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Arvgarden Bed & Breakfast: Traveller Reviews

5159 Arnot Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
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Arvgarden Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #2 of 10 Wellsboro B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Mechanicsburg, PA
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“Lovely clean B&B”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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We found the B&B to be quite lovely and immaculate. The rooms and bathrooms are large and extremely comfortable. There is a nice common room separated by glass-paned double doors that lead into the home of the hosts. There are plenty of towels and basic amenities. The bedrooms include a ceiling fan and individual temperature controls, which is a nice thing to have since everyone's comfort needs are different.

The breakfast was wonderful -- lemon pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and a beautiful Swedish Christmas bread that was moist and delicious. Coffee was served at breakfast but I would have loved to have coffee when I first woke up and was getting showered and dressed. There did not seem to be an option for that, although I probably could have asked for it. One friend asked for milk instead of a hot beverage, but she was not given the option to have it.

While the hosts were very nice people and informative, we found one of them to be a bit obtrusive, particularly when we were trying to get settled in after our arrival, as well as at breakfast the next morning. We enjoy getting to know people and realize we are "living" in someone's home, but the host should be able to sense when people would like to be alone, unpack, get settled in, spend time together, and have their own conversations. It would also have been nice to have him make some effort to get to know us as his guests. It was an interesting situation, one we have not encountered previously at a B&B. For one couple in the group, this was their first experience with a B&B, and I don't think they will do it again because of this experience.

If you want a clean and quiet B&B and don't mind having the conversation dominated by one of the hosts, you will enjoy the Arvgarden. If you need a bit more privacy and want to spend time with each other, you probably won't like it.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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twin rocks
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“A wonderful place!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

The Arvgardens is wonderful get away!..So peaceful and relaxing..My boyfriend and I spent only 2 days and 1 night...(wish i would of stayed longer)..Keith and Hilma are wonderful host making us feel right at home..The breakfast in the morning was delicious!!! The rooms are spotless...And the bed was very comfortable...the House was charming ...They gave helpful tips on where to eat and what to stop and see!!!..in all it was PERFECT!!!..Will return in the spring for longer stay!!!!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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harrisburg, PA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“A restful oasis”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

The innkeepers at the Arvgarden, Hilma and Keith, are living their retirement dream and are very passionate about it. They are wonderful people with a love for natural beauty. Their home/B&B sits on 118 acres of truly pristine, unspoiled land near Wellsbor, PA, at an elevation of 1900 ft above sea level. The views are breathtaking. The hot breakfasts in the morning are superb and the accomodations are very "homey." We would certianly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a place to relax and unwind - forget about the daily trials of life.
We plan on returning in the near future !!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Annapolis, Maryland
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A Delighful Retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

My husband and I took a get-away from the summer heat to Wellsboro, Pa. and stayed 2 nights at Arvgarden. The home is lovely. Simple, comfortable furnishings made us instantly feel at home. There is a sitting area just outside the guest bedrooms with helpful books and pamphlets detailing activities in the surrounding areas. The hosts, Hilma and Keith, were very welcoming and friendly. Hilma's breakfasts are fantastic.
I want to go back just for the lemon pancakes and blueberry buckle.
Best of all, is Arvgarden's outdoor areas. The farm's sheep provided some evening entertainment while we tried to sneak up on them to take photos. We walked around the property and each night ended up sitting in the pavilion down by the pond. It was truly relaxing. We plan on visiting again! (Only downside, and it really wasn't a problem, was that I couldn't hook up to internet with my computer from our room. (Was able to do so with my IPod.) I was able to get a connection in the kitchen.)

Room Tip: I loved the room we were in. Can't remember the name but it was in the back corner closest to t...
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bordentown
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“The best place we've ever stayed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011

My wife and I just came back from vacation in Wellsboro, PA. We stayed 6 nights at Arvgarden. We were so glad we did. It was by far the best lodging experience ever. I fully agree with the previous reviewer and just want to add a few details. From the very first moment we were feeling like visiting our best friends, so friendly, warm and carrying our hosts Keith and Hilma were. They do not use any staff, doing everything themselves. Guests stay in very cozy and clean rooms with full baths and wonderfull views in one wing of the house while the hosts live in the other one. All rooms are connected with very nice common area where you can meet other guests or read travel brochures or books. At 8 a.m. you're invited to dining room for fresh cooked hot breakfast where you're served by the hosts. You enjoy your healthy meal eating from fine dinerware and drinking from chrystal glasses watching gold finches and other birds eating their meal from bird feader attached to the window. And it was such a pleasure talking to other guests and the hosts that we didn't want to leave dining room untill 9! We walked around 100+ acre farm, met farm animals and former stray cats Keith resqued and employed to hunt mice in the barn,watched hummingbirds sitting on the deck. Close to everything but tranquil. We had never enough time talking to Keith and Hilma, they are such intelligent folks and good story tellers. Just please, never ask them who is a better cook, Keith or Hilma...You will love the place unless you can't live without TV and AC (most time it's breazy and much cooler there so we didn't need AC). Wonderfull place!

Room Tip: Every one of 4 rooms is great
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5159 Arnot Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Price range (per night):* 97 AUD

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