the Phillips' first opened their doors to innkeeping in 1976. Since then they have created a comfortable, romantic escape inspired by their love of fine food and wine, historic homes, antiques, and music. The Phillips' son, Mark, and his wife, Wendy, rejoined the business in 2004 and look forward to many happy years of innkeeping at Old Rittenhouse Inn.
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Apostle Islands Nat'l Lakeshore 50 block Historic , Lake Superior, Big Top Chautauqua, Maritime Museum, Madeline Island, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Margarita Weekend, Beer & Wine Weekends, Gingerbread Weekend, Wassail Holiday Dinner Concerts, Chocolate Lovers Weekend, Mystery Weekends, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports