Stayed here for a long weekend with my partner for a wedding nearby. The inn itself is a restored historic building with a bar and hot tub in the room which was nice to unwind it. The building itself is definitely old and the ac units in the room are loud and the blinds are pretty see through, making it both loud and bright in the room. I came with ear plugs and a sleeping mask so it worked out for me. The furniture is a bit sparse all around, but still a nice inn and place to stay. The parking is free and there is plenty around the building and it was nice to be close by a coffee shop. The inn provides a lot of food recommendations and things to do nearby. If I had time I would have checked out the Horicon marsh to go birding. read more

Very European. So as an American, not exactly my vibe. Sure, it's a historic building, downtown in Mayville. Question is, who wants to go to Mayville? read more

Unique setup. Clean. Quiet. Tea/H2O station. Historic building. Great location for Horican Marsh trip.

Well, we reserved a suite... this was a special occasion. I will start with the lack of customer service. the woman at the desk didn't look away from her computer screen once as we checked in. The outside of the building was gorgeous suggesting the same inside. It was old and tired in the room, the TV was the size of a kitchen television. Didn't really come up for TV but the furnishings were worse than garage sale stuff. You couldn't raise the blinds but I can see why; paint peeling, filthy dirty windows.... I am older and could barely crawl into the tub (which was a jetted tub) due to hip and knee surgeries. Really disappointed. Ask to see a room before you rent, maybe others have been updated. read more

Lovely Inn that's been restored beautifully. We've now tried this place twice and while the second time was decidedly better than the first (this time the TV in our room wasn't from 1958, the remote actually operated the TV, and the whirlpool water got enough enough to actually, you know, take a bath) but I still wouldn't recommend it too highly. Let me start by saying the coffee pot in our room had leftover coffee in it from the last guest. That really makes ya feel like the room has been thoroughly cleaned, doesn't it? The bed is comfortable, the suite we had was pretty, the linens were fresh and clean and white. The Inn is spacious and we didn't hear any street noise or hear any other guests. We did try to watch a movie on tv and found that one of us had to sit on the floor bc the TV is in a location that either requires you both to sit in uncomfortable upright chairs or only one of you can sit on the couch and still see the screen (which is smaller than my laptop screen). So, um, don't plan to watch a lot of cable TV on your overnight here. No breakfast included anymore for Sunday, just a menu for the ridiculously priced brunch at the downstairs restaurant. An $18 omelet? No thanks. The Boyfriend made sure to gross me out by pointing out all the spots where the bathroom tile was dirty and where there was dirt and maybe mold in the shower grout, but I found the bathroom pretty and the shower nice. Oh, we got some delicious homemade pralines and a little note on the bed while were downstairs eating dinner. It's a nice touch though I'm not crazy about "turn down service" which is just a fancy way of describing someone coming into your room after you've checked in, while you're out temporarily. #Weird There's also no phone in the room and no welcome note in the room telling you things like the wifi password. And of course, no cell signal since you're in Mayville. And we were a little disappointed that when we checked in just before 6 there was no wine or coffee or cookies or anything to greet us - a touch we're used to from other similar inns and b&bs. It's a lovely place with a very nice host/owner that just isn't quite there yet in terms of having all the kinks of new ownership worked out. The Horicon Marsh is close enough to Madison that next time, we'll just make it a day trip and go home. read more

My girlfriend and I went here for Halloween, and I thought it looks pretty cool by the pictures and what people said about it. We both liked how old the building was. The only issues that we had, was that there wasn't a parking lot that we could use. We needed to park on the street. We had gotten a new car and we where really worried that someone would do damage to it, but no one did anything to it. One other issue that we had was when we checked out. No one isn't at the desk at the time of check out, and I was worried that I would be charged for another night. Because all of the rooms used house keys. They didn't use a key card. Then if we needed to go somewhere outside, so if we needed to get back into the building, we needed to use the key that they also had. When we got back to our room, a few hours later, our room wasn't locked. I don't know if it was our fault or the doors lock. The furniture in the room is outdated. The windows didn't look clean, from the outside. The bar didn't have any one there. To order a drink. There was a fridge in the room, but no coffee maker or microwave. There is a microwave and coffee maker outside the room on each floor, but no cups. But we both had fun and thought that the place was good to stay at for a night or two. It also seemed like there really wasn't anyone there to stay. read more

Got a deal for this on living social. The hotel brought me into this small town and it was wonderful. The hotel is very old and had that vibe but the restoration was great. All rooms have the old school key and lock. The room was very nice with a comfortable bed. The jacuzzi tub was a great addition. The bed did squeak but that is okay, it was not too bad. The entire staff was arm and friendly and this hotel felt like a home away from away. read more

