Red Velvet Inn

Wonderful place to celebrate our 49 th Wedding Anniversary. Carole was the best and most hospitable Inn keeper than we have ever met. Within minutes of our arrival, Carole showed us around her 134 year old home and shared some of its history. The three beautifully decorated bedrooms were very comfortable for lounging , sleeping or watching your favorite movie. Our “Gold Room”had a private bath while the other two had a shared bathroom. . She then proceeded to share some of her “must see” recommendations for downtown Navasota. We made our way to the downtown area and all of the shops and the intriguing historical elements that Carole had recommended for us to visit were as interesting as she had shared . We interacted with the shop owners that we met and they were so hospitable and welcoming as if we were family. For dinner we decided to pickup a to go order from Rail & Rye which is one of several historical downtown restaurants that have helped bring downtown Navasota back to life. We chose this dining option as we wanted to take it back to the quiet environment of the B&B and eat amongst the beautiful home with it many inspiring works of art and beautiful furnishings throughout the home. In the early evening we went back to the downtown area to enjoy some of the bubbling nightlife of music and people watching. We then left the downtown area after visiting the beautifully renovated P A Smith Hotel and the interesting speakeasy located on the second floor of the Hotel. For those history buffs that remember the Bonnie & Clyde era of crime , you would find the speakeasy very interesting. After returning to the B & B , we enjoyed the hot bath in the old claw foot soaking tub located in our room. We went to bed looking forward to a wonderful breakfast. Well, once again Carole did not disappoint as she exceeded our expectations with delicious hot breakfast fit for a king and queen. If you like art, you will really enjoy time just viewing numerous art pieces and / or listening to Carole as she shares some history on her beautiful home. She is also a very talented artist with her work displayed throughout the home as well. Many of the art pieces are for sale so you may just find a piece of art that you just cannot pass up. You will enjoy the quiet solitude of the “Parlor” located on the ground floor in case you want to read a book or meditate amongst the many historical elements within this home. We give Red Velvet Inn a 5 star rating for its attention to detail in providing a hospitable environment second to none. As a matter of fact, it will soon be announced that Red Velvet Inn and Art Gallery is being named “ Best of the Brazos Valley B & B’s” Quite an honor however, Carole exceeds the Mission Statement that she has committed to as shown on the table in her foyer.