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  • A Landmark home in Ohio City, built in 1868 with an 1890 third floor addition. After a day of traveling, my guests love the convenience of simply walking to some of Cleveland's best and most popular bars and restaurants. Public transportaion, supermarket and the West Side Market are all in walking distance. Only 1.5 miles to downtown Cleveland.
    Watch the world go by on the veranda.
    Ahhh, the dining room..."and I enjoyed everyone of those breakfasts!" ~ A guest departing after several days at Clifford House. Home-made and all American favorites. Fresh ground organic coffee, bakery breads and meats from the West Side Market accent the morning.
    Morning breakfast is in the formal dining room.
    Dawn, early spring.
    Sherlock, the most popular dog in the neighborhood.
    Albert Withington Room: Named after the banker who built the house in 1868; he had no idea how many guest would be staying in his room! A desk area, fridge and wireless internet add to your comfort. The shared bath is just across the hall.
    The Schneider Suite tops off the home w/priv bath, sofa/seating area, fireplace, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, stereo and free wireless. The most popular and larger than some apartments my friends a say! The sofa (not a pull-out) suffices for a third guest on occasion.
    The Hart Room is the most economical with antique double bed, cable TV and free wireless. Shared bath is across the hall.
    The cozy 3rd level bedroom in the Madison Extended Stay Apt. Features quality mattress in double bed, cable TV and free wireless internet. Roll-away in the the landing around the corner, full bath and closet make this a nice master suite.
    Madison 2 level Apt looking at dining room into full kitchen.
    Madison Apt first level of two. Queen sleep sofa has an extra mattress pad for added comfort. Additional 1/2 bath on this level makes for easy sharing of the apt for couples or 2 business persons.
    he 2 level, self-catering Madison Apt with separate entry. Full kitchen, foyer, living w/queen sleep sofa, dining, and half bath on first level. Full bedroom w/new queen bed (2012), bath and roll-away on second level. A house within a house. Perfect for nightly and weekly business travelers, couples and or families. Monthly rates offered.
    Sherlock keeping an eye on breakfast!
    Sherlock. Very friendly and very popular.

    • Address 1810 W 28th Street
      Cleveland, OH 44113
      USA
    • Phone+1-216-589-0121
    • Mobile+1-216-287-7141
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    "Jim...makes a mean pancake breakfast and is an expert on Cleveland" ~The New York Times. "Awesome historic home in a wonderful historic city. Jim is the perfect host..." ~bed and breakfast guest review. In the heart of the urban, historic neighborhood across the river from downtown. In walking distance to some of the BEST locally owned restaurants and brew pubs. Walk to buses, train, the Cleveland Indians!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 23 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Bed and breakfast -yes please!

    May 05, 2013

    Truly outstanding experience. I wanted to book another stay within hours of being a guest. The private apartment was comfortable, charming, and very relaxing. Within moments of walking through a beautiful neighborhood we were within a range of local breweries and restaurants. Will definitely go back again!

    5 out of 5
     

    October Couple's Weekend Away

    October 17, 2012

    We loved everything about the Clifford House! Jim was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood, pointing out great restaurants and places to shop. The Clifford House itself is homey and comfortable without being pretentious, which we prefer. We were made to feel welcome and couldn't have asked for a better experience! We loved Sherlock and Wesley, too - who were quiet most of the time and no bother whatsoever :-) Thanks Jim!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Wonderful!

    July 08, 2011

    We spent a wonderful long weekend recently at the Clifford House. The breakfasts are magnificent, ample and delicious, served in a beautiful dining room. On Sunday we got the special china! The rooms are clean, comfortable and an excellent value and we felt very welcome there. We will definitely return. Also, the rejuvenated Ohio City neighborhood is a gem. Lots of lovely old houses, the West Side Market and many excellent restaurants are within easy walking distance.

