10/10 Excellent
Denise O.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway!!!!
Denise O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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The Inn at Mt Ida, Historic Inn and Community Hall in Old Ellicott City, MD
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8380.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ellicott City, MD
- Howard County Welcome Center6 min walk
- Patapsco Valley State Park9 min walk
- B&O Railroad Station Museum10 min walk
- Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bride's Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
Family Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
North Parlor Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
South Parlor Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bride's Family Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Gathering Hall Powder Rooms
Toilet
Lower Level Gentleman's Bathroom
Toilet
North Parlor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
South Parlor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
The Inn at Mt Ida, Historic Inn and Community Hall in Old Ellicott City, MD
The Inn at Mt. Ida is the ideal place and setting to host your friends and family overnight for your at-H O M E private dinner party, annual holiday celebration, family reunion, friends gathering, special celebration, or wedding day event.
The building has been entirely renovated and features preserved original features beautifully blended with modern improvements.
There are charming gathering rooms, an impressive main hall, and twin dining parlors for your hosted at-H O M E event.
Whether you are looking for an intimate stay-cation setting or a place to host your party, reception, or annual gathering event, the Inn at Mt. Ida and Miller Hall has something extra special to offer and will provide you the use of the entire building with no concern over the renting of individual rooms by unrelated individuals or groups.
The bedrooms are beautiful and have a richly detailed, boutique-hotel appeal.
There is a gorgeous guest kitchen and a private covered porch.
You will LOVE the Inn, its setting, and the proximity to the River, the Patapsco State Park, and the short walk to the activities on and off Main Street in Old Ellicott City.
Please contact the hosts for special requests or needs. The Hall is available for event-only reservations. Overnight accommodation reservations do not include events. Gatherings of more than 20 must be approved and will incur additional fees.
Overnight guests may host gatherings of more than 20 for an additional $200 per hour fee. All gatherings require prior approval.
Event-only reservations are available. Contact host for information.
All gatherings are required to end no later than 10 pm. No indoor or outdoor music is permitted after 9 pm. Contact host for gathering guidelines
The building has been entirely renovated and features preserved original features beautifully blended with modern improvements.
There are charming gathering rooms, an impressive main hall, and twin dining parlors for your hosted at-H O M E event.
Whether you are looking for an intimate stay-cation setting or a place to host your party, reception, or annual gathering event, the Inn at Mt. Ida and Miller Hall has something extra special to offer and will provide you the use of the entire building with no concern over the renting of individual rooms by unrelated individuals or groups.
The bedrooms are beautiful and have a richly detailed, boutique-hotel appeal.
There is a gorgeous guest kitchen and a private covered porch.
You will LOVE the Inn, its setting, and the proximity to the River, the Patapsco State Park, and the short walk to the activities on and off Main Street in Old Ellicott City.
Please contact the hosts for special requests or needs. The Hall is available for event-only reservations. Overnight accommodation reservations do not include events. Gatherings of more than 20 must be approved and will incur additional fees.
Overnight guests may host gatherings of more than 20 for an additional $200 per hour fee. All gatherings require prior approval.
Event-only reservations are available. Contact host for information.
All gatherings are required to end no later than 10 pm. No indoor or outdoor music is permitted after 9 pm. Contact host for gathering guidelines
Property manager
Kimberly Kepnes and Nathan Sowers
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Call for event options, costs and guidelines.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Call for event options, costs and guidelines.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ellicott City
Located in Ellicott City, this holiday home is on a river. Merriweather Post Pavilion and CFG Bank Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Baltimore Cruise Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and consider making time for National Aquarium in Baltimore, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ellicott City, MD
What's nearby
- Howard County Welcome Center - 6 min walk
- Patapsco Valley State Park - 9 min walk
- B&O Railroad Station Museum - 10 min walk
- The Mall in Columbia - 10 min drive
- Merriweather Post Pavilion - 11 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kelsey's - 3 min drive
- Gong CHA - 3 min drive
- The Trolley Stop - 13 min walk
- Sushi Q6 Normandy - 3 min drive
- Phoenix Upper Main - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Louis U.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Louis U.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tacy P.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!
Tacy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular experience!
Brenda S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hepsibah E.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location ever!
