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Summer Cool-Off Special - Float your cares away in the refreshing Rainbow River. Package includes two nights in one of our lovely
guest rooms and two tubes rentals from the KP Hole Park down the Rainbow River, courtesy of. Dragonfly Watersports. All this for $215. Canoe and kayak packages also available from $235. Bicycler's Special - Bring your
bike and ride the 50 mile Withlacoochee Trail. Spend two nights in one of our charming
guest rooms for $198. We have secured covered
parking for your
bike. Or if you'd rather rent
bikes we can arrange bicycle rentals with delivery to the inn from. (Advance reservations recommended for
bike rental). Florida's Past Special - See Florida as it was nearly one hundred year ago. Package includes two nights in one of our lovely
guest rooms and a scenic river cruise with. See gators, turtles, fish and birds as you cruise the Withlacoochee River. All this for $235. Golfer's Special - There are numerous 18 hole
golf courses within a half hour of Inverness Place. Spend 2 nights in one of our guests
rooms for $198 and add a round of
golf at one of the area courses for an additional fee. for area
golf courses. Music lover's weekends - Package includes two nights in one of our romantic
guest rooms and 2
tickets to. Stars in the Canyon Outdoor Concert at Rock Crusher Canyon. All this for $250 ($295 for VIP package which includes reserved seating,
parking buffet dinner). Two weeks advance reservations are required. Selected weekends available: No concerts for summer 2003. Concerts will resume in fall activities page for additional things to do in the area.
is located among the rolling hills of central along Florida's west central coast. It is approximately 70 miles north of and 65 miles northwest of and is easily reached by Interstate 75 and the offers guests the opportunity to relax on the front porch or under the stately camphor trees. Sit back, relax, and watch the cardinals as they splash in the pond or join in a
game of
croquet on the spacious lawn. If you're interested in outdoor activities such as cycling, fishing, Scuba diving or
golf, or if you're an antique or history buff, and the nature coast have something that will interest you. Citrus County Courthouse. Heritage and Museums. If history is your thing, there are several fine places in that will offer a glimpse of the past. In downtown. Old Citrus County Court House. (pictured) restoration project is almost completed, while nearly the. Crystal River Archaeological Site ruins provide evidence of Florida's past. If more recent history is to your liking, the contains some wonderful baseball memorabilia and history. Fishing and Boating. Outstanding is the term most people use to describe the fishing in. Freshwater fish such as bass, speckled perch, trout or catfish can be found on the. Lake Tsala Apopka Chain. If salt water fishing is your choice, snapper, grouper, cobia and redfish are some of the species you'll find in the are a cycler's delight. The. Florida Rails to Trails Program. ), a fifty-mile paved hiking and cycling path, passes through. This trail meanders through the beautiful countryside where riders can observe a variety of local lakes, forest and wildlife. Bicycle and roller blade rentals are available at the trail site in. Canoeing and River Kayaking. numerous rivers and lakes provide ample opportunities for canoeing and river kayaking. The offers an 83-mile canoe trail, and other rivers such as the provide scenic places to paddle. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at these locations.
Golf. There are over ten public and four private
golf courses in. The hilly terrain, quarries and natural landscape provide the backdrop for the outstanding
golf courses in the area. Many of theses courses are award winning and are nationally recognized. Click for a list of area
golf courses. Horseback Riding. There are numerous equestrian opportunities available in. Withlacoochee State Forest. Flying Eagle Preserve all have horse trails. Area stables have horses available for rental. is known worldwide for its manatees. Visitors can visit the manatee rescue refuge at. Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. or swim with these gentle creatures at some of the area warm water springs. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. The caves, grottos, springs and rivers of the nature coast offer numerous opportunities for diving or snorkeling. are some of the more popular local diving/snorkeling spots. Local outfitters and
tour guides are available to provide assistance and equipment rentals. Antiques and Shopping. Downtown Inverness has several antique and specialty gift and collectible
shops. The county is peppered with approximately thirty fine antique
shops, flea markets and auction houses. For more information on things to do in Citrus County, visit: Florida Citrus County Tourism
innkeeper@invernessplace.com
Guest Accommodations. Inverness Place Bed
Breakfast is located on an entire city block (approximately one and 1/4 acres). Each
guestroom is furnished with antiques and period reproductions, and has a private
bath and
cable TV. The inn is within walking distance of the downtown
business district and the bicycle trial. Smoking is permitted on the grounds and first floor porch only. Children sixteen and up are welcome. Sorry but pets are not permitted. Advance reservations are required. Reservations require a deposit equal to one night's rate or 50% of the entire stay's rate. Balance is due upon check in. (See cancellation policy below). Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Later arrivals must be prearranged with the innkeeper. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Rates are $109.00 to $125.00 per day. Please check our. Rates include full, 3 course gourmet
breakfast. Two night miniumum stay required on weekends and certain holidays. We accept VISA, Master Card, personal checks (and of course, cash). Cancellation policy - A $25 will be charged for all cancellations. Reservations cancelled less than seven days prior to intended arrival date will forfeit entire deposit. To inquire about the availability of
rooms, please click here. for visiting our website. You are visitor number: Website Developed and Maintained by. Liquid Associates, Inc.
