My husband and I stayed at the Apple Bin Inn for our honeymoon. Jamie and Steve are amazing Inn keepers and really care about their customers. Upon our arrival we were giving a tour of the main house, and shown were we had reserved to stay. It was quaint but like a little log cabin. Our bathroom had been given fresh linen and a basket on a small table had been filled with snacks. The room was very clean and warm. Warmth was needed since we were there in the fall and it was quite cool and windy. When you arrive you will agree on a breakfast time. In the morning you will arrive and be invited into their dining room, where they will equip you with tea, coffee, hot chocolate or even chocolate milk while you wait for breakfast to be finished cooking. Steve and Jamie cook everything fresh in their kitchen. Their food is divine...and if you love it as much as I know you will, then will give you a recipe to take home at the end of your trip. As you talk about your day, the innkeepers Steve and Jamie will sit and talk with you, but never neglecting putting more delicious food on your plate and filling your drinks. I promise you this is one breakfast table you won't get up feeling hungry from. Steve is very helpful in giving directions and giving you maps and brochures to destinations in the area. He is also good at giving you coupons to save money. The main house has a community room filled with books and movies for your watching enjoyment. There is also a small refrigerator always stocked with beverages of water and soda for the guest. We had such a pleasurable stay, I would definitely recommend Apple Bin Inn if you are going to Lancaster for business or for pleasure, Steve and Jamie will treat you right!! read more

I stayed one night at the Apple Bin Inn in Willow Street last weekend, and I wish I'd been able to stay longer. The inn is very charming and comfortable. The shared living room has comfortable couches and bookshelves full of books. The dining is also charming - very homey, with lots of country charm. I can't remember the name of my room, but it was a gorgeous suite. My bedroom had beautiful furniture (a comfortable bed, a dresser, and a desk), and my little den had a TV and a couch (where I read my book for a bit in the evening). The bathroom had everything I needed and was spacious. There was plenty of parking for guests, and the grounds are beautiful. If it hadn't stormed when I visited, I would have loved to read my book on the grounds. The breakfast in the morning was delicious (a yogurt parfait, some stuffed French toast, some bacon wrapped sausage, and coffee), and the service throughout was very friendly and helpful. The location was great; you're only a 10-minute drive from Lancaster and just a few minutes away from attractions in and near Willow Street (1719 Museum and Historic Rock Ford). My only little hiccup is that no one was at the house when I arrived to check in. I rang the doorbell several times before realizing that wasn't going anywhere. I called the number of the website and someone answered the second time. Once they realized the situation, someone arrived quickly and checked me in - it really wasn't a very big deal! Overall, I had a lovely stay at the Apple Bin Inn. I'd love to stay again! Just a really charming place to stay in Lancaster County! read more

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Four and a half stars if I could give half stars. We stayed one night here, arriving around 5pm. The inn keepers (presumably one of the owner's wife and her daughter) were tidying up in the yard and greeted us graciously. They confirmed our reservation, showed us the tea/coffee counter and mini fridge (which we were free to take bottled water from), and asked us if we had any food issues for them to consider for breakfast the next morning. They then walked us up to our room - the Empire Room. The bedroom and its en suite bathroom were immaculately clean. There were a couple small spots with the wallpaper that will hopefully be fixed during the next maintenance pass, but these were very minor. The room sleeps two in a queen bed and has a balcony which was nice to sit on. The room has a modern thermostat and was very cool and comfortable on what might have been one of the most humid and hottest days of the year. Downstairs in the common area, there is ample comfortable seating to lounge around on, as well as an electric keyboard. I will note that upon entering the property, there was the distinct smell of turmeric. In some reviews on other online platforms, this has been mentioned. It didn't bother me, but if you're sensitive to it, you should be aware. The bed was comfortable and I slept soundly. However, the inn faces a fairly busy two-lane one-way street and the road noise was noticeable during the day. It's no fault of the property, but it seems there are a lot of locals who drive by with modified exhaust systems and that can spoil the otherwise serene setting. Breakfast was served at 8:30am. There were pitchers of water and orange juice, and carafes of hot coffee and hot water for tea. Breakfast was a glass cup of yogurt with a berry compote, followed by a plate of two strips of thick bacon and two sliced biscuits filled with a sausage gravy. The gravy appeared to have turmeric in it and was quite tasty. My wife requested a non-meat option the night before and got a vegetable omelet and an oatmeal pancake topped with strawberries, which she said was very good. Overall, we enjoyed our short stay here. The house is old (late 1800s), but our room was extremely clean and well-appointed. read more

I would never go back. The breakfast is inedible. The staff which are family could not care less. You are locked out of the so called area to get coffee. once you know how bad it is you are grateful you can't get in. we waited 20 minutes in the pouring rain just to get someone to answer the door. With a quite indifferent attitude we were shown to our room. No coffee service. No Kleenex. No cups of any kind. But Qtips in a dish in the bathroom. Who would use Qtips that had laying out. if your going pack a picnic basket. The breakfast was a stone cold piece of an egg mixer that has baked in a cookie tray and then distributed. The fancy breakfast was the same slab of cold eggs with biscuits (Not home made), with cold sausage gravy. It was horrid. $200.00 a night. I think not. Don't walk RUN!!!!! read more

What a wonderful place! Steve and Jamie are the perfect hosts. We stayed for two nights and wish that we had been able to stay longer. We stayed in the Cortland Suite. It was so beautiful, clean, and cozy. And much bigger than I imagined it would be! Pros: -The yummy breakfasts! Blueberry pancakes, baked omelets, sausages, muffins, fresh fruit, ham, there's something for everyone! -Beautiful quilts made by Jamie's grandmother/great-grandmother are all over the inn, and they are gorgeous. -Steve and Jamie! They were so friendly, helpful, and fun... and they gave us great recommendations for local sightseeing and supplied us with coupons! -Location! Right in the heart of Amish country, close to everything you'll want to see in Lancaster County. -It was so clean! -Excellent, very fast wifi Cons: Having to leave. Seriously. The Apple Bin Inn does not disappoint! :) read more

Such a lovely home and gracious innkeepers! The rooms are large and well-appointed, comfortable, and genuinely pretty. The home is conveniently located and the innkeepers have thought of every amenity. Breakfast is not to be missed. All the food is locally sourced and delicious, the coffee gets raves, and the pressed table linens and fine china are very special touches. Even the gardens and outdoor sitting areas are lovely. I will definitely be back! read more

What a Great first time for my Granddaughter in a B&B and to Lancaster. Staying at the Apple Bin Inn was like staying with family from out of town. Well ever better. As soon as we walked in we could feel the warmed. Thank you Tom & Karen for just making this trip so FANTASTIC and all your suggestions on places to tour and eat. And for also for not just thinking of Adults but for thinking about kids too.The Granddaughter is still talking about the trip. And the Inn was such a big part us making the trip PRICELESS for all of us. I am telling everyone and anyone if going to Lancaster on a over night trip Check the APPLE BIN INN out. Will not be disappointed. Again thank you Tom & Karen for everything. Will be calling soon for our next trip. Thank you and God Bless read more

What can I say about this wonderful B&B that hasn't been said already? Truth is, words cannot do Apple Bin Inn the justice it deserves. We stayed at Apple Bin Inn for two days and three nights to celebrate our three year anniversary, and I must say that Steve and Jamie contributed to our anniversary being a memorable one. The house is just absolutely breathtaking, and both Steve and Jamie were friendly, attentive, and overall great hosts during our stay. Me and my husband equally felt so comfortable being in their home, and our biggest regret was only booking for three days and two nights! Our room (the Gala) was amazing and clean!!! The quilt laid on our bed was personally hand stitched by Jamie's grandmother, and it was just lovely. Breakfast? More like a morning feast filled with both yummy appetizers and main courses. When my husband requested a receipt of one of Jamie's dishes to make and share with the firefighters at his firehouse, Steve within minutes produced a printout copy in hand! Our last evening there, we decided to head out to have a nice romantic dinner, and wanted to continue the night with bottled wine previously purchased at a local winery. We asked if we could use some glasses and a bottle open when we returned. Upon returning to the Apple Bin Inn, Steve had set out a tray with not only glasses and a bottle opener, but also fresh fruit for us to share. Talk about romantic!!! Steve and Jamie were also willing to accommodate us and our request (e.g., borrow lawn chairs to attend a local outside concert), and were both extremely informative about great sites and restaurants to visit. The final bonus were their two adorable and friendly cats! Talk about "meet and greet"! Not only were we welcomed by Steve and Jamie, but also by the house cats as well! On our three hour ride back into NYC, all me and my husband could talk about is when we would be able to return! We had such an amazing and pleasant experience, and look forward to our revisit at the Apple Bin Inn. Jenny and Julio Padilla Brooklyn, NY read more

