The Beard & Lady Inn was built in 1887 by US Marshall Jacob Yoes. Just in time for Halloween!! It was formerly known at The Chester Inn and served as a dry goods store, brothel, and post office before becoming a hotel. The hotel is claimed to be haunted with ghostly figures appearing in the windows and walking around the hallways. But don’t let that scare you, the inside of the hotel is renovated with antique charm and so many fun details! Let’s look inside!
Watch the tour
The property does include a mercantile and apothecary shop shown here!
The mercantile is charming and unique! With so many things to look at and sell. The property estimates that with the mercantile as the hotel, it brings in $160,000+ in revenue every year.
There is a communal dining room where everyone can eat together!
It does include a lovely fully stocked kitchen! Perfect to feed all of your alive…and dead guests!
There are 11 guest rooms available! This one is a double room with so much character and history throughout!
There are 5 bathrooms total! This one includes the only tub on the property!
And don’t worry, if you need a little beverage, there is a lemonade stand included in the backyard.
$1,999,999 | 411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR 72934
Home Description: Introducing…The Beard & Lady Inn – A Historic 1887 Bed & Breakfast with Modern Luxury offers a turn-key thriving business. Step back in time with The Beard & Lady Inn, an extraordinary 9,600 sq. ft. fully restored 19th-century bed-and-breakfast built in 1887 by U.S. Marshal Colonel Jacob Yoes. Set on 0.69 beautifully landscaped acres less than half a mile from I-540, this property masterfully blends historic charm with modern comfort — and comes with a six-figure revenue hospitality business already in operation. Inside, guests are welcomed by 11 uniquely themed rooms, including two luxury suites. One suite features a kitchenette & an expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub & shower, while the remaining bathrooms offer a total of 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub. The Mercantile & Apothecary Shop on-site provides guests with an unforgettable retail and entertainment experience — complete with a stage for live music and a large seating area. The bottom floor of the inn features a commercial kitchen, spacious dining hall, & wood-burning stove, making it perfect for group events, weddings, and retreats. Recent upgrades ensure modern efficiency & comfort, including a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini-splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into the flooring.Outdoors, guests will enjoy a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and even RV hookups — all surrounded by the charm of the Ozarks. This thriving destination has become known for hosting weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays, offering both a rich history and a profitable future. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or visionary innkeeper, The Beard & Lady Inn is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully restored historic property & a flourishing hospitality business in one of the region’s most scenic locations.
Listed by: Laura McLean Keller Williams Platinum Realty
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