Garden Gate Get-A-Way

Garden Gate Get-A-Way B&B is definitely the lodging choice for Nature Lovers! Picture this ...You pull in the driveway to check-in and see Belgian work horses grazing in the neighboring field. On the way to your guest room you catch... more

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"Superb" 7/17/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

The camp fire every night was the best. And the dinner with the Amish family next door was a treat. Herb & Carol & Carol's mom are so cordial. Just precious.

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"A world apart from all other B&B's" 7/17/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2007

The stay at Garden Gate was wonderful. We have returned many times. This trip was wonderful relaxation during a hard time in my life. The campfire is always enjoyable and the "backroad tours" created by Herb and Carol are beyond compare.

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""Fireside Chat"" 7/16/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

Deep in the middle of Amish country, lies this lovely B&B, surrounded by Amish farms. At night there is a campfire on the grounds. The hosts of the B&B help you learn so much about the Amish culture and where to go and what to do while you... read more
"20% Decrease In Blood Pressure" 7/11/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

We feel like a visit to GARDEN GATE provides us a 20% drop in our Blood Pressure. We look forward to many more visit's.

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Innkeeper Response
I would like to respond to this rating concerning "Value". At 1st glance people may walk in our guest rooms and say "it's a normal lodging room". After spending the night they realize that even our standard room is much more than your typical "standard" room. You will find 350-600 thread-count Cotton Sateen Sheets on our beds instead of 180 thread count sheets from a hotel supply that smell like bleach. You have over-sized bath towels instead of the cheapest, thin towels on the market. You will find chocolates from our local chocolate factory by your bed side. Instead of a small bar of deodorant soap you will find 5-star quality Shampoo, Conditioner, Honey Oatmeal exfoliating bath bars, glycerin facial soap, make up remover towelettes and herbal bath grains. We add lotion and body scrub in our deluxe rooms. You will find complimentary bottled water in your guest room. You also receive unlimited complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and microwave popcorn. Each evening you are provided with a homemade evening snack such as cookies, brownies, cupcakes, bundt cake, etc. Each morning your breakfast is made from scratch ... bread, muffins, coffee cake and 1 hot dish in addition to fruit, cereal, juice and hot beverages. Just as you pay more for an ocean view room vs. a parking lot view, our B&B has porch swings and glider rockers around the property that overlook our gardens. In the middle of the gardens is a fire ring, and every night, weather permitting, we build a campfire to gather round and relax. No other lodging establishment in our County offers that. Every guest receives free concierge services in that we will book tours, make arrangements for dinner in an Amish home or fine dining, set up spa treatments, book horse & carriage rides or hot air balloon rides, etc. It's the old story "you get what you pay for".

- Carol Steffey (innkeeper)
"Lifegiving sanctuary" 7/8/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

The room was just exquisite! The gardens were beautiful. Carol & Herb are wonderful hosts that are well informed about what is going on in the area. It is close to many attractions but far enough away to provide solice and serenity. Thank... read more
"Tranquil Delight" 7/3/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Beautiful, modern inn in the heart of Ohio Amish country. Innkeeper knowledgeable about local places of interest. Breakfast homemade and delicious! Highly recommended!

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"Home away from home!" 7/1/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

Have stayed at this wonderful B&B a number of times and are quite pleased with everything Carol and Herb have to offer. Comfortable lodging, beautiful grounds, superb hospitality and great food! Would recommend a visit here to get away from... read more
"OUTSTANDING!!" 6/19/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

Herb and Carol are the most wonderful innkeepers. Their B&B exceeded my expectations! We had a wonderful, relaxing time and they provided us with not only wonderful breakfasts each morning, but gave us information to tour the countryside and... read more
"Darling Bed & Breakfast" 6/18/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2007

We have returned to the enchanting B&B several times. The highlight of our stay is always the nightly campfire where most of the guests sit around and share their experience in Amish country and/or about their lives with the others. Some just... read more
"The Ivy's" 6/15/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The visist was pleasant, a wonderful experience for it to be our first time visiting a B&B. The room was emaculate, the hostes and hostess were kind, professional and warm and the other guest were friendly, so it made our visit there feel even... read more
Innkeeper Response
We need to better communicate our Sundays with guests. We advertise that we are closed on Sunday, which means that we do not check-in guests on Sundays. This couple stayed Saturday night and thought that we did not serve breakfast on Sunday morning because we are "closed on Sunday". The other 4 guest rooms made it to breakfast on Sunday. Our Saturday morning breakfast consisted of homemade bread, homemade muffins, homemade coffeecake, sausage & cheddar puffs on the griddle, cereal basket, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and 2 kinds of juices. Our breakfast buffet is served from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. We regret that this couple came in to breakfast about the time we were ready to close and take down the breakfast buffet. While there was some of everything thing we served, there was only a couple of each by 10 a.m.
- Carol Steffey (innkeeper)
"Our Anniversary Gift" 6/15/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

