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Afternoon tea is served at the Riverdale Inn with 48 hours notice. Call now to check availability! TEA ROOM The Tea Room is open Monday-Saturday with advanced reservations only, based on availability Served in our lovely bed & breakfast, the Traditional Afternoon T ea Menu includes: Assorted finger sandwiches: chicken salad on croissant, cucumber crostini with house speacialty cream cheese, egg salad. Assorted mini pastries and petit fours: examples include brownies, cakes, napoleons, Madelines , macrons, cookies, etc. Traditional English scones served with clotted cream & jam. A selection of loose leaf teas from our menu upon seating. (Caffeinated and decaffeinated options available). BOOK HERE NOW Please make reservations a minimum of one day in advance. Menu may vary with the season. Please note any allergies or menu adjustments needed at the time of reservation. Payment will be taken at the time of the reservation. For private parties and larger groups, please call us directly for specific details. There is a $750 minimum to reserve the space for a private party. The $750 deposit is due at the time of booking to secure the private room.

A locally owned and operated Bed & Breakfast/boutique hotel. Located in historic Riverside; a walking friendly shopping and dining area of Jacksonville. Now taking ONLINE reservations for our tea room HERE ! ABOUT ABOUT OUR INN The Riverdale Inn is a family owned and operated business located in the heart of Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida. With 11 individually designed and decorated guest rooms, you'll feel right at home while still enjoying the amenities of a hotel or larger inn. Each room has private bathrooms, individual air control, refrigerators, Keurig machines, and more. Your stay includes a lovely breakfast each morning cooked to order from a menu prepared by our in-house chef/owner and personalized service from our owners who live in this beautiful neighborhood and love to share its charm with the world. ROOMS OUR ROOMS Each of our guest rooms has its own charm and character. Comfort is top priority and we strive to provide a clean and cozy space for your stay. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW OUR SERVICES OUR SERVICES Breakfast Breakfast is cooked to order from our menu each morning. Every morning locally roasted French-Press Bold Bean coffee is available as well as a selection of loose leaf teas & juices. Free Wifi Complimentary wi-fi is available to our guests during your stay. There are several wi-fi portals for each area of the house to provide high speed service no matter your location. On-Site "Honor" Bar A full bar located on the ground floor of the main house that operates as a self-serve "honor" bar. It is open 12pm-12am easily accessible to our guests. Daily Housekeeping Full-service housekeeping provided for the duration of your stay to provide fresh towels, linens, complimentary toiletries & most anything you'll need during your stay. Pet Friendly We love our furry friends and know you do too. Contact us directly for more information on fees & check our pet policies page on this site to see if we are a good fit for your pets to stay when you travel! On-Site Parking Parking is complimentary in our paved outdoor parking lot located directly behind our building on Lancaster Street. We also have Tesla charging stations for our guests use at no additional cost. HOURS OF OPERATION HOURS OF OPERATION Reservations Available to book online 24/7 By Phone: Everyday 7am-7pm Innkeeper Availability The front desk opens at 7am and closes by 6pm in the evening. If you need anything after hours, the on-site innkeeper is accessible by phone at any time during your stay. Late check-in If you will arrive after 6pm, please call the front desk prior to your arrival to obtain the late entry key code and instructions for a late arrival. GALLERY PHOTO GALLERY Oak Room View 2 Breakfast Self Serve Coffee Bar Wine and Cheese Board 1/6 SEE & DO THE NEIGHBORHOOD Local Restaurants Walk to local Riverside favorites; Blue Orchid , River & Post , Taqueria Cinco and more to support other locally owned and operated businesses in our neighborhood. Parks & Museums We are just blocks to the CUMMER MUSEUM of Art and Gardens and a short drive into downtown to MOCA Jacksonville . Memorial Park is just a block away with beautiful downtown and river views! Riverside Arts Market Every Saturday from 10a-3p walk just a few blocks to the local market under the bridge featuring local vendors, artists, musicians and more. Nearby Entertainment In 5-Points find local boutiques, antique stores and an array of bars and restaurants. Day-Trippin' Head out for the day and explore our Jacksonville Beaches, The Jacksonville Zoo , or The Catty Shack Ranch ...all great places to explore and no more than a half hour's drive away. Music Around Check out nearby venues Daily's Place , The Florida Theater , 1904 Music Hall & St. Augustine Amphitheater (about an hour's drive) for live music opportunities during your stay! VIRTUAL TOUR VIRTUAL TOUR GUEST REVIEWS “Once again, the Riverdale can’t be beat. Second visit, even better than the first. Our hosts are the absolute best. Rooms clean and breakfast spectacular. ” Contact

