I have traveled around the world using Bookings.com and Airbnb, and this is by far the nicest Inn I've ever had the pleasure of staying in! The owners, staff, and resident dog, Hartman, were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. The breakfasts, which included freshly baked quiche and bread or pastry, fresh fruit salad, juices, and coffee or tea, were delicious and enjoyable as the guests gathered around the table each morning. Healthy and tasty snacks and drinks are available 24/7. Ellen went above and beyond in moving my room to a quieter side of the inn to make my puppy more comfortable.

A wonderful experience!!!! They have thought of everything….pastries to greet us as we arrived, popcorn later in the afternoon, coffee and soft drinks at all times, a glass of Port before bed and a wonderful breakfast of a selection of quiche, croissants and muffins. The Inn is absolutely charming! The rooms are well decorated with high end touches even have record players in every room with an amazing collection of records to choose from…warm and welcoming common rooms and a fabulous staff who couldn’t do more to make us feel welcome!

Immaculate, charming, many extra little special details. The room had an air purifier, an electronic fireplace, electronic candles, both night stands with multi-outlet strips and a record player with assorted albums. Beautifully decorated rooms and facilities. Sitting rooms with eclectic and seasonal decorations. You could wander around enjoying all the special nick knacks. Tea, coffee, popcorn and baked snacks were provided. We both had colds and did not want to spread it at breakfast but look forward to our next visit to enjoy the full experience.

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Superb!. From the moment we arrived until we left the experience at the Homestead was exceptional. Beautiful renovated house with large spacious rooms full of eclectic stuff collected by the owners. Spotlessly clean and had everything we needed and more including a fantastic vinyl record player with a massive selection of albums to play. The home downstairs had a gorgeous fire and a great place to relax and chat (with guests or the host). A fantastic popcorn machine, salted taffy on tap and a bottle of port for a nightcap all available for the guests. We had a lovely evening chatting to the host Ralph who was very engaging and made sure we had everything we needed. It was clear that he was proud of this family run business and wanted guests to partake of all they provide. Breakfast was lovely, simple but plentiful. Ellen and Ray were always on hand to make sure we had everything we needed and were attentive and friendly. A beautiful 2 nights and I end how I started, superb.

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The Homestead was a perfect spot for exploring the perfect town of Madison. Just down the road is a lovely downtown area, perfect for walking around with shops, food, ice cream, entertainment, all with a safe, small town feel. The beach nearby was just beautiful with a shallow sandy bottom, mossy rocks, and a large nearby shady picnic area. Parking was very easy and convenient and a very close bathroom/outdoor shower was a huge bonus. The Homestead provided a beach pass which was a savings. Beach towels were loaned out too. Our room was spacious, clean, and there was even a bidet toilet seat! The rest of the inn was adorably decorated and the staff was very helpful. Overall, a wonderful experience!

The Homestead is a classic old home. Be prepared to lug your own luggage up a full flight of stairs to most rooms. Or specify a downstairs room which I did not know to do when booking. Parking is a bit tight when the inn is full. The grounds are well kept but the sign off the main road is very easy to miss. Might need more lighting on the sign at night.

This was hands down the best Bed and Breakfast we have ever been. The staff was so accommodating, the decor was cozy without feeling fussy, the bedroom amenities from linens to the select soaps were perfection and we look forward to returning. There were plenty of spaces to retreat together on the property, or to socialize with other guests. The Homestead approaches your stay with a detailed eye and interacts with you as little or as much as you wish. Special details like freshly popped popcorn, record players in each room, and even a birthday cake for all of us guests celebrating made our stay feel customized and homey. Ralph, Ellen, Ray and their mascot Heartman, were incredible. Highly recommend!

Nothing could be better. Everything was perfect! I wish we could have stayed longer.

The staff and owner are incredibly welcoming and friendly. They make sure your every want and need are met. The rooms are beautifully decorated with high quality linens and pleasant special touches like fireplaces, electric candles and small refrigerators. The breakfast is amazing too. It’s a wonderful retreat spot that is very quiet yet also reasonably close to the beach and the local shops and restaurants. We had such a lovely stay. Can’t wait to come back!

The Homestead is a high quality B & B with very accommodating hosts. The rooms are very comfortable and all have record players which was fun to play a few a few old albums. The interior design and furnishings made for a very homely and relaxing atmosphere. The breakfast was very nice after our morning walk to the beach. It’s a shame our stay was so brief, 2 or 3 nights would have been ideal. Thanks Ray and Susanna for your welcome and hospitality.

Everything Once there, we immediately felt at home. We were very warmly welcomed, we were shown the house and our room. There was a handwritten card waiting for us, with which we were once again welcomed. I can not even write down all the little attentions. We were cared for the whole stay. We were really sad when our stay was over. This accommodation alone is worth another trip to the USA. I hope this is not the last time we have been there.

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The room was well equipped and comfortable. They thought of every detail to make our stay comfortable. The breakfasts were great and lots of snacks available. For us it was also a perfect location.

The bed in room 7 wasn't all that comfortable and it was noisy, everytime my husband moved it woke me up. We booed through booking.com and my gluten-free instructions didn't get passed on to the staff. Book directly for the best stay.