After searching the internet for top rated B&B's in Ohio, we chose Hallauer House Bed & Breakfast…read moreon the occasion of our 44th wedding anniversary!. Built in 1830 in the town that gave rise to the Civil War, this charming B&B, a stop on the Underground Railroad, is a virtual museum of mid-18th century and Victorian American History! (And this place is supposedly haunted by a previous owner!). The current owners Joe and Susan are a wealth of knowledge of the history on the house and the area! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to adults and teens (with adults) of any age! (There are too many antiques around for tiny hands to touch.) Hallauer House is just 4 miles from the heart of Oberlin, but trust me, it will be worth the drive to this gem on the Underground Railroad if you are looking for peace and quiet, an exquisite 5-Star gourmet breakfast, a spa package, a workout room, if you so choose, and delightful hosts who work very hard to make their guests feel warmly welcomed. Considering all the amenities provided by Joe and Susan, I don't think any other area lodging facility could even begin to compare!

The Best Kept Secret in Oberlin - We were in town for a family event and the Hallauer House was…read moreable to accommodate three couples comfortably. Breakfast and coffee offerings were top-notch. Coming from a city that is high on organic, all-natural foods and perfectly roasted coffee, you can imagine our fussy palates. The Hallauer House passed with flying colors. The bed & breakfast itself has quite a bit of history within it's walls. The hosts, Susan and Joe, are happy to acquaint you with myriad antiques and artifacts they've collected throughout the years. The house is quite old - 100+ years. Of special note are the leftover markings and trap door from the underground railroad which used to run through the house in the 1800's. I would highly recommend booking with the Hallauer House as far in advance as you can. They get booked up quickly AND there isn't a better place to stay in Oberlin!

After taking money that was already paid they gave my room away since I was on a red-eye flight and…read morecould not call to confirm..even though I already paid!! Once I tried checking in they told me there was basically nothing they could do. Again...the room was paid for in advance.

My husband and I are staying here right now... Driving from Philly to Milwaukee and this was the…read moremidway point. What a great hotel! First off, when we arrived last night, the personnel were so friendly and accommodating... Debbie at the front desk and then Val, who was just finishing her shift and she wanted to let Debbie know the status of things before she left for the night. Well, Val came back in when she noticed her license plate was from Pennsylvania and started talking to us about how much she loves the Philadelphia area and she was just so nice pleasant and thoughtful. My husband doesn't usually like chatting to strangers, but he even enjoyed the conversation with Debby and Val! Which says a lot! Our room was remarkable, clean well appointed the shower was perfect. The bathroom supplies were great. The location was fabulous. Nice inconvenient everything about this place really hit the mark! Even the coffee station in the morning was fully stocked and had real creamer! And I can't leave out the fact that we had our dog with us. Yes, Hampton Inn allows dogs, which was a real bonus on this trip because our four legged family member is traveling with us. Five stars!

Stayed here after another hotel canceled my reservation. The girl at the front desk Friday morning…read morewas so nice and helpful. This was a last minute reservation and she helped out. This Courtyard was clean...the only two negative issues... was the sinks water pressure/flushing the toilet and that the first room had a mildew smell or sewage back up so she gave me another room. Rooms are clean and have mini fridges and a microwave. But this was definitely be my hotel every time I come to Cleveland.

The hotel itself was fine. Please be aware that it's a bit of a ghost town with an abandoned mall…read moreand another hotel marked for demolition. Quite a surprise.

Our family had our 96 year old Dad's Celebration of Life at the Wild Waves compound. We discovered…read morethe property in January while it was under several feet of snow, and closed. We made arrangements on the phone with Cindy to reserve all 6 motel rooms, the pavilion and the attached 3 BR house. The motel rooms: Each had something different to offer. All were very large. All had fridge, microwave, full size drip coffee maker and 2 queen size beds. Room 2 had a kitchenette and room 6 has a sliding glass door with a small patio and view of the sunset. We were there in the very beginning of the season and the motel rooms were a bit "musty". We live near the ocean so we knew what to expect when a property is closed up for a period of time and brought some diffusers and essential oils. This made everything perfect. I imagine as the season rolls along, the musty-ness goes away. The towels and linens were great and the pillows very comfortable What to bring when staying in the motel: coffee and condiments, coffee cups, hair dryer, cooler for ice or bring some extra plastic ice cube trays, bathrobe. You don't get the fancy, extra swag that you get at the high priced hotels. The attached house: All linens and towels were provided and checked on every day. Plates, glassware, cups, pots and pans, silverware, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, and a few serving pieces are provided. There is one ice cube tray in the full size refrigerator. Full size washer and dryer. We bought bags of ice at the marina down the street. There is also a growing (I'm assuming) amount of stuff that people leave. Foil, baggies, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels ice etc. I wouldn't depend on those things, but maybe call Cindy the day before you leave to see what's there so you don't drag it there. We liked having a large cooler for beer and extra ice. There is a gas grill and a picnic table on one patio, an enclosed porch with seating and an outside porch with seating. Also a nice size "mud room" with lots of storage and places to hang jackets and purses. Beach chairs are provided down at the beach as well as fire wood for fires. There is plenty of green space for out door games. The pavilion: This is the jewel of the property!!!!!! IT IS STUNNING! Inside has a bar and full size refrigerator. And plenty of room for tables. We set up our food tables (3 6 ft tables) and there was still plenty of room. I couldn't tell if there was AC. The temp was very comfortable. This building has a covered outside area that comfortably seats at least 30 people. Round black wrought iron tables and chairs. About 6 or 7 low top tables that could seat 5. Below the covered space is an open deck that had a mixture of low top tables and high tip pub wrought iron tables and chairs. Could seat another 30 people at least. THE BEST PART OF THIS AREA IS THE NIGHTLY SUNSET. THERE ARE NO WORDS!!!!! Cindy, our hostess: Where would we be without her????? I hate to think. She was engaging from the get go in December. She helped us narrow down the caterer, rolled along when we changed the guests in the motel rooms, we changed the number of nights several times and was at our beck and call the minute we arrived. If she was leaving for the day, she would say "just give me a call if you need anything"!!!! She helped us haul all of our stuff down to the pavilion for the celebration, and kept the trash cans from overflowing. She did everything very unobtrusively. Hardly knew she was there. Cindy was so friendly and helpful. A true hostess! We have decided to replicate this trip (without the funeral part!) every 2 years to meet up with friends and relatives. Can't beat the value, accommodations or especially the hospitality! Would live here year round if I could!

