The Azure Gate Bed and Breakfast
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Ah, the pool. This oasis attracts birds of all kinds. Watch as hummingbirds, cardinals, pyrrhuloxias, goldfinches, woodpeckers, quail, doves, and others go about their business as if you weren't there. But, you are!
The main dinning room has a European feel with a large hand painted hutch, a fireplace, and a beautiful German hand crafted dining table. Original art from Pierr Morgan grace this room.
The Catalina - a separate 980 sq ft Guest House - reflects the delight of azure waters off the coast of Mexico. It is beautifully furnished and includes original art and photography. There is a fully appointed eat-in kitchen, a spacious Mexican tiled bathroom with walk-in shower. The large upstairs bedroom has a full-sized bed and outdoor balcony for sunset viewing.
The Catalina has its own patio with a desert and mountain view, courtyard with palm and citrus trees, and a misting ramada with a peaceful view of the Santa Catalina Mountains, perfect for dining outside.
The Sabino Room is reminiscent of old Colonial Spain with an elegant queen size brass bed, hand-painted furniture, and a stained glass window. The private bath, with shower, has a artist designed pedestal sink with hand painted tile to match.
The Saguaro Room has a feel of the Old West, complete with saddle and lariat. The bed is handcrafted of saguaro ribs. Original Western art, its own courtyard, and a private hall full bath complete the Saguaro.
The Santa Ana Guest House consists of living room, study nook, and fully appointed kitchenette. A 6x9 foot oil painting, "Flamingo Repose," adds warmth and balance to the 18 foot ceiling. The bedroom loft has a queen size bed and views of the Santa Catalinas and the Rincon Mountains.
The Santa Ana has its own private and gracious brick patio with views of the Catalinas. A separate driveway and entrance give it privacy when required, yet it also has an entrance to the courtyard oasis and pool.
A trail system runs throughout the five acre estate. Along the way find varieties of cactus, palo verdes, mesquites, eucalyptus, and other desert trees and plants. You may even come across an animal or two.
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Dennis and Christine Widman, Innkeepers
The Azure Gate Oasis
The Azure Gate Saguaro Moon
The Azure Gate at Sunset
bobcats frequent The Azure Gate
Pronghorn, including the Sonoran Pronghorn can be found with a one-two hour drive from The Azure Gate
Wild Burros at Cabreza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Coatimundi in the Galiuro Mountains just east of The Azure Gate
Cooper's Hawk at The Azure Gate
Coyotes yip away frequently at The Azure Gate
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Nightly Rate
$140 - $195
, - Reviews 139
- Rooms 4
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
9351 E. Morrill Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
USA - Phone+1-520-749-8157
- Fax+1-520-760-3548
- Toll free+1-800-558-8157
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Open The Azure Gate to a place where you can dream ... a desert oasis of quiet beauty and birdsong. The Azure Gate is a romantic secluded estate on 5 acres of botanical garden ambiance located in NE Tucson at the gateway to magnificent Mt. Lemmon. Open its gate and enter a magical place of brightly designed Mexican tiles, saltillo tile floors, colorful walls, courtyards with splashing fountains, and exquisite gates made by artist, Simon Donovan. Relax by its pool. Explore meandering pathways and trails. Fall asleep in one of the beautiful bedrooms to a desert lullaby of hooting owls and yipping coyotes. Awaken to a sunrise song of cooing doves and the fragrant anticipation of a delicious breakfast.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 139 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2010 - 20115 out of 5Look No Further!
May 04, 2013
The best B&B experience I've ever had! The breakfast alone was worth the price.
5 out of 5Excellent B+B in Tucson
May 01, 2013
Greatly enhanced our experience hiking the canyons in Tucson. Fantastic breakfast each morning, clean, comfortable rooms, friendly and interesting innkeepers and guests. We were so happy we found the Azure Gate and will stay again.
4.8 out of 5A Peaceful Escape from Winter
April 29, 2013
The Azure Gate was the highlight of our weekend escape from winter. It is a lovely, calm and comfortable place to be. Dennis and Christine are gracious hosts who seem to know when to be present and when to be invisible. Dennis's cooking is fantastic. Christine graciously let me borrow a yoga mat for my morning practice. I would definitely come back here any time I return to Tucson.
