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    • Nightly Rate $120 - $145
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    • Reviews 49  
    • Rooms 7
    • Accepts Gift Cards

    • Address 355 Orchard Drive
      Mount Jackson, VA 22842-9753
      USA
    • Phone+1-540-477-2400
    • Toll free+1-800-478-8714
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    This 1830 gem rests on 7 rural acres, with vies of the Massanutten Mountains. The Widow Kip's is a serene and friendly home offering nostalgia and hospitality in fine antique filled bedrooms with original fireplaces. Locally-crafted quilts enhance four-poster, sleigh and Victorian beds. Children and pets are welcome in our two restored cottages that create a charming Williamsburg style courtyard by the house. The Widow Kips is a perfect jumping-off place for all the Shenandoah has to offer.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 49 Reviews

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

    Explanation of Our Ratings

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

    a wonderful weekendi

    April 21, 2013

    What a welcoming Inn, we could not have asked for more! The breakfast was home made with wonderful coffee. The owners were charming and gracious. We would go back again.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Clean, comfortable and delightful hosts.

    April 08, 2013

    The hosts are welcoming and informative. The inn is clean and every comfort has been thought of and attended to. Breakfast is a little low on protein and a little high on baked goods, but everything is home made, fresh and different, so the experience is just what one would hope for. A happy place.

    5 out of 5
     

    Friendly and Delicious

    January 30, 2013

    Not sure what people who do not give Bob and Betty all fives expect. We have stayed in about ten B and B's and this honestly was one of the best! Wonderfully friendly, Bob and Betty wlll make you feel at home immediately and they are both wonderful cooks. They are very helpful with suggestions about the area and will sit and visit for awhile. The inn is spotless and very comfortable.

    5 out of 5
     

    Love Widow Kips

    January 23, 2013

    My wife and I had a weekend away. It's only 1 1/2 hrs from home and Bob and Betty are the nicest people. This was not our first trip there and won't be our last. Best homemade pancakes too!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Betty Luse

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat

  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $120 - $145

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 PM    Check Out: 11 AM

    • Deposit Amount Required: Credit card # or ck

    • Cancellations: 5 day cancellation period

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Allowed

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 49 Reviews

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

    Explanation of Our Ratings

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

    a wonderful weekendi

    April 21, 2013

    What a welcoming Inn, we could not have asked for more! The breakfast was home made with wonderful coffee. The owners were charming and gracious. We would go back again.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Clean, comfortable and delightful hosts.

    April 08, 2013

    The hosts are welcoming and informative. The inn is clean and every comfort has been thought of and attended to. Breakfast is a little low on protein and a little high on baked goods, but everything is home made, fresh and different, so the experience is just what one would hope for. A happy place.

    5 out of 5
     

    Friendly and Delicious

    January 30, 2013

    Not sure what people who do not give Bob and Betty all fives expect. We have stayed in about ten B and B's and this honestly was one of the best! Wonderfully friendly, Bob and Betty wlll make you feel at home immediately and they are both wonderful cooks. They are very helpful with suggestions about the area and will sit and visit for awhile. The inn is spotless and very comfortable.

    5 out of 5
     

    Love Widow Kips

    January 23, 2013

    My wife and I had a weekend away. It's only 1 1/2 hrs from home and Bob and Betty are the nicest people. This was not our first trip there and won't be our last. Best homemade pancakes too!

    5 out of 5
     

    A gem of a B&B

    November 05, 2012

    Widow Kip's in was a wonderful B&B for our weekend getaway, and innkeepers Betty and Bob were just fantastic. Friendly service, delicious breakfast, and a great location to get to the mountains.

    5 out of 5
     

    OUTSTANDING AND HOMEY!

    October 29, 2012

    Have stayed at Widow Kip's for the past ten years while travelling in the Shenandoah Valley. Bob and Betty are first-rate inn keepers. The atmosphere is always friendly and accomodating. Breakfast is tasy and filling and is served at the table with other guests which lends to a good opportunity to make new friends. Highly recommend Widow Kip's and it is pet friendly!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Warm and friendly welcome

    October 22, 2012

    Stayed here early October 2012 for four nights. We arrived early, so sat on the porch and watched the wonderful birdlife in the garden - red cardinals included. The house is charming, as are the hosts, Bob and Betty. Nothing was too much trouble and the breakfasts were delicious every morning, especially the home made apple cinnamon syrup! We stayed in the main house, in the Marigold room, where the shower room can only be described as "cosy". You have to remember however, that 1820's houses didn't originally come with indoor plumbing. Stay here for the charm of the house and gardens, the breakfasts and the warm, friendly welcome of the owners. There is plenty to do in the area including caverns, a covered bridge, Skyline Drive and some great small towns with individual shops and restaurants. One tip is to use the smaller country roads to see some great scenery and only use the Interstate if you need to be somewhere in a hurry. Widow Kip's is a great place to unwind.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Well fed and treated

    October 09, 2012

    The service and food are first rate. The bed was a little hard, and there are water pressure issues. The Inn is very nice and comfortable looking. Sleeping with the windows open let in some freeway noise, as it is about 1/2 mile away.

    Innkeeper Response
    To respond to your review, we did have a water pressure problem, but we were at the mercy of the town - they had to replace the water meter - they have just replaced it. The pressure is back to normal - we are sorry for the inconvenience to our guests. We do have all Sealy Postuerpedic mattresses - they are firm. In this business you try to please everyone, but it is difficult.


  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City - Washington

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Route 11 south to Mt Jackson turn right 263w-300 yds under overpass. Bear left in 698-over 1 car bridge-2 houses on left-Widow Kip's 2nd house-turn left on Mill Creek Lane

    Airport

    • Dulles

    • Directions to property:
      Dulles


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Museum

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Caverns

    • Horseback Riding

    • Antiquing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Family Reunions

    • Small Weddings

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Radio

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:30-9:30 am

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining room,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • Diet