Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast

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Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast, Vevay, Indiana, (IN)

Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn

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206 W. Turnpike St.
Vevay IN 47043

(877) 594-2876
(812) 427-2787
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Innkeepers: Lisa Fisher

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The 35 room Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn was built in 1874 by Benjamin Franklin Schenck, son of a wealthy "hay king" of the steamboat era in Vevay, IN. It was the marvel of its time with a four storied tower and five bathrooms. Each bathroom contains a walnut cased copper lined tub. Architecturally the house is of the "second empire" style. It has four porches, seven balconies, eight chimneys and numerous windows. The original slate roof is still intact. The exterior trim is all made of tin.

In 1945 the home was acquired by Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Wiseman who lived here and also used it as the clubhouse for the Switzerland County Saddle Club. The circular driveway at the bottom of the hill was originally a quarter mile track. In the 1970s Burrel Farnsley and Alexander Speer bought the property and began serious restoration efforts. They sold it in 1981 to Mark Miles, also of Louisville, who continued the work, adding vineyards to the hillside near the house. The property now belongs to Jerry and Lisa Fisher of Patriot, who have restored the mansion to its original grandeur. We are located 1/2 between Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Ky. Only 2 hours south of Indianapolis...a step back in time close to home.

Activities & Attractions
Antique Shops	Antiquing	Apple/Berry Picking	Biking
Bird Watching	Boating	Canoeing	Casino
Castaways Yacht Club	Driving Tours	Fine Dining	Fishing
Golfing	Hiking	Historical Sites	Kentucky Speedway
Museum/Galleries	National/State Parks	Outlet Stores	Picnic Areas
River	Shopping	Sight-seeing	Swiss Wine Festival
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances	Vineyard/Winery

Amenities
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2 Beds In Room

Afternoon Tea

Air Conditioned

Antiques

Cable TV

Fireplace in Common Area

Fireplace in Room

Guest Kitchenette

Guest Refrigerator

Guest Telephone

Hairdryer

King Bed

Microwave

Private Balcony

Private Baths

TV in Room

VCR

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Meals
Full Breakfast

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Check In Policy:
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If arriving outside of check-in times, please call to make arrangements.
Check Out Policy:
Check-out: 11:00 AM.
Cancellation Policy:
The Schenck Mansion is an intimate property where every guest reservation is both important and special to us. If your travel plans change and you must cancel your reservation, please call us at least 3 (three) days* prior to your arrival date to cancel your reservation. In the unlikely event that you must cancel with less than three (3) days* notice, shorten your stay or check out early, please understand that we must ask you to take responsibility for your entire reservation. If we can rebook your room(s), a full or partial refund will be made.
Children:
Special situations allow for children, please call to make arrangements.
No Pets Allowed
No Pets. Please call for help in making arrangements to board your pet.
Smoking: Outside
Absolutely no Smoking inside; however designated outdoor smoking areas are available.

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Posted By Randi on 09/27/2010

Pictures on the website at http://www.schenckmansion.com/ don’t do justice to the beautiful Schenck Bed and Breakfast at Vevay, Indiana. The mansion was built by Benjamin F. Schenck in the 1870s on the banks of the Ohio River about an hour's drive midway between Louisville and Cincinnati. After the building fell into disrepair and was finally abandoned, it was purchased by Lisa and Jerry in 1998 and lovingly restored. They have gone above and beyond what one might expect in order to preserve the beauty of the mansion and daily make every effort to provide for the comfort and pleasure of their guests. The five guest rooms/suites available at the mansion are quite spacious with plush carpeting, elegant furnishings and working fireplaces. The private baths are one of the few places in existence where guests can relax or shower in an original copper tub. Amenities include a wonderful breakfast prepared by Lisa and Jerry and home baked cookies for an evening snack. With a little encouragement, Lisa will share the long and interesting history of the home. And guests are encouraged to explore all 35 rooms of the mansion at their leisure. A night or two at the mansion is just the ticket for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life or, perhaps, a bit of romance. The cost is surprisingly inexpensive, and once you’ve visited the first time, chances are you’ll come back again and again. It's hard to imagine a nicer, cleaner or more elegant B&B!