My wife and I made reservations at The Garden Get-A-Way on the recommendation of friends of the family. We certainly were not disappointed. The innkeepers Herb & Carol were most gracious and helped to make our anniversary a special occasion.... read more
"Garden Gate -6/8" 6/11/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

wonderful hospitality, lovely rooms and amenities

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"Service and Knowledge" 6/9/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

The innkeeper's service was outstanding and their knowledge and self guided tour maps were just uncomparable to anything I have ever seen at a B&B. I would refer all my friends to them.

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"A Gorgeous Serene Setting" 6/6/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Carol. She was an excellent hostess. We enjoyed relaxing on her many swings in her gorgeous flower gardens, take a walk on the road outside her B&B and getting to know other guests around the evening campfire.... read more
"nice place" 6/5/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

rooms and grounds were lovely. we were greeted as we left our vehicle. check in was fast. we were shown our rooms

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"What a wonderful way to spend a weekend away!!" 6/4/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

My husband and I celebrated our 5th anniversary at the Garden Gate. Our stay was wonderful. The room was beautiful, from the amazing fireplace to the Jacuzzi tub, totally top notch. Not to mention the delicious breakfast and late night treats.... read more
"Absolutely Fabulous Getaway" 6/3/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2005

Our room was very clean and cheery. The breakfast was more than we expected and we had great conversation with Carol, her mother and the other guests. It's a definite must to return as soon as we can. Chuck and Pat Spitler Gahanna,Ohio

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"Getaway today and smell the clean fresh country air" 5/30/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

We loved our two day stay here. Our room was lovely with a jacuzzi and fireplace and extra amenities that make a bed and breakfast special. Carol was fabulous.

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"Lovely weekend" 5/14/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

We live in the area, but wanted to get away from the household/garden chores for a little while. The Garden Gate Get-A-Way was a perfect setting to relax as it is well kept and very beautiful. Breakfast was delicious; and the game room and outdoor... read more
"Get away done right!" 5/13/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Everything about Garden Date was perfect!! Carol is an exceptional hostess and the garden suite was superb. I will certainly return to this outstanding B&B!!
"Wow!" 5/13/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

This was the best B&B we have ever chosen! A wonderful, beautiful place. Carol and her husband have thought of every need and much more! God bless!
"The best time ever" 5/12/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

Carol and Herb went out of their way showing us a great time and helping us to experience the local culture. I would recommend this B&B to all who wish an informative and fun B&B adventure.

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"Great Weekend!" 5/5/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

I love to stay at Garden Gate Get-A-Way. It is so peaceful in the gardens and overlooking the rolling hills and pastures! The evening fire, the great breakfasts, and the king size bed are all hits. Carol and Herb share their knowledge of the best... read more
"Garden Gate review" 5/4/2008
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Stayed On: 2/2008

Herb and Carol go out of their way to learn something of each of their guests and then to cater to each. They also have mastered the ability to give full attention to many guests making each feel as if they're the only one at the inn. Herb and... read more
"Time Away" 5/2/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

My husband and I always enjoy our stay at Garden Gate Get-A-Way. The setting is beautiful and peaceful. Carol and Herb are wonderful hosts. They make you feel like part of the family. We look forward to our next stay there.

