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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4.0 star property
4-star B&B perfect for exploring Fredericksburg

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Sawyer Scott Room | In-room dining
Staircase
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area
Front of property
Sawyer Scott Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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711 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
  • Place, University of Mary Washington
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Park Fun Land
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Sawyer Scott Room

Sawyer Scott Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Fredericksburg

City center retreat .Steps from the B&B, you'll find The Courthouse and Shiloh Baptist Church. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church and Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Agave Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brock's Riverside Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Billiken's Smokehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4-star B&B perfect for exploring Fredericksburg
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House also features a garden and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Fredericksburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Located at the Richard Johnston Inn or in the late arrival box.]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean rooms but parking was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historical inn in the centre of Fredericksburg. Delicious breakfast and a very accommodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food at breakfast could have been better but did not change our overall opinion of the experience, which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is ideal - step outside and your in the middle of Old Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was actually pretty great, but read more carefully than we did as our private bath was across the hall from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and incredibly proactive. The room is comfortable and the area is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn’t happy with the bathroom being across the hall instead of connected to the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Richard Johnston Inn is a historic inn with loads of charm. We stayed in the Virginian room, furnished with antiques and modern amenities, alike. The Inn is supposed to be haunted but we felt no ghostly presence! Rather, the warm welcome from the super friendly and efficient staff, plus the delicious, freshly cooked breakfast, made us feel completely at home. Highly recommended for a short getaway or as a base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz provided wonderful host services and we felt very taken care of. Check in was a breeze and parking was convenient. This is an excellent location in downtown Fredericksburg and you can walk to everything. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest boutique hotel! In the Middle of the best part of Fredericksburg. The staff were oh so welcoming, a very nice compliment to The charming facility. We are like stay here again hands down over a more ‘contemporary’ stay in a chain elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic house only problem was the air conditioning was too loud, but it was over 95 degrees. So better loud and cool than sweaty and hot. Pillows uncomfortable. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

We stayed here because of a family wedding....and we LOVED it! Such a wonderful to stay in downtown Fredericksburg. The hospitality, the room, the decor, the snacks and food...all.of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022