My birthday getaway at the Rabbit Run Inn was a cozy little winter paradise. This immaculate B&B has all the amenities (well, almost all...I'll get to that in a second) one could want and even a few surprises.
First, it's the cleanest, tidiest place I've ever seen. Their housekeeping service is truly amazing and I hope well paid. We usually tip the housekeeping staff when we travel, but we left a little extra this time.
Next, the bathroom: fluffy towels, great water pressure in the shower, and a nice selection of toiletries. Also, the hairdryer is full size, not one of those travel-size dryers that feels like it's just a person blowing their hot breath on you. Not at all, it's got some power.
As for the breakfast, I was just a bit disappointed, but the hubs thought it was great. Here's why: They don't have a communal room where guests meet for a hot breakfast. Therefore, the owners leave an insulated basket at your door each morning (no knocking, just leave and go) with muffins, scones, and fruit, and you grab it when you wake. We both really enjoyed the privacy this afforded us (no offense to the other guests, but we don't really want to make small talk with you when we're hungover), but I do like a hot breakfast on the weekends. That said, I was amazed that these muffins stayed warm in a foot of snow for an hour...that basket really has some magical insulation! The coffee bar in each room has rich coffee, a nice variety of tea, and even espresso. A nice surprise. I wasn't really interested in trying the espresso maker, but it looked simple enough. There was juice and milk in the fridge, so everything was just fine for the morning meal.
Another surprise was Apple TV. We didn't really watch a lot of TV while we were there, but it's a nice touch. The beautiful gazebo out back looked gorgeous in the snow. I can image it's a nice centerpiece in all seasons. Each room has a cute little deck, which wasn't accessible during the blizzard that sealed our doors shut while we were there, but I'm sure it's lovely during the other three seasons. Perhaps you can grill out during the warmer months? I honestly can't remember if the owners said this is an option, but it would be really nice.
Another reason we chose RRI is proximity to some of our favorite places to imbibe. It's a very short drive to Greenbush Brewery, Fitzgerald's, and Mesa Luna, and a bit of a longer trek (although worth it) to Journeymen Distillery. You can't go wrong at any of these establishments, I highly recommend each one.
So what was missing at RRI, and why did I give it 4 stars instead of 5? The walls are pretty thin. You can use your imagination and fill in the rest. But this is also a bit of a problem since we were on the lower level and someone was above us. I swear it sounded like they were wearing wooden clogs up there. Not a deal-breaker since the RRI is really an exceptional B&B in the perfect location, but definitely annoying. I would recommend booking early and asking for a second floor room.
Also, since it was February and we had a lovely snowfall, a fireplace would have been just perfect. Mesa Luna has a great fireplace, so we enjoyed theirs instead. But, I'm a huge fan of Rabbit Run Inn and would recommend it to anyone. You won't be disappointed. read more