Old Rittenhouse Inn

3.5 star property
Bayfield Victorian B&B with restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Rittenhouse Suite XI

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room V

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Le Chateau Turret Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Le Chateau Master Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Le Chateau Tower Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Le Chateau Ballroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Le Chateau South Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Le Chateau North Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rittenhouse Moroccan Suite XII

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room I

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rittenhouse Suite X

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Room IX

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Room VIII

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room VII

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room VI

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room IV

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room III

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rittenhouse Room II

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
301 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬52 min drive

About this property

Old Rittenhouse Inn

Old Rittenhouse Inn is a great choice for a stay in Bayfield. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Bayfield Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this historic bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

Bayfield Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Tourism fee: USD 2.12 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Old Rittenhouse
Old Rittenhouse Bayfield
Old Rittenhouse Inn
Old Rittenhouse Inn Bayfield
Rittenhouse Inn
Old Rittenhouse Hotel Bayfield
Old Rittenhouse Inn Bayfield
Old Rittenhouse Inn Bed & breakfast
Old Rittenhouse Inn Bed & breakfast Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Old Rittenhouse Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Old Rittenhouse Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Rittenhouse Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Old Rittenhouse Inn?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Legendary Waters Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Old Rittenhouse Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Old Rittenhouse Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Rittenhouse Inn?
Yes, Bayfield Restaurant offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Old Rittenhouse Inn like?
Old Rittenhouse Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and 5 minutes' walk from Apostle Islands Cruises.

Old Rittenhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

karl, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly. The inn was charming.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Inn is beautiful and historically decorated, staff were friendly and efficient, breakfast (included) was delicious. The room and bed were comfortable. Loved the seating on the wrap-around porch and the view from porch swing was lovely. The flower and herb gardens added to the delightful ambiance. Location was close to shops and the ferry to Madeline Island. We had a lovely 2 day stay.
Linda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place within walking distance to dining, shopping and the ferry to Madeline Island. VERY friendly staff and loved that breakfast was included.
Gail, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heath, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful, magical place you take a step back in time. You will not regret this beautiful B&B.
Polly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful, and well run facility.
Susan M, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place so much, bedrooms, dining room, corridors are beautiful. Love the classic victorian style.
Ximei, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food , service and stay
Great staff and service. Lovely hotel. Only downside room was a bit hot and as we were in a room near the stairs there were a lot of chattering people saying good night to each other as they parted ways
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were pampered as always, the Rittenhouse is a bed and breakfast second to NONE. Every detail is perfect. Fine dining with a multiple course, chef-made breakfast, amazing location, beautiful rooms. Best of the best.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love Rittenhouse. It amazed me inside and out. Overall i love the place and the service
Restituto, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Over priced for what you get. For a BnB it was what I expected.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay, friendly staff and decent food. Restaurant service was a bit slow.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

OK, but not Fabulous!
We booked two nites at the Old Rittenhouse Inn in Room VII. The outside of the Inn was beautiful in the fall foliage and sunshine when we arrived. Breakfasts were nice too. Unfortunately the room itself was disappointing. The redeeming factor is that it was large with a king bed and had its own bathroom. Compared to other vintage B&Bs where we have stayed we found the decorating terribly dreary and totally dated with old-time bordered wallpaper and an usual collection of antique oriental fans on the walls instead of pictures. We knew that there would be a large 1980s-vogue jacuzzi in the room that we wouldn’t use. However, the online photos show a fireplace with a burning fire. Reality was a sofa pushed up against the fireplace so it could not be used even in October! There is no TV is the room, no mini-fridge nor a coffeemaker as is customary with a more upscale room. To perhaps maintain the period look of the Inn, if that is indeed the point of not having these amenities, all could be installed in the armoire in the room. Frankly with so many places in Bayfield closed due to Covid there is not much to do after 7:30 pm. So with no TV and difficult reading with the low wattage antique lamps we wished we had booked one nite instead of two. They also do not serve dinner now except on weekends. With the tired look and lack of fireplace warmth in the room Old Rittenhouse was OK, but when we come back we will stay elsewhere.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location, Historic charm, with very attentive staff.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place. Did kinda miss a TV , as it was cold outside, so that limited things to do at night. And COVID limited restaurant availability. Very nice time.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Victorian Charm at Bayfield
This is a beautiful B&B. We were at room 5 which was a great size and it seemed like that other rooms on the floor were the same. Old Victorian charm with modern amenities. COVID has had an impact but was managed reasonably good. We highly recommend this hotel.
Faezeh, 4-night trip
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