Situated in Columbus, in a historic building, 45 km from University-Wisconsin Madison, HA Whitney Inn is a bed and breakfast with a garden and tennis court. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 43 km from Madison Area Technical College. With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Columbus, like hiking. Guests at HA Whitney Inn can enjoy fishing and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is 43 km from the accommodation, while State of Wisconsin: State Capitol Building is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dane County Regional Airport, 36 km from HA Whitney Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Columbus
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  • Steven
    United States United States
    Self checkin, off street parking. Quite neighborhood. Ceiling fan, AC
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    This is always our first choice when we stay in the area. It is always nice to return to the inn because it feels like a home.
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    The breakfast options are plentiful—fresh fruit, cereals, healthy and sweet packaged breakfast products, as well as milk, coffee, tea and juice choices. Oven, microwave and toaster make it easy to prepare and enjoy breakfast.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by John & Suzanne Walcott, Innkeepers

9.8
9.8
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John & Suzanne Walcott, Innkeepers
The HA Whitney Home was built in 1868, by the founder of the Columbus Canning Company. John's parents purchased it in the mid-1950s from the Albrecht family who were using it as a funeral home. After Mert & Frances Walcott purchased the home, Mert designed a pro photo studio to wrap around the northeastern sides of the house. John & Suzanne purchased it from them in 1976. The studio closed on 12/31/2023. In 2018 John, Suzanne, and family added the HA Whitney Inn, a Licensed "Tourist Rooming House". Included are: Self Check-In, Free Parking with motion lighting, Wi-Fi, 90 HD Cable Channels, Washer/Dryer, Continental Breakfast, Radiant Heat, a Comfy Cozy Queen Bed, Smart-TV, Large Walk-In Shower, Full New Kitchen, Garden View, All New Construction. and The Property is Non-Smoking.
The innkeepers are Suzanne Walcott who was born in Canada. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Greeley with a BS in nursing. She also holds a Master of Electronic Imaging and Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America. She is a past president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Suzanne and John have 4 children, 3 living and 7 grandchildren. John Walcott grew up in Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Photography School and Layton School of Art (MIAD). He holds the degrees of Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman. Suzanne loves working outdoors. John enjoys playing music, hiking, and fishing. He is the chairman of the Columbus Tourism Commission.
The HA Whitney Inn is a new lodging facility Conveniently located 1.5 blocks (2-minute walk) from the Amtrak station, restaurants, Wisconsin’s largest Antiques Mall, and historic downtown Columbus, Wisconsin. It is just 20 minutes from I 90/94, 35 min. from Dane County International Airport, less than 2 hours from the Milwaukee International Airport, less than 3 hours from O’hare International Airport, 2 hours southwest of Green Bay, and approximately 1 1/4 hours south of Wisconsin Dells and Devil's Lake state park and about 15 minutes from Dodge County Park at Astico. The HA Whitney House is located on the July 4th parade route. The parade is one of the longest in Wisconsin. There is a new EV charging station 2 blocks away behind city hall. @ Ease Massage has an office at the front of our building. Call for an appointment.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of HA Whitney Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 340 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

HA Whitney Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Discover and American Express .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform HA Whitney Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about HA Whitney Inn

  • The prices at HA Whitney Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • HA Whitney Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Full body massage

  • HA Whitney Inn is 250 yards from the centre of Columbus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at HA Whitney Inn include:

    • Studio

  • Check-in at HA Whitney Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.