    5 out of 5
     

    Snowey Feb. Day at Clifford House

    July 06, 2011

    Our visit to "Clifford House" on an icey day in Cleveland was warmed by the hosts smiling face & his great attitude. He led us to our rooms & we were impressed with the cleanliness & the homey atmosphere. This is our third visit to "Clifford House" & we find the breakfast & lunch delicious & plentiful & we are sure our host must be a former chef! Sherlock, the dog, is a quiet sentinel & never in the way but will appreciate a pat on the head or just a "talk".


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    James Miner and Sherlock ( a most popular Coon Hound)

    Innkeepers Description:

    Art, theater, acting, real estate, antiques, lap swimming, long walks with Sherlock. "Mostly" healthy home-made cooking, writing, people. Biographies and history; new people and places. All the furnishings have a Story: family, friends, life experience, garage sales or accomplishments, etc, etc

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $109 - $169

    Madison Apt Suite

    Attached separate entry 2 level Apartment Suite: 1.5 baths, kitchen (complete with cookware and dishes), dining doubles as a business conference are, living with a queen sleep-sofa w/extra comfort mattress topper. Upper level bedroom w/new queen mattress (2012) minus the foot-board at guests request. 42" flat screen cable TV, DVD, phone, washer-dryer available, window Ac units. Nightly, weekly and monthly rtaes. Breakfast included w/nightly rate downstairs in Bed and Breakfast dining room. Rate for couple, add $25 for additional guest.

    • Maximum Capacity: 5
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 2 Queen, 1 Twin

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    Withington

    The Withington shares my bath. Very comfortable 4 poster queen bed offered at a more modest price than my other two rooms. Fully equipped, clean, good sixed bathroom is right across the hall as per most standard residential layouts. There is a half bath on the first floor just in case. Since I do not have large amounts of guests at one time, this shared bath has rarely presented an issue. (there is always that one time!...another story)

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Schneider Suite

    This large grand high ceiling room is the most popular for singles and couples. Almost like your own apartment and larger some New York Apartments as my guests comment! I need to update my photos soon to show the bed frame. Existing mattress is fine but planning on an upgrade this spring. Central air in summer. Fireplace use limited to dura-flame logs for safety.

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: By Appointment    Check Out: 12-1PM Flexible

    • Deposit Amount Required: One half of reservation charged to credit card as deposit. Deposit minimum one night per room.

    • Cancellations: One week for full refund; 72 hrs for half refund and one month for extended stays of one week or more. 10% cancel fee on amount charged. Holidays and holiday weekends non-refundable.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: BYOB

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: OK, however concern about steps and size of dog

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • Weekly
      Percent Off: 0% Days Required: 4

    • Weekly, monthly
      Percent Off: 0% Days Required: 7

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 23 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Bed and breakfast -yes please!

    May 05, 2013

    Truly outstanding experience. I wanted to book another stay within hours of being a guest. The private apartment was comfortable, charming, and very relaxing. Within moments of walking through a beautiful neighborhood we were within a range of local breweries and restaurants. Will definitely go back again!

    5 out of 5
     

    October Couple's Weekend Away

    October 17, 2012

    We loved everything about the Clifford House! Jim was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood, pointing out great restaurants and places to shop. The Clifford House itself is homey and comfortable without being pretentious, which we prefer. We were made to feel welcome and couldn't have asked for a better experience! We loved Sherlock and Wesley, too - who were quiet most of the time and no bother whatsoever :-) Thanks Jim!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Wonderful!

    July 08, 2011

    We spent a wonderful long weekend recently at the Clifford House. The breakfasts are magnificent, ample and delicious, served in a beautiful dining room. On Sunday we got the special china! The rooms are clean, comfortable and an excellent value and we felt very welcome there. We will definitely return. Also, the rejuvenated Ohio City neighborhood is a gem. Lots of lovely old houses, the West Side Market and many excellent restaurants are within easy walking distance.