5 out of 5Tranquil and joyful
April 25, 2013
The Azure Gate was an oasis of tranquil delight for me. The azure gates and adobe walls enclose an idyllic haven. The courtyard features ornamental plantings and striking artifacts, while the spreading palm and other trees are reflected in the swimming pool. (The pool is unheated.) Indoors, the decor is gracious, with rich, warm, soft colours. interesting artwork and antiques, and a selection of Dennis's wildlife photographs. Possibly the best part is the unobtrusive friendliness of the hosts. I stayed in the very pretty Sabino room, with its painted furniture, stained glass eastern window and skylit bathroom (roomy shower, no tub). The southwest-themed Saguaro room is smaller but with its own intimate adobe-walled patio and a larger bathroom (dual sinks) beside the bedroom door in the secluded hallway.. The house is roomy, so there is plenty of privacy. There is also a guest house with kitchenette, sleeping loft, and separate entrance attached to the house, and a free-standing casita on the grounds outside the courtyard walls The amazing grounds and abundant birdsong were heaven. .The location is on the outskirts of Tucson, along the route to Mt. Lemmon and an easy drive into the city.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Dennis and Christine Widman
Innkeepers Description:
Dennis and Christine have lived and traveled throughout the US and Europe. Dennis is an avid wildlife photographer and does training and consulting in business communication. Christine is a children's book writer. Her sixth book, Cornfield Hide and Seek, will be in bookstores Spring of 2003. Both love hiking, birding, nature, good food, conversation, and the arts. They will gladly assist you in finding the spectacular trail, savory dinner, local festival, or artistic SW memento.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Nightly Rate
$140 - $195
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$140 - $195
Saguaro Room
The Saguaro has a feel of the Old West with a Queen Bed hand crafted of saguaro ribs, original Western art, its own courtyard. There is an adjacent library with a Spanish desk, telephone and internet hookup, comfortable sofa and chair, antique game table for playing cards or a board game, shelves and shelves of books, CDs, and a large video selection.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactSabino Room
The Sabino Room is reminiscent of old colonial Spain with an elegant queen size brass bed, hand-painted furniture, a stained glass window, shower with marble tile, and an artist designed pedestal sink with matching hand painted tile. The Sabino is adjacent to the library which has a Spanish desk, comfortable sofa and chair, antique game table for playing cards or a board game, shelves and shelves of books, CDs, and a large video selection.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactSanta Ana Guest House
The Santa Ana Guest House consists of living room, study nook with desk, telephone, and internet access, along with a fully appointed kitchen. The bedroom loft has a queen size bed and views of the Santa Catalinas and the Rincon Mountains. The Santa Ana has a gracious old brick patio with views of the Catalinas, a private entrance, and entrance to the courtyard oasis and pool. There is Cable TV, VCR, and CD player. Guest have access to the library which has shelves and shelves of books, CDs, and a large video selection.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactCatalina Guest House
The Catalina Guest House boasts 850 square feet of living space reflecting the delight of azure waters off the coast of Mexico. It is beautifully furnished with original art, fully appointed eat-in kitchen, a spacious Mexican tiled bathroom with walk-in shower. The living area contains a sofa and loveseat, a large fireplace, Cable TV, VCR, and CD player. There is also a desk with private telephone and WIFI internet. The large upstairs bedroom has an outdoor balcony for sunset viewing. The Catalina also has its own patio, courtyard, and misting ramada with peaceful views of the desert.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4:00-6:00 Check Out: 11:00
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Minimum Stay: two day minimum, single night when available $10 extra
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Deposit Amount Required: One night or one-third of the total whichever is greater.
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Cancellations: A refund, less $50 service fee, will be given with 30 or more days notice. For less than 30 days, a refund (less $50), will be returned only if the accommodation is rebooked.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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length of stay
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7 -
monthly rate (excludes breakfast)
Percent Off: 30% Days Required: 30
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Nightly Rate
$140 - $195
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 139 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2010 - 20115 out of 5Look No Further!
May 04, 2013
The best B&B experience I've ever had! The breakfast alone was worth the price.
5 out of 5Excellent B+B in Tucson
May 01, 2013
Greatly enhanced our experience hiking the canyons in Tucson. Fantastic breakfast each morning, clean, comfortable rooms, friendly and interesting innkeepers and guests. We were so happy we found the Azure Gate and will stay again.
4.8 out of 5A Peaceful Escape from Winter
April 29, 2013
The Azure Gate was the highlight of our weekend escape from winter. It is a lovely, calm and comfortable place to be. Dennis and Christine are gracious hosts who seem to know when to be present and when to be invisible. Dennis's cooking is fantastic. Christine graciously let me borrow a yoga mat for my morning practice. I would definitely come back here any time I return to Tucson.
