Hallauer House is 3 miles from the Oberlin College campus. We were visiting our son there and attending a performance he was in. It is too far from the college to walk, especially in the snow, but that made it a nicer vacation for us. The house if full of Civil War memorabilia and Joe readily shares his knowledge of the Underground railroad and Oberlin history. Joe and Susan are very friendly and make you feel very much at home. There is a 2 person jacuzzi and sauna as well as exercise equipment available (and a pool in the summer!) There staircase to the rooms is a bit steep and might be difficult for someone with disabilities. Otherwise I recommend this B&B without reservations.

Joe and Susan provided the right combination of welcome, warmth and privacy. The beds were very comfortable and although the house was historic, the updates and amenities are first class. The hosts prepared delicious full breakfasts and fortunately there is an exercise room to work off some of the extra calories. We plan to stay there again next year.

There was something very special about this B&B. Joe and Susan are pretty mild-mannered (like their beautiful and mellow dog) and very good people. I found them helpful and pleasant without being overbearing. (In some B&Bs, you feel obliged to socialize with the hosts).

A quick drive from downtown Oberlin, their home feels historic but certainly not old. The bedding is top-notch, the rooms are tastefully decorated in Civil War era memorabilia, and the bathrooms are modern. The breakfasts are gourmet (for example, fresh herbs surrounding baked quiche and meats, fruit bowls with whipped cream, good strong coffee), with the hosts helpful without being overbearing. We only touched the surface, however, because there’s a pool and Asian Spa we didn’t use. The pre-stocked refrigerators were also a nice touch.

I hope they end up winning the Ohio B & B of the Year award. Highly recommended!

We had a great stay at the Hallauer House. The rooms are full of history and the breakfasts are fantastic. The only advice I can give is the stairs are quite steep and it might be hard for an older person to navigate.