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Harrisonburg, VA

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Friendly City Inn

4.6 (50 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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We stayed at the friendly city in on a recent trip traveling from North Carolina north. The Inn was an easy place to find, being well marked with a large sign. The parking lot was right next to the In. And it was easy to get her bags in. We found the B and B charming and the innkeeper very accommodating and gracious. Clean and comfortable, the experience was topped off by a delicious breakfast! We will stop again.

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Laurie W.

My husband and I stayed here a few weeks ago to save ourselves a trip back to NoVA at night. It was our first visit and we really enjoyed ourselves. When we arrived, Jonathan greeted us warmly at the door. The first thing he told us was that he'd be giving us a room upgrade at no extra charge to us to accommodate an older couple who needed a room on the first floor. Um, no complaints here and happy to help! We had made our reservation at the last minute a few weeks prior - the place was nearly booked - so this was a definite bonus. We sat down with Jonathan after we arrived to go over all the details of our stay, and he confirmed my husband's food allergies, which was definitely appreciated. Despite having 9 rooms, the inn was quiet and we slept soundly. Oh, and the sheets. THE SHEETS. I cannot rave enough about the sheets - they were like sleeping on silk. I've stayed in some pretty nice hotels & B&Bs and I have never, ever experienced sheets like these. I know it sounds strange, but you wouldn't believe the difference they made. Breakfast the next morning was excellent - Wayne, the owner, prepared Eggs Benedict and it was terrific. He provided us the choice of Virginia ham, prosciutto, and salmon. My husband chose the prosciutto and I chose the ham. I loved the dill hollendaise and the eggs were perfectly poached. The dish was incredibly filling. It was a beautiful morning, so we had the pleasure of dining on the back porch. When we left, it was as if family was leaving - Wayne & Jonathan were just THAT warm and welcoming. Thank you so much for such a lovely stay.

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Friendly City Inn sure lives up to its name. We thoroughly enjoyed three days and two nights with Becca, Joel and Kyle. In addition to excellent service and accommodations, we were welcomed with fresh-baked cookies and a wonderful breakfast each morning. Two of our (college) kids joined us for Easter Sunday brunch and Becca made it extra-special (providing us enough energy to walk to church; never thought THAT would happen!). Oh - and when we arrived, we were greeted with the optional cheese board with fresh fruit and a nice bottle of wine. Please do yourself a favor and give the Friendly City Inn a try (please just don't take our room!). JSP

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Noemí G.

Great service! It exceeded my expectations on what a BnB is! Cozy warm environment, Kyle was very attentive and understanding with our super late check-in. Becca cooked the most delicious breakfasts. Great for a romantic getaway! Highly recommended and I think we will come back!

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Michelle L.

Friendly City Inn has gone above and beyond in safety and allows "real" life to continue. The owners, Joel and Rebecca, make your stay luxurious. The beds are comfortable with lots of pillows and the breakfast (even with food allergies) was over-the-top amazing. We continue to return to this fine B and B.

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Thank you so much, Norm! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

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Thank you so much, Lisa! It was such a pleasure to meet and host you!

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Great place! Beautiful, well-kept old house. Staff are all very hospitable and knowledgeable about the greater area.

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Very old and small accommodations. The owners were friendly and the porch is nice for breakfast.

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Wonderful people, comfortable room, tasty breakfast...what more could you ask for. Thank you Joel and Becca.

