The historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast: downtown, midtown Tulsa
Midtown Tulsa is fortunate to have several attractive bed & breakfast facilities, but my pick for Mother’s Day weekend was the historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast. The mansion was built in the early 1920s during Tulsa’s first oil boom and the many details honoring the decade can be admired here.
Although the Kennedy mansion is in Tulsa and minutes north of the downtown BOK Center and other Tulsa downtown attractions, it is actually in Osage county - probably the very eastern boundary of Osage county.
Since my Mother and step-father live in Pawhuska, the capital of Osage county, of course I made reservations for them in the “Osage Room.” From there, you can enjoy the sunset view of the Osage Hills from your room’s private terrace - simply breathtaking.
The mansion itself is magnificent, from the majestic staircase to beautiful wood floors, high ceilings with pristine crown molding and details of the home decorated in antiques and European flair.
The grounds by themselves are quite stunning - surrounded by ornate wrought-iron fencing and elegant entrances, you travel over the bricked drive to park under the porte-cochere. Beyond the entrance are stately trees, beautiful rose bushes and a small pool.
Because this weekend adventure was our gift to my Mother for Mother’s day, I dropped by the mansion before my parents’ arrival to leave fresh flowers, chocolates and wine in their room. There was a festive wedding reception going on in the grand ballroom, so we got to meet several wedding guests and enjoy in their celebration.
My husband Demetrius and I picked my parents up for dinner that evening after enjoying a few moments admiring the view from their terrace.
The historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast: downtown, midtown Tulsa
Proprietors of the Kennedy Mansion, Françoise and Darell Christopher, could not be more gracious hosts, and Françoise is a most excellent cook. Demetrius and I returned Sunday morning to enjoy Françoise’s home-made savory crepes and Quiche Lorraine with the parents. Oh my - all of the food was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The breakfast alone is worth returning for! And, I was too busy eating to take a photo of the fabulous food!
So, now that we’ve experienced our first “stay” in the historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast, I can promise we will be back. Although Demetrius and I live perhaps eight minutes south of the mansion, I believe we are already planning a romantic weekend get-away.
Do visit the historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast web site, and please tell Darell and Françoise that Lori, Deme, Patti and Don sent you!!
Lori is a residential Realtor serving the greater Tulsa area, and specializing in midtown Tulsa real estate. Please visit Lori’s web site, LoriCain.com or call 918-852-5036.
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Lori is a residential Realtor with Chinowth & Cohen Realtors serving the greater Tulsa area and specializing in downtown Tulsa and midtown Tulsa real estate.
Lori, What a wonderful Mother's Day gift for your Mom. You are so fortunate to still have her in your life to enjoy. Plus the B and B looks simply fabulous! What a wonderful daughter you are!
What wonderful pictures for this local post.... Looks like a great place - and so what if it is only 8 miles from your house - you can have a true staycation!
Lori....What an absolutely gorgeous B&B. I think it would be perfect for any type of get-away. Lovely pictures.
Hi Lori - Such a wonderful gift. I love historic places It looks like a fabulous place to stay.
Dixie - got to admit, it was one of my better ideas! My Mom felt thoroughly pampered!
Barbara - lucky for it to be so close by - and you can rent the facilities for parties also!
Carra - gorgeous indeed. I love looking at the wood grain in the stairs.
Pamela - thank you - my Mom was very pleased!!
Wow - Lori not only is the this a gorgeous place but this is a great localism post. Who wouldn't want to book a reservation? I'm so there!
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This is lovely, Lori, and what a great gift for your Mom.
Hi Lori ~ What a glorious house - hard to pick a favorite feature but those stairs are dazzling.
Liz
Anna - THANK YOU so much! You come visit Tulsa and I will get you the Presidential Suite!
Jane - thank you - she really enjoyed the treat!
Liz - aren't the stairs amazing? I'm in awe of the grain in the wood on the steps.
Lori, Looks like a wonderful place to spend some time. A really nice gift for your Mother. Yes the wood for the stairs is amazing.
Gloria
Beautiful pics Lori. I am staying at a B&B in DC right now and it looks very similar to your pics!
Gloria - the history of the place is amazing and the graciousness of the hosts are double.
Melinda - how nice that you're staying in a B&B in DC - much better than a hotel!!
What an incredibly beautiful home, and how wonderful that it has been so well preserved.
Lori, what a lovely place, I had no idea this existed in Tulsa thanks for the post and sharing with us! I will pass this on to my family in Broken Arrow!
Marilyn, we have several great bed & breakfasts in the Tulsa area, but nothing with this much rich history, beauty and preservation. Please DO pass along to your family in BA! And, should you come visit, please call ahead and we'll meet for coffee!!