    5 out of 5
     

    Snowey Feb. Day at Clifford House

    July 06, 2011

    Our visit to "Clifford House" on an icey day in Cleveland was warmed by the hosts smiling face & his great attitude. He led us to our rooms & we were impressed with the cleanliness & the homey atmosphere. This is our third visit to "Clifford House" & we find the breakfast & lunch delicious & plentiful & we are sure our host must be a former chef! Sherlock, the dog, is a quiet sentinel & never in the way but will appreciate a pat on the head or just a "talk".

    5 out of 5
     

    Great food, Great conversation

    July 06, 2011

    My wife and I stayed at the Clifford House for a nice get-away weekend. Our room was larger than I expected and the conversation with Jim was superb. Jim knows the area extremely well and can give you direction and advice for anything you might like to see or do. There are lots of fun and interesting shops nearby (walking distance) and an open air market as well as some very good restaurants (try The Olde Angle...great Irish fare). Jim's breakfast was excellent and a much larger selection than anticipated. Vivian the cat is no longer with Jim, so if you are concerned about allergies, you don't have to worry. However, Sherlock is still there and enjoys the guest's company. Thank you for a wonderful stay Jim!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Ohio City Charmer

    July 05, 2011

    Awesome historic home in a wonderful historic city. Jim is the perfect host who will give you excellent information about the local and greater Cleveland area. For 'Foodies' this is the ultimate place to stay in Cleveland...start at the Westside Market and work your way out to pleasing Ohio City restaurants and brew pub and onward to Cleveland's fine restaurants. I love staying here and plan to come back again and again!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    A sweet surprise

    February 10, 2011

    The Clifford house is warm, friendly, and inviting. The interior design of the rooms is fabulous and made me feel right at home. Breakfast was spectacular and there was enough variety for anyone to enjoy a meal. The location of the Clifford House is ideal, being close to the highway and within walking distance of a grocery store. My only complaint with the Clifford House would be the overly friendly dog Sherlock, but perhaps that was because I am not a dog person.

    3.4 out of 5
     

    I have high expectations

    December 30, 2010

    We really enjoyed Clifford House when we stayed there recently. The house was really well refurbished, Jim was very nice, and our room was big, interesting and cozy. I gave it mostly "met my expectations" because it looked really nice on the web site, and it was! Sorry if I'm confusing the ratings.


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  • Location Type

    • Historic

    • City

    • Downtown

    City - Cleveland

    • Distance to city: 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From airport take I-71 north to Ontario Street downtown, turn left on Carnegie by Jacobs Field (base ball stadium), West from downtown across Carnegie-Lorain Bridge to West 28th St, turn right on 28th, two blocks through light, The brick house on the left. Call for details..it's only two turns from Downtown Cleveland..pretty easy !

    Airport

    • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.) 17 miles

    • Directions to property:
      See above..I-71 to downtown, Ontario exit, left on Carnegie, over bridge, becomes Lorain, right on 28th St.. OR.. RTA..train to 25th St Ohio City exit, $1.50, three blocks to 28th !


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Cleveland Orchestra

    • Rock and Roll Museum

    • Cleveland Indians

    • Great Lakes Brewing Co.

    • Flying Fig Restaurant

    • Cleveland Zoo

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycles

    • Boating

    • Hiking trails

    • USA Today 1 of world's 10 best drinking spots!

    • West Side Market-nationally known food stop

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    Property highlights

    • Comfort

    • Cottage Living/Architecture

    • Great breakfasts

    • Historic neighborhood

    • Public transportation nearby

    • Top notch restaurants/bars/brewery

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Amenities Basket

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Home-made cookies

    • Super market one block

    • West Side Market

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9am Negotiable

    • Serving Location: Veranda,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Full breakfast, homemade cooking includes Buttermilk Chocolat Chip Pancakes. Mentioned in The New York Times!

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • By Request

    Additional food services

    • Coffee in Room

    • Cookie Jars in Room

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