The McDinger B&B for Little Wanderers is my lodging of choice when in the greater Waltham area. It provides a relaxing, friendly atmosphere with a top-notch beer selection and an interesting variety of farm-fresh vegetables with most meals. The proprietors are charming and gracious, and their dog is affectionate, though at times a little bit crazy. You may have to compete with the dog for space on some of the living room seating options, but this is just part of the charm of the McDinger B&B experience.
During the summer, a previous poster's complaint of having to access the bathroom through the proprietors' bedroom is easily addressed by using the "South Hall Washroom" facilities. Just be careful not to lock yourself out of your room if you do so.
During the summer months I am a fan of the greater privacy offered by the "South Hall Lounge" rooming option. This option provides guests with their own personal refrigerator and microwave, as well as the choice of three different beds. Hopefully these bedding options will be upgraded soon to better fit the sleeping needs of taller patrons. Sadly, this rooming arrangement is not available year-round due to seasonal infestations of unwanted teenagers.
My only reason for not giving a rating of five stars is the uppity nature of the B&B's other patrons. Apparently opting for the less comfortable yet less obtrusive and more private "South Hall Lounge" option makes one a "drifter", whereas I would counter that it is a polite way to share the space and afford the proprietors a degree of privacy and relief from the grueling task of running such a wonderful (and wonderfully priced!)
establishment. Furthermore, it is inevitable that one will be subjected to discourse on the brewing of over-priced coffee, articles in The New Yorker, and the latest doucheyness printed on a can of Six Point. If you are not well-versed in these subjects, then gatherings with other patrons may be awkward at times.
All-in-all, the McDinger B&B for Little Wanderers is a welcome respite from the craziness of the standard vagabond existence, and I highly recommend it for your next stay in the area!
-Homeless Vagabond read more