My wife and I just stayed at the Smithton inn this past weekend. We had stayed here once before and…read moreenjoyed it under the previous owners and thankfully, under the new owner, we still had a great experience. Karen was great about reaching out to us before our stay, and once we arrived, she was very accommodating to make sure our stay was a pleasant experience. We stayed in the crimson suite room. It was immaculate and very comfortable. We enjoyed our breakfast in the morning as well. We will definitely be back when we're in the area again.

We have been coming here for ten years and have always valued the experience, which makes this…read moreespecially disappointing to write. Since Rebecca sold, the level of customer service has noticeably declined. The operation feels disorganized, and there seems to be a lack of understanding of how to properly treat guests--especially those of us who spend an entire weekend here. Loyal, long-term customers should feel welcomed and appreciated, but that has not been our recent experience. I truly hope improvements are made, as this place has meant a lot to us over the years.

Let's start with the top 3 things that make this little secret (not so secret anymore) stay one of…read moremy favorites: Indoor Pool Quiet (location and # of rooms) Amazing Breakfasts Honestly, during COVID times... what can you ask for besides a small stay with only a few guests WITH an indoor pool in the middle of winter; less exposure and lost of fun for the kids. Don't get me wrong, the grounds are nice as well, but we were usually stuck by the pool I have been trying to drag all my friends with kids to Sue's place since my friend and I discovered back in Oct (?). It is just a wonderful place to come to. The B&B is a house with 4 rooms (5th as an add-on to another one only) and a enclosed pool area that has picnic seating and lounge chairs, hot tub and entry lounge area with a dining table that we used to eat dinners and lunches by the pool. The rooms were pretty quiet - the downstairs one is ADA compliant and ok for pets, but we loved this room most because it was open to the pool area. Just keep in mind that this room tends to run colder than the other 3 rooms in the house for those of you who are sensitive to the cold. Above the pool-side room is what I like to call "honeymoon suite" it has a nice bed area with deck overlooking the pool and upstairs bathroom (i didnt get to try all those fancy buttons on the whirlpool tub, but I did end up having a tri-head shower along the way) The other 2 rooms are smaller, but one has an en-suite and the other has the hall bath with the option to book the room next to it for bigger parties. Do you know what else is nice? Sue leaves the Netflix and Amazon logged in on the TVs - I did not have to go through the annoying task of loading all of my accounts on and trying to remember to log-off when I was leaving. It is a really nice touch. Let's move on to my favorite part - THE FOOD. Holy smokes Sue can cook. Sure, I love her fancier meals, but the more homestyle, comfy ones area just... wow. I feel about 3x bigger just saying this. She will keep feeding you if you are still hungry (Don't judge.. I did get seconds almost EVERY time). She has a little refrigerator and though to stock it with drinks (who ever remembers to bring bottle water anyway?) and freezer with ice cream (the kids went nuts). Sue also leaves out the Keurig and a baked good on the table so you can help yourself to your ever expanding waistline as you relax in this quiet little retreat. I've been to some of the most incredible B&Bs (stuffy and not quite-so), but as nice as those were, I felt like I could put my hair down, relax with the kids, and just ENJOY my time with them as the pandemic raged on outside what felt like "home" to me. GO...and keep going (but not when I go - jk). Eat, swim, stroll the grounds, sleep...and just RELAX and let Sue handle everything - she's made for this

Lancaster Ridge is a wonderful, relaxing beautiful B&B. It's quiet. Has lovely,shaded outdoor areas…read morewith plenty of chairs to sit and watch the birds and squirrels. The awesome addition of having an indoor pool was great. You can swim or float your worries away. Susan is a wonderful host and her food is amazing. I'd recommend this B&B to anyone. We can't wait to go back!

Quant, friendly, and relaxing…read more The 1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast, or Americana for short, is a Bed and Breakfast made from a converted antique home. It's run by a lovely couple who have thought of almost everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Most of the accommodations is handled with little human interaction: book your room online, get a digital code to use on the door the day of your check in, fill out a sheet for when you want breakfast, and enjoy your room. Every piece of wall and floor is covered in charming decor, most likely from the local Amish community, from handmade rugs, to cute paintings, to little figurines and plaques with wholesome quotes. In the rooms themselves, printed signs in big print show instructions on how to use your amenities. Breakfast was the highlight of my experience. Each breakfast is a mix of fresh fruit, a breakfast cake or pastry, and a home-made meal that changes every day. A lot of time and effort went into making each meal special, all of which accompanied by coffee and juice. Each morning on our stay, we were greeted by the extremely friendly owners. During my stay, my wife and I found a few extra surprises that we didn't know were included when we originally booked our stay: A study that's perfect for reading or playing chess, complimentary snacks and whiskey, bath salts for our hot tub that was included in our room, complimentary Hulu streaming service. A booklet in our room had the history of the town, local attractions, and the best nearby restaurants for dining in and taking out. An outdoor area with nice chairs and a fire-pit. There were a few minor nitpicks that might be a bigger deal for you than they were for me: during our stay, the towel hanger on the wall fell off, most likely due to a lose screw. The thin walls made it possible to hear other guests and the occasional car outside. The TV in the room is so small, that it was difficult to enjoy. Americana is a wonderfully charming B&B experience that made our Pennsylvania trip all the more special.

