J. Palen House

"I stayed with my son for one night on our way to drop him off at college in Chicago. Our room in the barn was spotlessly clean, quiet and comfortable with great bedding and amenities. And, we loved staying in and exploring the Ohio City neighborhood. The J. Palen House was SO MUCH nicer than the five-star hotel we stayed in last year downtown. We'll be back!"

"A beautiful, comfortable, clean and very interestingly decorated bed and breakfast that I discovered in my favorite elite B and B reference, Select Registry. We stayed in The Roost, a two story unit with a gorgeously landscaped private patio where the two of us ate breakfast each morning. Breakfast included freshly prepared, delicious and interesting food with nice presentation that was delivered to our room for us to warm whenever we chose to eat. Our hosts were as friendly and helpful as any I've ever encountered. Walking in the neighborhood was a treat, as the architecture of the homes nearby is old, interesting and in many cases beautifully restored. It was a short drive to Edgewater Beach for a walk on the trail along Lake Erie and to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Good local food too!"

"We stayed two nights at this wonderful gem of a place located in a vibrant neighborhood in Ohio City. The room was charming with all the right touches making us feel like we were in the country. The breakfasts were amazing and Diane and Doug were the perfect hosts. We will definitely be back!"

"This is truly a great find in Cleveland. My husband and I stayed only one night but wished we could have stayed longer. The Roost was spacious, with a well-stocked kitchenette and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was delicious and came ready-to-heat in the mini-fridge so we could partake any time we liked. A huge bonus was the walkability and bikeability to other places. It was a 10-minute easy bike ride to Progressive Field for a game and then we walked to West Side Market, Avo for dinner, and strolled around Ohio City. This is the place to stay in Cleveland!"

"Incredibly charming, cozy, and romantic ambience! My husband and I stayed in the Retreat for our first married Valentine’s Day! The food Diane made was wonderful, evening treats and a three-course breakfast! I didn’t get to meet her but her husband was such a gentlemen, very friendly and informative! Everything was lovely and it truly felt like a retreat. The bed was so comfortable and we had our own fireplace in the bedroom! Loved the luxurious jacuzzi tub! I highly recommend this lovely B&B!"