A Holiday to Stay INN Side
We’re here to tell you about twenty-four delightful inns, all across the United States, that have teamed up to create a very merry quarantine holiday. Quarantine holiday? We’re betting you never ever thought you’d be hearing that phrase.
But every inn on this list is on a mission to help you create a storybook holiday. During this Christmas season you might not be able to change the state of the world. But you can still stay safe and make memories. So seize the season and shape your story.
Stay local or regional for a new holiday experience. There’s no need to travel around the world or even across the country. Find one of these beautiful inns near home and enjoy yourself while staying Inn-Side!
The inns have joined together and commissioned their own water color images to create a special storybook feel. Your stay will be filled with free perks and much-needed holiday cheer through December 31, 2020. (Of course you are welcome to stay beyond 2020, but the perks may change with the season.)
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect everyday life and small businesses, the following Inns want to offer a respite from being stuck at home. All twenty-four of them are offering a free gift to guests who check in between December 1-31st. The gifts include everything from complimentary glasses of wine with keepsake glasses, to homemade holiday cookies, kettle corn, honey, and bath bombs. Seasonal breakfasts have an added holiday twist. And all properties feature holiday décor.
Enjoy this list of the 24 participating properties:
Stanford Inn and Resort, Mendocino, California
December guests at the Stanford Inn and Resort will receive a complimentary vegan dessert and coffee or tea. You can add a kayak excursion to experience a Pacific sunset from the water. Bring your pup and you both can enjoy the custom-made doggie-and-me outriggers. The Stanford Inn’s sprawling plant-based property has its own garden where it grows its own food. The Inn is an easy and breathtaking drive from Oakland and San Francisco, California.
And I say, “Cheers for plant-based!!”
Charred Oaks Inn – Lexington, Kentucky
At the Charred Oaks Inn you’ll be welcomed with a homemade, delectable, and complimentary chocolate orange torte shaped like a Christmas tree and wrapped with festive ribbon. For a small fee you can add a picnic basket for two with Kentucky ale, cider, or tea, to enjoy in your room or cuddled up by the fireplace. The Charred Oaks Inn is an easy drive from Louisville, Kentucky as well as Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis. Indiana.
Inn at Woodhaven – Louisville, Kentucky
Complimentary cookies and candies will welcome you to the Inn at Woodhaven. There’s a plethora of local attractions, but check and make sure they’re open before making plans to visit them. The Inn at Woodhaven is an easy drive from Lexington Kentucky, Cincinnati Ohio and Nashville Tennessee.
The Rookwood Inn- Lenox, Massachusetts
Upon arriving at the The Rookwood Inn, holiday guests will find a complimentary tray with a carafe of hot chocolate, mini marshmallows, and two candy canes in their rooms. You can also choose to add festive in-room platters for a small fee. The selections include holiday cookies, candies, a holiday charcuterie platter, and a s’more package. The Rockwood Inn is an easy drive from North Adams and Boston, Massachusetts, as well as New York City and Albany in New York.
Waldo Emerson Inn – Kennebunkport, Maine
A small complimentary tote with Maine wildberry jam will welcome holiday guests to the Waldo Emerson Inn. Enjoy it as you soak in the inn’s rich history. It was constructed by the great uncle of philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson, back in 1753, and it’s believed that Waldo spent 10 summers here. This home was also a stop on the Underground Railroad. That’s a lot of history! You can add on an in-room delivery of mixed flowers, chilled Prosecco, and assorted French macaroons for an added fee. And… a selection of cocktails, delectable candies and fresh breads are on the house. The Waldo Emerson Inn is an easy drive from Bangor, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; and Concord, New Hampshire.
The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast of Ludington – Ludington, Michigan
Get ready to enjoy a half dozen freshly-baked holiday cookies upon arrival at The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast of Ludington. Add on the Christmas & Cocoa Moment for a small fee and get ready to enjoy the flavors and scents of the season. This add-on package includes a creamy hot cocoa mix with peppermint and marshmallows, half a dozen chocolates, two handmade keepsake pottery mugs, and an artisan holiday soy candle. The Lamplighter B&B is an easy drive from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing, Michigan. (My home state!)