A weekend getaway with my girlfriend at the Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast was a 5 star experience!…read moreMy room was called The Patriot Suite and had 3 levels. The first level was the living room and had a big screen TV with Hulu live included, plus access to log in to any other streaming service you subscribe to. The second level was a jacuzzi tub. My only minor complaint is that you can't see the TV from the tub. But it's the perfect size for 2 people and soaking in it felt amazing. My back was a bit sore and the jacuzzi made it feel better. The 3rd level was the bedroom. It had a TV with all the streaming services available, assuming you subscribe to them. The bed seemed small but still comfy for two. 10% of each booking of The Patriot is donated to a rotating military charity quarterly. My girlfriend is a military veteran so she loved the military theme of the décor and the charitable contribution. You have the option of 2 Breakfast times (8:30 & 9:30), and breakfast both days I was there was delicious. French toast one day and breakfast tacos the next day. I devoured each mouth watering breakfast. As a bonus the inn is next to a brewery that has good beer, cocktails and food! What more could I expect from a B&B? I shall return!

The Amish Homestead was an incredibly unique opportunity to stay with an Amish family and learn a…read morebit more about their way of life. The rooms were clean and spacious. I woke up the sound of the friendly goat baaa'ing and the spectacular array of colors of the sky in Lancaster. Pristine grounds, wonderful country area but very close to "civilization" if you want to pop out to restaurants or stores (I didn't even rent a car and just grabbed a Lyft). Ben and Emma are excellent hosts. Ben will answer any question you have! Emma is a great cook, and also an amazing hostess who will answer your questions. I learned so much!! And a wonderful buggy ride!! And fresh eggs from the hens. Ben is kind to his animals which I appreciated. So a couple of things - there are open grates in all the rooms and the bathroom. I guess so that heat is evenly distributed. But this is a tad odd as it means like zero privacy through the rooms. Also, for an animal lover like me I really hope Ben (or his tenant) will get the mama cat on his property spayed - and the kittens.

The place was not like the picture, the bedroom has 2 beds, but didn't look clean up, no closet at…read moreall to put our stuff and the bathroom looked dirty. I didn't enjoy it all we sincerely had a very unpleasant experience the charge a lot for something that is not at least clean I am not recommend these place. What a waste of money and a bad experience... Choose another place this one has an old couple who barely have enough straight to clean their own house or change their clothes that they were everyday

Just left Clearview Farm and what a great experience! We met interesting people over breakfast…read morewhich was a gourmet experience. Cheryl was a great hostess and a great cook. We started off each morning with coffee set up on the sideboard in the dining room which you could enjoy in the parlor. Breakfast was at 8:30 at a beautifully appointed table. Some type off muffin or coffee cake Cheryl had baked, fresh seasonal fruit cup, a delicious breakfast entree, a breakfast meat, orange juice and coffee or tea. The breakfast was luscious and filling. The grounds were well groomed and the 5 rooms were so nicely decorated with four poster beds with canopies. They were cozy with private baths. There was a sitting room at ground level with a flat screen tv. It was great and deserves a repeat visit ! Our first B & B experience, it will be hard to beat! Very pleased!

We arrived on Friday and were greeted by a sign on the door to call the number listed. Janae…read moreanswered and said she would be there in 5 minutes, which she was. While we waited there were some chairs facing a small pond which we eagerly used. Janae was as prompt as promised and took us inside to check us in and show us to our room. We were given the key to our room and code to the door to the house. Janae was absolutely wonderful. Friendly and helpful. Our room was well appointed, everything was nice. Odd though no television in our room ( no problem ) there was a radio though. Later we met David the owners son, he was pleasant and helpful too, giving us some ideas where we go for dinner. The house built in 1814 was wonderful.. Every time we turned around there was something new to spark our interest, the little details make all the difference. Our room was comfortable and the whole house was pristine. You can tell when someone really cares. I guess the owners were away, since we didn't get a chance to meet them. But Janae was great, she was there to serve breakfast, and we ate with another couple that came in that Friday night as well. Check out is a 10:00 and we did run a little late, but nothing was ever said about that. Were we comfortable? yes, were we happy we came? yes, would we come back? DEFINITELY. We come to the Lancaster several times a year, and we can see this becoming a place we would frequent again. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

Me and my wife just stayed at this wonderful bed and breakfast and it was truly a great experience!…read moreThe room was beautiful and clean! You also get a nice breakfast! And they have a fridge stocked with water and sodas in their game room for guests! We had breakfast in their dining room on our last day there and it was so delicious! This is definitely a place we will go to again! And if you are in the area check out Fox Meadows Creamery! It is probably the best ice cream I've ever had! And the people were sooooo friendly!

