River Rest, A Bed, Breakfast and Beyond

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River Rest, A Bed, Breakfast and Beyond, Talladega, Alabama, (AL)

River Rest Bed and Breakfast

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3883 Griffitt Bend Road
Talladega AL 35160

(866) 670-7378
(256) 268-0101
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Innkeepers: Richard & Ellen Mixon

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River Rest, A Bed, Breakfast and Beyond a Talladega, AL Bed & Breakfast

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River Rest Bed and Breakfast is located in Talladega, AL, a neighborhood that lends itself to a laid back country setting with wooded trails through a hardwood forest. Near Birmingham, Alabama, and an easy drive from Montgomery, Huntsville, and Atlanta, you will find this B&B with beautiful views of Lake Logan Martin to be the perfect lodging alternative to traditional hotels or other accommodations.

The inn is an excellent getaway destination for romantic weekends, weddings, anniversary parties, honeymoons, or just a weekend getaway. All guest rooms of the bed & breakfast are large, and three living rooms make it easy to relax and enjoy oneself indoors as well as out. Amenities include three high definition TVs, movie night, boat rides, a hot tub, and a fire pit. Free paddleboats or local pontoon boat rentals are available. Outdoors you'll find a beach area, a pier, nature trails, golf carts, a 100 foot walkway/deck back porch, and five decks.

Activities & Attractions
10 acres of hardwood forest	Amusement Park	Antique Shops	Antiquing
Apple/Berry Picking	Beach	Biking	Bird Watching
Birmingham bottanical gardens	Birmingham zoo	Boating	Canoeing
Cheaha state park	Christmas Tree Farm	Deer watching	Fine Dining
Fishing	Floating in lake under sprinklers	Golf cart rides	Golfing
Gorgeous sunrises over lake	Hiking	Historical Sites	Horseback Riding
Lake	Logan Martin dam	Museum/Galleries	National/State Parks
Nature trails	Outlet Stores	Picnic Areas	River
Sailing	Shopping	Sight-seeing	Swimming
Talladega raceway hall of fame	Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances	Vineyard/Winery	Water Sports
Zoo

Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire)

Air Conditioned

Alarm Clock

Amenities Basket

Antiques

BBQ Grill

Beach umbrellas, soft drinks

Boat Docks (at inn)

Boat rides (deck boat)

Business Travel

Copier

Courtesy Shuttle

DVD

Desk

Dialup Modem Port

Fax

Fire Pit

Fireplace in Common Area

Free Long Distance

Gardens (at inn)

Guest Computer

Guest Telephone

Hairdryer

Hammock for 2

Handicapped Accessible (Limited)

High Speed Data Port

Hot tub

Ironing Board

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub Outdoors

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub in Room

King Bed

Lots of decks

Meeting Facilities

Microwave

Outside rocking chairs

Paddle boat

Parking

Picnic table

Private Balcony

Private Baths

Private Entrance

Queen Bed

RTJ desined golf course 7 miles

Swing under trees with view

TV in Common Area

TV in Room

Turndown Service

VCR

Videos

Wake Up Service

Washer/Dryer

Whirlpool Tub

White sandy beach on lake

Wireless Internet

Inn Known For
Christian retreats	Eco-Friendly	Fall Foliage	Girlfriends Getaways
Group Events	Honeymoons	Receptions	Romantic Escapes
We like to pray for people	Weddings/Vow Renewals

Forms of Payment

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Checks

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Gold bullion is nice

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Discounts
25.00 off 2nd night consecutive stay ---Feb,March	AARP	Clergy	Military Discounts

Inspections/Associations

Inspections

Inspection made by association

Associations

Bed and Breakfast Alabama

PAII-member (Professional Association of Inkeepers International)

Languages Spoken By Innkeeper
English

Meals
Full Country Breakfast	Lunch Available	MAP	Request a picnic lunch

Grits, eggs, buscuits, gravy, ham/sausage-grilled smoked sausage, sauteed onions, peppers, tomatoes, omlets, belgian waffles, fresh fruits, coffee, juices, milk.

