Rare BnB: Unique Romantic Staycations with Breakfast

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Candice Baxter
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From historic mansions to boutique hideaways, these unique stays pair romance, comfort, and breakfast for an unforgettable getaway without leaving town.

 

When life’s leash is too short for travel, but the occasion calls for more than just dinner, sneak away to one of these authentic hotels for an indelible experience.

James Lee House Bed and Breakfast
690 Adams Avenue

Spend the night in historic luxury on “Millionaire’s Row” in one of five suites in this Italianate Victorian home. Enjoy the hand-painted frescoes, soaking tub and fine linens, then awaken to Miss C.C.’s waffles with brown sugar almond syrup made from scratch.

Bonne Terre
4715 Church Road, Nesbit, MS

The half-hour drive offers just enough time to transition from high gear to 23 rolling acres with an outdoor pool, pickleball courts and continental breakfast in the Fountain Room. Choose from ten suites in the inn or one in a private cottage.


Hotel Pontotoc
69 East Pontotoc Avenue

The newest boutique hotel downtown has history steeped with grit and rhythm. Its ten rooms are thoughtfully decorated with wet bars, large showers and whispers of the past. Select continental breakfast options by 10 p.m. and wake to a tray at your door.
 

River Inn of Harbor Town
50 Harbor Town Square

Greeted with a glass of champagne upon arrival, Southern style meets contemporary sophistication with four-poster beds, plush towels and chocolate truffles at turndown. In the morning, step downstairs for a gourmet breakfast at award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.
 

The Peabody Hotel
145 Union Avenue 

Spend an iconic night basking on a chaise lounge before the massive fireplace, where a spiral staircase ascends from the two-story parlor to a newly renovated Romeo and Juliette suite. Order room service, brunch at Capriccio Grill or enjoy an elegant dinner at Chez Philippe.

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About the Author

Memphis for me is a dance floor. The progression swings from a childhood in the suburbs, to Midtown and Downtown through my college years, then back to the suburbs when hubs and kiddos blessed my days. I have swirled in the excitement of Tiger basketball, Beale Street bike nights, Coliseum shows, Zippin Pippin rides, Mud Island concerts, Rum Boogie side door slips and Alex’s Tavern shuffle board. I’ve cheered under high school Friday night lights, seen the Mississippi River reflect fireworks set to live symphony, and had my high-rise office computer blinded by the afternoon beam of the shiny pyramid. While I may dwell outside the city proper, one of the great things about living here is accessibility. Everything is about a half-hour away. My mission is to plant seeds, water roots and foster wings inside and out of the 240 loop. 

Say it. Memphis. There is a lip-parting breath in the beginning with grit and soul so strong it rises from within and reverberates outward. Memphis. A hard “F” in the middle. Memphis. Sharp finish with a trailing hiss. Memphis. Can you hear it? Memphis. Now move with me. Memphis. Let’s dance.
 

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