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4.8(36 reviews)
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My wife and I are wanderlusts from Michigan who yearned for an intimate destination wedding. We…read morewanted a cozy wedding near the mountains at a venue that didn't break the bank. Weeks of searching online led us to Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast. Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast is a 1750s log home that sits on a 100-acre farm outside Harrisonburg, Virginia. The house retains its original rustic charm, with hand-hewn beams and bluestone chimneys. The owners have made tasteful renovations over time, too- digital thermostats, glass walk-in showers, and WiFi. There are wide-open views around the B&B. On any given morning, you might catch a glimpse of a cow, a deer, or the friendly farm cat, Maple. There are lovely rolling hills in the distance. It's quiet and peaceful. You'd never realize that a city of 51,000 people is only ten minutes away. It was everything we'd hoped to find. Since we only anticipated about 40 guests, we qualified for Silver Lake's intimate wedding package. That package allowed us to rent all six of the B&B's guest rooms for our wedding party and parents. We were able to hold our wedding ceremony and reception on-site. Weather permitting, the ceremony would be held outside in front of a beautiful arbor overlooking the hills. We'd have our reception under a large tent in the backyard. After confirming the cancellation policy a few dozen times, we booked before we ever set foot on the property. The owners stopped responding after we signed a contract. Weeks went by. We repeatedly left voicemails and sent e-mails, and no response. Finally, our wedding planner had enough and visited the venue. That's when we learned the owners we booked with had sold the B&B. The new owners were taking the reins and would contact us soon. Undoubtedly, this was an anxious time for us. In hindsight, it was the best thing that could've happened. The new owners, Ben and Hannah, contacted us a couple of weeks later. They apologized profusely for the confusion and promised us an extraordinary experience. They delivered on this promise in spades! Since taking over, they made many improvements to the property we enjoyed for our wedding day. We're grateful for their efforts and excited to see their continued progress! Ben recently refinished the front porch. It's a welcome and comfortable place to sit in a rocking chair on a chilly morning with a cup of hot coffee and a book. Their dining room features a giant, exquisite dining table that Hannah artfully decorates each season. It's a perfect place to enjoy a hot, filling breakfast and forge new friendships. Lastly, there are guest books in every room and the main dining room. We enjoyed reading about previous guests' stories and experiences. Hopefully, future guests will enjoy reading about ours! Ben and Hannah worked seamlessly with our wedding vendors to arrange on-site visits and discuss logistics. They communicated constantly and accommodated every reasonable request. We are so grateful that a twist of fate allowed us to meet them. They politely stayed inside for our wedding ceremony, but we insisted they join us for our reception under the tent in their backyard. They cooked and cared for us for days; the least we could do was offer them the same treatment. We are still determining when we'll return to Virginia, but we will undoubtedly stay at Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast when we do. We know we'll leave with full bellies and hearts. Thank you, Ben and Hannah, for letting us into your home, treating us like family, and providing an unforgettable wedding experience.

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Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast - Notching visible on the original logs.

Notching visible on the original logs.

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Side view of the house in the fall.

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4.2(9 reviews)
7.8 mi

Nice place to stay in this remote area. We were a bit far from the park where we wanted to hike…read more(Shenandoah) but we did enjoy it still. Not much to do around so do not be disappointed if you still chose to come here. See it as a peaceful retreat. We did enjoy the Massanutten water park and the ice skating ring in Bridgewater for a new year eve with the kids! The Inn is a nice old house that has a lot of charme with the cracking floors. The owner is a very nice and friendly person. She made us some very good and filling home made breakfasts (except for the pancakes.... we did not found to our taste). We did also really appreciate the hot tube in the evening after our hike in the cold air of the mountains. The lower rating of 4 stars will be only for the fact we thought the place was not that clean : dust but hardwood floor not forgiving and bed sheets not pristine clean. Few items in china were not clean by previous user. Most certainly due to the fact that this is an old house with a lot of stuff around and tough to maintain alone? Won t blame her for that so much. We were also in the upstairs apartment with 2 rooms (kids were with us) which is in the old part of the house and does not look like the pictures you can see. Much older. The barn, which might be called cottage and or the other rooms for fewer people should be much nicer. But we found the price reasonable and at the end we will come back and still recommend it to other.

We had just a wonderful stay at this quaint and comfy gem! Our hostess was so very kind and…read moreattentive. And she makes an AMAZING french toast! Fresh yummy food and impeccable service. Thanks Mary! The grounds were beautiful and the bicycles made exploring around fun!! I have never slept as well as I did in the 4 post bed seriously, i will be back for the sound sleep alone.

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Bridgewater Inn & Cottage - Bridgewater Inn & Cottage, Va.

Bridgewater Inn & Cottage, Va.

Bridgewater Inn & Cottage
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