Welcome to The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast.

The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast is situated at the top of Heritage Hill in the heart of the historical district. Snake Alley, "the crookedest street in the world" according to Ripley's Believe It or Not, is just one block east.

The Mississippi River is six blocks away from this restored 1860's Victorian. Burlington, called the City of Steeples, is an architectural masterpiece on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi.

There are parks, historical points of interest, antique and specialty shops, restaurants, and many more points of interest within walking distance. Whether eagle watching on the river or browsing in the historic downtown, you will be enchanted with Burlington's charm and friendliness.

The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast is a member of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International. They have a rating of three crowns from the American Bed & Breakfast Association. The Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce is also pleased to have The Schramm House as a valued member.

Rooms:

There are four guest rooms at The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast, they are The Rose Room, The Brick and Tin Room, The Steamboat Room, and Jen's Room. Each room has a private bath. Two parlors, a library, formal dining room and porches are available for guest use. For your comfort, the house has central air-conditioning.

Full breakfast, served in the dining room, consists of fruit, juice, coffee or tea, homemade breads and a main entree.

The Rose Room:

The Rose Room, with its floor length windows and eastern exposure is bright and warm. The four-poster, queen size bed with its rose-patterned quilt invites you to a restful nights sleep. An antique dresser has been restored and uniquely crafted to serve as a vanity in the attached private bath.

The Brick and Tin Room:

The Brick and Tin Room features an interior exposed brick wall and in-room television.

The Steamboat Room:

The Steamboat Room with its natural woodwork and earth-tones is comfortable and pleasant. The paisley wallpaper, steamboat prints, and in-room television create a special mood in this sunny room. Its own private bath is just down the hall.

Jen's Room:

Jen's Room, our newest room, is named after our daughter. Comfy quilts, bedspreads and pillows make this large room seem cozy. Large (to the floor) windows create a cheery mood and the soothing color scheme promises a restful stay. A private bath with shower adjoins this room.

History:

The J.S. Schramm House was built in the 1860's by John Siegmund Schramm, founder of the Schramm Department Store. The brick first floor with clapboard siding on the second floor, distinguishes this Queen Anne Victorian from the other homes in the area. Vertical board and batten adorn the gable ends. Bargeboards decorate the gable ends and the tower, which also boasts two plaster suns. The home was originally built as a multi-generational home and later in response to a housing shortage, became an apartment house. In 1990, restoration was begun to return the home to a single family residence.

The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast offers four guest rooms, each with a private bath. Two parlors, a library, formal dining room and porches are available for guest use. For your comfort, the house has central air-conditioning. The Schramm House Bed & Breakfast has four fireplaces, a restored tin ceiling, antique furnishings, and a study/office for guest use. Other architectural features include magnificent oak woodwork and wainscoting, two exterior porches, oak & walnut parquet floors, and floor length windows.

Full breakfast, served in the dining room, consists of fruit, juice, coffee or tea, homemade breads and a main entree.