An overview of the information and policies regarding reservations and bookings at the Riverdale Inn. POLICIES RESERVATIONS Reservations at our bed & breakfast must be made via telephone or online to assure room availability. A valid credit card is required to confirm all reservations and payment is taken at the time of booking. There is a 2 night minimum on the weekends. *Please note the cancellation policy below before committing to a reservation. All rates are subject to a 13.5% state/bed tax. 7.5% state sales tax plus 6% bed tax per Duval County. Rates are subject to change throughout the year. To reserve a block of rooms or the whole Inn, a signed contract is required, please contact the front desk directly. OCCUPANCY Double occupancy is standard for our local inn: two people per room. Additional guests are $30 per night (room size permitting). Any additional guests must be cleared with the Innkeeper before booking. PETS Daily pet fee of $35 will be charged per pet. Pets must be cleared with the front desk before check-in. Pets may not be left unattended at any time. In the event your pet has been left unattended in your guest room, additional fees may apply and room service will not be provided. ACCESSIBILITY The Main House of our inn does not have an elevator for the guest rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Stairs are required for access to guest rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. There are 2 rooms located on the ground floor of the Guest House that are not handicap compliant, but do not require stairs for access. The ground floor of the main house IS handicap compliant for events and public use. DEPOSITS & CANCELLATION Please note** The following policies are for reservations booked directly through the Riverdale Inn - any reservations made through a third party will be upheld to that site's deposit and cancellation policy. CANCELLATIONS by 6PM, 7 days prior to Arrival We take a 100% deposit at the time of booking. We require 7 days (by 6pm), to change, alter, adjust, switch, get sick, get COVID, have a family member get COVID, miss your flight, have your flight cancelled, get in a car wreck, double book yourself, change your mind, have your babysitter cancel, or ANY other exceptional circumstances that may seem to halt your trip. We appreciate that you understand these implications when booking your room with us. This deposit becomes non-refundable at 6:01pm 7 days prior to arrival. You are reserving a room in our small 11 room Inn, and with that, we are staffing our business, buying your food, laundering your sheets and preparing for your arrival. Without ample time to re-book the room, we lose the ability to allow our small local, family operated business to thrive…hence the reason we require any changes or cancellations to be made by 6pm, 7 days prior to the reservation arrival. Group reservations and Whole House Bookings must be booked with the Innkeeper directly through a signed contract. Cancellation and deposits will vary based on the length of stay. If you need clarification on this cancellation policy, you may call the Inn directly. We accept: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover. CHECK-IN & OUT Check-in time is between 3:00pm-6:00pm. For later arrivals, please call for late entry instructions: 904-354-5080 Check-out is 11:00am. Late check-out is available by request, based upon availability and subject to a $25 per hour charge. SMOKING There is NO SMOKING indoors of the Riverdale Inn. Smoking is permitted on the balconies and decks - ashtrays are available upon request. Smoking indoors will result in an additional $150 charge to fumigate the room.

