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The Inn at Oneonta is a historic location in Melbourne, Kentucky that is perfect for a gorgeous river-view wedding! Be our guest and celebrate your special event surrounded in elegance and divine, natural beauty.

This amazing treasure has truly withstood the test of time and element. Once a part of a small river town, this historic home was the only structure that defied the 1937 flood. The town never rebuilt, but this home remained for the packet boat and stagecoach travelers in the area. David Hosea and his family restored this 3-story brick mansion and has elegantly appointed it throughout with wonderful artwork depicting its heritage on the Ohio River. Also present are stunning antiques from around the world that compliment the original wood floors and punched tin 20 foot high ceilings.

Sitting on almost 26 acres, there are so many options to enjoy at Oneonta. Explore the many walking trails, go fishing in the stocked onsite lake, walk down the rock stairway to sit and watch as the Mississippi Queen paddles by playing its beautiful calliope music, play pool or arcade games in the custom-built arcade which resembles an old-fashioned train station...or marry your one-and-only in our chapel or with a serene riverside setting in our gazebo. The Inn also has a stunning cathedral wedding tent complete with bandstand and hi-tech lighting just waiting to welcome up to 300 guests to dance the night away!

This stunning riverside retreat feels like you are thousands of miles away from home, yet it's just 20 minutes from Cincinnati and Newport on the Levee.

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Veronica Sent on 07/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Weekend

My daughter wanted her dream Pinterest wedding, when we toured The Inn not only was my daughter and her fiancé wowed, so was her soon to be mother-in-law and myself. We choose the weekend package, my daughter lives in the area but most of the wedding party and parents lived an 1.5 hour away or more, so this worked perfect for us since the venue can sleep over 20 people.

The venue is gorgeous, the details and upkeep are exquisite. Travis and Michelle are amazing to work with. Any question we had all we had to do was call or shoot an email, they were very responsive and helpful giving ideas that we would have never thought of.

The food... Be Creative Catering which Travis owns was hands down some of the best food I've ever eaten. They served our rehearsal dinner as well. So trust me you will not be disappointed with the food.

Our experience was wonderful, Covid-19 made it questionable as if there would even be a wedding but thankfully we was able too, the weather was iffy wedding morning and afternoon, by ceremony time it was beautiful. I have to say my daughter got her Pinterest dream wedding and more!!! We love this venue!

Veronica
Vanceburg, KY
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Terrie Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking, No Worries, Superb, Hardworking, Very Experienced

