Our arrival set a tone that we couldn't shake. My boyfriend and I went up the front steps of this residential home, he with our large bags. I wasn't sure if it was the correct entrance so I knocked, opened the door, stuck in my head and saw a woman emptying the dishwasher. I said hello and asked if we were to come in this door. She barely looked up and said even though the sign said welcome we were to go around back for "him" to check us in. My boyfriend lugged the bags to the back to a very beautiful garden but no one around. We were standing there wondering where to go when a man came out of the garden shed. We said we're here to check in but weren't quite sure where to go. He looked confused and said we could go to the front. I let him know a lady told us to come to the back. He said no, just go to the front and I'll meet you there. No offer to help my poor boyrfriend carry the bags back again around to the front of the house. Not a good first impression!
We entered and the lady was nowhere to be found but he greeted us and started the process. The house is definitely over decorated with fake flowers and grapes on the wall but is exceptionally clean. I don't think there is dust anywhere! Our room was very comfortable, bathroom very clean and spacious. The room next to us was vacant so very quiet, didn't hear anyone. It is a good location just far enough away from downtown.
We unfortunately did not get to experience the wonderful breakfast others commented on. The lady of the house (Martha, whom I didn't actually ever get to meet, I'm assuming she was the lady at the dishwasher) had an early morning appt so both hosts would be gone. They left out all the breakfast items, hot coffee, juice, toaster, etc and told us we were free to help ourselves to everything in the fridge, etc. Nothing to complain about but nothing really to rave about either.
Our quick one night didn't leave any great feelings that make me reccomend this place. I've stayed in numerous B&Bs around the world so have lots to compare.
They offer a discount if you pay cash which is great and we took advantage of. I wouldn't stay here again personally. Our experience seems to be different from others so not sure if maybe there was just some other things going on for them at the time of our visit.
