I found the University Ave, B&B to be everything it was advertised as. Mizzou and downtown Columbia easy to get to on foot. The food was delicious,portions ample. While the room was dated, it was very clean and comfortable. I felt like I got a good value for my dollar.
I wish Kathy and Brian the best.

We knew when we entered from the pouring rain that things were not as we were led to believe from the printed description. Quaint and full of antiques really meant musty and worn out. The innkeepers made us feel like intruders, not welcome guests. Hospitality was lacking, as was the air-conditioning on the second floor. No consideration of our request for an early breakfast...and the complimentary box of chocolates was missing a piece! When asked if they enjoyed the business, their response told us they need to find a new job....Of all
the B&B's I have stayed in, this one rates among the worst.

My partner & I were looking for a nice B&B close to the university, to stay in for a few days while we helped my son relocate to Columbia for graduate school. According to my research, this area of Missouri is known for its wineries, so we planned to stick around and sample some of the local specialties. The University Avenue B&B is listed on a B&B web site as on "The Wine Road". Imagine our surprise when we tried to book 3 nights at this B&B and when confirming the reservation by phone, were told alcohol is not permitted ! In fact, the owner went so far as to tell us he wouldn't even supply us with glasses or a corkscrew if we tried to sneak a drink on the patio....I really think this B&B should be listed under special "Temperance Accommodations" . Needless to say, we cancelled the reservation and found a place more hospitable to vacationing guests.

For the $100 we spent to stay here, this place was definitely not worth the money. Although Columbia doesn't have much--or anything-- to offer in the way of high-end hotel accommodations, this B & B doesn't do anything to fill the gap. The room was simple and kitschy, as many faux 'antiquey' bed and breakfasts are. The proprietors were accommodating, but you are definitely in the bible belt here, with admonitions against having any alcohol in the room and a request to check out 1/2 hour early on Sunday mornings so that the innkeepers can attend church on time. If you're comfortable with this, go for it. It felt a bit creepy to us, and we were relieved to be out of there. We were in Columbia for a quick visit to the Mizzou campus (conveniently located just across the street), but the idea of anyone actually going to this place for a romantic or 'luxurious' getaway seems a bit odd...