Nestled along a peaceful and beautiful treelined street and in a town with a population of less than 150 people, Eagles Mere Inn is well worth the visit. We were traveling with friends who own a cabin nearby and did not sleep here but we did have an enjoyable evening at the restaurant. We started at the cozy bar located in the basement which offers an amazing selection of over 150 beers. There is a big fireplace and comfortable leather sofas where you get to enjoy your beverage while you're waiting for your table upstairs. They often have acoustic bands that perform in this room so there is a cleared area, as if a stage, and handy musical instruments. My pal sat down to the antique piano, I joined in on the opposite side and before we knew it, the bartender picked up his guitar and we were all singing along to a cheesy Billy Joel song and then to a sweet Neil Young tune. While our dinner wasn't extravagant, the food was delicious (the menu changes often), service was hospitable and we will definitely go again. When our group size changed and I called to modify the reservation, they called me right back to confirm there would still be vegetarians in the group (so they could be prepared) which I thought was very thoughtful. Isn't it nice when a place you'll be visiting pays attention to this sort of detail? I often dream of living in a town like Eagles Mere, it feels a lot like the lovely tiny village where I was born. Knowing the real estate prices here, it seems as though I'm not the only one. Many of the homes for sale along the lake are priced at over a half a million dollars which seems fanciful for this humble mountainous community. When you meet the natives, hike the trails, shop locally and learn about the cool events which draw crowds from all over, you begin to understand why. Sadly, we didn't have enough cold weather this year for the lake to freeze over but this is a lot of fun: youtube.com/watch?v=nAM6… Music in the Mountains: musicinthemountainspa.com Historic Village: eaglesmere.org/emhistori… Hiking: dcnr.state.pa.us/statepa…
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Tim H.
Restaurant was great, rooms were not. The food served in the restaurant was great - limited choices, but prepared well. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast for two days. The bar downstairs was "homey" and local with live music - big plus. The room was not great. The carpet was stained, the sheets, pillow cases, and blanket/quilt were all stained. The bed was actually comfortable. The room was on the ground floor in the "other" building and smelled of mold. When I gently complained, I was told that there was no mold in the room and that the smell was because it was located on the ground floor next to the garden. Ok, but why does it SMELL like mold? The garden doesn't smell like mold. The website really does this place a disservice, and after talking with a few of the people who work there, I think I figured it out. Apparently one of the owners left or sold it to another owner. If you look at the photo on the website of the front porch, you will see some very nice wooden rocking chairs. Those chairs are no longer there. Maybe the other owner took them when they left? The rooms do not look like the photos. Our room was shabby - and, that the kindest thing I can say about it. If we were ever to stay at the Eagles Mere Inn again, we would insist on one of the rooms that look exactly like the rooms in the photos. You should too.
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Gabrielle C.
This was a clean B & B, the staff and owner were very accommodating and friendly. The beer selection was excellent - they had something for everyone in that department (craft and microbrews from across the US and around the globe). However, the web site gives one the impression that the Inn is better than it is. The food was touted as being "local and seasonal" wherever possible. I highly doubt that. I'm married to a chef and we both had the suspicion that our food was microwaved. He ordered the veal, which came as ground meat inside a mushy puffed pastry. I ordered the chicken, and it was rubbery. The onion soup was watery, and to top everything off, the bread tasted like cardboard. We did not eat the breakfast because we'd already been disappointed. Also, the website makes the Inn appear to be hip and modern. I would disagree. We thought our room smelled like potpourri and left a lot to be desired in the decor. The online site makes it seem like the B&B is on a lake. There is a lake, but it is across the street. The actual B&B is tightly packed between other houses in a residential neighborhood. We don't get away very often, and we were disappointed with our accommodations. If, however, you are just passing through town, the Inn is clean and the staff is friendly. Ricketts Glen State Park (a 30 minute drive) is gorgeous.
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A S.
While everyone was friendly and service was good the food was not so edible. You get a choice of 3 meals. Salad was acceptable (lettuce and cranberries) dressing choices were unique and tasty. Bread to table was not warm and was an oat meal bread (ok). Soup was a mango gazpacho; palette cleanser was a mango sorbet - no choices it's just what they give you. I had the stuffed shrimp and it tasted very "fishy" portion was very small. Husband had pork tenderloin and his was dry and also very small (2 thinly sliced pieces). Dessert was nothing spectacular, while we were told it was house made (it may have been) Key Lime pie had definitely been frozen and re-thawed (had that freezer/refrigerator taste.
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Lena K.
I just came back from staying at the Eagles Mere Inn and I must say, AMAZING! :o) I loved it! Very cute, quaint B&B and the staff was so friendly, from the Innskeeper, Toby, and the hostesses and waitress. The drive was very peaceful, driving though trees and greenery. The only thing was that there is absolutely no cell phone service but I guess its good in a way cause you REALLY get away from reality! The room we stayed in was so comfortable and clean. The Pub was a nice way to meet other guests and have a drink or two! :) I would definitely recommend this place.
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Vanessa W.
This is a neat historic, simple bnb. There are no alarms, phones, tvs, radios, or cell phone signal here so its great if you truly want to get away from it all. I thought for what you got, it was a bit shabby and small, but the owners were very nice and helpful.
Amy H.