This was exactly what my family was looking for. Quiet, economical, on the lake, & a nice beach. We…read morewere more than pleased. Knowing that economy was a priority, I was anxious - but we loved it here! The private beach is amazing, and the HUGE yard/property was beautiful. A fire pit and a pile of wood was even available for our use, along with plenty of lawn/beach chairs. This is a traditional "motel" (Not hotel) setup, but with only 6 units, it felt more private, and with much cleaner and larger rooms than normal, and homey accoutrements, not to mention a full size refrigerator, which was invaluable to my family of 4, since we were there for 4 days. We spent 2 days on the beach relaxing and 2 at Cedar Point, which is less than a half hour away. Lastly, Patti, the owner, with whom you personally deal throughout your entire experience, is a delight! Friendly, unpretentious, thorough, and obviously caring. If/when we ever come back this way- we will call Patti. For the location, beach, and local family ownership- I can't imagine more bang for the buck.

I checked in for 15 minutes went to my room the toilet didn't work there were condoms all over the…read moreroom floor in the Wi-Fi I went back to the office because I told the lady I did not want to stay there because the work I was doing needed Wi-Fi for my laptop she was rude she would not refund me even though I was only there 15 minutes this place is literally brothel brothel and it other staff are rude as hell if you are smart do not stay there because you'll probably catch hep c and AIDS

We had a lovely, quiet, peaceful stay, just a quick visit from about 6 pm Sunday night to 10:00 am…read moreMonday morning. My son and I needed to arrive at Oberlin College by 11:00 Monday, so staying overnight in nearby Lorain, OH at this beautiful hotel was the perfect solution. The hotel's restaurant is always closed Sunday-Monday, so we didn't get to try that, but we were able to find take-out from a restaurant in Amherst, and eat in our room. We were really surprised to learn that only two families were staying at the hotel the night we stayed! We got a great deal on Expedia for a queen double room. About $112 in total, and parking was free. Free Wifi. Super clean facility. Beds were so comfortable and the shower was awesome. I loved all the cute vintage features, like the mail shoot by the elevator. No swimming inpool yet, due to COVID of course, but perhaps we will enjoy a swim on our next visit. We will definitely stay here next time we are visiting Oberlin, which is about a 25 minute drive from Lorain. Thank you to Sabrina and the other hotel staff for being so welcoming and for providing my son and I with such a wonderful and relaxing stay! Updated: we stayed here for Oberlin College graduation weekend and had a solid stay although it was rowdier at night during the weekend when a wedding was happening. Room was clean, beds were ok. Free parking. Limited staff around, and no room cleaning during our stay, but when we called for room towels we received them. Pool was nice but the area around the pool, bathroom, sauna (closed) and exercise room could use some attention and updating.

Cute historic hotel with views of Lake Erie. The hotel served its purpose for our one night stay…read more Rooms were clean but the toilet didn't flush properly. Appreciated the history of the building.

For half the cost of the Holiday Inn Express across the street, this hotel offers the same nice…read morerooms and an even better breakfast, with pancakes, eggs, fresh yogurt, cereals, and more. Parking is cramped. The decor is not the best, but for less than $100 it's fine.

I don't give out good reviews lightly, so when I give 5 stars you know it's some serious shit. This…read moreplace certainly might not be the top brass of hotels in the area, but it's certainly worthy of 5 stars when evaluating the price to quality ratio. It is super affordable and offers great comfort. Of course, I only stayed one night as that's all I needed but it was a great one night. My room was clean and there was no smell despite what other reviewers had said. Looks like they fixed the bed bug problem too. Only grievance was that the bathroom door lock was broken but who cares, the main door lock worked and that's all that matters. The location might be a little sketch but what are you gonna do pick up the whole building and move? Good customer service from the girl at the front desk with a smooth check in. Also she's hot.

Our stay here was way beyond our expectations. This place is absolutely beautiful, its like a…read moreHallmark movie. The room was bigger than I thought, with a sitting area and a lake house / beach decor. The owner's Paul and Emily are so welcoming and very outgoing people. This place is walking distance to everything on the island. The location is perfect. Now, my favorite part of my stay here was the Breakfast. It was amazing and included in your stay. The owner Paul is the chef and he is creatively talented with the breakfast options. They offer an extra ordinary continental breakfast, regular breakfast items with a upscale added version. You can also order from Paul's special menu. I had a Cast iron blueberry dutch baby which was delicious. My husband had the Chilaqueles, which he has had in Mexico and said Paul did it exceptionally well. I would suggest when getting breakfast to eat it outside on their covered porch and people watch. Looking forward to my next stay here.

We are so thankful that we found this little boutique hotel! It's located in the perfect location…read moreto be able to walk downtown in no time but also be able to get away from the hustle bustle when you want to. Our friend also stayed there, and the rooms were impeccably clean! Very thoughtful amenities were provided! And the common areas were so amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful! This has to be the best kept secret for lodging on the island!