We stayed for two days while visiting my daughter in Allendale. We chose the Gerber Guest House because it was reasonable (rooms $75-$85), and the web site was very enticing. Upon arrival we were concerned becaused Jan met us and really seemed disinterested, and really didn't give us a tour of the house and where to park, and where to get breakfast. We felt unwelcome. But if you give the Gerber a chance it really is a great place. The owners if you make an attempt to talk to them, are very friendly. There was a farmers market on the weekends where you can get some great things. The breakfast was different than traditional sit down B&Bs. It was serve yourself, and there was plenty of things to choose from, cereal, oatmeal, tea or coffee, juices,bottled water,english muffins,etc. I kind of like the idea of self serve as sometimes it is hard to meet at a prescribed time. The main thing the B&B has going for it is the beautiful rooms and astounding back yard with gardens... more