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.

Absolutely adorable Bed & Breakfast. It was incredibly clean and inviting. We only stayed one night…read moreand it wasn't long enough so we will definitely be back. The hosts were very lovely!

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.

We had the pad to ourselves and our first B&B experience was amazing. The owner is as very sweet…read moreand accommodating and the breakfast was just plain good. The weather was amazing i was just sad we didn't stay another night.

From the owner: This magnificent Queen Anne is situated directly across the street from the birthplace of President…read moreWoodrow Wilson and was first occupied by R. H. Catlett and his family in 1896. Mr. Catlett worked at Virginia Military Institute for a number of years prior to the Civil War and was a close personal friend of Stonewall Jackson (a teacher at VMI). The Catlett family occupied the house for almost 77 years. Because the proprietors, Bonnie and Jeff, painstakingly restored this grand old lady and turned her into on of Staunton's best bed and breakfasts many historical details remain within its 8,000 square feet. The Berkeley House Bed & Breakfast is beautifully decorated for the period, but modern conveniences are available for your comfort. Reserve your room today.

Robert H Beautiful…read morescenery with two cabins that were perfect accommodations. Bill came down every morning at breakfast and told us how it all came about constructing the cabins. He was so interesting to listen to about the area and his farming. We enjoyed every moment at Meadowcroft and will return for another relaxing time.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this hidden gem. The hosts were fabulous and so…read moreaccommodating; we really felt right at home. The room was gorgeously appointed and we thoroughly enjoyed the copper tub. For breakfast we were served the best Amish bacon we've ever tasted. The hosts also own a cannery on the property and we highly recommend a tour and the pepper and onion relish!! We bought several of their jams and jellies as Christmas gifts. Can't wait to return! The only recommendation would be to include a small welcome basket in the room with various toiletries...and maybe samples of the apple butter!

Spent a quick night at the Buckhorn Inn and Tavern after a trip to Charlottesville. The room was…read morelarge. The queen bed was comfortable. For the most part the room was clean, but there were some small details that could have been better tended. The mirror in the bathroom needed wiped down and the sink faucet had some dusting of makeup powder for a previous visitor. There were some spots on the carpet that were missed during vacuuming. I would guess their water system is on a well as there was some sulfur odor from the water during showering. That being said the water was soft...so much so that rinsing soap away was difficult. We grabbed the brunch in the tavern in the morning. My husband had the farmhouse bowl which he enjoyed immensely. My pumpkin french toast was delicious as well. The Bloody Mary was tasty with the perfect amount of heat. The room was advertised as alloying a discount on brunch, however we were charged full price. The meal was very good, so we paid with no complaints, but if you stay and then eat, be sure to make sure to get your discount. Overall the stay was great. Just a few small items as mentioned, but nothing that would stop me from visiting again... well except maybe for the sulfur smell shower. We would definitely have brunch there again.

We went to the Buckhorn Tavern for dinner and were very disappointed. It began with the staff not…read morebeing prepared to open at 5pm, our reservation time. It took about 15 minutes for the server to take our order. About 20 minutes later our food came out of the kitchen but was delivered to another table. Those guests received my husbands meal as it was the same at what he ordered. Mine was returned to the kitchen because they had not ordered the same as I had. About 30 minutes later the meals were delivered to our table, they were correct, however mine was cold. I ordered the crispy chicken pasta and there was about 1 ounce of chicken on the pasta with a side of tough brussel sprouts. I had high hopes for the tavern, I have no desire to go there again. For the quality and portion size the meal prices are too high.

Had an overall amazing time at the Inn! Michael and Patrick were the best, and the FOOD was…read moreunreal!!! Will definitely be coming back!

Stayed in the "Springhouse", absolutely loved it. Was so peaceful, loved that it has its own…read morepersonal screened in porch and was so cozy! Michael and Patrick were the best hosts, everything was spotless when I got there, was even greeted with a glass of wine, will definitely be visiting again.

This is a wonderful place to stay while enjoying the Waynesboro area. The proprietor, Melinda, is a…read moregreat hostess. We were in the room named Coyner which is spacious with its own balcony, overlooking the grounds. They have it decorated with sweet potted flowering plants. The breakfast was delicious- we would for sure stay here again!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Peaceful location, clean & comfortable accommodations. So fun to…read morefeed some of the animals & even better see the new babies as well. We were served a delicious breakfast of fruit, yogurt, muffins, sausages & pancakes. Coffee & snacks were available at all times. Melinda is a wonderful host. We would highly recommend.

First, the steps. They are steep but well-lit and good handrails…read more Everything else is perfect. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed. The bathrooms have been modernized and work well. There is cable and good flat-screen TVs. The common spaces are warm and inviting and the small terrace is a fine place to have a glass of wine and watch the sun set. The breakfasts are scratch-made and wonderful. With all of this, the best part are the owners, Dawn and her mother, Thelma. They bring warmth and charm to a place already full of it. If you stay in the area, stay here. You'll feel as if you've come home.

The food was absolutely amazing. Very charming house and hostesses. Lovely to stay so close to the…read moremain retail street and be able to walk around there and along the river. If you let Dawn know you're gluten-free, she'll make you lots of yummy gluten-free treats.

We stayed here for an overnight trip and let me say that this was such a wonderful bed and…read morebreakfast. The first second we got there, the innkeeper was inviting and he offered us homemade cookies (which were sooooo good). Then he brought us to our room which was the Blue Ridge. The room was absolutely perfect and very clean. It had a gorgeous view of the mountains and the downtown area. We also ordered chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate my boyfriend and my 4th anniversary and they were very tasty-- we got 12 for $25. In the room also came a book with recommendations for restaurants, sites to visit around the area, and shopping. It also included how many miles away from the inn... very thorough! Breakfast was also amazing. Genuinely it was so so so good!! The scrambled eggs were fluffy, the pancakes with blueberry compote were so light and delicious, and who doesn't love bacon? They had coffee brewing at 7:00 am and had a wide variety of teas. Overall for our overnight stay, we paid I believe roughly $200 which seems totally worth it!! Especially in comparison to the other inns in the area. If we come back to the area, I will for sure go back to the Friendly City Inn!

We had a lovely stay at Friendly City Inn bed and breakfast. The room was very clean and…read morecomfortable, with a TV that made it feel like home. Breakfast was delicious and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. We would absolutely stay here again.