I often wondered why people reacted the way they did when I mentioned wanting to possibly stay at a bed and breakfast and now I understand. The owner's were delightful, hospitable, and fascinating to engage in conversation with but for the price and condition of the older building I was looking forward to checking out and getting to a normal hotel with all the amenities and just have a more modern and relaxing experience. This place has certainly seen better days. There is nothing around the area to see or do either. read more

Mrs. F and I stayed at Landhaven for 1 night on Sat 8/27/16. We decided to take a motorcycle ride to Crystal Cave in nearby Kutztown, PA, and when researching local places to stay on the internet, Landhaven popped up. It was close to our destination (on the same route, actually) and had good reviews in several sites. The website, photos, room descriptions etc looked nice, and the prices were competitive with chain hotels in the area. We wanted to avoid the really small "Bates Motel" type places, and liked that Landhaven was locally owned, part of a historic general store, and had nice amenities as well as quirky charm. We did not make a reservation in advance (though the website said all rooms were available). Instead, we thought we would rest the motorcycle (and our butts), visit Landhaven and get a sense of it before deciding to stay. Landhaven is a B&B built around an historic general store, and they've kept the store, items, decorations and features from when it was originally built in the late 1800s. Landhaven is positioned at a 4-way stop in the small, quaint Huff's Church village near Barto, PA. As we arrived, we parked the motorcycle and approached the B&B and were greeted by Donna Land who invited us in. We discussed our destination and that we were considering staying there for 1 night, and Donna was very engaging, no hard sell, listened for a while and took us on a short tour. Mrs. F and I had time pressure to get to Crystal Cave before it closed, so after jawing with Donna for a bit, we decided to stay. We paid Donna with Amex via a Square payment processor, exchanged some basic info about our return time and breakfast in the morning, and we were back on the motorcycle headed to nearby Crystal Cave. Fun fact: Because one of us snores like a chainsaw (I won't say whom), Mrs. F and I treated ourselves to 2 rooms at Landhaven. Mrs. F stayed in the Bittenbender Room, and I opted for the Pilgert Room. Expensive, yes... but also a fun way to experience the unique features of each room, which featured wonderful ambiance, quality beds, and great bathrooms with sauna showers, whirlpool tubs, and more. We had free Wi-Fi that worked quickly and well. The only amenity missing from each room was television... and frankly, that was part of the fun! Well, Mrs. F and I motorcycled away, and had a great time at Crystal Cave, a little tour of Kutztown, PA (during Move In Weekend at Kutztown University), and had great meals at Saucony Creek Craft Brewery before arriving back at Landhaven before dark. Driving back on the motorcycle, there was a big event with a live band at the local church down the road (Donna called it a picnic). We could have easily walked to the party, but we were exhausted from riding all day. When we returned for the evening, Donna and Ed Land greeted us, we talked for a bit about what time we wanted breakfast, and then retired to our rooms for the night. The next morning, Donna cooked us a delicious breakfast, clearly made from scratch. Mrs. F, Donna and I sat for a hour and talked most pleasantly over breakfast (Ed had gone to Bethlehem, PA to teach a blacksmithing class). The Landhaven experience was friendly and low key... Donna and Ed do a great job of maintaining the ambiance and amenities of Landhaven, but they don't take themselves too seriously... which we deeply appreciated. Some bed and breakfast places can be "too clever by half" and be a turnoff. Not Landhaven! It combined uniqueness, charm and amenities with a welcoming atmosphere of just plain folks. As Mrs. F and I rode away from Landhaven, we felt we got a good value, as well as a special lodging experience that made our weekend adventure into a great memory. If you're in the region, give Landhaven a chance to work its charm on you. read more

Wonderful find ! Donna and Ed are just lovely people! We enjoyed our visit with them each morning over breakfast. Donna is a wonderful cook. Our room had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. Hope to visit again! read more

Another amazing concert at landhaven! What a great intimate venue. Love the free brownies, popcorn and iced tea! Check out their schedule and get out to see the next performer you like - it's like having a private concert in a living room. Oh - I've heard it's also a nice B&B : ) read more

Not just a really nice room, but also a 1910 general store where you can peruse items from the past, appreciate the clean rustic decor, and enjoy up-to-date amenities (our room had a spa shower/steam room!!!!). Ed are Donna are charming and likable. Breakfast was well-made and substantial made by a chef with years of test kitchen and cooking experience. It was easy to make reservations and they are very flexible with check in and check out times. From the deck there are very picturesque views of the Lehigh Valley area. Located on Huffs Church Road in Barto, Pennsylvania, you experience a scenic country drive enroute to your get away. Landhaven is fully Wi-Fi accessible, but there is no cellular phone service; which is wonderful. You can even learn a little bit about blacksmithing from Ed! read more

Excellent! My wife and I went to see a show there and could not have had a better time. The Lands, who run the place are exceptionally nice. There was free popcorn, brownies, and beverages. They even provided cushions (actually pillows) to sit on. read more

My wife and I stayed at Landhaven for two nights over Valentine's Day weekend and are definitely planning to go back. The inn is made from a converted general store, and they've kept a lot of the decorations and features from when it was originally built in the late 1800s. We stayed in the Gery room on the first floor. The bed was comfortable and the room in general was very nice. I was worried that it might be drafty since the building was so old and it was really cold outside, but we were comfortable all night. Landhaven also has concerts on the weekends, which are half-price for hotel guests and are BYOB. We saw a folk duo and had a good time. Overall it was one of the best B&B's that I've ever stayed in. The food at breakfast was excellent and the proprietors (Donna & Ed) are a lot of fun to talk to. Highly recommended if you're looking for a short getaway. read more

A beautiful rustic place where you feel like family. The rooms are beatiful, the owners are truly wondeful. Never felt more at home. Love the famoly feel. Concert venue is truly amazing. That was an unexpected treat. Would highly reccomend if your looking for the family rxperience. Very resonable rates. read more