Ivy Lodge

What Ivy Lodge does

Ivy Lodge is a historic Victorian bed and breakfast located at 12 Clay Street within Newport, Rhode Island's Mansion District. Operating since approximately 1983, the inn occupies a designated 1886 "Cottage Mansion" built by Dr. Leroy Satterlee, featuring 9 individually designed guest rooms, 15 working fireplaces, and a 33-foot oak foyer. The property serves leisure travelers — primarily couples seeking romantic getaways and honeymoons, families, and New England weekend visitors — drawn to its period architecture, Gilded Age antiques, and proximity to Cliff Walk, Bellevue Avenue mansions, and downtown Thames Street.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with bookings handled through its own website via the InnRoad property management system, supplemented by phone reservations and listings on third-party OTA platforms (Booking.com, TripAdvisor). Revenue is generated through nightly room rentals, a $100 Romantic Getaway Package add-on (flowers, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries), and non-expiring gift certificates sold in any denomination. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; stays of two or more nights require a 50% deposit, with a 14-day cancellation policy. Modern in-room amenities (WiFi, flat-screen cable TVs, climate control, whirlpool tubs in most rooms) coexist with historic features, and all stays include a chef's gourmet breakfast, parking, and refreshments.

The inn is privately held and operated by Don and Jacqui Jursek, who serve as co-owners and innkeepers; the company's website currently carries an "In Loving Memory of Donald Jursek" dedication, signaling an ongoing leadership transition. The business is independently owned with no institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries. Operating geographies are limited to U.S. domestic travel, primarily the New England drive market, with no disclosed revenue or financials.

Name

Ivy Lodge

Legal name

The Ivy Lodge

Website

https://ivylodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ivy Lodge is a historic 9-room Victorian bed and breakfast in Newport's Mansion District, serving couples on romantic getaways, families, and New England leisure travelers through direct bookings and OTA channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed and Breakfast / Historic Lodging

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Bed & Breakfast–Style Rooms in Private Homes (THAMABAF)

Keywords

• Bed and breakfast
• Historic inn lodging
• Romantic getaway stays
• Boutique guest accommodations
• Victorian mansion hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Room rentals: Nightly and multi-night stays in one of 9 uniquely designed guest rooms and suites, each offering different amenities and configurations. Revenue generated through direct booking on website or via phone reservations.
2. Romantic Getaway Package: Additional charge of $100 for romantic package including flowers, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries arranged prior to guest arrival.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold in any amount, never expire, available for purchase by phone. No restrictions on use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ivy Lodge operates a nine-room Victorian bed and breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island, renting individually designed guest rooms and suites nightly to couples, families, and travelers. Each room features period antiques inspired by the Gilded Age alongside modern amenities such as WiFi, flat-screen cable TVs, climate control, and whirlpool tubs, and stays include a chef's gourmet breakfast, parking, refreshments, and morning coffee and tea. The property also offers a Romantic Getaway Package add-on and gift certificates, with reservations handled directly through its InnRoad booking system, by phone, or via OTAs such as Booking.com and TripAdvisor.

Product overview

Ivy Lodge is a historic Victorian bed and breakfast offering nine uniquely designed guest rooms: Turret, Satterlee Suite, Victoria, Van Alen, Library, Trunk, Queen Anne, La Chambre Jaune, and Pines. Each room is individually decorated reflecting different historical and geographical influences including French, Victorian, and Eastern Oriental design. The property features period antiques, working fireplaces, and modern amenities. Accommodations range from intimate single rooms to the family-sized Satterlee Suite that sleeps four. The lodge offers add-on packages including romantic getaway experiences with champagne and flowers, plus gift certificates for any occasion. Amenities included with stays are WiFi, morning coffee and tea, chef's gourmet breakfast, parking, and refreshments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turret Room Second floor guest room featuring a king-size canopy bed, open gas fireplace, walk-in marble shower, and private turret access overlooking the gardens, available for nightly booking at the Newport bed and breakfast.
• Satterlee Suite Spacious two-room suite decorated in soft taupe and blue tones with a large two-person shower, two-person vanity sink, and a separate room with a trundle bed accommodating up to four guests.
• Victoria Room Elegant guest room with monotone fabrics and wallpaper, a king-size four-poster bed, two-person whirlpool tub, raised hearth fireplace, and flat-screen TV.
• Van Alen Room Luxurious second floor guest room with marble walk-in shower, two-person whirlpool tub, personal wet bar, and fireplace.
• Library Room Ground floor guest room decorated in deep reds and silks with a queen-size sleigh bed, two-person whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, and open hearth fireplace.
• Trunk Room Third floor cozy guest room with a skylight, love seat, king-size bed convertible to two twins, and a two-person whirlpool tub.
• Queen Anne Room Spacious guest room with a king-size mahogany bed, trundle bed convertible to sofa, raised hearth fireplace, walk-in shower, and refrigerator; can sleep up to four guests.
• La Chambre Jaune Room French-inspired second floor guest room with one-person whirlpool tub-shower combination, working fireplace, and a balcony overlooking the property.
• Pines Room Third floor guest room with a queen-size sleigh bed, soft green hues, charming wood furniture, flat-screen TV, floor fireplace, and A/C.
• Romantic Getaway Package Add-on package priced at $100 that arranges flowers, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries in the room prior to guest arrival, designed for honeymoons and romantic weekend stays.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates sold in any amount, never expiring, with no restrictions on use and purchasable by phone, valid toward reservations and special occasions.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Almondy Inn: A Victorian bed and breakfast in Newport's Historic Hill district with period furnishings and a romantic positioning. Direct competitor for the same New England romantic-traveler segment.
• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: A luxury boutique hotel on Newport's Cliff Walk, offering individually designed rooms and historic mansion character in the same Mansion District. Direct competitor for high-end romantic and heritage tourism in Newport, RI.
• Vanderbilt Grace: A boutique hotel in a restored historic mansion in Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood. Comparable heritage-property lodging with similar target customers and capacity scale.
• Castle Hill Inn: A waterfront Relais & Châteaux inn in Newport offering luxury rooms and fine dining in a historic setting. Directly comparable in the premium Newport romantic-getaway segment and competes for the same Mansion District-adjacent traveler.
• Hydrangea House Inn: A Victorian-era Newport B&B with individually decorated rooms, gourmet breakfast, and a similar romantic-getaway positioning. Comparable in size, service model, and target customer.
• Francis Malbone House: A Colonial-era boutique inn in downtown Newport with individually styled rooms and gourmet breakfast. Closest like-for-like competitor to Ivy Lodge in scale, room count, and historic bed-and-breakfast positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: A global short-term rental marketplace that competes for Newport leisure travelers, particularly in the vacation-rental segment. Broadly relevant as a channel competitor for direct-booking properties in the same destination.
• Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa: A large full-service hotel in downtown Newport offering broad accommodation and event facilities. Not a direct B&B competitor but competes for the same Newport visitor spend, particularly for weddings and conferences.

Others

• BedandBreakfast.com: A directory and booking platform dedicated to B&Bs and inns. Acts as an OTA/channel partner for properties like Ivy Lodge, comparable in the niche booking-distribution layer rather than as a direct property competitor.
• Historic Hotels of America: A National Trust for Historic Preservation program marketing historic lodging properties. Comparable as an industry/network peer for marketing and pricing benchmarking of heritage-lodging properties like Ivy Lodge.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IvyLodgeRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivy-lodge

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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