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Edith Palmer's Country Inn

Virginia City, Nevada.

Victorian buildings date from 1863 and are surrounded by gardens & spectacular views. Enjoy period accommodations of the 1860s or stay in Marilyn's room named for Marilyn Monroe who stayed at the Inn during the filming of "The Misfits" in nearby Dayton

Bed and Breakfast Description

Edith Palmer's Country Inn was established in a Victorian home built in 1863. Originally, the home belonged to the E. H. Morton and he and his wife resided in the house. Morton also owned the Cider Factory, the rock room to the rear of the house. It manufactured cider and vinegar for the Comstock. Alf Doten, a well know journalist from that era, described the process in his diary. He also was a resident of the property as he was a former schoolmate and friend of Morton's.

Edith Palmer, a renowned cook and innkeeper, started the Inn after she bought the property in 1948. Edith was a gourmet chef winning many awards and accolades. She served dinners by reservation only and started the Inn by renting rooms in her home to accommodate dinner guests. Edith was the host to many renowned guests including Marilyn Monroe, Liberace, Robert Goulet, the crews from Bonanza and Wagon Train and many, many more.

Today the Inn has been completely remodeled and refurbished including redecorating all the guest rooms, rebuilding the rock terraces, and restoring the original floor plan of the home. Additions of the Storey House and the Silver Street House have increased the available rooms. A fourth house is undergoing reconstruction and will be added to the Inn sometime in the future.

If you choose to stay at Edith Palmer's Country Inn, you will enjoy a lovely room, fantastic views, and quiet mountain nights.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 95.00 - 140.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 10
With private baths: 10
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Restaurant nearby

Nearest Airport(s): Reno-Tahoe

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash

Services:

Parlor, family suites, cable TV, wireless Internet available, weddings, receptions, banquets

Area Attractions and Activities:

Virginia City is located in the largest historical landmark in the United States and is near Reno and Lake Tahoe. Activities include mine tours, historic building tours including mansions, the court house, Piper's Opera House, churches and cemeteries; museums from St Mary's in the Mountains Museum to the Julia Bulette Red Light Museum, carriage and trolley rides, V&T railroad, wild horse watching, art workshops.

Yearly events include cookoffs from Rocky Mt. Oysters to Chili; races including motorcross, camels and ostriches, Ferraris, and outhouses; parades including St. Patrick's Day, Easter Hat, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, Veterans Day and Christmas Lights parade.

Most Popular Rooms:

Edith's Room: Named for the Inn's founder, the morning sun will gently greet you. The old iron and brass bed has been in Virginia City for well over 100 years. The bathroom is of generous size and has a bathtub/shower.

While filming the Misfits in nearby Dayton, Marilyn Monroe stayed at the Inn. Marilyn's Room is named in her honor. Sunbeams stream throughout this upstairs room in the afternoon. Full bathroom.

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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