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Located in Ellicott City, The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast is in the historical district and near the airport. Merriweather Post Pavilion and CFG Bank Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Baltimore Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at M&T Bank Stadium or Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Non-smoking rooms
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600 ft²
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Based on 118 verified reviews
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74%
Family
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At The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast, guests consistently praise the historic charm, welcoming innkeeper Joe, tasty home-cooked breakfasts, and a quiet, convenient location near Old Ellicott City, Columbia, and local venues.
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What guests think
At The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast, guests consistently praise the historic charm, welcoming innkeeper Joe, tasty home-cooked breakfasts, and a quiet, convenient location near Old Ellicott City, Columbia, and local venues.
Rooms feel spacious and full of period charm, with modernized baths featuring jetted tubs or multi-jet showers, and many guests found the historic house quiet despite nearby roads. Most comments note clean, well-kept spaces, but a few mention dust on decor, dated odors, minor maintenance issues, or exterior areas needing attention. Some guests encountered fixed breakfast times, limited dietary or tea options, and occasional rigidity or hiccups at check-in. Best for travelers who value character over modern-hotel uniformity.
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Facilities
Historic house with simple common areas and garden; there is no elevator, so stairs are required. A few guests mentioned outdoor areas needing upkeep or being closed seasonally.
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Sarah
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mary Cay
25 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Patricia
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
27 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Mireille
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jeffrey
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kelly
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Vivian
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
shelly
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Cleanliness
Many describe the inn and rooms as clean and comfortable, though a few noted dust on decor, dated odors, and minor maintenance issues, plus some exterior areas needing attention.
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Ashley
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sarah
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mireille
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darryl
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Jeffrey
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
julie
21 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
shelly
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Rooms
Rooms feel spacious and full of period charm, with modernized baths including jetted tubs or multi-jet showers, and many found the house quiet despite nearby roads. Some mentioned squeaky floors and stairs that can be tricky for those with mobility concerns.
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Cheri
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Leslie
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Angelique
28 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
tanya
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jeffrey
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hannah
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Vivian
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Kristin
19 May 2024
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Allison
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Amanda
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Joe is widely praised as a friendly, attentive host who personalizes stays and shares local history. A few guests reported a bumpy check-in or rigid policies.
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Mary Cay
25 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Patti
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Patricia
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
George
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jeanne
7 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Mireille
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darryl
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Jeffrey
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Reshma
20 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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Location
Guests find the inn quiet and convenient to Old Ellicott City, Columbia, major roads, and the airport, with easy access to Merriweather Post Pavilion.
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Leslie
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Glenn
15 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
tanya
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Patricia
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Jeanne
7 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Kelly
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hannah
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
julie
21 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Alan
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Harry
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently highlighted as delicious, hearty, and home-cooked. Some noted fixed serving times or limited dietary and tea options.
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Cheri
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fred
27 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Patti
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JAMES
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mireille
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darryl
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Jeffrey
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hannah
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
julie
21 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Amanda
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jennifer
6 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ryan
12 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nathaniel
15 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Marc
1 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Sabyasachi
25 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for guests.
Yes, a complimentary breakfast is offered, although specific details about the type of breakfast are not provided.
Check-in is from 16:00 until 20:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.
The property offers accessible parking options and features that accommodate guests with disabilities, although specific details are not provided.
The hotel is located in Ellicott City, near the airport and cultural highlights such as Merriweather Post Pavilion and CFG Bank Arena. It is also close to Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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