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Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center

Enjoy an unforgettable stay in our magnificent, brick and brownstone Queen Anne near the center of historic Hanover, Pennsylvania. Built in 1902, the home features numerous stained glass windows, in-laid oak floors and paneling, beamed... more

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Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center
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"The Best of all the Rest!"

11/9/2009

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Stayed On: 11/2009

This B&B is a find for anyone who appreciates beauty, cleanliness, service, and superb value for a dollar. The food is lovingly prepared and served by the owners, and absolutely delicious. My room -- The Tree of Life -- had the wonderful... read more

"So relaxing!"

9/14/2009

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Stayed On: 9/2009

I surprised my husband with a one-night stay in the Jewel In The Heart room, and it was absolutely wonderful. Everything was so clean yet warm and inviting at the same time. The bathroom was huge, and the room looks out over the front street.... read more

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Dear Rebecca, you planned this get-away for yourself and your husband well in advance and had reserved your room two months before your arrival date. This surprise trip was obviously very important to you and we are extremely pleased to know that it turned out well. Thank you for sharing your experience with other B&B Travelers. You are a lovely couple and we wish you all the best.

- Bruce & Helen (Innkeepers)

"Elegant Turn of Century Mansion"

9/1/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

Beautifully restored, elegant, turn of century mansion. Peter 7 Helen were excellent hosts. Hanover is close to Gettysburg but quieter, more peaceful. read more

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We're happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shining Dawn. Many of our guests tell us that we're close enough to easily explore Gettysburg, York and Lancaster while they relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of Hanover. Thank you staying with us and thank you for your review.

- Bruce & Helen (Innkeepers)

"Suprises at Shining Dawn"

8/23/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

My husband, my ten-year-old son and I stayed at Shining Dawn Bed & Breakfast in “The Midsummer Night’s Dream Room”. It had a queen-size bed as well as a daybed. It also had a private bath with a claw-foot tub, but no shower. When we arrived we... read more

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Dear Beth Bill and Danny, What an absolute treat it was for us to host such a wonderful family of artists. In viewing your exquisite work in pencil and pastels online it is obvious that you have a very keen eye for detail. We are grateful that you took the time to share your observations and experiences with other Bed and Breakfast travelers. Thank you for the marvelous review, and for the graciousness you extended towards other families during your stay. We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation experience with us at Shining Dawn. We certainly enjoyed hosting you.

- Bruce & Helen (innkeepers)

"A slice of heaven!"

8/4/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

The Shining Dawn is a real treasure! It's a majestic and gorgeous historic house with stained glass windows, a meditation room, a lovely garden and a scruptious breakfast served in a charming dining room. Clearly, the innkeepers, Helen and Bruce,... read more

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Dear Ilene, We want to thank you taking the time to post this marvelous review of your observations and experiences at Shining Dawn. We are very pleased that we could contribute to your relaxation and to your enjoyment of rare and precious getaway time. We thoroughly enjoyed having you as our guest! Thanks once again for choosing to stay with us.

- Bruce & Helen (innkeepers)

"Phenomenal Inn!"

7/25/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

I travel to Hanover several times a year to visit family, and always stay at Shining Dawn. Helen and Bruce are extremely hospitable, and make every effort to care for their guests' needs. I always feel at home - the rooms are beautiful, the beds are... read more

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Laurel, it always a pleasure to see you again and to host your visits to Hanover. We, of course, agree with you that this house is a grand old Lady with character and elegance throughout. As your hosts, we always strive to compliment the house's inherent beauty, craftsmanship and warmth with genuine hospitality from the heart and attention to detail. Thank you for your kind remarks and gracious review. We hope to see you again soon.

- Helen & Bruce (Innkeepers)

"Warm & Welcoming B&B"

7/20/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

The Shining Dawn B&B was the icing on the cake of our weekend visit to Gettysburg! The house is beautiful, inn- keepers, Helen & Bruce, couldn't have been nicer or more helpful and the breakfasts were delicious. A wonderful experience! read more

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Hosting guests such as you are wonderful experiences for us also. We are delighted that you enjoyed your travel experience at Shining Dawn. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review.

