Stay, Host & Discover at the John Lee Haus Inn— a Historic B&B located in the heart of Arcadia, Florida’s Downtown Historic District.
With just one visit to Arcadia, FL, Pia and Thomas Crone knew they were home.
The Crones learned of Arcadia while searching for property to create a beautifully designed gathering space.
“We searched in the Carolinas and Tennessee until a historic home in Arcadia caught our eye,” Pia said. “During our visit, we instantly fell in love—with the house, the charming downtown, and the welcoming community.”
That historic home, now referred to as the John Lee Haus Inn, is located at 601 W. Oak Street and is currently under renovations with the Crones leading the work.
Pia, an Army veteran, is an interior designer and event planner. Thomas serves as Florida Army National Guard captain.
“We’re approaching renovations in phases, as there’s so much to accomplish,” Pia said. “Right now, our primary focus is completing the cottage—affectionately called ‘The Maisonnette’ — so we can begin offering it as a short-term rental within the next month or so.”
From there, Pia said they will tackle the exterior, including restoring the balconies, repainting the entire house, and refreshing the landscaping, with a goal of finishing by summer. They’ve already had the foundation redone.
“By fall, we’ll move on to the interior, aiming to complete the full renovation by the end of the year and start welcoming guests in 2026,” she said. “We’re beyond excited for that day but are taking it one step at a time!”
The John Lee Haus Inn’s name was derived from the house’s historical name, “John Lee & Mourning Jones House.”
The Crones have already secured a Bed & Breakfast special permit from the city and are now applying for an additional permit to host events like intimate weddings, parties, reunions and retreats.
For more information and updates about the inn, find them on Facebook under the name John Lee Haus Inn.
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