If you and five of your closest friends love Bed and Breakfasts and have a passion to scrap book, we have a wonderful place for you. We will set you up to scrap book all night if you wish. There are no dishes to do, no beds to make, and you may scrap book in your robes (we supply the robes, while you are here). We supply pizza Friday and we bring in lunch on Saturday. This includes of course, your full breakfast both mornings. Let us pamper you and your friends. The cost per person is $90 per person per night plus tax (double occupancy). Your early check-in is 1:00P.M. to give you even more time. This special requires 6 ladies for two nights. It requires a $50 nonrefundable deposit with a two night minimum and a 30 day cancellation. Anderson University Parents. We would love to have you stay at the Ivy House, anytime you visit your student at Anderson University. We invite your student to have breakfast with you at no charge. We are an easy 20 minute drive to Anderson. Innkeepers Stay for Free!!! Call the innkeepers at the Ivy House to find out details of a complimentary stay. Sometimes innkeepers just need to be pampered too. Let us pamper you. You must own a Bed and Breakfast to qualify. Two Free tickets for Symphony On The. Stay three nights in a row at the beautiful Ivy House Bed and Breakfast and receive free tickets to see Symphony on the Prairie. We will supply you chairs and a blanket to take with you for a wonderful evening under the stars. Must request tickets at time of booking. Not good with any other special. For a schedule of Symphony On The Prairie go to. Check out their web site at www.connerprairie.org. Girlfriends' Get-Away Retreat Package. Reserve the entire inn for you and five of your closest long-time friends. Let us pamper you from the time you check-in until the time you check-out. No beds to make! Perfect for exhausted moms! No meals to prepare! Lots of Privacy! We will take care of you for the next 23 hours. Put on your robes and relax. Play games, bring a craft, or visit all night. Three guest rooms available. Your package will include: Early check-in at 1:00 P.M. Full use of the common areas. We will treat your friends to pizza. Evening hot chocolate or tea with a special treat. A full breakfast served by candlelight at the time of your choice. You may even come in your robes to breakfast. Three guest rooms available. $85 per person for 6 people.

The English Ivy Room is the largest of the Ivy House rooms. The English Ivy Room has three restored from the early 1900s. 4 Poster Queen Size Bed. High Quality Bedding. Nightly Turndown Service. Private Bath in Suite With Claw Foot Tub and Separate Shower. Single or Double Occupancy Only. The Baltic Ivy Room has two. Queen Size Sleigh Bed. Nightly Turn Down Service. Private Bath in Suite With 4ft claw foot tub/shower. The Boston Ivy Room has one. Brass Queen Size Bed. Nightly turn down service. Private Bath Across the Hall with tub/shower page for details of our inn policies.

It will be a pleasure to welcome you to the Ivy House. If this is your first Bed and Breakfast experience, we especially welcome you to discover how wonderful and relaxing it can be. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do and look forward to your stay. Rates are double occupancy/per night/per room, excluding taxes. *Rates do vary during time of special events and are subject to change at owners discretion. Method of Payment: Cash, Personal or Travelers Checks are the preferred method of payment upon arrival. We also accept Master Card and Visa. Deposits: To ensure availability, we suggest you reserve your room as early as possible. For your protection and ours, we require the first night's deposit. A 50% deposit for extended stays is also required. Deposits can be made by check or credit card (M/C or Visa). CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations affect us greatly. We have an 8 day cancellation policy. Less than 8 days, you will receive a refund, if we can rebook your room minus a $25 processing fee per room. You will need a cancellation number. No shows are charged in full. Taxes: State and Local taxes apply*. The current Indiana Sales Tax rate is 6%. 4% County Innkeeper Tax. Check-in: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., or by Arrangement. Check-out: 11:00A.M. (Sorry, no late check-outs available). Fully Air-conditioned. Freshly Baked Treats. Complimentary Beverages. High Quality Pillow Top Queen Size Beds. Smoke-Free Environment. Private Bath for each Guest Room. Secure Locks and Keys for each room. TV/DVD in Each Guest Room. Free Wireless Internet Access. Cozy Side Porch with Swing. Beautiful Yard Swing. Fire Place in Common Room. Breakfast: Will be served in the dining room at 9:00 AM. Coffee and tea available for early risers at 7:30 AM. If you must leave early, we will see that you don't leave hungry. Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs. The Ivy House is a Totally Non-Smoking Property. Pets are NOT permitted. Children over 12 welcome. Children: Children over 12 are welcome, but should be mentioned at time of reservation for the courtesy of the other guests of the Ivy House. Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Travelers Checks, Master Card, and Visa. Reservations: Are recommended in advance. No Minimum Stay Required. The following dates are exceptions: Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, Moto GP, and other major events. Special Occasion Services (Require 48 hours advance notice). Fresh flowers delivered to your room: $30.00 plus tax. Fruit and Cheese tray with a bottle of sparkling white grape juice: $30.00 plus tax

