About Saravilla Bed & Breakfast
Saravilla is a bed and breakfast in a three-story Dutch Colonial mansion on North State Street in Alma. The house was built in 1894 as an incentive for Sara Wright Lancashire to stay near her father after she married, and it is listed on the Michigan Historic Register. At about 11,000 square feet, it has served as a summer home, a private residence, a retirement home, a 50-bed hotel and, for more than 30 years, an inn. Original wallcoverings, light fixtures and leaded glass windows are still in place.
There are seven guest rooms, all with private baths. The Ammi Wright Suite has a king canopy bed, a sitting room and a two-person whirlpool, the Turret Room has a one-person whirlpool, and others offer a soaking tub, a claw-foot tub or room for up to four people. Guests can use a 1,200-square-foot ballroom, a billiard room, a library and parlor, a 24-hour guest kitchen and the wraparound porch and decks.
Breakfast is served on fine china in the turret dining room, with fresh fruit, pastries and several hot entrees. The inn is a short walk from Alma College and the town's original business district, with restaurants and antique shops. The innkeepers' own pets live on the main floor but stay out of guest rooms.
Sixteen Sprigs Lavender Farm is about 4 miles north on State Road, roughly a 10-minute drive. Its fields are open from May to late August, with U-pick and tours from mid-June to late July.
What to do
- Stay in a restored 1894 mansion on the Michigan Historic Register
- Book the Ammi Wright Suite with its canopy bed and two-person whirlpool
- Shoot a game in the billiard room or read in the library
- Walk to downtown Alma's restaurants and antique shops
- Drive 10 minutes north to Sixteen Sprigs Lavender Farm in summer
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. (posted on their website, 2026)
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Reservations
- Required
- Payment
- Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
Tips for your visit
- Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a one-night charge
- Extra guests in a room are $30 each per night
- The house is smoke-free
- Resident pets roam the main floor, which matters if you have allergies
Pair it with a lavender farm
Sixteen Sprigs Lavender Farm · about 10 minutes away
Sixteen Sprigs Lavender Farm is about 10 minutes north on State Road, so a June or July stay puts you close to its U-pick season.
Getting there
Questions
When was Saravilla built?
In 1894; it is a three-story Dutch Colonial on the Michigan Historic Register.
Can I bring my dog?
No, the inn is not pet friendly, though the innkeepers' pets live on the main floor.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a full breakfast with fruit, pastries and hot entrees is included.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Gratiot County & Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
