My wife and I have stayed at several B&Bs, mostly in New England. When we entered the Hawthorn Inn we were met by Jim who gave us a tour and helped to bring our luggage to our room. We were placed in the "Gallagher", a spacious bedroom with plenty of natural light coming through the windows and a sitting room. We had our own bathroom, as all the rooms at the Hawthorne do. Other amenities include individual heating/ac in all rooms, in the landing area a refrigerater stocked with soft drinks and water, a table had coffee and plenty of cups. We spent 10 day's at the Inn and held my youngest daughters' -- birthday there. Jim and Wendy went out of thier way to make it a huge success, dispite some odd requests. Jims' cooking, both for the birthday and the breakfast was fantastic; in 10 days he made a different muffin for each morning. The food, the presentation and the atmosphere were all fantastic. Not to belabor the point, the only request that Jim and Wendy refused was when I got on my knees and begged them to adopt us!! Well, I guess you can't have everything. Charles and Crea Dyer

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We just spent a memorable 2 nights at Hawthorn. What a place to reconnect and recharge! The photos on the website are excellent, but wait 'til you see it in person. It is breathtaking! We especially loved: the innkeepers (Jim & Wendy), the porch and swing (lovely at night with a bottle of wine), the private bathroom, the savory breakfast (plentiful and gourmet), the great restaurant recs from Jim (complete with directions), and the sun porch in the morning. We have visited 7 B&B's across the country, and this one is tops in our book. Don't hesitate to book your stay. We can't wait to go back. We miss it already.

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My husband and I have just returned from a delightful, three night stay at the Hawthorn. We were very impressed with the decor and charm of the Hawthorn, the attention to detail, the cleanliness of the entire mansion, and the relaxing atmosphere. Most of all, we loved how friendly Jim and Wendy were. They were so welcoming, and made us feel that we were staying with friends. Jim is an exceptional chef, and every meal we had there was more than delicious. We will be recommending the Hawthorn to our friends and family, and we plan to be regular guests ourselves. -Jeff and Christy Kleffman

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This is one of the best bed and breakfast inns my husband and I have ever visited. We have been staying at B&B's for over 20 years, therefore, feel we can say this. Breakfast was different each of the three mornings we were there. We were served on the sun porch all three mornings. It was wonderful. The entire house was spotless and our hosts were there whenever we needed them. This was a great and relaxing experience. Thank you Wendy and Jim for creating such a lovely place for travelers.

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My wife and I stopped by Hawthorn on our honeymoon and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the Evans Room, which was lovely. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the decor was elegant. Jim and Wendy were very hospitable, and we had a great time talking with them. The food was absolutely amazing, but anyone with heart problems or on a diet should definitely make a request for an alternate dish. After eating, about the only thing I was functional enough to do was take a nap... at 9am! We really had a great time, and hope to go back someday. I would highly recommend Hawthorn.

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This is a wonderful B&B. We truly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful hospitality and delicious food. We would definitely recommend this B&B!

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We love old, historic homes. We love the Hawthron B&B . We sat on the spacious porch in the evening. The breakfast was superior to any we have had at other B&B's. The innkeepers were 'down-to-earth' folks.

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We arrived at this inn for a 'week-day' getaway, and just fell in love with this place! In the middle of town, this inn feels secluded and special. The grounds were lovely to wander, the public rooms were charming, the sunporch was perfect, and our room was excellent. Great conversation and hosting by Jim. We can't wait to go back!

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We have stayed in a B&B over the USA and Hawthorn is by far the very best. It is elegant- the decor, rooms, and gourmet food! WOW! The owners are very friendly and take excellent care of us!

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The pictures on the Inn's website provided an accurate depiction of the Inn and the Evans Room where we stayed. We visited the weekend before Thanksgiving and while we anticipated holiday lights & greenery, we were pleasantly surprised by all the owners' extra little touches that make this Inn feel so homey and comfortable. We even had a Christmas tree, snowmen and a snow village in our room. The Inn is clean, well maintained, and beautifully decorated. The bathroom was a little small but, I'll take a small private bath over sharing a bathroom any day! The bed was very comfortable but we were in a room that had a door adjoining to the next room so we could hear their conversations and the television and I'm sure they heard my husband's snoring. It is evident that the hosts care about their guests and go the extra mile to ensure their comfort with a bowl of mints, extra blankets, and reading materials in every room and hot chocolate, coffee, tea, cold beverages and snacks in the hall right outside your room. We loved that we were asked what time we wanted breakfast served and amazed that everything was made fresh (not just kept warm until we arrived) and served hot at 9:00am. We sat at a private table in the sunroom and, the food was tremendous! While the cost was comparable to other B&Bs and nicer hotels in the area, we gave it an "outstanding" on value just because of that wonderful breakfast which consisted of a fresh fruit and granola parfait, juice, hot pumpkin cream cheese muffins, cheese omlette, thick strips of bacon and Jim's family recipe for home fried potatoes. The Inn is also very close to the Truman Museum and centrally located to the many historical sites we were there to see. We will definitely visit again and, hopefully, will do so more than once a year. Thanks to Jim and Wendy for such a wonderful stay!!!

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My wife and I have stayed here on a couple occassions and highly recommend to stay here. You won't find better food anywhere, the whole is place is spotless and the service is great, they make you feel like your on home. Hoffman's Des Moines,Iowa

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We loved our stay at hawthorn. Jim and Wendy where great host and served us wonderful breakfast. Our room was very clean and nicely done. We would recommend to anyone. We have stayed in a lot of bed and breakfast and it was one of the best.

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Best B&B I've ever stayed at. Cleanliness was an extra plus and rooms were big and lovely. Breakfast was delicious and owners wouldn't do enough for us!

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The Hawthorne place gave us just what we needed-a getaway! The B&B was beautiful, immaculate, and very comfortable. Jim and Wendy, our hosts, were so friendly, yet professional. Truly a night we'll always remember!

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My husband and I spent a wonderful time there. Wendy and Jim are very personable. The breakfast is SUPERB! We live in Kansas City and will consider making the Hawthorn our weekend get away! Upon entering the palce, one is instantaneoulsy transported back in time. Waking up in the morning to the smell of magic in the kitchen is an experience all you who read this should experience.

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We booked this room for my parents for their anniversary. They said the room was nice, bathroom was incredibly clean, hosts were great, and the food was outstanding.

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We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful and immaculate the home was. It is just how I imagined it from the pictures on this site. The Inn keepers Jim and Wendy were wonderful and catered to any needs. They cooked and served a full breakfast each morning which was devine. It was a great place to relax as it is quiet and nestled among many beautiful trees. The charm and character of this home built in 1900 was unequivocal compared to anywhere we have stayed before. My husband and I highly recommend Hawthorn and look forward to returning for another stay.

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What a delightful anniversary gift this weekend turned out to be. Hawthorn is elegantly comfortable. Jim and Wendy Allen are hospitable, helpful and also respectful of your needs. The environment is lovely, dining exquisitely delicious, and the innkeepers are wonderful hosts. We want to send our family and friends to spend a weekend here.

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We loved this B&B. The home has been beautifully restored but the real treasure here are Jim and Wendy Allen, the owners. They go way out of their way to make one comfortable and offer extra services and the breakfast is truly a gourmet delight. We will return to Independence again primarily to stay at the Hawthorn.

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Jim and Wendy were outstanding. Really did make you feel AT HOME. Food was superb and since we stayed at Christmas time, Wendy did an outstanding job on decorating. Truly a time for remembering and hoping to return someday soon. This was a gift from our children and what a gift it was. Sad to see it end so quickly.

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