Limestone Inn Bed and Breakfast


  • Inn Details

    Built in 1800, the brick federal style farmhouse features 5 comfortable guestrooms with private baths, sitting area, original pine floors, and central air conditioning. Located just 4 miles from Penn State University and downtown State College, the inn offers the perfect combination of country serenity and convenience. Relaxing on the back porch or in the all season room, which overlooks our pond, waterfall and beautiful mountains, is one of our guests' favorite pasttimes. Completely renovated in 1992 we offer an historic home with all of the modern ammenities, including hi speed wireless internet. Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Hiking,swimming, kayaking, reading, traveling.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Other Pets: Cats not allowed in rooms.


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Hand-made quilt in summer

    • Complimentary cold and hot drinks

    • snacks

    • Full breakfast

  • Craft Workshops & Getaways

    4/1/2011 - 4/1/2012

    Bring your friends and scrapbook or quilt your cares away. Five rooms, all with queen beds (1 room has an extra twin)& private baths. A large back porch room allows you to spread out with your crafts and also enjoy the pond in the backyard and the wooded mountain behind. Price of $230(plus tax)per person includes 2 nights accommodation, 2 full breakfasts, 1 lunch onsite, and snacks and drinks. A catered dinner can be arranged if you prefer to stay in to dine. Not valid for Special Event Weekends (Football, Graduation, Arts Festival).

    Girlfriends' Getaways

    4/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    Girlfriends' Getaway. Bring your girlfriends for a much needed getaway. Rent the whole house (5 bedrooms, all with private baths) for 2 nights and receive a 10% discount ($99 per night + 8 1/2% tax). Stay in your pajamas and order in or shop, spa, dine, hike - whatever you want to relax. Includes 2 full breakfasts and hot/cold drinks & snacks. No special event weekends.

    Family Reunions

    4/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    Reunion Special: Rent the whole house (5 guestrooms, all with private baths) for 2 nights and receive a 10% discount ($99 per night + 8 1/2% tax). Use the back porch room to gather, visit, catch up with family members. Includes 2 full breakfasts and hot/cold drinks and snacks. No special event weekends.

    Mid - Week Getaway Special

    4/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    Mid - Week Getaway Special: Stay 1 night for full price and stay for the second night for half price. ($110 + $55 + 8 1/2% tax). Includes 2 full breakfasts and hot/cold drinks and snacks. Five guestrooms, all with private baths, back porch room for year-round relaxing. (No special event dates)

  • Room 1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$160

    Room 2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$160

    Room 3

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$160

    Room 4

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$160

    Room5/Penn State Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $65/$160

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM or arr    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: On football weekends, May grad, Arts Festival

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card number is required to hold your reservation. You may pay any way you like upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation less than two(2) weeks in advance will forfeit their deposit unless the room can be rebooked. If rebooked or cancelled more than two(2) weeks in advance, no charge.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Yes

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Ask first

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Extended stay
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 3

    • Rent whole house
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: Agreed upon time

    • Serving location: Back porch as weather permits, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Ham cups
    Egg & Brie cheese in a ham cup, baked, and served on top of toast and roasted asparagus, topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with roasted potatoes & onions, fresh fruit or fruit tart, and muffins (chocolate, bran, blueberry, banana nut) or coffee cake or pumpkin bread.


    Special meal options

    • lighter fare avail.


    Additional food services

    • Compliment. hot or cold drinks

    • anytime

  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains


    City

    • State College

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      4 miles out W. Collge Ave (26S), turn left onto Meckley Dr. across street from Clearfield Bank & Trust (digital time & temp readout). Limestone Inn is on the left.


    Airport

    • Harrisburg, PA (MDT)

    • Directions to property:
      University Park Airport is 10 miles away.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ballooning

    • Biking

    • Caves

    • Hiking

    • Wildlife visual from back porch

    • Soaring

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Write a review

    Warm country hospitality

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    Very cozy, well-kept establishment, with a friendly hostess. Highly recommended.


    The Food Makes It!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    My stay was great. Karen was a gracious hostess and an outstanding cook! The meals made the stay extra memorable. She was also very willing to share the recipes! The house is very nice...what one would expect from an older home...cozy and quaint.


    Beautiful B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    The house and surrounding area is beautiful. It is well maintained and the owner is very friendly and accommodating.


    A great Find!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    I will visit again. The room was charming and the sun room overlooking the garden/woods/stream was spectacular. I found Karen to be such a nice and down to earth person and we felt right at home. It's not as fancy as some, but it provided everything we needed and more. Karen makes absolutely delicious cookies!


    Can't Bring Myself To Stay Anywhere Else!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I've stayed at the Limestone several times now and it feels like I'm going to visit and stay with a friend. The setting, which backs up to a mountain ridge and state park, is beautiful and serene. Karen makes you feel at home and provides you with everything you need. The rooms have overhead fans, wonderful beds, their own small bathrooms and are tastefully decorated. And breakfast (my favorite meal of the day) is freshly made and over the top. You won't go hungry and she will do her best to accommodate any special needs. Little special touches everywhere you look, like candy by the bedside and bottomless homemade cookie plate in the kitchen.


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