5 out of 5Tranquil and joyful
April 25, 2013
The Azure Gate was an oasis of tranquil delight for me. The azure gates and adobe walls enclose an idyllic haven. The courtyard features ornamental plantings and striking artifacts, while the spreading palm and other trees are reflected in the swimming pool. (The pool is unheated.) Indoors, the decor is gracious, with rich, warm, soft colours. interesting artwork and antiques, and a selection of Dennis's wildlife photographs. Possibly the best part is the unobtrusive friendliness of the hosts. I stayed in the very pretty Sabino room, with its painted furniture, stained glass eastern window and skylit bathroom (roomy shower, no tub). The southwest-themed Saguaro room is smaller but with its own intimate adobe-walled patio and a larger bathroom (dual sinks) beside the bedroom door in the secluded hallway.. The house is roomy, so there is plenty of privacy. There is also a guest house with kitchenette, sleeping loft, and separate entrance attached to the house, and a free-standing casita on the grounds outside the courtyard walls The amazing grounds and abundant birdsong were heaven. .The location is on the outskirts of Tucson, along the route to Mt. Lemmon and an easy drive into the city.
5 out of 5Best place to stay in Tucson
April 01, 2013
I felt right at home the minute I walked through the door. Owners Dennis & Christine are truly wonderful people with a beautiful home. I stayed in the Sabino room for a week. The room is extremely comfortable; as are all other common areas of the house. After hiking all day long, I couldn't wait to get back "home" and rest at the outside patio. And the breakfast Dennis cooks is gourmet. I really enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend it.
5 out of 5very nice
April 01, 2013
nice place, close to hiking in the mountains and desert. Wonderful hosts
5 out of 5Stay as long as you can!
March 30, 2013
My wife and I were recently on vacation in Tucson and had the pleasure of staying at the Azure Gate for 3 nights. Christina was very welcoming and helpful, while Dennis made simply the best and most interesting breakfasts we've ever had at a B&B. We treated the B&B as our oasis in the desert, and look forward to coming back for a longer stay next time. Thank you, Christina and Dennis.
5 out of 5An Outstanding Place
March 30, 2013
This was our first trip to Arizona and we were most fortunate to choose the Azure Gate as our place to stay. Our hosts, Dennis and Christine Widman, were friendly and warm and ready to help us in any way they could. They had assembled massive loose leaf books of information on the area. Two we used the most and were most valuable were one on restaurants, with directions and menus, and one on hiking trails in the many state and national parks that surround the area. Breakfasts here are unique, gourmet, and outstanding. During our stay, every guest left empty plates at their places. The setting of this residence has to be experienced. The property is beautifully landscaped with Saguaro and a great variety of other cactii and trees, with an impressive view of the Catalina Mountains.. There is a large patio with a beautiful pool, lounges, and plenty of other places to sit and read, plan one's next adventure, or use a laptop. Azure Gate is a very short drive from a major roadway but is a very quiet spot at every hour, including at night. We found its location very convenient to locations in Tuscon and in every direction. There are many good restaurants that are located nearby - which we appreciated after a long day of touring.
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Location
Location Type
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national parks
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Desert
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Mountains
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Ranch
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Suburban
City - Tucson
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Distance to city: 10 miles
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Directions to property:
from Tucson: east on Grant, left on Tanque Verde, north on Catalina Highway, east on Morrill Way.
Airport
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Tucson, AZ (TUS) 18 miles
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Directions to property:
from airport: east on Valencia, north on Kolb, east on Tanque Verde, north on Catalina Highway, east on Morrill Way.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Baseball's spring training
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birding areas
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hiking trails
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Botanical Gardens
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Ruins
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Ski area
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Billiards
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Bird watching
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Cross-country ski trails
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Downhill Skiing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Hunting
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Mountain Bike trails
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wildlife photography
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Ski rentals
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Snow shoe rental
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Snow shoe trails
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Swimming
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Tennis racket rental
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Video Arcade
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Amenities
Type:
Property highlights
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Artists
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Birders
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Hikers
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Wildlife Photographers
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Writers
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Excellent views
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Fitness
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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Fax Machine
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Library
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Piano
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Microwave
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Walking sticks
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Pool
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Full kitchens in guest houses
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Trail system
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Binoculars
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Chess Room
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 9:00 am
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Serving Location: outside patio,Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Dessert
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
crab omelet
Made with blue crab, this crab, cream cheese, and chive dish melts in your mouth.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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cheese and crackers
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party mix
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Contact The Innkeeper
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