The Orrell House in Williamsburg, Virginia, is rumored to be haunted by mischievous ghosts who cause paranormal activity like furniture being turned upside down and rushing water sounds. Guests and staff have also reported encounters with colonially dressed ghosts and the ghostly presence of a woman named Irma, who once managed a restaurant there. The spirits are said to test modern amenities and are often encountered by guests and staff staying in the inn. The spirits are known for playing tricks, such as turning furniture upside down. Guests have reported hearing heavy footsteps on the staircase, the jingling of keys, and the sound of rushing water from the second floor. Shadow figures and ghostly apparitions are sometimes seen. Some accounts describe spirits interacting with or testing modern amenities. The ghost of Irma, a former manager of a restaurant at the location, is said to haunt the Orrell House. Visitors and staff have encountered ghosts dressed in colonial attire, suggesting a connection to the building's history.