The decor is English cottage, with beamed ceilings, wood fireplaces, and period antiques. The rear deck doubles as a playscape for kids, who will find plenty of toys, courtesy of owner Sandra Heartfield's grandchildren. Croissants, muffins, and fresh fruits await hungry guests in the morning. It features a wraparound porch with an attached gazebo and delicate lace-work arches. Five guest rooms have private baths and are furnished in period antiques.
Guests have access to a private, upstairs porch.
The house has 12-foot ceilings, carved fireplaces, and a baby grand piano. Innkeepers Windell and Jan Keith serve a full breakfast every day that always includes different breads, cereals, and fruits with either eggs, French toast, or quiche. The architect broke with tradition and took his inspiration in Renaissance and Classical forms, rather than in the prevailing Queen Anne style. Stained-glass windows, original stenciling, and three fishponds in the gardens are some of the features. It's in the wonderfully wooded Midtown neighborhood and is close to Piedmont Park and The Fox Theatre.