Included in your stay at the Riverdale Inn, full breakfast each morning and a featured brunch buffet on weekends. BREAKFAST Start Your Day Right Eggs Cooked to Order Riverdale Signature Omelettes Seasonal Vegetables Western Smoked Country Ham Three Cheese Blend Breakfast Sandwich All egg dishes served with: cheese grits, bacon, toast and seasonal fresh fruit. Seasoned Avocado Toast w/Egg of choice Served with bacon and seasonal fresh fruit. Blueberry Pancakes Pecan Waffle Topped with whipped cream; served with bacon and seasonal fresh fruit. Hot Oatmeal Served with brown sugar, pecans and fresh blueberries. Breakfast begins at 7:30am and ends at 9:30am M-F and 8:00am-10:30 Saturday and Sunday

The perfect venue for smaller weddings! We offer packages to make wedding planning as easy for you as possible. WEDDING Packages Elopement For the couple preferring a lovely quaint wedding , this package includes: Ceremony Officiant Wedding cake for 2 (from selected choices) Bottle of Champagne Bridal bouquet & Grooms boutonniere Ceremony @ Riverdale Inn or Memorial Park Two night stay in one of our suites (based upon availability) Wedding Coordination w/Mary-Mychael Price $1500 plus tax and gratuity Based upon the wedding couple as only two guests. 10/20/30 Guests For the couple preferring a smaller ceremony with their closest loved ones, our packages include: Ceremony Officiant Wedding cake from selected choices Champagne Toast Bridal bouquet & Grooms boutonniere Ceremony @ Riverdale Inn or Memorial Park Two night stay in one of our suites (based upon availability) Wedding Coordination w/Mary-Mychael Rental of Dining Room for up to 3 hours A selection of hors'deurves A selection of beer and wine Up to 10 guests - $2200 plus tax and gratuity Up to 20 guests - $4000 plus tax and gratuity Up to 30 guests - $5800 plus tax and gratuity *Guest count should include the wedding couple. Package Additions Package additions can be arranged for an additional fee: Live string musician Photography Wedding cake upgrade Additional guests Additional floral bouquets Fresh floral centerpieces Additional buffet items Full bar upgrade Please contact Mary-Mychael directly to set up a consultation and to get more information on any of our packages. Wedding Party Package For the weekend of your wedding for you and your wedding party to get-ready for the big day at our lovely local inn, this package includes: 2 night stay (based upon availability; specific room groupings listed below) In-room Mimosa and Bellini bar the day of the ceremony Selection of hors d'oeuvres and snacks for the day of the ceremony, served in-room Additional towels & toiletries Allotted use of the common areas and grounds for photographs Additional room service the evening of the ceremony to dispose of catered goods (scheduled timing based on availability; innkeepers will coordinate this with you upon booking). Gilmore & Lancaster - adjoining rooms on the ground floor of the Guest House; sleeps max of 5 guests; Up to 10 total guests allowed for day-of ceremony (should include photographers and make-up artists, etc.) $1800 plus tax & gratuity The entire 3rd floor - Bishopgate, Oak Room, Windsor Suite; sleeps max of 8 guests; Up to 15 total guests allowed for day-of ceremony (should include photographers and make-up artists, etc.) - $2500 plus tax & gratuity *Please contact the event coordinator, Mary-Mychael for more information.

An historical description of the evolution of the Riverdale Inn and its architectural importance. ABOUT US The Row In it's heyday, Riverside Avenue was lined with over 50 mansions leading into downtown and was known as THE ROW . Today, only 2 mansions remain, the Riverdale Inn being one of them. The mansion was built in 1901 by William Kelly, a wealthy turpentine baron of the time. His craftsmanship in design endures today in the solid heart of pine floors, wainscoting, crown moldings and the original painted shingle façade. The Waln family purchased the building in 2002, working tirelessly to restore the dilapidated building and transform it into the beautiful Inn that it is today. Two years later, in 2004, the doors opened and welcomed guests and neighbors alike to stay in the heart of Riverside in this curated boutique hotel. Today, husband-and-wife-team Eric and Mary-Mychael (with the help of their 11-year old daughter Penelope) operate the Inn on a daily basis and continue to pour their passion into their family's hard work and history. With a small staff who all love and appreciate the historical nature of the building and the business, the operation continues to thrive in the beautiful 5-points district of Jacksonville.

