Elk Forge B&B Inn & Day Spa

Loved the elegant breakfast room with fountain…

When we arrived I could not find anyone in the lobby but then saw an envelope with my name on it. The lobby area and the back porch area where breakfast is served is very historic looking, but well maintained and cozily decorated. Ditto for our room once we let ourselves in. The grounds are very relazing.

Excellent experience. The proprietor, Harry, is a great guys and strives to make your stay very comfortable and relaxing. Breakfast was awesome with plenty of variety. Make sure you mention either a hot tub Jacuzzi or a deep soaking tube. Their is a difference.

This property is stunning. Built in 1760, it maintains its history while being spacious and comfortable. Our suite had a separate living room with a hot tub and fireplace. Perfect!

Absolutely loved our stay! It has such charming atmosphere and characteristics to the house. The jetted tub was amazing and water was surprisingly hot soon as I turned it on. Breakfast was hands down amazing with a beautiful view of the landscape and sunrise. Definitely a nice break from normal hotels and it had such a home like vibe. We also think this place is a potential wedding venue for us! Of course it had its quirks but honestly for how old it wasn’t bad! Also loved that it’s self checkin and how convenient that it was placed out for whenever you check in!

Beautiful and intimate location with lovely walking trails and a property to just relax and enjoy the views. Interior spaces are beautifully decorated and comfortable with books, games, and relaxing spaces aplenty.

It was a beautiful old property with plenty of walkable paths. The breakfasts each morning were delicious and my husband and I loved sitting on the expansive porch. Would definitely come back if we're in this neck of the woods again!

This is such a charming place to stay. There are so many nooks and crannies in which you can read, observe, relax. The breakfast of scrambled eggs, fruit, granola , and waffles was good. There is ample outdoor seating for good weather. All in all, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I would definitely return.

For the price, this an amazing value. The Elk Forge Inn has a great charm to it, and we had the place practically to ourselves this time of year. I really appreciated the heat vent just outside the shower to stay warm. It also comes equipped with fireplaces in all rooms, all were functional. There were a few issue, I was a bit concerned about the temperature of our Baltimore room, but the electric fireplace helped keep it adequate enough. Also, there are some noticeable cosmetic issues in the front hallway, but didn't detract whatsoever from the stay. The owner, Harry came and met us personally in the morning, and he's a delight to talk to. If you are looking for a alternative to the corporate hotel chains in the Elkton/University of Delaware area, I highly suggest this Inn.

Absolutely beautiful property!!! Hidden gem of Elkton with convenient parking and free buffet breakfast every morning.

Elk Forge B&B was chosen due to us having a wedding in the area. We normally prefer B&B’s and with looking at the ratings and seeing pictures, we were a bit surprised once inside. The outdoor area seemed okay but the Chesapeake room that we were assigned was not pleasing. I said it’s probably b/c we booked on hotels.com and not directly because the good reviews did not match the cleanliness or condition of the room. On our way up to the 3rd floor, there were dead bugs on the floors and the windowsills. Granted, we all might have stink bugs but these dead bugs and a lot of them were unsightly. Our room, including the condition of the door and the lock were in need of some updating. There were also stink bugs and lady bugs and a lot of them in our room. The bed and sheets were comfortable, thank goodness and breakfast was lovely. We do understand historic, etc. but this seemed beyond the need of updating.

The property needs a real overhaul! It’s not dirty, but it’s dingy, and toilet barely flushed. They also have a freight train right near the property and it honked its horn at night. 😳 Also, our in room jacuzzi was really dingy so we wore our bathing suits. Uggh. The breakfast was also ehhh, and the coffee was horrible. We won’t be back.

The property is in a nice setting but clearly needs tending too on the grounds & inside Not maintained well and shows it age. Never met the inn keepers . Which was odd. Self check jn.and out They had stale fig newtons at the entry to welcome guests. The bed in the room had very old and ugly bed spread with box spring exposed . Stains on carpet . Metal chairs on porch with no cushions. Shower had low water pressure and never got hot. The blinds were old and some broken . Rooms in our suite needed new carpet , bedding and paint. The breakfast was horrible. Lumpy batter for waffles . Scrambled eggs with bacon bits. A brown banana and some apples. Coffee was awful and they also had sanka The house has potential . But wouldn’t recommend or stay again. Very disappointed and overpriced for this experience.