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"Relaxing get away" 5/1/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Everything was absolutely perfect. The facilties and the room exceed 5 star hotels that we have stayed in. The food was excellent and the Steffey's were excellent hosts. Their detail to make you welcome and comfortable far exceded our expectations.... read more
"A Peaceful Getaway (revised)" 4/30/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Our sincere apologies for the inaccurate rating on the first review. One of the less computer-savvy of us hit "enter" prematurely. She feels just awful about this inadvertant downgraded rating. Apart from the breakfast voucher issue, we... read more
"A Peaceful Getaway" 4/29/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Accomodation was superb. Innkeeper very helpful and knowledgable regarding surrounding areas. Dinner at "Dorothy's Surprise" was delightful. Excellent massage. Only one glitch.....make sure that innkeeper will be there to provide... read more
Innkeeper Response
I would like to respond to each item rated as a "3". Value: When they stayed to nights they received a free 1-hour massage that cost the innkeeper almost 1 night revenue to pay the massage therapist. In other words if they had paid for the massage their room cost was about $55 per night and yet they felt the value was a "3". Service: The innkeeper was here to help map out directions where they wanted to go. The innkeeper booked a massage and arranged for dinner in an Amish home. Other than the morning that they checked out and the innkeeper was taking a class that involved 6 mornings,one of which they stayed here, someone was here to help them at any time. Dining: Our website describes "deluxe continental". One the 1st morning they were served an egg casserole, homemade bread, muffins & coffeecake, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate & 2 kinds of juice. The 2nd morning they were given a voucher to a local restaurant because 6 mornings out of a 365 day year the innkeeper went to a class to offer more services at the B&B. The restaurant suggested an $8 voucher to cover breakfast and they were given a $10 voucher. It appears that because this guest was so disappointed with breakfast on the 2nd morning that they rated down other services.
- Carol Steffey (innkeeper)
"Relaxing Hide-A-Way" 4/27/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

We appreciated the attention to details in our room and the guest amenities. (The cookies and candy were delicious!) Carol's "self-guided driving tours" of the Amish area expertly directed us through the countryside and to a great deal on... read more
"Garden Gat- the GREAT getaway!" 4/23/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

This was a wonderful relaxing place to unwind! Carol was an outstanding hostess- so helpful! The accomodations were beautiful, and the scenery was lovely. THis was our first B&B wxperience. We loved it. We'll be back!

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"This Was the Best" 4/16/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

We stayed with Carol and Herb for a surprise birthday celebration weekend for my husband. The room was beautiful;the food was delicious;we had everything from an evening snack (birthday cake!) to many games from which to choose for an evening's... read more
"Honeymoon Retreat" 4/11/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2005

September, 1998. We were just married a couple of days earlier and were visiting Berlin, Ohio. Somehow, our reservations at another motel were " lost ". The desk clerk told us about your B & B. We called and explained our situation... read more
"Awesome Amish Atmosphere" 4/1/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

We booked the Garden Gate Getaway the night before we stayed, on a last minute whim. Going only from the internet, we were a little skeptical, but were thrilled with our accomodations and amenities. All the little nice touches to make us feel... read more
"Great Wine Tasting weekend" 3/30/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

Carol and Herb were wonderful hosts making all the arrangements for a delightful weekend. We learned a lot about the history of the Amish culture over dinner at the winery. The food was superb and the company interesting and lots of fun. read more
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It baffles us that his guest felt that their room was only worthy of a "3". While they stayed in a "standard" guest room, they had 500-thread count sheets on their bed, locally made chocolates from a chocolate factory by their bed-side, bottled water in their room, their 5-star bath amenities includes a honey-oatmeal, exfoliating bath bar, glycerin facial soap, make up remover wipes, shampoo, conditioner, herbal bath grains, over-sized towels in the the bath, etc. The room had its own private entrance and private bath with a window that overlooked the gardens and evening campfire. Other guests that have stayed in that room have raved about how comfortable the mattress was. Most "standard" rooms don't have these kinds of amenities so we have no clue what the guests found at fault with the room????
- Carol Steffey (innkeeper)
"Winter in Spring " 3/22/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

Carol & Herb made a spring turned winter get away into a relaxing event. The detailed maps & self-guided or led tours brochures, they have in the room made for some interesting days. A "must stay" if you are in Amish country of... read more
"Fantastic first visit" 3/19/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

Before we even came, Carol was very helpful in preparing us for our visit. Once we got here, we felt pampered in everyway. With Carol's help, we were able to see and do everything we wanted to do. We will be back!

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"Best B&B" 2/27/2008
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Stayed On: 2/2008

Herb and Carol take the time to continually update the options available and to update the backroads tours. This was out fourth stay and we enjoyed ourselves immensely even the camp fire in the 25 degree weather. read more
"Spring Get-a-way" 2/15/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2006

Beautiful, relaxing atmosphere! We really able to slow down and enjoy our bed and breakfast experience! read more
"Tom and Toni Phillips 2/10 - 2/11" 2/15/2008
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Stayed On: 2/2008

Couldn't ask for anything more. In spite of some bad weather everything was beyond our expectations. The service and food were the greatest. Can't wait for a return visit in the fall.

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