- Bruce (Innkeeper)

"A Shining Experience"

7/20/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

As seasoned B&B travelers, we were very delighted and impressed with our two night stay! Bruce and Helen's home was built in 1902 with workmanship rarely seen; stained glass windows, huge spacious rooms, unbelievable woodwork,Moravian tiles,... read more

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It is a very rewarding experience for us when we are able to please seasoned B&B Travelers who pay close attention to details and who know what to expect. We strive to exceed all of our guests' expectations at rates that are competitive in our market. Thank you for staying with us and thank you for sharing such an exceptionally written "Shining Review" with other B&B Travelers.

- Bruce & Helen (Innkeepers)

"quiet, elegant B&B"

7/15/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

A quiet, elegant B&B with good food and wonderful, warm service. Definitely worth going back and we have been there twice! read more

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Dear Joe and Dawn, It was a great pleasure to see you again and to host your visits to the Hanover area. Thank you for staying with us again and thank you for taking the time to post such a gracious review of your experiences at Shining Dawn.

- Helen & Bruce (innkeepers)

"Alluring Bed and Breakfast"

7/13/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

Can not say enough great things about the Shining Dawn B&B. The house was beautiful in every aspect and the owns were very hospitable. Top 5 most memorable things about Shining Dawn: the German apple pancakes, the stained glass windows, the... read more

"Absolutely Gorgeous"

5/11/2009

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Stayed On: 5/2009

This was our first stay at a B&B and to be honest we did not know what to expect. But the house is absolutely gorgeous and beautifully furnished. Our room, the Mid Summer Night's Dream Room, was very cozy and sweetly endearing. The mural is... read more

"amazing stay"

2/12/2009

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Stayed On: 1/2009

hosts, Helen and Bruce, were a charming couple who should be proud of their effort in restoration, meal presentation, food quality, local map provision, and above all, FRIENDLINESS! We will definitely recommend this to friends, family, and... read more

"Our stay was wonderful."

7/30/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

The hosts were very friendly and accomodating It was immaculately clean. The food was good. Everything about our stay was wonderful. It was a little more expensive thanwe were used to. The hostess was very gracious and anxious to please. The house... read more

"Great Find!"

12/23/2007

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Stayed On: 12/2007

This was our first bed and breakfast stay. It took a little convincing to get my husband to stay at a bed and breakfast. We were BOTH very pleased with this little gem. The house was beautiful and the innkeeper was really a pleasure to spend time... read more

"Helen is the greatest!!!"

11/28/2007

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Stayed On: 11/2007

Helen the Innkeeper is great. The energy of the whole house was amazing. There was nothing but positivity surrounding us. We only stayed 1 night but we definitely have plans to come back and stay in each of the rooms. Thank you so much Helen. You... read more

"Hospitality!!"

11/12/2007

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Stayed On: 10/2007

Great Location, renovations very nice! Food- great!

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"Relaxing Retreat"

11/10/2007

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Stayed On: 10/2007

We stayed at the Shining Dawn for a short weekend get-away after doing a ghost tour in Gettysburg for Halloween. The house and grounds were beautiful! Beautifully decorated rooms. Helen and Bruce were very gracious and eager for us to enjoy our... read more

"Outstanding in every way!"

10/22/2007

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Stayed On: 10/2007

This B&B was outstanding! The owner was so hospitable-- a lovely person. Accommodations were immaculate and everything you could ever want. Highly recommended. read more

"Outstanding"

10/21/2007

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Stayed On: 10/2007

This B&B was outstanding! The owner was so hospitable-- a lovely person. Accommodations were immacculate and everything you would ever want. Highly recommended. read more

"Home Away from Home"

10/19/2007

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Stayed On: 9/2007

The innkeeper, Helen, was wonderful. Shining Dawnexceeded all my expectations of a bed and breakfast. I can't wait till my next visit.

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"Best B&B I've ever been to!!!"

7/19/2007

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Stayed On: 7/2007

This B&B has outstanding character and beauty. The rooms are newly renovated and beautifully decorated. The service was outstanding and by the time we left my wife and I felt as if Helen (owner/innkeeper) was a good friend we had known for... read more

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