The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You !
Mount Vernon, McLean County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You ! Originally built in 1860, our “full of history” newly renovated 6000 square foot Bed & Breakfast offers the charm of days gone by with much of the original woodwork, restored hardwood floors, and beautifully crafted fireplaces intact while enjoying the modern comforts and conveniences. The main floor welcomes our guests to a common living room wit...
The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You ! Originally built in 1860, our “full of history” newly renovated 6000 square foot Bed & Breakfast offers the charm of days gone by with much of the original woodwork, restored hardwood floors, and beautifully crafted fireplaces intact while enjoying the modern comforts and conveniences. The main floor welcomes our guests to a common living room with a large screen TV and plenty of sitting room to meet with other guests, a half bathroom, a coffee bar, a breakfast area (breakfast is served daily from 8am until 10 am), and a mini bar for our guests to enjoy, board/card games, a highchair, and a full-service laundry room for our guests to facilitate during your stay. On the second floor we have 5 fully furnished guest bedrooms with additional sitting areas in each room, fresh linens, ceiling fans, smart tv’s, and 2 full shared bathrooms. All towels and linens are provided in addition to access to extra pillows and blankets if needed. All toiletries are provided in each bathroom, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and extra items such as toothbrushes, shaving cream etc. just in case you forgot to pack something. We have air mattresses and a pak n play available so that guest’s children can stay in the same room with their parents if needed. Our well-lit garden patio changes throughout the year with bursting color of its surrounding flower beds and is equipped with a BBG grill, wood fire pit, and seating. We welcome our guests to sit on our large front porch to relax as well. We are within walking distance to downtown Mount Vernon where you will find numerous specialty shops, restaurants, and bars. In the Summer months our guests enjoy the farmers market in the square each Saturday morning from 9am until Noon and the Artisan Market each Sunday afternoon. We are a short drive to Kenyon College, The Nazarene College, and Central Ohio Technical College. Other local attractions such as The B & O Bike Trail, The Dog Fountain, Ariel Foundation Park & Tower, The Home of Daniel Decter Emmett, The Woodward Opera House, Mount Vernon Memorial Theater, and a history rich community provides much to do while you visit. We also host holistic weekend wellness retreats and individual or group sessions with our onsite well-known professionals offering a variety of healing and holistic services such as sound baths, guided mediation, grief counseling, therapeutic massage, Reiki, and medium readings. These services are booked separately through each therapist prior to your arrival. Retreats are hosted quarterly. On street parking is available and transportation services are occasionally offered to/from the airport etc.Long term reservations are available at discounted pricing.Our guest house has a very extensive history, and we enjoy sharing its history and others.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Printer
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Rafting
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Free breakfast available
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access
Things to do
- Books
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Highchair
- In-room microwave
- Living room
- Travel cot
- Children's dinnerware
- Dining table
- In-room kitchen
- In-room refrigerator
- Separate in-room dining area
Guest services
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
- On a lake
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
Spa
- Massage
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Local artist showcase
Activities nearby
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Golf course (adjacent)
- Health/beauty spa
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Motor boating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Winery tours
- Beach
- Fishing
- Gym
- Hiking
- Jet skiing
- Marina
- Rafting
- Sledding
- Swimming
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- Companion dogs are permitted with the appropriate medical paperwork from your health care provider. : Companion dogs are permitted with the appropriate medical paperwork from your health care provider.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Cashless transactions are available
- Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Mount Vernon
Located in Mount Vernon, this bed & breakfast is in the city centre and on a river. Kokosing Gap Trail and Chapel Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mohican State Park and Ariel-Foundation Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Nearby locations
- Ariel-Foundation Park 3 min drive
- Kokosing Gap Trail 3 min drive
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University 5 min drive
- Kenyon College 7 min drive
- Chapel Hill Golf Club 9 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's 18 min walk
- Amato's Woodfired Pizza 17 min walk
- McDonald's 20 min walk
- Tim Hortons 4 min drive
- Fiesta Mexicana 9 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You ! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You !?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You !?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Fry Guest House Bed & Breakfast Welcomes You ! located?
Located in the heart of Mount Vernon, this golf bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ariel-Foundation Park, Kokosing Gap Trail and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Kenyon College and Chapel Hill Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).