My son and I stayed during our recent jeep jamboree off road trip and this was better than any hotel we have stayed at. Clean, quiet and very accomadating, just what we needed after a long day on the muddy trails. Jackie and Allen were great and even dried our rain soaked clothes.

I concur whole-heartedly with every review already posted about this B&B. The owners, Al & Jackie, have outfitted their inn with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. They have an extensive library of local guidebooks and toursit info in their pleasant common area. Both rooms have comfortable beds and immaculately clean bathrooms. Breakfast is a treat and don't leave before you dig into Al's blueberry pancakes (he'll keep making them until you cry uncle). Because they have only two rooms, Al and Jackie are able to make an effort to get to know their guests. Over tea and cookies in the afternoon and apertifs in the evening, we enjoyed interesting and informative chats with our affable hosts. Both owners know the area very well and are happy to offer suggestions on activities and dining options. Al and Jackie obviously enjoy being innkeepers and their hospitality turned our two night stay into a two day visit with good friends. I cannot fathom why anyone would want to stay anywhere else in the Bethel area.

We had a great evening with Al and Jacquelyn, had a beautiful room to stay in for the night and had a wonderful breakfast the next morning! They made us feel right at home and we actually didn't want to leave the next morning to continue our trip! With maps and directions, provided by Jackie, as to what to see along out way we headed out for another day of adventure in Maine. However, if we ever choose to have a home base from which to head out for day trips in Main and New Hampshire, I know where we will be staying....Rivendale House! In the meantime, we will tell all our friends to have a stay with Al and Jackie!

My first stay at a B&B was very peaceful and satisfying. From the moment we drove into the the parking area we were greated with warm hospitality by Al and Jackie. The home itself is very charming, decorated with antiques. Al and Jackie were very informative of the many things to enjoy in the little town of Bethel and the surrounding area. They serve a delicous bountiful breakfast made with the best, local to the area, ingredience. I will definitely want to stay at Rivendell House again on my next trip to Maine!