Our stay was a combination of business and leisure. We hesitated because the price was SO reasonable; we surmised we would find at least one big "flaw" with the place - not so. We frequently stay at B&Bs and found this to be one of the best overall. From the detailed orientation to the place, to the condition of the surroundings (home in general), to the food (excellent and well presented), to the services and hospitality - we found nothing of which to complain. THANK YOU to Becky and Joe for a comfortable stay and delightful experience.
MK and AE

I was flabbergasted to read such harsh reviews of Joe, the husband of "Aunt Rebecca!" Sure, he is a little long winded, but I would describe Joe as a very Proud Baltimorian (if that is a word). He gave us GREAT tips on where to go and what to eat, as there are many good restaurants down Charles street. The room was comfy and we slept very well, and the breakfasts were always good. Joe didn't hesitate to also point out areas to avoid (and there are unfortunately one too many in Baltimore as that city has not undergone the renaissance that other larger American cities have done). Joe and Rebecca are WONDERFUL people. Period. If Joe starts talking too much, politely say you're tired and he'll stop. That's all we had to do. And we welcomed his dissertation the next day during a great breakfast and good coffee.

While other reviewers compliment the hosts of Aunt Rebecca's for friendliness and quality information, and I'm glad they had a better experience, I have to agree with another 1-star review that mentions the poor service and intrusiveness of Joe, the co-host at Aunt Rebecca's. Like the other 1-star reviewer, on arrival (tired, hungry, and running out of time for open restaurants) we were forced to sit in the tiny parlor and were subjected to a half-hour lecture on the house, on the local area, on car parking and local crime and so on that could have been relegated to print -- a nice little info book in the room. We were already very familiar with Baltimore, but instead of asking us if we knew the area when we arrived, we got the rehearsed lecture anyway. When Joe was interrupted by an even later arrival and lost his place in the memorized spiel, he backtracked and repeated information he'd already told us -- we got the whole thing again. Additionally, at breakfast he and Rebecca were far too free with information (most of it misinformation) about each guest to the other guests. The intent may have been to make the group feel "at home", but none of us staying there at the time appreciated the second-hand, inaccurate introduction of each other and the background on why each of us was staying there.
Joe was also intrusive, scolding one member of my party when he called up to the room and my friend didn't answer the phone (he was taking a shower). The next morning, when Joe cornered him about not answering the phone, and my friend explained he was in the shower -- the bathroom was not in the room, by the way -- Joe said, "Well, I *hope* that's what you were doing ..." as though he were suspicious about why a guest wouldn't answer the phone. We came to dread every interaction with this host.
Breakfast was acceptable but hardly wonderful -- rubbery pancakes one day and an English muffin so over toasted/microwaved that it was almost impossible to chew.

I am about to return to Baltimore and am looking for a place to stay, while looking, I came across Aunt Rebecca's, and because the bad experience is still fresh, had to post a review. While I know the B&B business is difficult and I'm sympathetic to that, the hosts here could greatly improve guest experiences by: 1) a brief welcome and an info book to include all that "necessary" information now forced on guests by lecture and 2) less intrusiveness and more respect for the privacy of individual guests -- let the guests choose to introduce themselves and their own backgrounds, as they like. Also pulling at least half the clutter off the walls of the rooms would make for a more peaceful stay. A fine historic home overrun with tschotskes.

I stayed at Aunt Rebecca's a couple years ago and recently in May, 2009, stayed at the Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast in Baltimore. I now appreciate Aunt Rebecca's even
more. The cost at Aunt Rebecca's was around half of what it was at Scarborough Fair.
The breakfasts were delicious. The bed was very comfortable. Parking was closer. There was plenty of shampoo and conditioner available each day. If I visit Baltimore again, my choice is clear, I will definitely stay at Aunt Rebecca's!!!!