Private event space available to host weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more. CATERING & EVENTS On-Site Catering Use of the ground floor of our local inn is available to rent for private parties for anywhere from 10 to 50 guests*. Each event is catered to your needs so please call to set up a consultation with our event coordinator Mary-Mychael and chef Eric. Rehearsal Dinners Corporate Luncheons Holiday Parties Engagement Celebrations Family Reunions A Gathering of any kind! *Head count may determine the style of event, contact us for more info!

Each of our 11 guest rooms are listed here with descriptions and photographs. OUR ROOMS SHADOWLAWN Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, a cozy KING room overlooking Riverside Avenue. Bathroom features a walk-in shower. Shadowlawn Room View 1 Shadowlawn Room View 2 Shadowlawn Bathroom View 1 Shadowlawn Room View 1 1/6 PARK SUITE Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, a spacious KING room with a fireplace and sitting area. Bathroom features a walk-in shower. Park Suite Room View 1 Park Suite Room View 4 Park Suite Bathroom View 1 Park Suite Room View 1 1/7 MARGARET'S WINDOW Located on the 2ND floor of the main house, a cozy QUEEN room with beautiful wraparound windows. Bathroom features a walk-in shower. Margarets Window Room View 1 Margarets Window Room View 2 Margarets Window Bathroom View 2 Margarets Window Room View 1 1/6 ROOSEVELT SUITE Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, a spacious KING room with a fireplace. Newly renovated bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower. Roosevelt Room View 2 Roosevelt Suite Room View 1 Roosevelt Suite Bathroom View 1 Roosevelt Room View 2 1/8 ST JOHNS ROOM Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, a comfortable KING room. Newly renovated bathroom features beautiful spacious walk-in shower. St Johns Room View 1 St Johns Room View 2 St Johns Bathroom St Johns Room View 1 1/6 BISHOPGATE Located on the 3rd of the main house, a lovely KING room overlooking Riverside Avenue. Bathroom features a walk-in shower. Bishopgate Room View 3 Bishopgate Room View 1 Bishopgate Bathroom View 1 Bishopgate Room View 3 1/5 OAK ROOM Located on the 3rd floor of the main house, a lovely KING room nestled among the century old oak tree out back. Bathroom features a walk-in shower. Oak Room View 2 Oak Room View 4 Oak Room Bathroom View 1 Oak Room View 2 1/7 WINDSOR SUITE Recently renovated, the Windsor Suite is spacious KING room perfect for a romantic getaway. The bathroom has a full walk-in shower and beautiful slipper bathtub with a double vanity. A perfect room for a cozy escape. Windsor Suite Windsor Suite 2 Windsor Bathroom 4 Windsor Suite 1/8 GILMORE ROOM Located on the ground floor of the guest house with private outdoor entry, a charming QUEEN room. Newly renovated bathroom features beautiful large walk-in shower. Gilmore Room View 2 Gilmore Room View 1 (Open Adjoining Door) Gilmore Bathroom View 2 (Shower) Gilmore Room View 2 1/6 LANCASTER SUITE Located on the ground floor of the guest house, a spacious KING room with private outdoor entry. Small kitchenette and newly renovated bathroom features a large walk-in shower with full size washer and dryer. Lancaster Suite Lancaster Suite 4 Lancaster Suite Exterior Sitting Area Lancaster Suite 1/8 COACH HOUSE Comprising of the 2nd floor of the guest house, 1 bedroom apartment featuring a full kitchen and living dining area with private outdoor entry. Bedroom features two QUEEN beds while the newly renovated bathroom features a walk-in shower. Coach House Quarters Living Area 3 Coach House Quarters Living Area 2 Coach House Quarters Bathroom 2 Coach House Quarters Living Area 3 1/8 Amenities All rooms in our bed & breakfast come equipped with the following: In room air control Private bathroom Fresh linens and towels Complimentary toiletries Hair dryer Refrigerator and Freezer Keurig Coffee Maker w/complimentary coffee TV with cable access Complimentary Wi-fi Iron & ironing board OR steamer Amenities