Name: Harbor Light Inn
Address: 58 Washington Street, Marblehead Historic District, Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States of America, Boston (and vicinity), Essex County, US
Price range: $340–$821 per night
Rating: 8.37

What guests think

At Harbor Light Inn, reviewers consistently praise the warm, accommodating staff, the charming historic character, and the excellent Old Town Marblehead location that is walkable to harbor dining and sights, with many noting very clean, comfortable rooms.

Rooms are often described as spacious and cozy, with comfortable beds and, in some cases, fireplaces or jetted tubs. Guests like the landscaped pool area, backyard patio, on-site tavern, and convenient parking, though the pool can be seasonal and feels small when busy. Breakfast is widely praised for freshness and variety, while a few guests wished for hot items like scrambled eggs; overall, expect a welcoming, relaxing stay in a classic inn.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews highlight the landscaped backyard with a pool and patio, a cozy on-site tavern, and convenient on-site parking. The pool is seasonal and can feel small when busy.

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Dawn

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.

10

James

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was closed for the season but the pool atea was relaxing and welcoming

10

Jeannie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!

10

DIANE

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.

10

Nicholas

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.

10

Carol

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed there before several yrs before ..love the old charm and easy walking distance to all of Marblehead & several of its best local restaurants. Ez parking in their lot on property ..self serve coffee in morning & reserved seating times for Continental brkfst of your choosing in nice room overlooking backyard with small pool ( not open yet mid May)

10

John

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

10

Suzanne

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great. Loved the in-house tavern, pool, and patio!

10

Mary

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.

10

michael

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

. Great location in Old Town - walkable to anything. . Very friendly and proactive staff - they all “act like owners”. . Immaculately maintained backyard patio/pool area is a great place to take breakfast or afternoon cocktails, both of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. . We’ll stay again whenever next in Marblehead.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly note spotless rooms and well-kept common areas, with standout housekeeping and a consistently clean feel.

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Michael

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.

10

Mark

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

hospitable, clean and welcomimg

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Patricia

Feb 11, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The inn is lovely and spotless and charming My room perfect The staff is professional and warm and really helpful The old town of Marblehead is magical Especially in a winter wonderland Can’t wait to go back

10

Sierrah

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!

10

stephen

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charm of property. Cleanliness and nice staff

10

Hector

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.

10

John

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

10

Javier

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing service, super clean, luxury, comfortable, and beautiful!!!!!

10

TOM

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.

10

Daniel

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just overnight for a short stay. This hotel has a bnb vibe. It's a restored 1729 building with good-sized clean rooms. It's quirky, with narrow stairs to each floor (no elevators). There's a bar and a couple of public guest areas. it's in the middle of historic Marblehead, so everything's within a short walk. Staff was accommodating in finding places to eat and quickly fixing a heating issue. Wifi is a little slow

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Rooms

Guests describe rooms as comfortable and often spacious, with very comfortable beds; several mention fireplaces and occasional jetted tubs adding charm.

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10

Deborah

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed was the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel. The staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful. The warm had a warm welcoming feeling. Superb.

10

Michael

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.

10

Dawn

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.

10

Vaughn

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

With its gorgeous interiors and warm, friendly staff, Harbor Light Inn charmed us from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, cozy wine and cocktail offerings were available in the evening, and an in-room fireplace to boot. Can't wait for our next stay!

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Sierrah

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!

10

Damian

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute place. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Really enjoyed breakfast outside in the morning. Loved the whole town. Hated to leave.

10

Susan

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Historic, charming inn with comfortable rooms, gracious staff, and a lovely breakfast. Fireplaces, warm cookies in the afternoon, and a cozy little tavern for a nightcap made our stay delightful.