Nestled along a peaceful and beautiful treelined street and in a town with a population of less than 150 people, Eagles Mere Inn is well worth the visit. We were traveling with friends who own a cabin nearby and did not sleep here but we did have an enjoyable evening at the restaurant. We started at the cozy bar located in the basement which offers an amazing selection of over 150 beers. There is a big fireplace and comfortable leather sofas where you get to enjoy your beverage while you're waiting for your table upstairs. They often have acoustic bands that perform in this room so there is a cleared area, as if a stage, and handy musical instruments. My pal sat down to the antique piano, I joined in on the opposite side and before we knew it, the bartender picked up his guitar and we were all singing along to a cheesy Billy Joel song and then to a sweet Neil Young tune. While our dinner wasn't extravagant, the food was delicious (the menu changes often), service was hospitable and we will definitely go again. When our group size changed and I called to modify the reservation, they called me right back to confirm there would still be vegetarians in the group (so they could be prepared) which I thought was very thoughtful. Isn't it nice when a place you'll be visiting pays attention to this sort of detail? I often dream of living in a town like Eagles Mere, it feels a lot like the lovely tiny village where I was born. Knowing the real estate prices here, it seems as though I'm not the only one. Many of the homes for sale along the lake are priced at over a half a million dollars which seems fanciful for this humble mountainous community. When you meet the natives, hike the trails, shop locally and learn about the cool events which draw crowds from all over, you begin to understand why. Sadly, we didn't have enough cold weather this year for the lake to freeze over but this is a lot of fun: youtube.com/watch?v=nAM6… Music in the Mountains: musicinthemountainspa.com Historic Village: eaglesmere.org/emhistori… Hiking: dcnr.state.pa.us/statepa…
(5)Tim H.
Restaurant was great, rooms were not. The food served in the restaurant was great - limited choices, but prepared well. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast for two days. The bar downstairs was "homey" and local with live music - big plus. The room was not great. The carpet was stained, the sheets, pillow cases, and blanket/quilt were all stained. The bed was actually comfortable. The room was on the ground floor in the "other" building and smelled of mold. When I gently complained, I was told that there was no mold in the room and that the smell was because it was located on the ground floor next to the garden. Ok, but why does it SMELL like mold? The garden doesn't smell like mold. The website really does this place a disservice, and after talking with a few of the people who work there, I think I figured it out. Apparently one of the owners left or sold it to another owner. If you look at the photo on the website of the front porch, you will see some very nice wooden rocking chairs. Those chairs are no longer there. Maybe the other owner took them when they left? The rooms do not look like the photos. Our room was shabby - and, that the kindest thing I can say about it. If we were ever to stay at the Eagles Mere Inn again, we would insist on one of the rooms that look exactly like the rooms in the photos. You should too.
(2)Gabrielle C.
This was a clean B & B, the staff and owner were very accommodating and friendly. The beer selection was excellent - they had something for everyone in that department (craft and microbrews from across the US and around the globe). However, the web site gives one the impression that the Inn is better than it is. The food was touted as being "local and seasonal" wherever possible. I highly doubt that. I'm married to a chef and we both had the suspicion that our food was microwaved. He ordered the veal, which came as ground meat inside a mushy puffed pastry. I ordered the chicken, and it was rubbery. The onion soup was watery, and to top everything off, the bread tasted like cardboard. We did not eat the breakfast because we'd already been disappointed. Also, the website makes the Inn appear to be hip and modern. I would disagree. We thought our room smelled like potpourri and left a lot to be desired in the decor. The online site makes it seem like the B&B is on a lake. There is a lake, but it is across the street. The actual B&B is tightly packed between other houses in a residential neighborhood. We don't get away very often, and we were disappointed with our accommodations. If, however, you are just passing through town, the Inn is clean and the staff is friendly. Ricketts Glen State Park (a 30 minute drive) is gorgeous.
(2)A S.
While everyone was friendly and service was good the food was not so edible. You get a choice of 3 meals. Salad was acceptable (lettuce and cranberries) dressing choices were unique and tasty. Bread to table was not warm and was an oat meal bread (ok). Soup was a mango gazpacho; palette cleanser was a mango sorbet - no choices it's just what they give you. I had the stuffed shrimp and it tasted very "fishy" portion was very small. Husband had pork tenderloin and his was dry and also very small (2 thinly sliced pieces). Dessert was nothing spectacular, while we were told it was house made (it may have been) Key Lime pie had definitely been frozen and re-thawed (had that freezer/refrigerator taste.
(1)Lena K.
I just came back from staying at the Eagles Mere Inn and I must say, AMAZING! :o) I loved it! Very cute, quaint B&B and the staff was so friendly, from the Innskeeper, Toby, and the hostesses and waitress. The drive was very peaceful, driving though trees and greenery. The only thing was that there is absolutely no cell phone service but I guess its good in a way cause you REALLY get away from reality! The room we stayed in was so comfortable and clean. The Pub was a nice way to meet other guests and have a drink or two! :) I would definitely recommend this place.
(5)Vanessa W.
This is a neat historic, simple bnb. There are no alarms, phones, tvs, radios, or cell phone signal here so its great if you truly want to get away from it all. I thought for what you got, it was a bit shabby and small, but the owners were very nice and helpful.
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