Center School B&B and Museum

Entire rental unit in Arnold, Nebraska

  1. 5 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Schoolhouse BNB
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Arnold, steps from the city park

Arnold City Park is about a 2-min walk away, with downtown shops and dining just a few blocks south

Breakfast and snacks included

Breakfast items, snacks, and coffee are stocked and ready for guests on arrival

Berni is a standout host

Guests highlight Berni's warmth and knowledge, especially during tours of the schoolhouse museum
Center School B&B and Museum serves two main purposes; a country school museum on the main floor, and a comfy B&B complete with amenities in the basement level. (A variety of breakast choices, hot and cold, will always be provided.) We recently installed air conditioning. A cozy, quiet place that guests will have all to themselves - nestled in the residential area of a friendly rural community that has a lot to offer.

The space
Center School Museum and B&B is unique because it is an authentic country school that was districted in 1892. The front of the building showcases a photo taken of it by Solomon Butcher, in 1892. The basement was added on when we moved the building to Arnold. The first guests in the B&B were the teacher who taught in its last year 1950-51, and her husband who's given us a lot of information and artifacts to help retain the authenticity. Your stay includes a free visit to the museum. As a retired teacher (2019), I still have a lot to do in the museum above the lodging, however it does look like a country school may have looked in the late 1800s early 1900s. I've done a lot of research and have learned some interesting facts about my school and other country schools. I love showing it!

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire lower floor. It has a very high ceiling, and two tall egress windows. Guests will be allowed a free visit to the country school museum on the main floor by making arrangements with the host.

Other things to note
(We have had as many as 7 people in the basement, using the two sofa sleepers, bed, and an air mattress, which does fill a lot of the floor space. We do have a playpen available.)

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 365 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Arnold, Nebraska, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The B&B is located in a residential area near two churches. One of the churches (east of the school) has been turned into a residential area where the previous owner taught youth dance classes. The present owners use it as their home. The BnB is in a quiet, peaceful residential area. The city park with lots of playground equipment and picnic tables is just 2 blocks away. Arnold Public School is also just two blocks away.

Meet your host

Host
365 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Passion for Arnold
I spend too much time: Loving Arnold's History
In May of 2025 the Center School Museum and B&B was gifted to the Arnold Area Historical Society, a local non-profit. Our benefactor, a retired school teacher of 34 years, coached sports and fine arts for 61 seasons. She dreamt of a museum her students could enjoy and ultimately wanted to give it to people who care. The AAHS strives to honor her gift by volunteering our time to continue the museum and a quality B&B for our visitors to enjoy.

Host details

Response rate: 90%
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