I put this review off because it was just too long, but I cannot help it. I am totally being honest and speaking from my heart and experience.
It was such an unforgettable weekend. The Venue is beyond beautiful and unique. It brings you back in time. A fairytale come true. From the rehearsal dinner, casual laid back Pig Roast at it's best, to a very elegant absolutely phenominal wedding reception. Meeting the guest with wine and champaign, hor d'oeuvres, cocktails to superb salmon, filet and all the trimmings.
Travis & Michelle I cannot brag enough about. Their crew all worked together with smiles and very sufficient.
Honestly, 5 stars is not enough. The Venue was immaculate, clean, beautiful and in good taste. They went above and beyond to make our weekend stay running smoothly, enjoyable and fun. Our guest are still raving about it. I heard it many times that this was the Best Wedding by far and they will never forget it.
It was hard to say goodbye, they were like family.
I have the utmost respect for them. They work so hard and it shows. Travis and Michelle really love their place and they love what they do. Their passion shows and they wear their heart on their sleeves...
Travis, Michelle and crew was absolutely incredible. They made my Son and His New Bride Dream Come True 💘
Sincerely,
Terrie
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Ann E. Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Its hard to even write this review because there aren’t enough words to describe how incredible the staff and owners are at the Inn at Oneonta. Our wedding was truly the most magical day and that was in great part because it took place at the Inn at Oneonta. I was incredibly nervous about how the day of the wedding would turn out without a wedding planner or day of coordinator, but Michelle, Travis, and their whole team were so on top of every detail and made sure the whole day went exactly to plan without myself or the groom having to worry about a single thing. Everything from the set-up, to the food, to the drinks, to every-single-detail was absolute perfection. I say all of this even with our outdoor wedding taking place on a day where it poured rain. They had an amazing rain back up plan that ended up being just as magical as the original outdoor ceremony. Travis and Michelle are also so helpful during the entire planning process. They are both so knowledgeable about all wedding details and were able to give myself and the groom such good advice. I left every phone call and meeting with them feeling more and more confident about our wedding day being perfect. I would honestly recommend that every person in Cincinnati get married at the Inn at Oneonta. You will not find better, more honest, trustworthy, kind, and hardworking people to help you make your wedding dreams come true.
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Sarah Sent on 06/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I could not have been happier with my entire experience from the moment I toured this venue to the night of my wedding. Michelle answered every question, big or small in such a timely manner. Travis made the most delicious meal that was customized around my vision. The little details that they nailed blew me away, like surprising me with a serving of asparagus at dinner, since my husband wasn't crazy about serving them to everyone. He preferred the grilled garden vegetables! They both handled every detail with such professionalism and kindness and were at my reception from beginning to end. The parking crew, bartenders and severs were equally amazing. They worked behind the scenes to make everything run so smoothly. The way that the parking staff treated my grandfather and carted him around several times, because he liked chatting with the young man driving the golf cart:) They took my vision and made it come to life! I appreciated their honesty and guidance through the entire planning process. This space is the most scenic and captivating for such a special celebration, and I cannot imagine having my wedding day anywhere else. It’s clear that Travis, Michelle and their team go above and beyond and I appreciated them making my day stress free and certainly memorable!
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Charlotte Sent on 07/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As a generally pretty anxious person, I was naturally having a lot of anxiety about planning my wedding. Michelle and Travis at the Inn took all my stress away and made it all so easy. They are true professionals - having responded promptly and thoroughly to all of my questions, provided helpful advice, and ultimately ensured that my wedding was exactly how I always envisioned it would be. The Inn is just beautiful, the catering was fantastic, and it was the perfect setting for my husband and I to say "I Do." I honestly cannot say enough good things and would recommend this venue to anyone.
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Samantha Sent on 10/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Such a beautiful and unique venue!

There really aren't enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was working with Travis and Michelle and hosting our wedding at the Inn at Oneonta. The property itself is absolutely beautiful and it's obvious that the owners and crew go above and beyond to keep the grounds and facilities in perfect condition. In addition, Travis and Michelle make sure that EVERY detail is managed above and beyond expectation and are happy to provide suggestions to make the day run as smooth as possible. They are not only incredible business owners, but are also extremely kind and personable...to the point that Travis found my Dad during our reception to make sure he took a minute to sit down and eat and Michelle helped me get a stain out of my wedding dress when I got spaghetti sauce on it within the first 10 minutes of the reception :) I know our guests will rave about our wedding for years to come (particularly the venue and food) and we couldn't imagine spending our special day anywhere else.
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User2245043 Sent on 07/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful place to get married!!! Staff is beyond helpful and accommodating!! :)
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Kate Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Inn at Oneonta was always going to be the place for my husband and I to get married. We rented the venue for the weekend of September 20, 2014. It is close to our home but even if it wasn't the environment and services provided made us feel right at home; as if it were our own. We had our rehearsal dinner in back of the main house where there is a huge deck off the house and a gravel patio with a wide open, beautiful view of the river. The entire property is spectacular and maintained at the highest level of quality I have ever seen. The owners and their staff were a tremendous help on our wedding day. The property is so large so they were able to be places my wedding planner could not be at times and I am beyond grateful for their dedication to our big day! I Highley recomend this venue to everyone! It was definitely worth every penny.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Oneonta is beautiful! Everyone that works there is sooo friendly! I can't wait for my fall wedding there. It's expensive, but if you can afford it it's totally worth it. And in the end you see how much it actually saves you!
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Stephanie Sent on 09/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience having our rehearsal and wedding at the Inn at Oneonta. The venue was gorgeous and unique for the occasion. Travis and Michelle were great to work with! They were extremely honest and helpful with any questions or issues we had. It was a once in a lifetime experience and we are very thankful we picked the Inn!
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