My husband and I had to come into town for a family event and immediately thought of the Madison House - his friends suggested it for his 10 year high school reunion awhile back. We had fond memories of relaxing on the front porch with a few beers. So I called up and spoke with the friendly owner, Yvonne. She set us up with two rooms for the weekend - accommodating my older parents in the only first floor room and giving my husband, toddler son, and I the king upstairs.
It appeared that there were 5 rooms overall, by the way. The one queen downstairs, with a private bath. The one king upstairs, with a private bath. Then two queen rooms with a connecting bath and a queen room with a separate bath located outside of the room itself. Note that the queen room was $110 a night and the king was $135 - kind of a steep jump, but it did also have a television. I mention the pricing because their website simply says "Lodging rates starting at $95." - so maybe those connecting rooms could be cheaper? I'm not sure. Just ask for confirmation.
Still, with the only other options in town being a Quality Inn or Comfort Inn, the Madison House really cannot be beat. Yvonne and her husband Jack were lovely hosts. They make a delicious breakfast for whatever time you request. Saturday was eggs, sausage, fruit, and toast. Sunday was eggs, bacon, grits, fruit, and scones. They brewed fresh, hot coffee and had oj and milk as well. You're allowed free use of their fridge for your own food and beverages. They provide you a code to get in and out as necessary if they're not there, but they live in the back of the property so they are never far unless they're out. The only thing they do ask is for patrons to be considerate about checking in, which just seems like common courtesy. But it sounds like they have had issues with no shows and the like. So be sure to call and keep them updated on your arrival.
Our king room was very nice. Everything felt clean and comfortable. Big four poster bed with thick linens. The bathroom was small - the shower height was super short for my tall husband. But it wasn't awful. Just older! They provided toiletries - but be warned it's a body wash, hydrating shampoo, and lotion. Don't do like me and use the lotion thinking it's conditioner, haha! We didn't try out the pool, but there is one.There are also two sitting rooms - one more formal and one pretty casual, where they tend to hang out. The dining room also has a few chairs and there's all kinds of little nooks to sit around along the wrap around porch.
Bottom line - if you're in the area or passing through, the Madison House is an excellent place to recharge surrounded by Victorian Southern charm and comfort. read more