Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast 1017 Lee Street Rogersville Alabama 35652 USA http://www.longingforhome.com Phone: +1-256-247-0261 Toll-free: +1-866-669-5823

General Information

Longing For Home Bed and Breakfast located in North Alabama in the midst of the Tennessee Valley just one hour west of Huntsville, Alabama, two hours from Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee and only 10 minutes from the boat ramps at Joe Wheeler State Park. Set serenely on fifteen (15) wooded acres, transected by picturesque Weaver Branch Creek, this 1880's style farmhouse is a great romantic hideaway, a peaceful weekend getaway or vacation destination for anyone looking to experience the renewed “State of Mind, Place of Grace and Way of Life” of ages past that is Longing for Home.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 4 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 150.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 150.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: Sleeping Porch
  For those seeking an excursion into nature from within the safe confines of a fully screened country porch - we suggest “The Sleeping Porch.” Select this “bug free room” to make an adventure out of an overnight stay. In this unique, open air accommodation sip hot chocolate and enjoy the majestic beauty of a southern sunset while rocking gently in the old-style rocking chairs that adorn your own sitting area.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 to 9:30
• Breakfast is served in the Deck, Gazebo, Breakfast/dining area, In room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon refreshments, Arrival snacks in common area, Special in-room arrival treats, Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Stick To Your Ribs
  While we are your hosts you will awake each morning to the aroma of a large "stick to your ribs" farm breakfast. Menus include plenty of coffee, teas, eggs, sausage, breakfast casseroles, biscuits, fresh fruit, french toast, cereals, specialty breads, and more. Plan to bring an appetite!!

Policies

• Minimum stay required (For holidays and special events (i.e. festivals))
• Smoking is allowed outside only
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Facility is best suited for children 13 year and older.)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (Reservation held with credit card.)
• Check in time is 3:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  Regular Leisure Stays • Cancellations made ten (10) or more days prior to your reservation will be subject to a $25 fee. • Cancellations made within nine (9) days of your reservation will be charged 50% of the room rate for each day cancelled. • "No-shows" and same day cancellations will be charged at 100% of the room rate for all dates canceled. • If the room is rebooked with another guest, the 50% or 100% charge will be reduced to a $25 processing fee. Group, Holiday, Special Events* • Cancellations made ten (10) or more days prior to your group (two or more rooms), special event, and holiday reservations is subject to a 50% charge of the room rate for all rooms and all dates canceled. • Cancellations made within nine (9) days of your group (two or more rooms), special event, and holiday reservations is subject to a 100% charge of the room rate for all rooms and all dates canceled. • A single $25 processing fee is charged if your cancelled reservation is rebooked with another guest, otherwise the rescheduling of your reservation constitutes a cancellation.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bed and Breakfast Association of Alabama
  • Madison, Alabama Chamber of Commerce
  • Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Shoals Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is 1880's Style Tennessee Farm House
• Built in 1983
• Opened for business in 2009
• Restored / Remodeled in 2008
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Huntsville, AL (45 miles West)
• Directions to property:
  Take I-565 west from the Huntsville and then head north on I-65 toward Nashville, TN. Take exit 351 to Athens, Alabama and turn west (left) onto U.S. Highway 72. Stay on U.S. Highway 72 through Athens and continue 20 miles to Rogersville, Alabama. In Rogersville, turn north (right) at the light (there is only one) and proceed one block to a four-way stop. Turn west (left) onto Lee Street and go a half mile. Longing For Home will be on your right, the second house past the bridge over Weaver Branch. There is a red brick wall along Lee Street and a circle drive. Longing For Home sits among trees about an acre back from the road.
• Nearest major airport: HSV 40 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take I-565 west from the airport and then head north on I-65 toward Nashville, TN. Take exit 351 to Athens, Alabama and turn west (left) onto U.S. Highway 72. Stay on U.S. Highway 72 through Athens and continue 20 miles to Rogersville, Alabama. In Rogersville, turn north (right) at the light (there is only one) and proceed one block to a four-way stop. Turn west (left) onto Lee Street and go a half mile. Longing For Home will be on your right, the second house past the bridge over Weaver Branch. There is a red brick wall along Lee Street and a circle drive. Longing For Home sits among trees about an acre back from the road.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Bill and Betty Maloney
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property
• There are 2 dogs on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, National/State parks, Nature area, Rogersville Blue Grass Festival, Helen Keller Home and Museum, Athens Alabama Fiddler's Convention, W.C. Handy Festival, Joe Wheeler State Park, Huntsville Space and Rocker Center, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, On-site walking trails, On-site swinging pool, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports