Testimonials

Stonehurst Place, GA - a Select Registry Property - August 2024

Volker & Barbara managed our Bed & Breakfast in Atlanta, Stonehurst Place, while we were out of town. They did an excellent job tending to a full house of guests. They are very easy to work with, are great communicating before the job and during. Our minds were at ease while away, which means a lot when you own and operate an Inn.

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South Mountain Inn, PA - a Select Registry Property - July 2024

Volker and Barbara did an outstanding job taking care of our Inn while we were away. Not only providing excellent, professional services to our guests, but also taking care of our animals- 4 mini donkeys, chickens, and a dog! The feedback we received from our regular guests was that our beloved Inn was clearly in good hands. The breakfasts were tasty, rooms kept in good order, and business affairs managed well. The biggest surprise upon our return was discovering all rooms prepared for future guests and a final breakfast served by our innsitters on the day of their departure. Talk about above and beyond expectations! We look forward to having the freedom to make future vacation plans without having to worry about closing up shop while we are away. Thanks Volker and Barbara!

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Steeles Tavern Manor, VA - a Select Registry Property - July 2024

Hello Volker and Barbara,

You gave us the gift of peace of mind while we were gone enjoying time away and you were taking care of our place,  guests , and cats. We will certainly ask y’all to return.

Coming back and having breakfast items already made almost brought me to tears (of joy). It was delicious and our guests enjoyed it the next morning.

We’ll be in touch as we plan another getaway.

Sincerely,

Dana

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Volker & Barbara are fabulous inn sitters. They have experience, passion for serving others (the innkeepers and guests), creativity in the kitchen, and (one of the biggest pluses) they independently problem solve as situations arise with guests. As innkeepers we know that last minute requests from guests happen, it come with the business. Barbara and Volker took care of the requests expertly and told us about them when we returned. We were recently off property for 5 days and when we returned the Manor was calm, inviting, and they gave us a detailed debrief of the activities while we were gone. Barbara had also thoughtfully started laundry and even made a breakfast casserole that I could serve the net morning! Guests who were here during their time gave them high marks for delicious food and interactions. We will certainly ask them to return when we are off property in the future. I had peace of mind while they were here.

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Reviews from our guests when we owned Brierley Hill B&B in Lexington, VA​

 

Barb and Volker are the best. Very accommodating, warm and make you feel like family. I've recommended them to others who have stayed and they have the same reaction. 

Joe Barra 

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Barbara and Volker take care of any needs you have or thought you needed! So many nice touches and excellent 3 course breakfast using several family recipes. 

Lorri Krance 

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Barbara’s breakfast is not something you want to miss. Both morning, we were treated to the best coffee, and a three course meal made with the freshest ingredients. Volker and Barbara are the kindest hosts, and work very hard to ensure that your stay meets your expectation.  

Edward Chi 

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Barbara and Volker go the extra mile in every way. 

Edwin Jackson 

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The hosts were down to earth, yet efficient. The breakfasts were delicious and generous.   

Todd Milton 

 

Breakfast was my favorite meal of the day, Barbara made the most delicious meals every morning, so much that I bought her cookbook to try them on my own. Barbara, Volker and Charley ( their Golden Retriever ) are great to talk with and very helpful with all your needs 

Stacy Blake 

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This was exactly the escape my husband and I needed. We are first time B&B guests and have been converted! So much better than chain hotels. The guest hosts (owners were traveling) did a superb job. The inn is just outside of town but feels miles away. You are sure to enjoy the relaxing porch swing, scenic views, wildlife, spectacular breakfast, and spacious room. We especially enjoyed the intimate breakfast environment which still allowed opportunity to socialize with some of the other guests. 

Lisa H 

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I very much enjoyed the inn, the innkeepers Volker and Barbara, the very generous and homemade German breakfasts (with seconds offered and dessert) as well as the worldclass hospitality they provided. Thank you ! 

Tom Duggan 

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Barbara is an excellent cook and our breakfasts were like no others! If you want to be pampered and leave completely relaxed, then book with them – just out of this world 

Lorrik799 

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Charlie, Barbara and Volker’s dog, was our favorite!!! He greeted us with love and said good bye with love. He doesn’t bark and is so well behaved!!! We’ll be back to visit Charlie!! 

Trek291099 

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