Critiquing Inns on a Budget

Hi Everyone. A lot has happened since my last post… There has been great heartache, sadness and the shedding of many tears since my beloved and cherished husband passed away on December 14, 2023. It was unexpected and abrupt; that was the hardest part. My new journey alone for the past almost nine months has been the most difficult thing I have ever gone through. What comforts me is imagining that he has simply gone away for a little while and that I will eventually see him again–this helps to sustain me along with the wonderful memories he and I created and shared together.

My husband and I enjoyed going to inns and B&B’s and he was such a good sport. He was always willing to do anything that I enjoyed doing and at a moment’s notice, too! I miss him so much.

I have been trying to continue that tradition but in a different way. The concept of going to inns and posting reviews on my blog has recently sparked my interest, and doing that while on a budget. Mabel said she was all in if I could find a bed and bark package. Finding inns that not only allow dogs but very BIG dogs has been a challenge. But as you can see from Mabel’s happy smile in the first photo, we found one in North Conway, NH, called The Kearsage Inn. We stayed on a Wednesday night which offered a very reasonable rate. Also, calling the inn directly can sometimes get you the best deal.

This inn offers so many amenities such as a mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker (with my favorite dark roast variety to choose from), cups, wine glasses, ice bucket and large flat screen TV. I stayed in room 105 which is one of their pet friendly rooms and it had a semi-private entrance on the side which I loved along with its ample side parking lot. It had a king bed, queen sleep sofa, gas mantel style fireplace, large private double sink bathroom with separate shower and jetted bath tub, and AC. The king-size bed was extremely comfortable along with the ultra soft velour blanket and comforter. The room was so large I could have done cartwheels in it. Mabel thoroughly approved, too, as she had ample space to hang out. Her favorite spot was the cool tile floor in the bathroom.

The Jacuzzi soaker tub was so relaxing and the perfect way to end the day. What a treat that was.

There was an Italian restaurant right across the street from the inn called Vito Marcello which serves authentic Italian food. I checked out their menu which looked mouth-watering delicious such as the toasted ravioli, the manicotti, chicken marsala, etc. But they were not doing takeout that evening due to the high volume of customers dining at the time. Here is a picture of the restaurant directly across from The Kearsage Inn.

Mabel is extra special to me because she was a gift from my husband. She and I have become inseparable over the past few months and I hope and pray she has many more years left.

Take care everyone and stay tuned for my next inn adventure!