Burlington’s Willis Graves Bed & Breakfast Inn

We haven’t even left yet, and I can’t say enough about this place. We were upgraded to the suite, which is amazing — the Christmas décor, fireplace, steam shower, enormous jetted tub, espresso machine, homemade chocolate chip cookies… it’s the homiest place to be for the holidays. I don’t think we could return and not get the suite! Highly recommend this place. Also, I thought in an old house the cold and noise might be an issue — not at all! We are looking forward to breakfast — the options sound amazing.

I don’t have enough good things to say about the Willis Graves B&B. Nancy, one of the owners, greeted us upon our arrival and gave us a tour of the house. Because we were one of only two couples staying there that night, she also offered us a free upgrade to one of the Inn’s larger rooms. The room was immaculate, with great bonuses like a steam shower and espresso machine. The next morning, Nancy made us some of her amazing gingerbread pancakes. Even though we live in New York, we’re hoping to find a cheap flight to Cincinnati just so we can go back for another weekend getaway.

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at this B&B. Nancy was so sweet and accommodating to my husband and I along with our children. We stayed in the Graves Room which was very roomy, clean and cozy. Nancy’s breakfasts were delicious along with the cookies she baked daily and put in our room. The inn is in the historic part of the city, which was so nice for us. Being from South Florida, we don’t get to see too much countryside and this was such a treat for us. This was the first time my children were in a B&B and don’t want to ever go back to a hotel! Thanks again Nancy for such a wonderful experience. We will be back!

What a amazing stay.
We stayed for 2 nights while exploring the Cincinnati area. The Rouse retreat was amazingly furnished, tastefully decorated, and lavishly comfortable. The breakfasts in the morning were splendid.
The location is definitely not in the thick of the downtown nightlife, but actually very convenient to the city, more so than expected. We will recommend this venue to everyone coming to the area.

Willis Graves B&B is beautiful, and cosy. The grounds are immaculate and the house is beautifully maintained. I loved the blue and white china Nancy used on the tables.
We stayed in a suite with a separate sitting room and bath. The bath had a steam shower and jacuzzi tub. We loved the fluffy robes, line dried linen and old fashioned bed.
The sitting room was beautiful and so comfortable with a fridge, microwave, and expresso maker. We also had a flat screen, fire place with gas logs, and a comfy couch.
Breakfast was a little skimpy, but delicious. I would have loved some toast and fresh jam with my breakfast pie.
This was the perfect place to spend our 14^th anniversary. I’m glad I found them online.

Nancy and Bob have created a truly remarkable experience at their B&B. The home is quaint, with a beautifully maintained garden and a porch designed for daydreaming.
We stayed in the Mr. and Mrs. Graves suite, which was perfectly appointed with luxurious linens, fluffy towels, soft robes, and a fabulously curated collection of antiques. The big wingback in the room was made for reading, while the corduroy chesterfield couch provided a great spot for watching a movie from their huge DVD collection. The bathroom is a dream with its steam shower, jacuzzi, and unique medicine cabinet. The canopy bed was cozy, like sleeping a cloud.
Breakfasts were delish. We had the crème brûlée french toast and breakfast pies – each very well crafted. It was considerate, too, that the dining area was set up in a way to allow guests to decide whether they wanted to converse with other or have some privacy.
Most importantly, Nancy is a friendly innkeeper, who catered to our every need. It’s clear she loves her inn and loves taking care of guests. We can’t wait until we can get back there.

We spent our 24^th wedding anniversary at Willis Graves B&B and couldn’t be happier with our choice. We stayed in the William Rouse Retreat during our stay. The room is perfect: well maintained, beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with the service attentive but not smothering.
Location is off the beaten path, but with nice restaurants and pubs in the area. It’s not so far away, however, to take in the sites of the area or attend a Reds or Bengals game. Both of us enjoyed the experience and will be happy to return on future visits to Northern Kentucky.

Rated as one of the most romantic bed & breakfasts in the country, Nancy and Bob’s bed & breakfast tucked away in Burlington, KY, is absolutely a perfect weekend getaway.
While not an antique-​expert by any means, I loved the antiques and rustic adornments filling the room at the b&b. They’ve packed quite a collection of fine china, silver spoons, collectors’ books, and era-​specific furniture (adorable canopy bed). All the modern conveniences are also at your finger tips — jetstream bathtub for two, steam shower (DIY sauna), DVD players, mini-​fridge, WI-​Fi… choose your poison. The deck in the back is perfect for leisure reading, and the innkeepers have an amazing collection of DVDs.
Within walking distance is a cute town square with a cupcakery, ice cream parlor, pub, and delicious restaurant (Tousey House) with live music. A two minute drive will take you to a huge park with picnic space, walking trials, frisbee golf course, and lots of space for all your outdoor sporting desires (okay, i only saw a baseball field, but a baseball field coupled with frisbee golf seem more than sufficient to qualify as a great park).
This 40 minute away escape from Cincinnati feels a world away & is sure to leave all feeling all «woo-​sahhh» (see Bad Boys 2 for reference).