Terrible. Awful experience. No one told us that the bar and the dining room would be closed due to a lack of reservations. If we had known we would not have stayed here. Good luck trying to find a nice place to eat in Mayville Wi late at night. Staff could have cared less. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

I honestly wish I could give them a 4 1/2 stars. While it isn't the Ritz, it is a wonderful historic building run by people that clearly love it. The current owner (?) told us they have had the inn for two months. They redid the lobby (which is gorgeous) and they have been "refreshing" the rooms. When we arrived around dinner time, the lobby smelled amazing. We were told the chef was working on the menu for this weekend, when the restaurant was reopening. I want to make a return trip just to check it out! While we couldn't eat there, they did recommend we check out Marsibilio's Trattoria, right down the block. (It was amazing, see my review for them too.) The hotel itself is beautiful and full of old school charm. I really can't do it justice if I try and describe its beauty. The bed seems comfy enough and I loved the giant tub. So relaxing. Another awesome touch was the fact that they bring breakfast to your room. Lovely! You place the order then night before and pick a delivery time. Awesome This hotel also excels at the little details. After we checked in, we were shown to our room and the carried our bags up for us. There was also mulled wine in the lobby and actual keys for the doors! No swipe cards here. The town itself is cute and sleepy. It is central Wisconsin, what do you expect? It clearly has a lot of history. There is a little museum down the street that we can't wait to check out in the morning. Plus, there is a cheese factory with a store. Yum. Cheese. read more

The Inn is quaint, yet nicely furnished with each room having its own tasteful decor. Keith and his staff are always accommodating to guests' needs. We both enjoy the jaccuzi each visit-and wait until you see the new rooms! Located in downtown Mayville, the Inn is convenient to many other small communities that are unique in their own ways. Althought the weather wasn't the most cooperative, we did have time to visit the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Refuge & we took a lot of interesting photos-also a truly inspiring experience....all in all, a very nice weekend getaway..... We did not, however, have the opportunity to have dinner at the new restaurant. We are looking forward to doing that on our next visit. Thanks, we will be back soon! read more

We had a lovely time during our getaway from the big city. The staff was very gracious and all the little touches to make their guests feel welcomed did not go unnoticed. read more

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We just spent a wonderful two nights at the Audubon Inn in Mayville, WI this past week. The stay was to a part of Wisconsin we had not explored previously. The area, the Inn, and the Inn's restaurant exceeded our expectations. The Audubon Inn has recently been acquired by Keith Hill and we can see great things are in process. At check in we were greeted, walked to our room, and in the evening enjoyed coffee/treats each in the lobby. The bar, restaurant, and lobby were recently renovated with great attention to details. The stained glass windows of the bar and restaurant are a cross between church and marsh nature. The food served in the bar (opened only 2 days prior to our arrival; restaurant to open soon) were truly a New Orleans religious experience - gumbo, shrimp po'boy sandwich, parmesan garlic fries, andouille sausage sandwich, bread pudding with homemade ice cream - we genuflect to the chef (a recent transplant from New Orleans). The menu also offered more local fare. The entire staff (Inn and bar) was very accommodating to any of our needs. You can tell much time has been spent finding the right personnel. The area has much to offer. The downtown area is quaint and very walk-able; all built along the Rock River. Anyone with an interest in nature can spend hours bird watching and hiking the trails of the Horicon Marsh just a few miles from the Inn. Personnel at the Horicon Visitor's Center were also helpful and informative. We look forward to many return trips. read more

Who knew Mayville, WI had authentic New Orleans food? And I'm from NOLA so I'm not some dude from Nebraska that thinks New Orleans = Cajun or just throwing cayenne on something. Really good food with fresh local ingredients. Really cool historic hotel in a neat town with lots of outdoor activities within a short drive. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with a nice hotel, friendly staff, great food and beer selection, Audubon Inn is where it's at y'all. read more

This was a wonderful discovery. We stayed at the Inn to visit Horican marsh. Both surprised us. Since only the inn and its restaurant are Yelp topics, the 4 star rating is for both. A beautiful old building hosts both the inn and Nola, the restaurant. We are two meals at Nola. A light dinner when we arrived. A simple jambalaya. Good taste, a little thick, but it was near the end of the evening. Good salads, a grilled caesar and beet salad. The former was so good we ordered it again the next night. Beet salad was good too, with the Caesar that much more so. The second night we had prime rib. Wow. Still eating it today ( they have fridges in the rooms). Rare done rare. Meat melts in the mouth. The inn is a work in progress, and worth the stay. Comfortable beds and great linens. We had a room with a substantial setting area and a sleeping area with a pencil four poster bed. Tv is small, but did come to watch tv. Service all around was sincerely helpful. You feel as an appreciated guest. We definitely will return and encourage others to do so too. read more

