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Old Rittenhouse Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic B&B near Apostle Islands Marina

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Free WiFi
Rittenhouse Room II | Free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool) | Free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
301 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, WI, 54814
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Christ Episcopal Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Rittenhouse Suite XI

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Rittenhouse Room V | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room V

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Rittenhouse Cottage | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Cottage

  • 1040 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Le Chateau Turret Suite | Free WiFi

Le Chateau Turret Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Le Chateau Master Suite | Free WiFi

Le Chateau Master Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Le Chateau Tower Room | Free WiFi

Le Chateau Tower Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Le Chateau Ballroom

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Le Chateau South Room | Free WiFi

Le Chateau South Room

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Le Chateau North Room | Free WiFi

Le Chateau North Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rittenhouse Moroccan Suite XII | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Moroccan Suite XII

  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rittenhouse Room I | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room I

  • 220 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Suite X

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room IX

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Rittenhouse Room VIII | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room VIII

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room VII

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rittenhouse Room VI | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room VI

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room IV

  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rittenhouse Room III | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room III

  • 220 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rittenhouse Room II | Free WiFi

Rittenhouse Room II

  • 220 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bayfield

In Bayfield .Within a 10-minute walk of this Bayfield B&B, you'll find Lake Superior and Apostle Islands Marina. Bayfield Heritage Museum and Christ Episcopal Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 5 min walk
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 6 min walk
  • Bayfield Maritime Museum - 7 min walk
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 7 min walk
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 6 min drive

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

3.5-star historic B&B near Apostle Islands Marina
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic Old Rittenhouse Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bayfield bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Old Rittenhouse Inn offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. This Bayfield bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Tourism fee: USD 2.12 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is 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

How close is Old Rittenhouse Inn to the airport?

Old Rittenhouse Inn is 238.4 mi (261-min drive) away from the Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old Rittenhouse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Rittenhouse Inn.

How close is Old Rittenhouse Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5.8 mi (56-min drive) from Major Gilbert Beach and 12.9 mi (22-min drive) from Little Sand Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Rittenhouse Inn offer free breakfast?

Old Rittenhouse Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Old Rittenhouse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Legendary Waters Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Old Rittenhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Rittenhouse Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Old Rittenhouse Inn have a pool?

Old Rittenhouse Inn does not have a pool.

Does Old Rittenhouse Inn have a restaurant?

Old Rittenhouse Inn is home to Bayfield Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Old Rittenhouse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Old Rittenhouse Inn to downtown Bayfield?

Old Rittenhouse Inn is 0.1 mi away from Bayfield.

Old Rittenhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

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 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly. The inn was charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place within walking distance to dining, shopping and the ferry to Madeline Island. VERY friendly staff and loved that breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This is a wonderful, magical place you take a step back in time. You will not regret this beautiful B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Stevens Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, and well run facility.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ximei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place so much, bedrooms, dining room, corridors are beautiful. Love the classic victorian style.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Restituto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love Rittenhouse. It amazed me inside and out. Overall i love the place and the service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Over priced for what you get. For a BnB it was what I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, friendly staff and decent food. Restaurant service was a bit slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Historic charm, with very attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020