Whole 9BR Historic Mansion, Weddings & Events

Book the entire Martha's Bed & Breakfast, a restored 8,000 square foot historic mansion in Lincoln's most prestigious neighborhood. With 9 private bedrooms, elegant gathering spaces, and 4 fireplaces, this home offers what a hotel cannot. A private and personal setting made for connection, designed for the moments worth gathering for.

Martha's was built for celebration. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding, a family reunion, a corporate retreat, a milestone birthday, or a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with everyone under one roof, the main floor is made for gathering and the bedrooms upstairs keep everyone comfortable overnight.

Hosting a gathering or event? Please message us first before booking. Once we know what you have in mind, we will walk you through our simple event process and pricing so everything runs smoothly and nothing catches you off guard.

When you reserve Martha's, you reserve the whole experience.
- Nine well-appointed bedrooms with 1 King, 7 Queens, and 2 Singles, comfortably sleeping up to 16 guests.
- Seven full bathrooms, each stocked with premium toiletries, soft towels, and a hairdryer.
- Four fireplaces throughout the home, perfect for cozy evenings and slow mornings.
- High-end bedding, upgraded mattresses, down and down-alternative pillows, and crisp sheets.
- Fast Wi-Fi, TVs, and central air conditioning throughout.
- Housekeeping upon request, so your group can relax while we handle the details.
- Complimentary continental breakfast served each morning in the formal dining room.
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As a historic 1909 home without the building-wide fire sprinkler system that Nebraska requires before a bed and breakfast may serve hot food, we offer a thoughtfully prepared continental breakfast. This is one of the small ways we preserve the character of this landmark home.

Built in 1909 for lumber magnate Frank M. Spalding and designed by architect Ferdinand Fiske, this Mission style estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features a grand semicircular oak staircase with floating cantilevered steps, exquisite original woodwork, antiques and period furnishings, a sprawling front porch, and a formal dining room anchored by a massive built-in oak buffet. No two rooms look the same, and every one of them feels like home.

Celebrations are held on the first floor, with food and drinks enjoyed in our gracious common rooms, including the dining room, reception room, den, enclosed patio, and front porch. Your day flows easily while the home stays comfortable for everyone staying overnight. Your group enjoys exclusive access to the Living Room with its marble fireplace and baby grand piano, the Den with warm lighting and a second fireplace, the Front Porch for morning coffee or evening conversation, the Dining Room for breakfast and private dinners, and the Enclosed Patio for quiet work or journaling.

The nightly rate covers your overnight stay, and gatherings carry a few additional charges based on the rooms you use, the hours you need, and how many guests attend who are not staying the night. These simply help us set up, care for the home and its historic details afterward, and give your event the attention it deserves. Any celebration with food or drink is arranged with our event planner, who helps bring the whole day together, and this is always the case for weddings.

Message us with your plans and we will share full details and pricing so there are never any surprises.