Old Rittenhouse Inn

Bayfield Victorian B&B with restaurant

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Dates

December 2025

17

January 2026

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Old Rittenhouse Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior. 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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

Restaurant
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Concierge services
Wedding services
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Free self parking

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Tomorrow

Dec 18 - Dec 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Rittenhouse Room I

Exceptional

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

Rittenhouse Room III

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

20 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Rittenhouse Room IV

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

24 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room VI

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 VIII

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Room IX

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Suite X

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

48 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Moroccan Suite XII

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Le Chateau North Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

27 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 Ballroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Le Chateau Tower Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen 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 Turret Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

39 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Rittenhouse Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

96 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Rittenhouse Room V

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Rittenhouse Suite XI

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

72 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

301 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Apostle Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Apostle Islands Cruises - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bayfield Maritime Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Madeline Island Ferry Line - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

‪Copper Crow - ‬7 min drive
‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬4 min walk
‪Pier Plaza - ‬5 min walk
‪The Pickled Herring - ‬5 min walk
‪Morty's Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Old Rittenhouse Inn

Old Rittenhouse Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior. 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.

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

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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

Destination fee: USD 2.12 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 5-minute walk from Lake Superior and 3 minutes' walk from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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Old Rittenhouse Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay, with many guests praising its quality. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2024

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2024

Enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly. The inn was charming.

Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 15, 2025

Relaxing get away

We had a wonderful stay! Very cozy and inviting! All the staff were happy to help and made the stay extra pleasant! Was great to have breakfast there each morning included!

Julie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 7, 2025

We have stayed here multiple times and love it. Will definitely keep coming back. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Views are spectacular and all kinds of fun things to do in Bayfield.

Tonya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 19, 2023

A beautiful, and well run facility.

Susan M, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2024

This is a wonderful, magical place you take a step back in time. You will not regret this beautiful B&B.

Polly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2023

Love this place so much, bedrooms, dining room, corridors are beautiful. Love the classic victorian style.

Ximei, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 3, 2025

Would definitely recommend!!

Everything was amazing. The room was clean and comfortable. Everyone was nice and welcoming. And breakfast was terrific. We are already planning to stay again hopefully during the summer for another get-away.

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2024

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 19, 2021

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

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2021

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

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 17, 2021

I love Rittenhouse. It amazed me inside and out. Overall i love the place and the service

Restituto, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 16, 2021

Over priced for what you get. For a BnB it was what I expected.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 15, 2021

Very comfortable stay, friendly staff and decent food. Restaurant service was a bit slow.

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 10, 2020

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

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 7, 2020

Great Location, Historic charm, with very attentive staff.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 11, 2020

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

8/10 Very good

Sep 7, 2020

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

8/10 Very good

Jul 13, 2020

I loved the old time feel. Staff were great and very accommodating! Air conditioner was a plus. Have a TV option might be nice. I like to watch local news and was unable to at night. I stayed at another B&B and they had a pillow mattress added for comfort. Otherwise it was amazing and would still come again! I only stayed one night and would have loved to have stayed longer. Thank-you so much for allowing me to stay and make me feel safe with Covid 19. I loved your strict face mask policy. I believe as a business owner it is your lead we all should follow. So thank-you so much! Will certainly come again!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 3, 2020

Very attentive and always accommodating staff. The food was delightful and exceeded my expectations!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2019

The property is beautiful and the staff is wonderful.

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 18, 2019

Very nice property and great location. Breakfast wonderful as well.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 16, 2019

Beautiful Victorian with a beautiful view!

Gorgeous property! Owner actually checked us in and spent some time getting us acquainted with what was where and little bit of the history of the place. Wish we could have spent more time there. Breakfast was amazing!

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2019

Awesome B&B

The hotel, staff and breakfasts were amazing. This was the most beautiful B&B we have ever stayed in.

Tom, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 27, 2019

Substandard stay at Old Rittenhouse Inn 'cottage'

We were not advised that we would be staying in their so-called cottage--a dark dreary place with no view except an old vacant house next door--rather than the elegant looking mansion/inn until we arrived. Mattress was very soft, causing one to roll to the center; floors and doors creaked, shower door was difficult to close, hot water took forever to arrive, some window shades could not be lowered, driveway was dirt (thank goodness it didn't rain!); windows over the basement were boarded over with rough plywood on the outside, just did not look well cared for at all--substandard for the ridiculously high price paid ($399/night but with the markup by Hotels.com/Expedia, it was almost $200 higher for the two-night stay). The breakfasts included in the stay were nice; but the 'fruit of the day' was actually a rich cobbler with fresh fruit baked in--nothing fresh was offered. We had expected a nice view of the lake, but instead were tucked in on a side street with a view of woods across the street and a vacant house, as noted above on one side, and a residence on the other side. We certainly do not intend to stay at this place again, nor do we intent to use Hotels.com/Expedia.

2-night trip