I've finally returned to reality ;( and already scheduling my return!! In July!! with his friends…read more(a couple) after he told them the greatness!. This B&B is absolutely the definition of R&R! it was exceptionally peaceful in ways of sleep, comfort, and no one interrupts your peace back home or here!. The customer service is amazing! Kate(innkeeper), Brenda, Amy ( make your delicious Breakfast) if known in advance they make your breakfast specific for your dietary needs. The Caramel French Toasts & Baked Apple with maple granola on top was my favorite !!! . They all make your experience very homely and relaxing your entire week!. We ordered room service which you can choose that or dine at the table which most of the guest did. This was mine & my loves 1st B&B now it's his Go-to lol. When we arrived it felt like a super cool Mission-esq movie where you get an envelope from a old school phone booth with your name and 2 pieces of paper in it telling you (to proceed to your next mission lol jkn ) the ins & outs of everything. We got the Amaryllis Suite! the beds were overly comfy and soft guaranteed easily a wonderful sleep!. The closet had the soft robes and extras if needed, you honestly didn't have to leave your room unless you wanted a beverage!. The deck was nice any part of the day! The set up was so nice it was perfect for a romantic night dinner outside (but the wind was too much so we took it inside). The Jacuzzi was Hot, bubbly and sooo soothing (they provide you with the correct items to use, you can't bring/use your own stuff in the jacuzzi). The Vibe all around was peaceful , I even caught the Beautiful Sun rise from start to bloom!. It's no Hesitation I'd come here again and recommend it although I'd love to keep this wonderful Gem to myself! The secret of its amazing peaceful experience is already out of the bag!!. Next go I'm going to the Amazing outside Activity Amenities Wolf Sanctuary (Yes real ones), Barry's Classic Cars and several spots where the locals go ! The Exchange for Crab Beignets and Rooftop!!. See y'all in July for a week also!!

We stayed here about a year ago and I never wrote a review, so here goes. I was looking for a room…read morewith a Jacuzzi and a fireplace and this B and B offered exactly that. It was an upstairs bedroom, very spacious, and you could enjoy the Jacuzzi while the fireplace warmed the room, next to the tub. It was beautiful, the view from the room was spectacular. Breakfast was delicious and Bonnie was so nice and even sat down with us and chatted for awhile. I forget the price exactly but I believe it was reasonable for what was offered. I would def recommend this B and B and I may even go back and visit at some point myself. Thank you!

I have been to a lot of B&B's in my time and i'm a big fan of them and the hospitality they bring…read more This one has me perplexed. When we arrived there was nobody there, no owners around, just a note on the door stating that if you have a reservation find your room on your own. Look, if it were a hotel I wouldn't care, but this is someones house so it's a tad uncomfortable for me to walk into to a house with nobody around and start looking around for a room. When we get in the room it's sweltering, no way I could sleep with it that warm. So I turn on the fan and open the window to try to cool it down a bit. I turn on the TV, no go, it doesn't work. The advertisement says cable, but it's not, it's an antenna, and apparently it doesn't work. So an hour later I go back out to the car to get my suitcase and walking towards me is Bonnie, the owner. The first thing she said to me was don't open the window, the AC is on (but apparently not in my room). I tell her about the TV to which she replies "Well maybe i'll see about it later." Later never happens by the way. The only other thing she said to me was to show her my ID later. I came down multiple times but did not see her or anyone else anywhere. Until that is, when kids screaming and running through the house perked my interest, especially after one of the kids barged into our room. Silly me for forgetting to lock the door. It was like a freight train all the way up until about 10:30. I got a chuckle out of the list of things left on the desk telling us what we cannot do in the bed and breakfast. I never saw Bonnie after the initial greeting we had in the driveway. I didn't know what was going on or what time breakfast was. I have never felt so uncomfortable in a bed and breakfast in the good 25 years I have been going to various ones. Not only was the room hot and sticky, and the TV didn't work so we were left to watch movies on our iPad, but the host was very standoffish, and did not make you feel welcome at all. She did nothing to resolve the 2 complaints I had regarding temperature and no TV, and it almost felt as if I was being scolded when told not to open the windows. I began looking for other hotels or B&B's in the area that we could go to but because it was Memorial Day weekend everything was sold out and we were staying for 2 nights, Saturday and Sunday night. I did however find an available hotel room for Sunday night and booked it. We would have to unfortunately suffer for one night. We were so uncomfortable that we got out early to go and get breakfast in a restaurant because not only did we not know what time breakfast was being served, we didn't want to be uncomfortable eating as well. Once we got back from breakfast we quickly packed our things. I went downstairs to find Bonnie to let her know and to check out, but once again, nowhere to be found. All I could do was leave a note with an explanation and my phone number. I couldn't even talk to anyone to request we be reimbursed for the Sunday night we wouldn't be staying. Suffice to say, I did not receive a phone call and i'm sure I will not be receiving a refund for one unused night. This could be a very nice B&B, but there's definitely work to be done. P.s. Don't forget to take your shoes off or you'll be hearing about that too.

Fantastic getaway for sure our hosts Karen and Mil were so friendly and welcoming to both of us…read moreupon arrival location is minutes from Livitiz and close to other attractions the breakfast was outstanding and cooked to perfection their home is clean and stunning loved it

Top Notch! Great conversations with the hosts. Best of all one of their daughters received her…read moremasters degree from the University of Tennessee. Food was very nice. I even taught Karen the "Rules of eating ice cream".