Ozark Living

By Randy Rice | Ozark Living Magazine Looking for the best Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast? Located in the beautiful Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, you will find Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn, a gorgeous modern Queen Anne Victorian mansion that will exceed expectations. e Inn perfectly combines old world luxury and beauty with all the modern amenities of a 5-star hotel. A walk through the front doors will transport you into a beautiful world of stained glass windows that allow the walls to be bathed with vibrant, warm light throughout the Inn. Original artwork, antiques and crystal chandeliers add to the class and elegance for which Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn is known. "e Inn is a Victorian styled home built in the Queen Anne style, complete with turret and sweeping verandas," began Rob Fryman, who with his wife, Brenda, owns Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn. "It is a three- story home with five guest rooms, all featuring fireplaces and their own unique style and decor. Depending upon the room, there are assorted freestanding tubs, air jetted tubs, and spa-like showers. Some rooms have private balconies, a treetop view, or private patio. Two of the rooms are designated dog friendly." e Inn was named aer the 1944 Frank Capra film starring Cary Grant, Arsenic and Old Lace. e original owner was a huge fan and enjoyed having fun with guests and wanted a name that would stand out and draw attention. is award-winning bed and breakfast offers numerous packages for guests to help simplify their stay. You can stay connected with friends and family with free WiFi that is accessible in all five of their luxurious guest rooms as well as the public spaces. Or you can just get away from it all and enjoy the solitude and breathtaking surroundings of this Ozark retreat. When Rob and Brenda first came to Eureka Springs, they knew they had discovered a very special place. "We came to Eureka Springs on our first date weekend 33 years ago," Rob said. "We have lived all over the country but have been back every year since. No matter where we lived, we have made it a point to visit each year. We were married at orncrown Chapel here, so Eureka has always been a favorite place of ours and it is as if we have come full circle moving here." Rob and Brenda have been married for 32 years and have two grown children. Both are from Missouri and graduated from Missouri State University. "Aer over 60 combined years in retail management, we realized we were too energetic and young to fully retire so we decided to explore a passion as our next adventure in life together," Rob noted. Every aspect of Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn has been honed to pamper and please the guests. Like their legendary breakfast—Rob and Brenda go far beyond the perfunctory muffins and fruit. "Our 3-course breakfast is made from scratch daily," Brenda said. "We rotate from sweet to savory and offer an array of breads, assorted fruit dishes, and main courses ranging from traditional quiche to more eclectic like breakfast tacos or Italian skillet entrees." Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn is a simply charming travel destination, in fact MSN Lifestyle recently awarded them as the Most Charming Inn in all of Arkansas! ey are conveniently located just two blocks from the Eureka Springs historic district, shops, restaurants, and art galleries. ey're near the Eureka Springs Passion Play and the many other fantastic things to do in Eureka Springs. And if you are looking for a location for your wedding, look no further! ere is Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn: A serene retreat that will pamper your senses 26 • June 2023 • OZARK LIVInG

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