Huron House Bed and Breakfast – Oscoda, Michigan
A complimentary evening dessert and stunning view of Lake Huron awaits holiday guests at the Huron House Bed and Breakfast. Add on a 2-hour private star-gazing igloo experience for an additional fee. Guests may also choose from various in-room experiences, like champagne, blooms, and so much more. Huron House is an easy drive from Tawas and Detroit, Michigan; and various cities in Canada..
The Hotel Saugatuck – Saugatuck, Michigan
Holiday guests will enjoy complimentary in-room evening dessert at The Hotel Saugatuck. Located on Michigan’s Arts Coast, guests will want to explore the many art galleries around town. Add on a variety of different shared experiences in the comfort of your luxurious room, like chocolate-dipped strawberries and Prosecco. The Hotel Saugatuck is an easy drive from Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan as well as Chicago, Illinois.
AG Thomson House Bed and Breakfast – Duluth, Minnesota
Complimentary cookies, cider and hot chocolate are waiting for holiday guests at the AG Thomson House Bed and Breakfast. Add on a Bubbly Breakfast Delivery for a nominal fee and make your own mimosas in your jammies. AG Thomson House is an easy drive from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota.
Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast and Adventure – Wabasha, Minnesota
At the Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast and Adventure, you’ll enjoy a complimentary drink each night of your holiday stay as well as complimentary homemade bath/shower bombs, to use or keep as a memento. You can also add on a variety of exceptional experiences for a nominal fee. How about a to go snack for a visit to the nearby National Eagle Center where you can meet live bald and golden eagles up close and watch them soar in the sky or a ride on the LARK Toys carousel, or hoppy hour at the Back Alley Brewing Co. (the inn’s onsite brewpub) complete with pizza and ice cream for two. An easy drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chippewa Falls, Minnesota; as well as Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Tuxedo Park STL Bed & Breakfast Inn – Saint Louis, Missouri
A complimentary glass of wine and holiday sugar cookies greet holiday guests at the Turning Waters Bed, Breakfast and Adventure. Originally a non-denominational meeting place in the 1890s, the inn has restored the jaw-dropping sanctuary look and feel, earning its place on the National Register of Historic Places. Architectural walking tours leave from just outside the property. Neighborhood homes light up the streets with their vast holiday trimmings. Add on packages include bedtime snacks, and a personal holiday happy hour platter, with choices from an extensive list. Tuxedo Park STL B&B is an easy drive from Jefferson City, Missouri, as well as Decatur and Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast Inn – Asheville, North Carolina
A complimentary glass of wine and keepsake glass awaits holiday guests at Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast Inn. Add a snowshoe package for an additional fee, which includes equipment and a Certified Blue Ridge Naturalist Guide. Cumberland Falls B&B is an easy drive from Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Charlotte, North Carolina. And even Atlanta, Georgia.
Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast – Asheville, North Carolina
A complimentary bag of kettle corn, complete with recipe card and a “thanks for popping in” awaits holiday guests at Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast. Upgrade to a Biltmore Christmas Package, which includes a discount code for Biltmore daytime admission or Candlelight Christmas Evenings, and in true Biltmore-style, many luxurious extras. Pinecrest B&B is an easy drive from Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Charlotte, North Carolina. And Atlanta, Georgia, too.
Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast – New Durham, New Hampshire
Complimentary holiday cookies and hot cocoa by a roaring fire, set the ambiance for holiday guests at the Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast. The B&B is nestled among acres of meadows and forests in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. As a destination for foodies, add on experiences include onsite Italian cooking classes for couples, as well as ‘quarantine’ groups. An easy drive from Portsmouth and Manchester, New Hampshire, as well as Boston, Massachusetts and Mystic, Connecticut.
Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast – Salisbury Mills, New York
Holiday guests will find a complimentary box of homemade cookies atop their pillow at Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast. Come with enough time to hike to the top of Storm King Mountain and enjoy a spectacular view of Hudson Highland State Park. Shoppers will find inner bliss at the outdoor Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Caldwell House is an easy drive from New York City and New Paltz, New York, along with Boston, Massachusetts and Greenwich, Connecticut.
A’ Tuscan Estate Bed & Breakfast – McMinnville, Oregon
A complimentary white chocolate peppermint cake truffle greets holiday guests at the A’ Tuscan Estate Bed & Breakfast. Add on bubbly, sparkling wine and chocolate dipped strawberries for a nominal fee. The A’ Tuscan B&B is an easy drive from Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Eugene, Oregon.
Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast – Newberg, Oregon
A complimentary reusable water bottle with the Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast logo will welcome holiday guests to the mountaintop retreat in wine country. Take in the stunning view, and add on the Little Sweetness package, which includes a bottle of bubbly and half a dozen Briar Rose Fromage Blanc Chocolate Truffles. The inn upcycles corks into festive holiday decor like the Pinterest-worthy cork reindeer and snowmen, which are available as keepsakes for a small fee. The Chehalem Ridge B&B is a short drive south of Portland, Oregon.
Historic Smithton Inn – Ephrata, Pennsylvania
A HUGE Christmas Countdown clock welcomes holiday guests to the Historic Smithton Inn. The inn gives guests a complimentary $10 gift card to Tanger Outlets for holiday shopping, too. Add on a wine or beer lovers package, then walk it off along the picturesque 8-mile Ephrata Rail Trail that connects the town to Lititz, the ‘Coolest Small Town in America’. The Historic Smithton Inn is an easy drive from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And New York City, along with Baltimore, Maryland, too.
Carriage Corner Bed & Breakfast – Intercourse, Pennsylvania
A box of complimentary, freshly baked holiday cookies await holiday guests at the Carriage Corner Bed & Breakfast. Add on a jar of burnt sugar almonds, homemade blueberry pie filling, and a sample balsamic for an additional fee. These treats are served on a beautifully crafted tray made onsite, which may also be purchased as a keepsake. The Carriage Corner B&B is an easy drive from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City, along with Baltimore, Maryland, as well.
The Artist’s Inn and Gallery – Terre Hill, Pennsylvania
The complimentary homemade holiday cookies at The Artist’s Inn and Gallery are almost too cute to eat! You can also purchase a Pennsylvania Dutch basket to savor the authentic tastes of the region in your room. It includes apple butter, locally-made Amish pretzels, and so much more. The Artist’s Inn and Gallery is an easy drive from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Baltimore, Maryland.
Faunbrook B&B – West Chester, Pennsylvania
A complimentary glass of wine awaits all guests at the Faunbrook B&B. Guests also receive two complimentary tickets to A Longwood Christmas (where more than 500,000 twinkling lights and spectacular fountain shows compose a brilliant wonderland that families are sure to love), when booking a two-night stay any Sunday to Friday through January 10, 2021. Discount tickets are available on Saturdays) Faunbrook B&B is an easy drive from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City, along with Baltimore, Maryland.
Spring Creek Place Cabins – Greeneville, Tennessee
A sweet and memorable holiday treat awaits holiday guests at the Spring Creek Place Cabins, with a complimentary jar of homemade honey. Add on a beginner homesteader experience while on this working cattle farm and choose to learn how to make cheese, soap, can dry beans, churn butter. What more would you expect from a town best known for Davy Crockett? Spring Creek Place Cabins are an easy drive from Gatlinburg and Knoxville, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina.
BlissWood Bed and Breakfast Ranch – Cat Spring, Texas
Complimentary homemade chocolate chip cookies welcome guests at the 500-acre BlissWood Bed and Breakfast Ranch. Add on an old-fashioned Christmas package complete with keepsake mini tabletop tree, popcorn to pop and string for decor, a gingerbread house making kit, marshmallows to toast under the stars, and country ‘SleigHay’ ride with Santa at the helm for an additional fee. The ranch also offers archery, private safaris, and more. BlissWood B&B Ranch is an easy drive from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas.
Gillum House Bed & Breakfast – Shinnston, West Virginia
A complimentary roast of coffee (beans or ground) welcomes holiday guests to the Gillum House Bed & Breakfast. A care package of mini-muffins is also given as a “until next time” gift. Weather-permitting, 2-lb bags of carrots are available for guests to feed a camel and a zebra at a nearby farm. Gillum House B&B is an easy drive from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, Parkersburg and Clarksburg, West Virginia.
There you have it!
Which of these delightful Inns is within driving distance from your home? Are you ready to make some new holiday traditions?
*As travelers we’re encouraged to contact the inn in advance of our reservations or visit with any questions. As the ever-changing regional responses to the pandemic shift, some of the perks may be temporarily unavailable due to regulations outside of an inn’s control.
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