Old, unkept, need of repairs. Breakfast very good.

The Inn is beautiful! Old and charming, well kept, clean and comfortable. Check in and out was super easy and the staff was available but absolutely not intrusive.

Very welcoming staff, beautiful property. Room was quaint and clean- the soaking tub was a bonus!

The carpeting in our room was soaking wet. We didn’t realize till we took off our shoes. We called the owner who sent his daughter. She said” oh the people who were here last night overfilled the jacuzzi tub in our room ( did not order a jacuzzi room) and we did for the best we could.” She put down a towel. I requested to speak with the owner ( spoke with owners wife) but never had the common courtesy to call me. And grossly, there are dead bugs everywhere. In hdd ed common areas and on the window sills. Never again. Dirty and gross

The rooms were dirty, with grime on the baseboards, walls, and in the shower. There was a ring in the toilet like it hadn’t been cleaned in a bit. There was dirt and leaves all over the deck with many spider webs. Toilet paper was single ply. The furniture was old and beat up. We skipped the breakfast as we were not comfortable with the cleanliness of their kitchen based on the room.

Interesting property- we only stayed just overnight but it was easy to get to, clean. Inn owner was pleasant and the prepared breakfast smelled wonderful (we did not eat as had early plans).

Old beautiful B and B! Clean and comfy! Jacuzzi!

Worked out well for our one night stay. Nice property. Charming, unique place. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast. The self check-in was convenient since we arrived after 1 am.

Shower would be dangerous for seniors. However, pressure and water temp was good.

The building and location is amazing. The service was excellent. The bed and sheets were unreasonably good. We actually looked up the brand so we can try and get some similar for ourselves. Breakfast was great. We told the owner that the other locations we stayed at could learn a lot just by staying at Elk Forge for a night.

The property is in a nice setting but clearly needs tending too on the grounds & inside Not maintained well and shows it age. Never met the inn keepers . Which was odd. Self check jn.and out They had stale fig newtons at the entry to welcome guests. The bed in the room had very old and ugly bed spread with box spring exposed . Stains on carpet . Metal chairs on porch with no cushions. Shower had low water pressure and never got hot. The blinds were old and some broken . Rooms in our suite needed new carpet , bedding and paint. The breakfast was horrible. Lumpy batter for waffles . Scrambled eggs with bacon bits. A brown banana and some apples. Coffee was awful and they also had sanka The house has potential . But wouldn’t recommend or stay again. Very disappointed and overpriced for this experience.

This property is stunning. Built in 1760, it maintains its history while being spacious and comfortable. Our suite had a separate living room with a hot tub and fireplace. Perfect!

We booked this room for a romantic getaway for my husband’s birthday. However, the property is not quite as described. It is really old and outdated. I think the last time they renovated the hotel was 50 years ago. Also, there was no one at the check-in and no breakfast available the day after. We did not see any inkeeper throughout the entire stay. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed.

The carpeting in our room was soaking wet. We didn’t realize till we took off our shoes. We called the owner who sent his daughter. She said” oh the people who were here last night overfilled the jacuzzi tub in our room ( did not order a jacuzzi room) and we did for the best we could.” She put down a towel. I requested to speak with the owner ( spoke with owners wife) but never had the common courtesy to call me. And grossly, there are dead bugs everywhere. In hdd ed common areas and on the window sills. Never again. Dirty and gross

The most impressive part of our stay was the hospitality of the staff. They made us feel welcome, even though Expedia messed up the reservation. Our room was large, well equipped and in a beautiful location. I will stay here again!

For the price, this an amazing value. The Elk Forge Inn has a great charm to it, and we had the place practically to ourselves this time of year. I really appreciated the heat vent just outside the shower to stay warm. It also comes equipped with fireplaces in all rooms, all were functional. There were a few issue, I was a bit concerned about the temperature of our Baltimore room, but the electric fireplace helped keep it adequate enough. Also, there are some noticeable cosmetic issues in the front hallway, but didn't detract whatsoever from the stay. The owner, Harry came and met us personally in the morning, and he's a delight to talk to. If you are looking for a alternative to the corporate hotel chains in the Elkton/University of Delaware area, I highly suggest this Inn.