Located in Fortville, Indiana, just 20 Minutes Northeast of Indianapolis, and 10 Minutes from Noblesville and Fishers. Just minutes NE of Indianapolis, this premier is one of the top 10 in the State. This 1920 Dutch Colonial boasts a classic elegance with English Country dcor. The well-kept grounds of provide an inviting and relaxing setting with an arbor, well house and perennial garden. Moments of peaceful tranquility are easily enjoyed on the porch swing or enjoy the romance of the fire in the. during the winter. Stay in one of the pleasant furnished with antiques. Turndown service is a thoughtful detail. Start each day with a candlelit gourmet breakfast. Located between I-69 and I-70 in central Indiana. Close proximity to: Indianapolis Convention Center. Lucas Stadium Home of the Indianapolis Colts. Conceco Field House Home of the Indiana Pacers. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Conner Prairie Living History Museum. Hamilton Town Center Mall. Charming town of Noblesville. Indianapolis Art Museum. It is the innkeepers sincere hope that your stay at the Ivy House Bed Breakfast be a pleasant one. If you are looking for the perfect getaway you may have just found it. View a Tour of our Inn Here. Approved Member of the Indiana Bed Breakfast Association. Jim Linda Nolte, Proprietors 304 N. Merrill Street Fortville, Indiana 46040 317-485-4800 ~ E-Mail: relax@ivyhousebb.com. Copyright 2007 Ivy House Bed Breakfast

Enjoy a stay at the Ivy House in Fortville, IN--only 20 minutes Northeast of Indianapolis. The Ivy House Featured on If Walls Could Talk. The Ivy House Bed Breakfast was built in 1921 by a locally well-known doctor, yet, Linda Jim Nolte, the innkeepers were surprised several years ago to find all sorts of gambling paraphernalia in both the attic and basement, and some punch card-type gambling games hidden in the insulation behind some walls. The HGTV cable TV program If Walls Could Talk, which shares lore and intrigue from homes rich in history--some good, some notorious, contacted the Nolte's about their home's past. It is rumored that this Fortville Bed Breakfast once housed a prohibition-era gambling operation and was visited often by legendary gangster Al Capone. According to local stories, black limousines were regular visitors in the home's driveway. The couple has discovered all sorts on interesting items in his wall used as insulation. Behind his basement furnace, Jim discovered some glass panels. A garage storage room walls was filled with hundreds of tabloid size wagering punch cards. An HGTV crew recently spent two days filming a segment about the home's rich gambling history that will air in Spring, 2008. Below are some photos of their discoveries and some taken during the shoot of the episode. View news article here.

The Innkeepers are always happy to help you plan an excursion. * Innkeepers Choice. Event Listings for the Area. Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association. Listing for Festivals in Indiana. Potential Trips/Interests. Boggstown Inn Restaurant and Cabaret. Conner Prairie (Living History Museum. White Water Salvage and Antiques*. Ball State University. Ft. Harrison Mounds State Parks. Hoosier Park Horse Track (Anderson). Indianapolis Museum Of Art. James Whitcomb Riley Home and Museum. Hamilton Town Center (upscale mall)

We can provide you with a unique setting for an intimate wedding. Up to 40 Guests in our Gardens. Ceremonies may begin between 12 noon and 3:00 pm. Your intimate but elegant wedding would include the following: Bridal Bouquet and Boutonnire. Honeymoon night in your choice of rooms. Other amenities available for additional cost. Please contact us. Book the Grounds only for a Wedding at the Ivy House

The Ivy House was built in 1921 by Jess E. Ferrell, M.D. a prominent doctor from Maxwell, IN. He chose this site because it was the highest elevation point in. The house directly behind the Ivy House was originally in the current Ivy House location. The doctor moved it to its location behind the Ivy House to make room for his new home. The Noltes are the fifth and longest occupants, occupying the home from 1980 to date. After long dreaming of the idea, they decided in 2000 to make the home a Bed and Breakfast. In the mid 1980's a bit of this interesting history was found in the attic in the form of portions of old gaming tables. Apparently, at one point in its early years the basement was used to store illegal gambling equipment. Over the years Jim has begun a large collection of antique doors that he has taken enormous efforts to refinish and place throughout the Ivy House. Each varies in age with the oldest being 142 years old. In 1999, the home was selected to be one of the homes on the Historic Home Tour for the Fortville Sesquicentennial. Also included was the home on the lot adjacent to the Ivy House, which is also owned by the Noltes. There have been many more stories told about the Ivy House, that add to its character and charm. Strolling about the town you are likely to encounter some in speaking to the residents of Fortville, if not, Jim and Linda will be happy to share some. Many leave the Ivy House with amazement about it's beautiful collection of restored antique doors. Here is a sampling of what you will find at the Ivy House. Click on doors below to see enlarged images.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Credit cards accepted
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Common room with a TV set