I decided, at the VERY last minute, to stay in Western PA on my way from Columbus to Baltimore. Not a lot was available (I wasn't being very picky) but this place had one room left, and it looked very colorful, bold, and intriguing, so I booked it. And OH MY WORD, I am SO glad I did.
This house is incredible. I could have stayed a week studying all the art and reading the books and researching the history. The room had all kinds of interesting Civil War and Titanic era items on display-- it was like staying at a museum. I've visited the Biltmore several times and I really felt like I was staying at a place on par with it. I felt straight up regal taking a jacuzzi bath and climbing into a tall, velvety bed. The room I was in had a side room with a bookcase and secretary desk and balcony-- there was a safe hidden behind a painting--I felt like I was a queen in an escape room in the best way possible. The amenities were so clean, the house was beautifully decorated, and the attention to detail blew me away. I loved that even with all the history and honoring the past (the skeleton keys to the rooms are the original locks!), I got to enjoy my modern comforts of streaming TV and free WiFi. Pat and her nephew, Mike, were incredible hosts-- breakfast was amazing and I felt like royalty enjoying it by myself at the lavish dining room table as classical music played! I was living out a regal fantasy I didn't even know I HAD. I couldn't have scripted out a better stay if I tried. If you are looking for a unique stay that will come with a story that your friends will only believe if you send them pictures, I highly recommend this place! Thank you again for a truly unforgettable experience, and I definitely hope to return!