We arrived at 9:30 PM and I was surprised there wasn't better lighting at the entrance door. In addition, the bed pillows were to "lofted" for my taste. I think there should always be at least 2 different types of pillows for the tenant to choose from.Everything else was excellent and I wish I had been able to spend more time relaxing in such a beautiful old home with very nice furnishings.

There was no staff at the hotel. I had to ask a fellow guest how to get into my room. At breakfast, there were no forks, napkins, or butter. The only available non-streaming tv channel was Fox News. No recycling bins. I carried out my own recyclables.

The property is absolutely beautiful. The owner Harry very welcoming and friendly. We would definately stay there again. Thank you Harry!

Very nice bed and breakfast. Not for people looking for a spa, which we were not. The staff was very helpful. The room spacious and clean. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends.

The building and location is amazing. The service was excellent. The bed and sheets were unreasonably good. We actually looked up the brand so we can try and get some similar for ourselves. Breakfast was great. We told the owner that the other locations we stayed at could learn a lot just by staying at Elk Forge for a night.

Lovely owners. Great breakfast. Beautiful home.

We both had a wonderful time. The Inn Keeper was so kind and helpful. Beautiful Bed and Breakfast.

We booked this room for a romantic getaway for my husband’s birthday. However, the property is not quite as described. It is really old and outdated. I think the last time they renovated the hotel was 50 years ago. Also, there was no one at the check-in and no breakfast available the day after. We did not see any inkeeper throughout the entire stay. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed.

The carpeting in our room was soaking wet. We didn’t realize till we took off our shoes. We called the owner who sent his daughter. She said” oh the people who were here last night overfilled the jacuzzi tub in our room ( did not order a jacuzzi room) and we did for the best we could.” She put down a towel. I requested to speak with the owner ( spoke with owners wife) but never had the common courtesy to call me. And grossly, there are dead bugs everywhere. In hdd ed common areas and on the window sills. Never again. Dirty and gross

We booked a room through Expedia as part of a trip to Longwood Gardens for their Winter Lights display. Since it was freezing outside, we planned to stop by the room first to change. About 30 minutes before our arrival, we got a voicemail saying a water pipe had burst, and they needed to cancel. Okay, no problem—we pivoted and went straight to Longwood Gardens. But before going in, we spent an hour in the parking lot searching for another B&B without any luck. We decided to enjoy the gardens anyway, and they didn’t disappoint! If you’ve never been, you must visit in both spring and winter—it’s incredible. Then, another voicemail came through saying the pipe issue was fixed, and the room was ready. I called back to confirm, but no one answered. It was now 10 p.m., so we headed to Elk Forge, unsure of what to expect. The room was… fine. Let’s just say it could use a little TLC—paint peeling from the ceiling, for starters. When I turned on the faucet to wash up, there was no water. So much for that fixed pipe! Guess they just really wanted my money. The next morning, we went down for breakfast, hoping for a redeeming moment. Instead, we were met with something that felt like a knockoff Fairfield Inn breakfast: scrambled eggs, a waffle maker, juice, and some sad, expired-looking fruit. Looking back, I should’ve stayed at a Marriott. It would’ve been cheaper, had a bigger bed, better food, and—most importantly—running water. Lesson learned!

The most impressive part of our stay was the hospitality of the staff. They made us feel welcome, even though Expedia messed up the reservation. Our room was large, well equipped and in a beautiful location. I will stay here again!

Close to our venue

We had a wonderful 2 night stay for the University of Delaware’s parent weekend.

Really cute and quiet place to stay, loved the location!

The property needs a real overhaul! It’s not dirty, but it’s dingy, and toilet barely flushed. They also have a freight train right near the property and it honked its horn at night. 😳 Also, our in room jacuzzi was really dingy so we wore our bathing suits. Uggh. The breakfast was also ehhh, and the coffee was horrible. We won’t be back.

Nice setting and location

Was looking for a place to sleep in middle of a long drive. Saved a lot of money by getting off the highway a few miles. Unique location and a super nice owner. I will return.

Beautiful and intimate location with lovely walking trails and a property to just relax and enjoy the views. Interior spaces are beautifully decorated and comfortable with books, games, and relaxing spaces aplenty.