My first experience was because of a Living Social deal, and I will most definitely return. It is its own destination getaway simply for the double jacuzzi tub, upper class restaurant and peaceful surroundings. The downtown may be very small and limited for activity, but the surrounding Horicon area is breathtaking and worth the trip. The modern amenities (free wifi, Aveda toiletries, DirectTV) and attentive staff made the quaint, bucolic inn offer a no-stress stay. It was a one-night getaway that soothed the soul and unwound the mind. read more

My partner and I were looking for a night away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago when we came across The Audubon Inn. I am so glad we found this charming gem. The service was so friendly, inviting, and welcoming. The inn is incredibly well kept, clean, and full of charm. We immediately knew it was going to be the perfect get away before we even got to our room. When we arrived, the inn keeper walked us up to our charming room, was very friendly, and invited us to go down and enjoy the blues band that was playing at the restaurant that evening. The band was great, and was a perfect kick-off to our night away. The room itself was great and full of old charm. It was very clean, comfortable, and had a fantastic jacuzzi. As far as the town goes, it was quiet and everyone was very friendly. We enjoyed a great dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant, and had breakfast at a local diner. There are several bars, shops, and hiking trails very close by. Overall, this was the perfect place to spend a nice quiet, relaxing, and romantic night away. We definitely hope to come back and stay longer next time! read more

Nice weekend get away beautiful inside and out with great amenities and very very respectful and helpful staff we will be back again.

Awesome experience! The room was spacious and clean, the bed was comfortable, and the Jacuzzi tub was a total bonus. All staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. And the food at the Nola restaurant was 2nd to none - fresh, homemade, unique, delicious! We will definitely return. read more

First of all, I am in no way affiliated with the hotel or will dropping any names in this review because honestly I didn't get any during my stay. I dont' even review things that often on Yelp but wanted to because of our (mostly) positive experience at The Audubon Inn. Accommodations: my husband and I used a Groupon deal for a quick getaway from Madison. We were in one of their Classic rooms and it was a good size with a nice comfortable bed, nice natural light and a certain charm. As other reviewers said it's by no means the Ritz but the building itself is so gorgeous and so obviously restored with care that it was a great place to stay. The jacuzzi tub is everything people said - will easily fit two people, nice and deep with excellent jets. Robes might have been a nice addition to the bathroom after a soak in the tub but otherwise it was great. There is a bit of room noise because of the age of the building but it was a fairly quiet weekend and we had a restful night. Eating: the restaurant (which it sounds like just opened recently) was very good. The menu is very limited (a couple of sandwiches, some seafood items, a steak or burger and various appetizers) and I wouldn't recommend bringing picky kids but we had the shrimp po' boy, gumbo and garlic parmesan fries and it was more than enough food and delicious. The prices for dinner were fair, so we added on a chocolate sundae dessert and local brew and still had a good dinner for less than we typically spend in Madison. While dinner was delicious we were disappointed in breakfast. There is no continental breakfast option which was fine but hotel guests didn't even receive a discount on breakfast items. We had a small slice of banana bread, an apple, a coffee and scone for $10. A high priced breakfast with no hot options other than oatmeal was not what I was envisioning after the high level of the rest of the hotel. My husband did say the coffee was very good however. I would recommend not having breakfast at the hotel unless their menu is expanded. Locale: Mayville is a sleepy town but we really only came to town to relax and relax is what we did. We did stop at the visitor's center at Horicon Marsh which was nice and interesting and we drove to the cheese "shop" in Theresa. It literally is 10 foot by 20 foot space with cheese and meat for sale with a counter. Not much of an experience but we did enjoy supporting a local business. Just don't think you're going to spend more than 10 minutes there. Overall: we would definitely return to The Audubon Inn but would choose a different breakfast option and only if we were looking for a pure relaxation and not sight-seeing trip. read more

I stayed at the Audubon Inn for three nights earlier this month to focus on a work project that required sustained concentration. The Audubon Inn fit the bill perfectly. Its solid construction meant that there was no noise from the restaurant and bar downstairs when they were open or from the housekeeper's vacuum cleaner during the day. The small-town location meant no traffic noise. The room was immaculate, well supplied, and spacious, with everything in good working order. Wi-Fi was fast and reliable. Although I adored the whirlpool and the comfortable mattress, the real luxury for me was that the room included a DESK and straight chair. I have researched most Wisconsin B&Bs and inns for a room that has someplace to put a laptop -- this is the only one I have found. The owner and all staff I encountered were gracious and accommodating. I had an amazing dinner at NOLA, the New-Orleans themed hotel restaurant, one evening (the restaurant is closed some days during the off-season but there are good Italian and Chinese restaurants less than two blocks). NOLA was good enough that I will be returning -- the blackened catfish alone is well worth the drive from Milwaukee. Mayville itself is a beautiful town. There are quiet neighborhoods just behind the hotel for an early morning or after-dinner walk and there's a pretty park at the south end of town, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Of interest to owners of Tesla and other electric vehicles: the inn has three charging stations for electric cars. read more

