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The O'Neil House Bed and Breakfast

1290 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44313
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The O'Neil House Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 3 Akron B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Franklin, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

In 1915, Bill O'Neil started a tire company, then built a huge house in west Akron. Twenty years ago a developer wanted to tear it down and make money. Retired schhol teacher Gayle Johnson outbid the moneymen and opened a B & B. Her friends told her she was crazy and I imagine she outlived them all. The 1923 manor... More

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Magnolia, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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This B&B is in a beautiful old house with stunning woodwork throughout the interior. Only 4 quest rooms, so it was extraordinarily quiet. The room I stayed in was a suite, with a sun-room living area off of the bedroom. Breakfast consisted of a large apple turnover, eggs Benedict, and mixed fruit. Excellent. I was traveling for business so I... More

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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The O'Neil House is a fabulous tutor with style and decor; welcoming the most descriminating guest. My husband and I were thrilled to be in a bed and breakfast with such elegance and warmth. The owner/innkeeper was very friendly and accommodating. Thank you Gayle for making our stay such a pleasurable and memorable experience. We will return the next time... More

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Garfield Heights, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I was concerned after reading some negative reviews, but loved the house, so we booked it for our wedding. Gayle did not write a contract with us, so instead I made sure I verified EVERYTHING, via email, and kept the emails, so I had everything in writing and at the end, when payment time came, our bill actually came in... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

The ONLY reason The O'Neil House would not have a 5 star from me is from the lack of communication I had with Gayle. She can be terse and I found that during my wedding planning I had to follow up numerous times to try and get answers to my questions. (No I was not a Bridezilla) Our event went... More

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Kailua, Hawaii
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

A great experience! I was a bit concerned about negative comments that I saw concerning the staff here. We found Gail quite pleasant and more than accommodating. She could have charged us more for the addition of our two adult children. They arrived with our four young grand children, joining us on our vacation at the last moment. She gave... More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

I stayed here while on business. The accomodations were great. The owner was very friendly and let you come and go as you pleased. My only complaint was that internet service was almost non existant. More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

We, a group of 7 women on a bicycling trip, stayed at this home for two nights. The hostess, Gayle, was extremely accommodating and helpful to us. She is a delightful woman. The house itself is stunning. It's a huge old Tudor mansion with an immaculate interior.. The furnishings are absolutely beautiful with their carved woodwork and fireplaces. We even... More

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Akron, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
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We rented the O’Neil House for two nights covering the New Year’s weekend of 2010. The décor was beautiful, the staff very attentive, and the food excellent. Unfortunately, our praise cannot be extended to the ownership of the O’Neil House. We booked the weekend a full year in advance and experienced a shifting landscape of occupancy and cost issues. There... More

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Akron, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2010

My husband and I held our wedding dinner here. We had a rather small event, about 40 people. Upon meeting Gayle, I discovered she was a little quirky, but sweet. She won't offer you a "menu" to chose from, you chose every item you want, from the salad to the side dishes and entree. At first I was uncomfortable with... More

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