Unique stays and overnight accommodations in Richmond / Wayne County, Indiana

Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary to stay for an overnight, week-long or weekend getaway? Richmond and Wayne County fit the bill with a selection of one-of-a-kind inns, guest houses and Airbnbs to consider, each with a unique vibe and personality all its own!

Richmond’s historic Millionaire’s Row along East Main Street in the area around Glen Miller Park offer several options for character-rich digs. For music fans, the Gennett Mansion Carriage House sits pretty behind the 1898 Colonial-style main house, a National Register of Historic Places entry. Owner Henry Gennett rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s on the success of his Richmond-based recording label, pressing albums for some of the greatest blues, gospel and country artists of the time including Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Gene Autry and Hoagy Carmichael. (Guests can learn more by exploring the Gennett Records Walk of Fame in the Whitewater Gorge.)

Gennett Mansion Guest House

Perfect for larger groups, more is more at the expansive seven-bedroom Westcott Mansion. The “Maximalist Mansion” built in 1880 showcases eye-popping features like ornate wood flooring, original Tiffany glass windows and a private pickleball court in the backyard.

In the upscale Reeveston neighborhood, the nicely appointed dog-friendly Scholar’s Cottage boasts comfort and location, location, location. Creative types can immerse themselves in an inspiring collection of paintings, books and antiques at the Artist’s Retreat guest house in a cozy Craftsman-style bungalow across from Earlham College.

Artist’s Retreat Guest House

Head to Richmond’s buzzy Historic Depot District, where you’ll find colorful murals, great restaurants, and the Speakeasy Loft and the Starr Loft, stylish nooks on the second floor of an 1865 tin shop. For something a little more secluded, rent the Cozy Cabin, a rural Quaker Hill retreat with its own outdoor pool, hot tub and peaceful hiking trails that lead to an idyllic waterfall. If you’ve come to Wayne County to shop, Cambridge City’s two spacious Lofts on Main suites in a renovated 1890s building put visitors right in the heart of all the Antique Alley action. Likewise, the Lavender and Sage loft nestled on top of an adorable garden/gift shop by the same name in Centerville is located within a historic 1830’s rowhouse that claims one of the town’s five charming architectural arches.