The Grape Arbor B & B is really a lovely place, which is too bad, because our experience with the innkeeper was so negative that I would not recommend this B & B to anyone. We had a long drive to the B & B and I called on our way to inform the innkeeper, Peggy, of our arrival and to ask about the check-in process. Peggy basically chewed me out on the phone, informing me that she had already told me the check-in times and that she wouldn't be available at the time we would arrive. I was extremely apologetic, and I take total responsibility for neglecting to call in advance. I would certainly expect some annoyance, but Peggy was patently aggressive. I offered to have a family member check in for us during the prescribed check-in hours, which she refused. I spent the next three hours dreading our arrival to the B & B.
Our room was lovely, and we enjoyed the house and the amenities (coffee machines, excellent Wi-Fi). However, we left the "do not disturb" sign on our door and it was ignored twice (once while I was in the shower, when the cleaning woman came in and began to strip the bed!) We only ate breakfast one day during our stay, and we found the food and service mediocre at best. We definitely won't be returning!

My husband and I booked the Isabella room for Thanksgiving weekend. Everything was very nice and clean. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Was a nice place to stay if you could get past the innkeepers rudeness!!!!! We arrived a few minutes early, as we were told you must checkin only between 3-6, we wanted to go to Erie.This threw her into such a tizzy,we recieved her lecture about check in times. Had she not had my credit card number, I would have told her to keep her room. That put a sour taste in my mouth for the rest of our stay. Upon checking out, there was no "I hope you enjoyed your stay,or anything else for that matter!! I think Peg is in the wrong businees. Sometimes personality does matter.

We stayed in the Concord room for two nights. The room is comfortable with plenty of space to relax. The queen size bed was very comfortable with quality bedding. The bathroom with this room is very small, including the shower. The bathroom also needed a little bit of work. The room is served by a window AC unit, which seemed to struggle with circulating the air. We were able to open a window in the evening, and had no problems as the nights were cool and comfortable. However, we wondered what we would do if it was a muggy night. Some of the other rooms where our travelling party were staying seemed to have larger and updated bathrooms, and we would likely choose another room on our next stay.

The breakfasts were outstanding with fresh breads, fruit and entrees. Several other people from our party were staying at the Grape Arbor, and the hostess was very accommodating in seating and serving us all together in the dining room.

The overall décor of the house was beautiful and well maintained. The town of North East is a quiet, quaint and safe area that seems like a throwback to the way American towns used to be.

Noise was not a problem. Our room faced the main street and we slept with a window open. The traffic is non-existent from 8:00 p.m. to about 8:00 a.m. and the train whistles are at least 1/2 mile away. It possibly could be a problem for very light and sensitive sleepers.

We were in town for a family reunion, and did not want to stay at a chain motel. The Grape Arbor was a wonderful and unique alternative that we would recommend to others.

We stayed here for the wine festival.The place was awesome. The decor was super nice. The room was of "Disney" cleanliness. Location was close to most wine festivities and is great for the wine trail. The 4 course breakfast was delicious and very filling.