Victorian Quarters B & B is a beautifully restored Italianate home built in 1865, centrally located in downtown Henderson overlooking the Ohio River. The unique architectural details throughout the home are richly enhanced by gorgeous antique furniture faithful to that time period. Three guest suites are lavishly decorated, unique and spacious. The beds are stunning centerpieces, massive structures handsomely carved, clearly from another era, adorned with soft, comforters and pillows. These are not merely rooms, but suites with separate living/sitting areas, full kitchens and bedrooms. These generous quarters certainly encourage longer stays, and apparently do, for a recent guest spent nearly six months here.
My favorite was the king suite which is large enough to be an apartment. It has a spacious living room decorated in restful greens and a separate kitchen with full-sized appliances. In all my years of staying at B&B''s, I do not remember a suite with a full kitchen. It was an unexpected surprise. I love the unique antique bed with its'' delicate canopy that requires a step stool to enter. It does feel like "home away from home" like the owner intended.
A full breakfast is served at a beautiful inlaid table in the formal dining room. Owner Coy Owen serves a "good southern breakfast" with two inch pork chops, fried potatoes, homemade biscuits, fruit, quiches, or eggs and sausage. Teas are offered in the afternoon, and snacks are stocked in each suite.
Outside, you can relax in comfortable wicker rockers as you watch barges drift lazily down the river, or take a walking tour of the historical homes in the neighborhood. Several parks, antique stores, specialty shops, coffee houses, restaurants and tennis courts are within walking distance. You will feel safe wandering around here. It''s also a premiere location when area festivals take place in the riverside parks just a couple blocks away. Simply walk over to the park with your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free evening of bluegrass or blues music in the summer months.
It''s best to call weeks or months in advance, for this lovely B&B stays full most of the year. Contact Victorian Quarters.