The Housley House
Bed & Breakfast
From the first moment we stepped into this beautiful home, our hearts were touched. Our desire is to let your hearts be touched in the very same way, as you stay with us at The Housley House Bed and Breakfast!
Be our guest and we will be happy to accommodate you! If this is your first time staying at a Bed and Breakfast you are in for the most wonderful treat! The Housley House is a majestic Victorian manor that sits on the lofty banks of the mighty Maumee River overlooking the quaint, Historical town of Grand Rapids, Ohio.
This beautiful Manor has lots of hidden spots to sneak away and steal that moment of tenderness! There are many different trails, fishing spots, a butterfly house, canal boat, swings for two awaiting your arrival, our beautiful English garden where you can enjoy the 3 tiered water fountain or gaze into the campfire.
The splendid Victorian Manor was built in 1886 and was considered one of the most prestigious homes of that time, yet it has been modernized to accommodate your needs, such as wireless computer, TV, DVD, centeral air and much more! Today it is listed on the National Register of historical places and is still considered an architectural masterpiece in design.
As the sun rises, a delicious full breakfast is served every day of your stay. Whether in the beautiful private dinning room or in the privacy of your room as you can sit in peacefulness and watch the day unfold around you with the best view of the house.
So bring your hiking boots, or life vest for that canoe ride, fishing pole, camera for the many different wild life photo's that you will want to capture and wallet for the awesome shops that Grand Rapids has, just a few steps away. The only thing you won't be using while you are staying with us is your car! Its all right here!
This beautiful Manor has lots of hidden spots to sneak away and steal that moment of tenderness! There are many different trails, fishing spots, a butterfly house, canal boat, swings for two awaiting your arrival, our beautiful English garden where you can enjoy the 3 tiered water fountain or gaze into the campfire.
The splendid Victorian Manor was built in 1886 and was considered one of the most prestigious homes of that time, yet it has been modernized to accommodate your needs, such as wireless computer, TV, DVD, centeral air and much more! Today it is listed on the National Register of historical places and is still considered an architectural masterpiece in design.
As the sun rises, a delicious full breakfast is served every day of your stay. Whether in the beautiful private dinning room or in the privacy of your room as you can sit in peacefulness and watch the day unfold around you with the best view of the house.
So bring your hiking boots, or life vest for that canoe ride, fishing pole, camera for the many different wild life photo's that you will want to capture and wallet for the awesome shops that Grand Rapids has, just a few steps away. The only thing you won't be using while you are staying with us is your car! Its all right here!
Don Williams II
and Teresa Marie, proprietors
419-615-7144
For information on rates and available dates contact us at:
The Housley House Bed and Breakfast
info@thehousleyhouse.com
and Teresa Marie, proprietors
419-615-7144
For information on rates and available dates contact us at:
The Housley House Bed and Breakfast
info@thehousleyhouse.com
R. A. Housley House
Also known as Boulton--Entenman House and Larry Dillin House
P.O. Box 272
24055 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH
419-615-7144
info@thehousleyhouse.com
Also known as Boulton--Entenman House and Larry Dillin House
P.O. Box 272
24055 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH
419-615-7144
info@thehousleyhouse.com
Registered on the
National Register of historic places
National Register of historic places
| Historic Significance: | Architecture/Engineering |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
| Area of Significance: | Architecture |
| Period of Significance: | 1875-1899 |
THE GIFT OF LIFE AND LOVE - Don and Audrey Entenman style
The Housley House & English Garden was built in 1883 by R.A. Housley, who was the first president of the Grand Rapids Banking Company. He built the home that is now listed on the National Registry, for his second wife who was a southern belle from Savannah. It is of Italianate design that was very popular during the Victorian period.
After years of wear and tear and ownerships such as Fred Boulton and Richard Dyke, Don and Audrey Entenman felt the house had significant architectural value and should be restored and have life put back into it, just as they had 9 other locations in Grand Rapids. So in 1987 Don and Audrey purchased the home and started restoration. The wallpaper of the 1800 era came from Europe, special pieces of antiques were purchased by Don and Audrey while they traveled and the marble fireplace and mirror that accents it, are still the orginal pieces for all to see. After considerable research and hunt for every piece, every fixture and loving touch, in 1990, the beautiful home was finished and life was given back to it.
In the backyard, a Victorian garden accented with brick paths and sitting area was created by Audrey and Don Entenman. A collection of cast-iron urns overflowing with flowers and vines, cast iron tables and benches and a variety of flowering shrubs and annuals keep the eye moving. The eye catcher of the Victorian garden is the cast-iron three-tired fountain found while the Entemans were on vacation in New Orleans. Neighbors still talk about the special gatherings that took place here and how they loved to watch all the activity. The Entenman's have touched many lives in the Grand Rapids area and are exceptional visionaries.
After spending years of love and enjoyment in the Housley House, Don and Audrey desided to symplify and sold the beautiful home to Mr. Larry Dillin, of Dillin Development. It was Mr. Dillin who believed in Teresa Marie and Don's vision of the beautiful home becoming a Bed and Breakfast, so that everyone could see all the effort and love that the Entenman's put into it and step back in time. Because Mr. Dillin shared the same passion for the house as Don and Teresa Marie, together they made The Housley House Bed and Breakfast, that overlooks the scenic Maumee River and Front Street of historical Grand Rapids, Ohio.........a reality.
The Housley House & English Garden was built in 1883 by R.A. Housley, who was the first president of the Grand Rapids Banking Company. He built the home that is now listed on the National Registry, for his second wife who was a southern belle from Savannah. It is of Italianate design that was very popular during the Victorian period.
After years of wear and tear and ownerships such as Fred Boulton and Richard Dyke, Don and Audrey Entenman felt the house had significant architectural value and should be restored and have life put back into it, just as they had 9 other locations in Grand Rapids. So in 1987 Don and Audrey purchased the home and started restoration. The wallpaper of the 1800 era came from Europe, special pieces of antiques were purchased by Don and Audrey while they traveled and the marble fireplace and mirror that accents it, are still the orginal pieces for all to see. After considerable research and hunt for every piece, every fixture and loving touch, in 1990, the beautiful home was finished and life was given back to it.
In the backyard, a Victorian garden accented with brick paths and sitting area was created by Audrey and Don Entenman. A collection of cast-iron urns overflowing with flowers and vines, cast iron tables and benches and a variety of flowering shrubs and annuals keep the eye moving. The eye catcher of the Victorian garden is the cast-iron three-tired fountain found while the Entemans were on vacation in New Orleans. Neighbors still talk about the special gatherings that took place here and how they loved to watch all the activity. The Entenman's have touched many lives in the Grand Rapids area and are exceptional visionaries.
After spending years of love and enjoyment in the Housley House, Don and Audrey desided to symplify and sold the beautiful home to Mr. Larry Dillin, of Dillin Development. It was Mr. Dillin who believed in Teresa Marie and Don's vision of the beautiful home becoming a Bed and Breakfast, so that everyone could see all the effort and love that the Entenman's put into it and step back in time. Because Mr. Dillin shared the same passion for the house as Don and Teresa Marie, together they made The Housley House Bed and Breakfast, that overlooks the scenic Maumee River and Front Street of historical Grand Rapids, Ohio.........a reality.