Excellent facility, super nice host, easy check in and check out, beautiful location

For the price, this an amazing value. The Elk Forge Inn has a great charm to it, and we had the place practically to ourselves this time of year. I really appreciated the heat vent just outside the shower to stay warm. It also comes equipped with fireplaces in all rooms, all were functional. There were a few issue, I was a bit concerned about the temperature of our Baltimore room, but the electric fireplace helped keep it adequate enough. Also, there are some noticeable cosmetic issues in the front hallway, but didn't detract whatsoever from the stay. The owner, Harry came and met us personally in the morning, and he's a delight to talk to. If you are looking for a alternative to the corporate hotel chains in the Elkton/University of Delaware area, I highly suggest this Inn.

Absolutely beautiful property!!! Hidden gem of Elkton with convenient parking and free buffet breakfast every morning.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful weekend stay! Check in and check out was very easy, the food was delicious, and the house was gorgeous! We would love to return to get away from our stress levels! Thank you!!!

The property needs a real overhaul! It’s not dirty, but it’s dingy, and toilet barely flushed. They also have a freight train right near the property and it honked its horn at night. 😳 Also, our in room jacuzzi was really dingy so we wore our bathing suits. Uggh. The breakfast was also ehhh, and the coffee was horrible. We won’t be back.

Excellent experience. The proprietor, Harry, is a great guys and strives to make your stay very comfortable and relaxing. Breakfast was awesome with plenty of variety. Make sure you mention either a hot tub Jacuzzi or a deep soaking tube. Their is a difference.

Great overnight stay. Easy friendly. Great bf

The property is in a nice setting but clearly needs tending too on the grounds & inside Not maintained well and shows it age. Never met the inn keepers . Which was odd. Self check jn.and out They had stale fig newtons at the entry to welcome guests. The bed in the room had very old and ugly bed spread with box spring exposed . Stains on carpet . Metal chairs on porch with no cushions. Shower had low water pressure and never got hot. The blinds were old and some broken . Rooms in our suite needed new carpet , bedding and paint. The breakfast was horrible. Lumpy batter for waffles . Scrambled eggs with bacon bits. A brown banana and some apples. Coffee was awful and they also had sanka The house has potential . But wouldn’t recommend or stay again. Very disappointed and overpriced for this experience.

Owner Harry had a way of making sure we were enjoying our stay, wanting to help us at any time yet never being intrusive. There were many places to venture to from Elkton Forge B&B. A great place to also just relax in on our rainy Saturday. The breakfasts were delicious!

Lovely owners. Great breakfast. Beautiful home.

Absolutely exquisite B&B and attentive hosts, we were so impressed! Attention to detail, warmth, delicious breakfast in the sunlit tea room, super comfortable bed, lovely jacuzzi, gorgeous grounds, and short hiking paths. Overall so happy with our experience. We will be back!

We booked a room through Expedia as part of a trip to Longwood Gardens for their Winter Lights display. Since it was freezing outside, we planned to stop by the room first to change. About 30 minutes before our arrival, we got a voicemail saying a water pipe had burst, and they needed to cancel. Okay, no problem—we pivoted and went straight to Longwood Gardens. But before going in, we spent an hour in the parking lot searching for another B&B without any luck. We decided to enjoy the gardens anyway, and they didn’t disappoint! If you’ve never been, you must visit in both spring and winter—it’s incredible. Then, another voicemail came through saying the pipe issue was fixed, and the room was ready. I called back to confirm, but no one answered. It was now 10 p.m., so we headed to Elk Forge, unsure of what to expect. The room was… fine. Let’s just say it could use a little TLC—paint peeling from the ceiling, for starters. When I turned on the faucet to wash up, there was no water. So much for that fixed pipe! Guess they just really wanted my money. The next morning, we went down for breakfast, hoping for a redeeming moment. Instead, we were met with something that felt like a knockoff Fairfield Inn breakfast: scrambled eggs, a waffle maker, juice, and some sad, expired-looking fruit. Looking back, I should’ve stayed at a Marriott. It would’ve been cheaper, had a bigger bed, better food, and—most importantly—running water. Lesson learned!

This is such a charming place to stay. There are so many nooks and crannies in which you can read, observe, relax. The breakfast of scrambled eggs, fruit, granola , and waffles was good. There is ample outdoor seating for good weather. All in all, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I would definitely return.