Our stay at the Inn was wonderful! The decor is "new" but classic and felt very "homey" yet also pretty fancy. The common areas on the 2nd and 3rd floors have comfy couches and little nooks with books and games you can enjoy. The service was awesome and the food at NOLA was top notch! We ate dinner and breakfast there and it way exceeded our expectations. IT's close to Horicon marsh and other outdoor activities that i'm sure are better experienced when the weather is a little warmer. The jacuzzi tub in the room was wonderful and the offerings for in-room spa services were great. The owners of this place have a great thing going on! read more

Thank you, Yelp for finding The Audubon Inn. Travelzoo had a special starting 11/1/2014 and my wife and we hadn't had a vacation in almost 7 years. The Audubon Inn was the perfect prescription for us. We used our cell phones only to call or text the front desk. When we arrived, the owner, Keith and Pam from the front desk came to our car and took our luggage from the car to the room as it was starting to blizzard and was very cold. We are handicapped and needed the help. Keith then parked our car in a more convenient spot. He would not accept our tip and insisted that his employee, Pam get his share. The bed was extremely comfortable. We received three $20.00 coupons for meals. The breakfast was our favorite. The service was amazing. Pam and Kara made us feel like the most important guests in the hotel. We will be back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

I purchased a Living Social voucher for a night stay with my husband for my bday weekend. Although the bar/restaurant were closed, and the options for dining were minimal, the inn keeper was very nice and cordial to us. He was very accommodating and made us feel very relaxed. Staying one night was enough, because the town is very quiet and coming from Chicago it was strange to us. However, we wanted peace and quiet, and indeed we did get that. It is a nice inn to stay in if you want some time away to read, sleep or just enjoy alone time :-) read more

Our recent stay at the Audubon Inn was relaxing, fun and comfortable. Our room was spacious with all the amenities and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed conversing with Keith, the owner, regarding the recent and future renovations to the hotel. We ate in both the Nola North Grille and the Bar & Café. The menu was upscale creole cuisine and absolutely delicious. The blackened catfish with tomato butter, lump crab and stone ground grits was a culinary delight. Breakfast began with coffee and chicory and beignets which brought back memories of the Café du Monde in New Orleans. All in all our visit exceeded all expectations. We will definitely return! read more

Had a great time here, very nice place and love the old charm. We stayed in the Red Head Duck room, lots of space and a jacuzzi to boot. The folks running this place were very nice and clearly cared about our stay, even though we used a Living Social deal. We will be back! :) read more

My husband and I decided to celebrate our Anniversary at some romantic place not far from home. We made internet research and have found this Hotel. Everything looked perfect on the website: nice room, 6 o'clock cocktail party and finally - 7 pm dinner at the Hotel's restaurant. Our Anniversary happens to be on Sunday. We arrived at 4.30pm to the Hotel and get surprised by a person on the register. She says the restaurant is closed and we will not have a diner. Also, she says our dinner was canceled because we did non conform our restaurants' reservation. Request for confirmation we received by e-mail on the same day. But we were already on our way and have no possibility to check e-mail. Regarding the cocktail party she says- she is a barman as well and can mix for us some drinks. For the diner, she recommended driving to someplace about 20 min away. But can you imagine to find any open place around 6 pm on Sunday at the small city? So, we get our drinks and in our room celebrated our Anniversary. Mad and hungry!!! So, if you want to ruin your Celebration - this is the perfect place! read more

What a fabulous find through a Living Social voucher! We arrived after 8 p.m. on Saturday, and were instantly greeted by the general manager, Shawn, and Nikki. Both made us feel welcome and were very helpful and accommodating! We were looking forward to dinner in NOLA North Grill, and were not disappointed. From the crabcake appetizers to the cheesecake pops for dessert, each dish delighted our palettes. This Inn has an old world charm of an historic building. Our room was beautiful, and the bed very comfortable. The parking is a bit of a challenge, as you have to park a 1/2 block away, but in this little town, that was not an issue. I cannot say enough about our stay! Even the morning chef prepared my crabcake omelet exactly to my request, and whipped up a creole hollandaise sauce!!! Perhaps that should be added to the seafood omelets! :) We look forward to returning again in the not too distant future. read more