The Providence Inn is expertly run by Kristy and Duane Zenk who bought this beautiful property in the early 2000's and turned it into a showplace. I have spent many many days here in all seasons of the year and have always been treated with courtesy and concern and good cheer. Frankly, it has to be a major pain in the butt to do this right but honestly i have never witnessed, in all the times i have stayed here, a bit of bitchiness or eyebrow raising on either Duane's or Kristy's face. I think those of us from big cities do not expect to be treated nicely unless there is a veneer of anger below but not here. Duane and Kristy are real, down home nice people with nary a bad thing to say about anyone. Each room is carefully curated with pieces of furniture and decoration from the mostly early 1900's. Everything is always clean and fresh. The Morning breakfast perfectly prepared. I remember the first time i drove into town (my 3rd visit to Denison having somehow survived a couple of stays at a terrible motel just outside of town) during a very cold, snowy evening in December. I got lost of course initially then i came upon the Providence Inn: brightly light and decorated for Christmas.Remembering back i actually landed on the doorstep of a neighboring B&B, 3 huge bags in hand probably looking like a stranger in a strange land (which i was). The proprietor looked at me as if i were crazed and directed me around the corner to the Providence. And thank God he did not have any space at his Inn because his referring me brought me to the Providence where i received same. The Providence Inn: I was Home. Or at least from first sight, i felt i was Home. The surroundings certainy felt homey and warm and inviting. I was greeted, after trudging up to the front door by smiling, shiny faces who helped me with my bags and offered me everything from Egg Nog to Hot Tea asking me several times if i were cold with that thin coat and did i need a blanket to warm up. I have spent summer days on the porch (i mean who has a porch in Glendale?), drinking wine and chatting with neighbors who pass walking their dogs. And remember these people do not know me from Adam yet they are just doing what people should do: converse with you, ask to your health. Be Mensches. I love it here. You will too. Just leave your pretensions in Los Angeles, kick off your shoes, take a seat on the porch, open a bottle of something and enjoy Life as it should be lived. read more