The inspiration behind Martha’s Bed and Breakfast is the owner’s mother, Martha Knobel. Martha was the fifth child born June 10, 1934, in Aurora, Nebraska. Martha is beloved in the community of Fairbury, Nebraska, where she built a family together with her husband, Ralph Knobel. They have three wonderful children and six grandchildren. Martha loved kids and spent almost three decades of her life teaching children. Martha’s Bed and Breakfast was established in honor of Martha’s legacy – a loving mother, a devoted wife, a caring grandmother, a selfless teacher, and a phenomenal woman. Built in 1909, Martha’s was the first home built in the distinguished Sheridan area. Named for its owner, the Spalding house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1999. Martha’s is an 8,000-square-foot home. Local lumberman Frank M. Spalding was the first person to build a home in this neighborhood. Local architect Ferdinand Fiske designed this Mission-style home. The features of this home with its large windows, sprawling front porch, and beautiful woodwork, all lend themselves to the perfect bed and breakfast experience. The interior features a grand semicircular oak staircase with cantilevered steps. Enjoy the large oak built-in buffet in the dining room. The Spalding home has had many owners over the years, including serving as a convent for the Blessed Sacrament Sisters of Mercy. Great effort went into maintaining the architectural integrity of the home from the structure to its fine furnishings.

Experience a warm welcome at Martha’s Bed and Breakfast, one of the original homes located in a lovely historic neighborhood in the vibrant community of Lincoln, Nebraska. Newly renovated and furnished, Martha's was built in 1909. Our Bed and Breakfast offers a pleasing mix of period antiques, modern conveniences, and casual elegance which join together to provide you with the perfect place for rest and relaxation. Martha's Bed and Breakfast offers guest rooms that are all unique, beautifully decorated, with private bathrooms. Enjoy our intimate touches in the guest rooms, relax by the fire in some rooms, or read a book whilst looking at the beautiful trees and host neighborhood.

Martha's Bed and Breakfast is one of the many beautiful homes that make up the historic Sheridan area. Martha’s is 17 minutes from the airport, 11 minutes from the memorial stadium, and 10 minutes from downtown Lincoln.