What started as a last-minute surprise weekend getaway for my wife and me turned into a really great experience. After reading a few reviews, I spoke to Joe by phone and he was extremely helpful in providing insights on the different features of the available rooms (I chose the German Mill room because for a few dollars extra it featured an outdoor sitting porch overlooking the street and a big bathroom with bubble tub). Joe was a terrific and knowledgeable host who really knows his food! He provided two perfect dinner recommendations and served outstanding breakfasts - with our choice of menu items at our choice of seating time, a nice touch. He and Katie (the dog) joined us for breakfast on our last day and over coffee we discussed everything from living in New Bern (he is a transplanted New Yorker) to alternative power sources. That kind of interaction is what makes the B&B experience so much fun.
