Roses and Lace Bed & Breakfast (The Elisha Robinson House)

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Elisha Robinson House is a gracious Southern Queen Anne in the middle of a classic historic district. With easy access to I-20 and I-59, Roses and Lace is convenient to Birmingham, as well as North Alabama venues and the Lookout Mountain range. 

Built in the late 1880's, Roses and Lace Victorian Bed and Breakfast features original millwork and floors, six fireplaces, stained glass and loads of antiques. Rock or swing on the wraparound porches with a refreshing glass of tea or lemonade, or walk around the little town to see the other charming historic sites.

Breakfast

Grand Foyer

Enjoy breakfast each morning in our dining room under the crystal chandelier - fresh fruit and muffins, egg dishes, bacon or sausage, and Belgian waffles or French toast. An added bonus in cold weather - enjoy your morning repast next to the toasty fireplace. 

 It's easy to travel from Roses and Lace to the Talladega Motor speedway, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the Covered Bridges of Blount County, Horsepens 40, and the many great fishing and outdoor venues of North Alabama. There are six golf courses near Roses and Lace, including two of the acclaimed Robert Trent Jones golf courses. And we're walking distance from St. Clair County's Historic Courthouse, Museum and Archives.

For the business traveler, we have free wireless internet, desks in every room, and fax machine onsite. For a small group planning or meeting together, we have room discounts and meeting space. 

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The Elisha Robinson House was chosen by many brides as the site for
beautiful weddings and receptions over the last twenty years.

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Nearby Attractions:
Talladega NASCAR racing in Spring and Fall
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Porsche Driving Experience
Robert Trent Jones golf courses plus other nearby local courses
Shopping: nearby antique shops, the Shops of Grand River (large outlet mall),
 further out is the Riverchase Galleria and The Summit
Hiking and Views: Noccalula Falls, Lake Sumatanga, Mt. Cheaha,  DeSoto Caverns
Alabama's Historic Covered Bridges, HorsePens 40
Fishing: Coosa River, Henry Neely Lake, Logan-Martin Lake, Warrior River


Nearby Birmingham and Huntsville Attractions & Events:
Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball
Various Bluegrass Music Festivals
Greg Koontz -Airshows and local Aerobatic Flight Instruction
Wills Creek Vineyard and Tasting Room

Judge Elisha Robinson was born in Alabama in 1846 and grew up to serve in the Confederacy, losing a leg in battle. Long after the war, he was appointed Probate Judge in St. Clair County by the Governor and then elected to two further terms by the people of the County.

He and his wife Susan built their lovely Queen Anne home in 1890 within walking distance of the old St. Clair Courthouse. Before moving to Eastlake, AL, and serving as Mayor there, Elisha sold his house to the Inzer-Montgomery cousins, and "Miss Mildred" became the colorful heir who was born and lived there until her death in the 1980's. The Inzer legacy is captured in the fascinating Inzer Museum, just next door.

In the late 1980's, the house underwent an amazing restoration by Tony and Meredith Sparks and was listed on the National Historic Registry. Over the years the Elisha Robinson House has been the site of weddings, receptions, teas and a host of community events. Jim and Suzanne Haley are the current owner-innkeepers.

Lace at the windows, vintage millwork, wide verandah overlooking the Rose Garden, the Elisha Robinson House combines the exquisite beauty of Queen Anne architecture with the warm hospitality of the old South.

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET, CABLE AND SHOWTIME

The Elisha Robinson House is a perfect setting for small weddings and receptions. Indoors or out, there are beautiful venues for both the ceremony and your wedding photos. There's an expanse of wide lawn and flowers with several choices for placement of a tent to accommodate up to 130 guests. The wraparound porches can be comfortably outfitted with round tables and chairs to seat up to thirty of your guests. The dining room, with its antiques, crystal chandelier and stained-glass window, has been a favorite setting for cutting and serving the wedding cake. And a beautiful Kawai grand piano is available in the parlor for your wedding or reception music.