Angel Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn

ngel Arbor Bed & Breakfast is a serenely elegant Georgian-style inn located just minutes from downtown Houston. Built in 1923 for John and Katherine McTighe, this stately red brick residence graces historic Heights Boulevard with its gazebo-dotted esplanade and walking trail.

Angel Arbor's impeccably appointed overnight accommodations present the perfect choice for guests traveling for business or pleasure. Six luxurious bedrooms, a relaxing atmosphere, inviting common rooms and gardens and mouthwatering breakfasts combine to make any stay at Angel Arbor a truly memorable one.

Owners Marguerite and Dean Swanson bring their many years of Durham House innkeeping experience to assure the satisfaction of their guests at Angel Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn. In addition to overnight accommodations, teas, and receptions. Marguerite's renowned Murder Mystery Dinner Parties are also offered.

The first floor of Angel Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn boasts a lovely antique-filled parlor, a cozy reading room, a gracious formal dining room, and a sunroom for game playing or casual dining. A wicker-furnished solarium overlooks the backyard with its manicured garden, artfully placed angel statue and vine-laden arbor with tranquil sitting area.

Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms, each with an angel-inspired name, offer guests the promise of a heavenly night's rest and a divine, full dining room breakfast upon arising. Guests willing to leave the comfort of their rooms during a lazy morning or balmy evening may also enjoy the pleasures of sitting in the upstairs solarium overlooking the beautiful garden and giant pecan trees. A guest refrigerator is available with soft drinks, ice cream and other snacks. In a separate building is the Michael Suite, composed of two separate bedrooms which share an informal balcony. Each room has a private entrance and a private bathroom featuring a whirlpool tub for two.

Owners Marguerite and Dean Swanson bring their many years of Durham House innkeeping experience to assure the satisfaction of their guests at Angel Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn. In addition to overnight accommodations, gatherings such as teas, private parties, small meetings and receptions and Marguerite's renowned Murder Mystery Dinner Parties are offered for private party groups of twelve or more.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Spacious Common Areas: Antique-filled parlor, Cozy Reading Room, Gracious formal Dining Room, Sunroom for games or casual dining, 2 Solariums overlook the backyard angel fountain and vine-laden arbor, balcony garden views, manicured gardens and artfully placed angel statue.
• Furnishings: Comfortable Queen cherry sleigh and poster beds, Queen canopied bed, Queen highback oak bed and Queen mansion bed, loveseats,writing desks, and secretary desk.
• Heavenly Relaxing: All private baths, some with Whirlpool tubs for two.
• Breakfast: A full breakfast is served.
• Recommended Favorite Recipes: Chicken Dijon, Cranberry Apple Muffins,Favorite Banana Wheat Muffins, Swiss Cheese and Sausage Egg Bake, Banana Walnut Coffee Cake, and Angel Cloud Pancake.
• Inn's Special Events: Teas, small conferences, and Murder Mystery Dinner Parties.
• Recreation & Activities: Antiquing, tennis, swimming, golf, games, and more nearby.
• Attractions & Special Events: Downtown Houston is 5 minutes away. Astro World, Astrodome, Bayou Place, Space Center, Houston International Festival, and the Gulf Coast. Museums, theaters, and Heights Festival.
• Recommended Local Restaurants: Mesa, La Griglia, Hickory Hollow, and Gulf Coast Kitchen, all in the neighborhood.
• Recommended Local Best Kept Secrets: Walking Tour of historic homes on Heights Boulevard.
• Languages Spoken: English and limited German.