Welcome!

The Joshua Wilton House Inn boasts five historic bedrooms. We’ve updated each room to have modern amenities, all while maintaining the home’s Victorian character. In the warmer months, we invite you to relax on our front porch with a glass of wine or enjoy the private back patio & Chef’s Garden. In the winter, you can cozy up to our many fireplaces downstairs, or enjoy hot tea while watching your favorite shows in bed. Each room has a designated workspace (with free Wi-Fi of course) as well as a Roku televisions.

As a reminder, all rooms are located on the second story, meaning all guests must be able to walk up a full flight of steps.

We’re located in Downtown Harrisonburg VA, with access to all the shops and activities the heart of Harrisonburg has to offer. We’re also within walking distance of JMU’s campus, which is great for families visiting students, or for professors that are traveling. For information on events downtown, follow the link here!

Room One - The Study

Overlooking the patio and gardens, with beautiful morning light, this room offers a quiet, warm atmosphere. Furnished with a king-sized bed, large armoire, Queen Anne writing desk, and plenty of vintage and antique books for reading! There is also a stunning clock from 1815, complete with original wooden gears, that adorns this room. It was found during JWH’s fraternity days, stuffed away in the insulation. It is fully functional, but set to not chime every hour (for the guest's sake). The bathroom is the largest out of our five rooms, and offers a shower/tub combination.

Room Two - The Den

A stately, faux-marble, wood-burning fireplace* faces the queen bed, which boasts a massive hand-carved headboard. The room is painted in a deep forest green, adding warmth and coziness to The Den. The Den is furnished with an antique vanity, writing desk, and local artwork, along with gold accents and antique books. This room has quickly become a fan-favorite for its cozy, cabin-like feeling.

*we do not allow fires in our inn rooms

Room Three - The Tea Room

This historic bedroom is bathed in warm evening light, overlooking sunsets from the front yard. The Tea room is painted in faded pink and dark brown earth tones (Irish Tea and Turkish Coffee) which add to the coziness of this room. An antique tea cart and vintage books adorn the room, alongside local artwork, a smart TV, and writing desk. The private bath features a standing tile shower.

Room Four

The Stone Room

Decorated in slate-blue to honor the Blue Stone used to build Wilton’s foundation, this room has become very popular. Furnished with a tall king sized bed, armoire, massive mahogany desk, and two comfortable chairs set in our turret, overlooking Main Street. There is even an original piece of Blue Stone carved in 1880 to form the foundation of the home. It was removed during renovations in 1986, so we placed it in this room for guests to enjoy! Formerly known as “The Rose Room”, The Stone Room was renovated in 2023, but we wanted to save a section of wallpaper to remember its 35 year history as The Rose Room. It is framed and hanging in the room to be enjoyed by guests.

Room Five

The Lavender Room

Massive Victorian windows surround three sides of the room, making it a great place to enjoy the downtown sights. Furnished with with a king-sized bed, desk with antique book collection, two chairs to converse and snack in, as well as a glass case with historic blueprints of the home. The walls are adorned with gold accents, including framed blueprints and local artwork. Sit back and relax in two comfortably chairs, sip some wine, and bask in the history around you. The closet, painted midnight orchid, offers additional storage with gold accent hooks.