Wonderful accommodations and excellent hosts. Breakfasts were delicious and we enjoyed the evening bonfire. Our suite consisted of a bedroom, sitting room and bathroom. It was spacious and well maintained. read more

"What a wonderful experience even my enjoyed..Our room was delightful, the breakfasts simply delicious, the welcome warm and caring, the help and advice invaluable... in fact nothing could have been more perfect." read more

THE APPLE BIN INN IS A GOLDEN & RED DELICIOUS, GALA TREAT... A welcoming Bed & Breakfast Inn, hosted by Steve and Jamie. Their accommodations were hospitable, warm and friendly. Steve has his pulse on your needs and is available all the. They have an extensive list of restaurants, tours, other area/tourist attractions, DVDs and Lancaster pleasures for any visitor to experience - and they are both extremely knowledgeable about the area. The rooms were always replenished with snacks, bottled water and other goodies. The breakfasts were plentiful; we had fruit (berries), waffles, potato omelets and Lancaster bacon or ham. Very tasty - but allot. If we have one complaint, the bathroom towels had an unusual odor. The Apple Bin is a great place to stay in the area for a 'Lancaster County' experience. On our rating scale of "A" to "F" the Apply Bin gets - a "B+". Go for it! read more

We recently stayed four nights at the Apple Bin Inn at Willow Street, PA. Our Innkeepers, Karen and Tom Simpson were wonderful. We appreciated their expert entertainment recommendations for dining, antiquing, tours, shopping, gardens, etc. We stayed in the Cortland Suite. The accommodations were beautiful and the extra sitting room was a great place to relax after our busy travels. The Inn was spotless and breakfasts were local, fresh and filling. We highly recommend this Inn and look forward to our next visit! read more

We spent our 1st wedding anniversary here and it was absolutely wonderful! The innkeepers are really warm and welcoming. We loved that there were bookshelves in our room stocked with books as well as a DVD collection downstairs to borrow from. They had some snacks in our room as well and you could grab water and soda from a small fridge downstairs. The innkeepers live in the house but in a separate section, so you don't feel like you are walking through their living area every time you come and go. The room itself was perfect (we stayed in the Gala) - nicely decorated and not too kitchy like many B&Bs. The pictures really do not do these rooms justice. The bed was really comfortable and they had an extra blanket in case it got cold. We felt right at home! Breakfast was delicious, too. I loved that they went through the trouble to match the china in the morning. They paid a lot of attention to detail and you can tell they really care! The Inn is located a 5-10 minute drive south of Lancaster (straight shot). This is the best B&B I've ever stayed in - so accomodating and comfortable! We would have loved to stay longer because it was so relaxing! read more

Jamie and Steve are incredibly warm and wonderful people. We would stay with them again in an instant. Four of us went up to Lancaster County, PA for a weekend of exploring. Prior to going, I emailed Jamie and Steve for recommendations....Steve kindly sent back a long list of their personal favorites (including homemade ice cream....they recommended Lapp Valley Farm- totally delicious!!). We stayed in Braeburn Cabin (2 bedroom cabin) which was clean, warm (in spirit), comfortable, beds adorned with handmade quilts from Jamie's grandmother, and stocked with soft drinks, snacks, and tea/coffee. We borrowed board games from the inn and had a great time. Breakfast next morning was delicious....so much food!! My personal favorite were the almond-apricot scones- to die for! Lastly, a huge thanks to Jamie and Steve for setting us up with dinner at the home of a local Amish family. Such a unique experience and really gave us a different view/understanding of the Amish culture. Highly recommend to all! read more