Policies
Check In Policy:
Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Check Out Policy:
Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy:
100% Refund up to 2 Weeks Before Arrival (Except Race Weekends)
Children: Not Suitable For Children
Childcare: No
Deposit Policy:
50% Deposit with Credit Card or Check
No Pets Allowed
Pets Living At Inn: Yes
Outside cat only named Gabby
Smoking: Outside

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Posted By mimi on 01/28/2012

Absolutely wonderful!!!!!!!! Plan to come back for our anniversary if available.

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Posted By Linda Shelton on 10/18/2009

OUTSTANDING! MAGNIFICENT! SUPERB! Words cannot convey the wonderful experience you will have here. If I was grading this place on a scale of 1 through 10.... I would give them a 20 !!! The breakfast was awesome... Richard is not just a cook.... he is a Master Chef! Ellen has put a lot of thought into every detail of your stay and it shows and you will enjoy your stay so much more because of it. I have stayed at about 50 B&B's ... about a half of dozen or more have been in Europe with the rest being here in the states. And I thought I have been to some pretty outstanding ones but this place wins ... hands down... no doubt about it. Thank you Richard and Ellen... you are very special couple with a talent .... taking care of others and making them feel special. If you only go to one B&B in your life ... make it this one!

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Posted By eallergy on 09/13/2009

You just can’t go wrong at River’s Rest. What a great destination. Wish we could spend a week. These are the friendliest Inn Keepers we have met! From the boat ride to the golf cart tour of the area, this B&B was top notch from start to finish. The food was outstanding, the ambiance was perfect, down to the calico cat on the front porch, the peacefulness of the entire area was exquisite and the hot tub soooooo relaxing. The only downside is having to leave at night to go get dinner, so we carried a picnic and ate it on the back porch. It doesn’t get any better than this!

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Posted By Tony and Pudden Monroe on 07/03/2009

If you've been fortunate enough to stumble across this site, you've been blessed indeed. This B&B changed our view on lodging during trips. Normally we stay in 4 and 5 star hotels but our conceptions about travel have now changed. If this particular B&B is anything like the others, hotels may soon be a thing of the past. The accomodations here were above all expections. You can tell that the hosts hearts were put in to every detail of your stay. The home was beautiful and the meals exquisite!

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Posted By ZachnCathy on 06/13/2009

Our first experience with a B&B and it was positively lovely. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to get away for a couple of days just to get away. Ellen & Richard are very hospitable and made us feel right at home and they go way beyond on the food. Even though we were only 45 minutes from home, we felt apart from everything which was exactly what we were looking for. Their house was amazing and the view of the lake was awesome from the porch and much of the house. We stayed in the Garden Room and would highly suggest it but would not have any problem staying in any of the other rooms. We cannot wait to go back!

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Posted By AWill1976 on 03/06/2009

This Bed and Breakfast far surpassed my expectation. My first experience was at a location in Tenn. I didn't know we had Bed and Breakfast in Alabama! LOL!!! As you drove up to the property you could feel the presence of God. Richard and Ellen were excellent. They make you feel right at home. That is a place I will visit at least 2-3 times a year. This is a first class place. Even though they are Christians, they don't push themselves on you. They are very sensitive to other people's needs and or concerns. I have recommended River Rest to just about every one I know. Oh yeah, may I add this is a great Honey Moon location. Thanks again Richard and Ellen for making our stay beyond Outstanding! Adrienne Nicole Williams Midfield, Al

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Posted By on 02/17/2009

This was the best stay away from home that we have ever experienced. My husband and I not only got the much needed rest we were seeking, we gained knowledge of what it really means to be God sent to a place. River Rest is such an inviting place. The host are truly doing God's work. We gained new friendships that will be a blessings to us. The food was absolutely, positively fine dining at breakfast. Richard should open a restaurant.... Ellen is such a peaceful soul that operates in the spirit. And the two of them together "Awesome" is the only word we can think of to describe them. First class, first class. No matter what your social status you will feel welcomed at River Rest.

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Posted By dchanson on 02/17/2009

Excellent inn! Elegant, yet comfortable. We enjoyed the awesome views and the plant room. Owners are very sincere, humble and honest-dynamic Christian environment that anyone can enjoy and appreciate. Also, owners are making great strides in green living...keep up the great work!