Hepsibah E.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house great location
Jason D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mariana M.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation weekend
Mariana M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn L.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic elegance
Dawn L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
tori d.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
breathtaking and right in old ec!
tori d.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kimberly Kepnes and Nathan Sowers
Residents of Old Town Ellicott City for more than 20 years, owner-hosts Nathan Sowers and Kimberly Kepnes, know how those who visit our town, leave here loving it!
Nathan is a chef and baker who started his first business, Pressed for Thyme, catering private dinner parties. He taught professional and non-professional students as an adjunct professor at L'academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He worked many years alongside Chef Michel Tersiguel at the renowned Tersiquel's French Country restaurant in town and he now operates his own wood-fired pizza restaurant, River House Pizza Co., and his own catering company, Catering by River House.
Kimberly is an entrepreneur, associate broker realtor, and the current President of Monument Sotheby's International Realty. She has a long history in Old Ellicott City and neighboring Historic Oella area historic homes and renovations. She has also partnered in the development of several retail and food-service businesses in town including, the Little French Market Cafe, Mon Amie Boutique, Scoop-AHH-dee-doo, and Castle Angelo Country Inn.
Nathan and Kimberly fell in love in town in the courtyard of the Little French Market Cafe and live nearby Mt. Ida in their own, restored historic cottage.
In their capacity as owners and hosts of the Inn at Mt. Ida, Nathan and Kimberly look forward to making your at-H O M E stay or event the most memorable possible.
Kimberly will focus on pillows and setting up your stay and Nathan will work to make your food interests come to life with an onsite personal chef and catering for your private dinner parties, gatherings, or special event catering needs.
Nathan is a chef and baker who started his first business, Pressed for Thyme, catering private dinner parties. He taught professional and non-professional students as an adjunct professor at L'academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He worked many years alongside Chef Michel Tersiguel at the renowned Tersiquel's French Country restaurant in town and he now operates his own wood-fired pizza restaurant, River House Pizza Co., and his own catering company, Catering by River House.
Kimberly is an entrepreneur, associate broker realtor, and the current President of Monument Sotheby's International Realty. She has a long history in Old Ellicott City and neighboring Historic Oella area historic homes and renovations. She has also partnered in the development of several retail and food-service businesses in town including, the Little French Market Cafe, Mon Amie Boutique, Scoop-AHH-dee-doo, and Castle Angelo Country Inn.
Nathan and Kimberly fell in love in town in the courtyard of the Little French Market Cafe and live nearby Mt. Ida in their own, restored historic cottage.
In their capacity as owners and hosts of the Inn at Mt. Ida, Nathan and Kimberly look forward to making your at-H O M E stay or event the most memorable possible.
Kimberly will focus on pillows and setting up your stay and Nathan will work to make your food interests come to life with an onsite personal chef and catering for your private dinner parties, gatherings, or special event catering needs.
Why they chose this property
Circa 1828, Mt. Ida is known to have been the last home built for an Ellicott in Ellicott City!
It is steeped in history and is within walking distance of the Patapsco River, the Patapsco State Park, and all our historic town has to offer including, retail shopping, dining, evening hot spots, and outdoor music events.
It is steeped in history and is within walking distance of the Patapsco River, the Patapsco State Park, and all our historic town has to offer including, retail shopping, dining, evening hot spots, and outdoor music events.
What makes this property unique
Bring your event H O M E to Mt. Ida.
Unique among Bed & Breakfast and Inn properties, Mt. Ida does not permit the renting of individual rooms. You will have the entire home to yourself and your family for your overnight stay and private gathering event of up to 20 guests.
With prior approval and prior booking arrangement, Mt. Ida may also play host to your indoor or outdoor gathering event.
Private catering services are available in our onsite catering kitchen with owner-host and chef, Nathan.
Don't fret, there is a private guest kitchen for you and your guests' exclusive use during the stay.
Additional packages and offerings are available to make your stay special.
Unique among Bed & Breakfast and Inn properties, Mt. Ida does not permit the renting of individual rooms. You will have the entire home to yourself and your family for your overnight stay and private gathering event of up to 20 guests.
With prior approval and prior booking arrangement, Mt. Ida may also play host to your indoor or outdoor gathering event.
Private catering services are available in our onsite catering kitchen with owner-host and chef, Nathan.
Don't fret, there is a private guest kitchen for you and your guests' exclusive use during the stay.
Additional packages and offerings are available to make your stay special.
Languages:
English
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