Inn of the Phoenix was conceived by Kathy Wheaton, widow of Pearl Harbor Survivor, Gerry Wheaton and carried out by their daughter, Karla Barela, after his death on April 21, 2005.

Gerry and Kathy were married 59 years and were assigned many places by the United States Coast Guard including an island in the Gulf of Mexico and a lighthouse on the Pacific Ocean.

The week that Gerry passed away in his sleep, Kathy was diagnosed with lung cancer and knew the time she had left was precious to her and her family.  She and her daughter, Karla, had many talks of what would become of her home in Tome'.

Kathy was an avid reader and enjoyed history.  She shared that joy with her family.  Gerry enjoyed visiting his grandchildren's schools and shared with their classmates, and occassionally the entire student body in assembly, his story of the attack on Pearl Harbor that fateful day, December 7, 1941.  The day that will live in infamy.

The Inn is a tribute to Gerry & Kathy's lives and is filled with framed references to the Pearl Harbor attack and history of the ship Gerry served on while in the United States Navy, the USS Phoenix, the "Lucky Lady".  She endured over 25 engagements without losing a man to enemy fire.  The story behind the story is that ship was later sold by the United States to Argentina on April 9, 1951 and became the ARA General Belgrano.  She was the Argentine Navy's Flagship until May 2, 1982.  On that day she was sunk by a torpedo fired from the HMS Conqueror during the Falkland Island Incident.  She would go down in history as the first ship sunk by a nuclear submarine.

Other aspects of American history are also highlighted by original newspaper articles saved for decades by Kathy and framed by Karla. 

The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable with a full library, wood burning fireplace, private dining room, master queen bedroom with private bath, and twin bedroom with ability to convert to a King.  The main bathroom has a bathtub with shower massage and handicap bars, the master bath has a large shower with a removable shower chair, handicap bars and shower massage.  The Inn also boasts a full kitchen with a breakfast nook, laundry room and enclosed porch and private patio.

Rates are comparable to the area and offer military and bereavement discounts as well as Senior discounts.  Weekly rates are available.

Smoker's have a private patio to enjoy and pets are welcome with a deposit.

We look forward to serving you in the Land of Enchantment!