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Breakfast Inns and Inspected Inns.com. Inverness Place Bed
Breakfast is a comfortable relaxing place that brings to mind the peace and tranquility of bygone days. It is located in the historic district of is within walking distance of both the downtown historic
business district and the. Withlacoochee State Trail. Antique
shops, boutiques, fine and casual dining, and the recently restored historic courthouse are all within an easy walk or bicycle ride. features a formal parlor furnished with period antiques, a Queen Anne
dining room, as well as a sun porch filled with cozy wicker
furniture, and a front porch complete with antique rockers. There are two spacious
guestrooms furnished with antiques and period reproductions. Each
guestroom contains a private
bath, a queen-sized bed, and a sitting area, with access to the upstairs porch. is served each morning in the formal
dining room. House specialties include stuffed French toast, strato Milano, and ricotta pancakes, as well as homemade breads or muffins, juices, and fresh fruit. Website developed and maintained by
The Sun Porch is a wicker furnished
room which overlooks the side
garden and small pond. This
room has twelve windows, lace curtains, and a broken tile mosaic-style floor. The innkeeper's collection of dolls and teddy bears reside in this sun filled
room.
Breakfast consists of fresh fruit, homemade sweet bead or muffins and a cooked entree such as cast
iron skillet or stuffed French toast. The
Dining Room is a sunny
room furnished in Queen Anne style. This
room contains an antique painted front sideboard as well as the innkeeper's collection of teacups and saucers. Click here for the Recipe of the month from the Inverness Place
kitchen. The
Kitchen is the hub of this B B and the area where
breakfast is prepared. The innkeeper keeps her collection of chickens, roosters and Cat's Meow houses on display in this
room. Perfume Bottle Collection. The Upstairs Hall is painted a sunny gold and has a pair of comfortable chairs for reading or relaxing. The innkeeper's perfume bottle collection is displayed in the area.
In Victorian times the parlor was used to entertain visitors. It was elaborately decorated and usually had a feminie influence in its decoration. Our parlor, with its rose colored walls and lipstick pink chairs welcomes guests to experience the hospitality of our bed and
breakfast. The parlor features a fireplacewith a marble surround, arched doorways and bookshelf, and an eleven-foot ceiling. This
room is furnished with a beautiful oriental carpet and period
furniture, including a massive dark oak sideboard with
mirror and two sets of grandfather and grandmother chairs.
English architect Charles Eastlake is credited with popularizing the Eastlake style of the late 1800's. Hand crafted solid wood
furniture with rectangular joinery, made of rugged wood were characteristic of the Eastlake style. Eastlake is a spacious second floor
guest room, which has a private
bath with
shower. This
room is furnished in Victoria Eastlake style with an antique queen-sized bed with a six-foot headboard, matching marble topped dresser and chairs. French doors open to a spacious covered upstairs porch.
oversized second-floor
guest room. It has a private
bath with a
tub/
shower combination. This
room features an ornate queen four-poster canopy bed, birds-eye maple dresser and side table, and antique hump back trunk. It also contains a fireplace with electric logs, an oriental carpet, and a comfortable sitting area. French doors provide access to the spacious covered upstairs porch.
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