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John

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

10

Haley

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

My husband and I stayed here Nov 1-5, for our 15 Year Anniversary. It was such a wonderful stay! The place is so nice. Bed linens were so comfortable I peeked at the tag to get the brand so I could order them for our home. Same with the towels and wash cloths! Everything was very luxurious feeling. The breakfast offered each morning was always yummy, with a good variety of options to choose from. Very clean, and very friendly staff! We would (and hopefully will) absolutely stay here again!!

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Mark

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fireplace and jetted tub

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as warm, professional, and accommodating, offering helpful local tips and flexibility such as late check-in.

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Martin

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff went above and beyond! Will definitely be back!!

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Shane

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The harbor light was incredible, the rooms were clean, well appointed with incredibly comfortable beds. The staff were equally as amazing, Mary and Mark were highlights, super helpful and great conversations in the pub. Will for sure be staying again

10

Michelle

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the best stay! Carolyn and her staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend!

10

Marc

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful when I asked about local shops and restaurants. They also leant me an umbrella when it was raining. I'll stay here again next time I'm in town.

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Hector

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.

10

Carla

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The inn was beautiful with gorgeous rooms!! The staff was so helpful and always interacting with guests. Was sad to leave after the most relaxing stay.

10

John

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

10

engle

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

fantastic stay. it feels like home away from home. very quiet, can't beat the location. family owned and operated and you can tell they care. breakfast was amazing the bar was really sweet and i just couldn't wait to get back to my room. sheets were excellent :)

10

Andrij

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful property with the charm and feel of Old Town Marblehead. Everything was elegant and perfect. The staff and innkeeper exceptional. A lot of love time and effort have been invested in the Harbor Light Inn and it shows. The best stay we have had hands down. Cannot wait for our return stay.

10

Gary

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

So friendly and nice

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Location

Situated in Old Town Marblehead, the inn is an easy walk to harbor restaurants, shops, and sights, and several guests found it convenient for visiting Salem.

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Victoria

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I can't recommend this lovely place highly enough! Everything was delightful, and the location is excellent. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. I had a great time.

10

Marleny

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s the perfect little getaway. I loved the neighborhood and so many areas near the water where you can walk around and take in the scenery

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Dawn

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.

10

Jessie

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Inn in beautiful & walkable town. Hope to return again

10

Monica

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location to explore the historic district. On site parking. Beautifully maintained historic hotel. Carolyn the manager/ owner is very hands on and tends bar in the cozy tavern. She and the staff strive to make your stay enjoyable. We also loved the breakfast that is prepared on site and served in the dining room. We would love to return in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor pool and lovely back yard. We highly recommend it!

10

Catherine

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet and quaint setting located in heart of historical district, hughky recommended..

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Elizabeth

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super quaint, peaceful, idyllic, historic Inn! Awesome location right in the middle of the Marblehead Historic District. We walked less than 5 min to dinner at The Landing and then to drinks at Maddie’s Sail Loft. Highly recommend!

10

John

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Walkable to all areas of town. Beautiful building. Great breakfast.

10

Tiffany

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a great location. Staff very friendly!

10

Tammey

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Inn!! Wonderful staff, breakfast and easy walking to area shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for freshness and variety, and the small tavern’s evening drinks are a plus; a few guests wished for hot items like scrambled eggs.

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Lisa

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property had old charm with modern conveniences. The breakfast was well laid out and the bkft staff was very attentive.

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Giovanna

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service was friendly and had a warm, homey feel. The place itself is beautiful and has a charming, unique character due to its age. My husband would have liked to see omelets or scrambled eggs offered at breakfast—he missed having the typical warm breakfast we usually enjoy at bed and breakfast places. I would reccomend this place for sure

10

Michael

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.

10

Jeannie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!

10

DIANE

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.

10

Nicholas

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.

10

Meloney

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, historic building with a comfortable room and conveniently located. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! The french toast is to die for!!

10

John

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

10

Mary

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.

10

TOM

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.

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King Room (3Rd Floor No Elevator Access)

Queen Fireplace Room

Queen Room

Queen Fireplace Spa Tub Room

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