Room, Private Bathroom (Jessie's Room) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Reviews of Carlisle House

2.5 out of 5
Carlisle House
148 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old house charm for people not in a hurry
We stopped for one night with our two teenagers on our way back home. We stayed in “Molly’s Garden”, a spacious room with 2 comfortable queen-sized beds at the top of the staircase. The in-room AC unit pumped hot air on the teenagers bed on and off all night long and had trouble warming up the room. However it was still a comfortable stay overall. We did have communication issues with the host who emailed us 3 min before breakfast time to ask us if we wanted breakfast when they knew we were in a hurry to get back on the road. Not to mention we couldn’t respond because the reply button linked only to generic FAQs on Hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Owner on Jan 24, 2024
Dear Calvin,We are glad your stay was comfortable. The vanes on the heat unit are adjustable for additional comfort. When we talked several times on the phone before your stay, breakfast time was discussed and you had indicated that you would be on the road very early and would not be eating. When we saw your car in the lot when arriving for work, our staff thought it would be nice to see if you wanted to eat. You certainly could have called the number that you used to call previously to let us know and we could have worked something out. We hope you will come again.

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was delightful. The owner was so nice. Our breakfast was delicious. The town of Carlisle was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Carolyn on Nov 16, 2023
Hi Barb, Thank you so much! We pride ourselves on stays being delightful and breakfast being delicious. We hope you stay again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice stay in a clean and family like feel, place. So lucky to have as a choice. Will Stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Carolyn on Oct 24, 2023
Dear Kevin, Thank you so much! We enjoy keeping the house as clean and family-friendly as possible. Can't wait for your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kellianne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in a lovely room with private bath. Breakfast quiche was delicious! Wish my stay was longer! Thank you for your warm hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Carolyn on Oct 24, 2023
Hi Kellianne, Thank you so much! We have so much pride in our breakfast quiche!

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Step back in time
Had a wonderful stay at the Carlisle House and would definitely want to return again. Loved the House and the history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Carolyn on Sep 15, 2023
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay. The history of Carlisle is such an asset to the ambiance of the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendship tour
Amazingly nice/pleasant. Great Quiche for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Carolyn on Sep 15, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed the quiche. Locally, we are famous for it!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfy. The bathroom was beautiful and the common area was overused by us. We loved the common area and made ourselves at home. It was stocked with what we needed, wine glasses, cork screws and utensils. all in all it was a homey and cozy experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Carolyn on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Jennifer, I am so glad we were able to make your Carlisle House stay a homey and cozy experience. It is our pleasure to offer amenities in the common room! We hope you come to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lucky find.
What a lucky find!! Ran out of steam driving home from Boston and lucked into this great little place in a great little town. Paul was a great greeter (and makes a killer quiche!!) and his mom was a joy to meet the next morning. Will definitely go out of our way to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Carolyn on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Katherine, I am so glad we could offer a comfortable place to stay during your long drive. We greatly enjoy greeting every guest with a smile and giving them wonderful food in the morning. Can't wait for your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was very old , but updated and modern , very nice room
Response from Carolyn on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Kim, The beauty of being in a small, historic town, is getting to have bed and breakfasts in historic homes. Hope you come stay with us soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Carolyn on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you, Kim!

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Aug 31, 2023
Dear Joseph, Thank you for your kind words. Please come stay again!

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Amy, We aspire to make every stay a 5-star experience and hope you will reach out via email or phone to express what would have made your stay better!

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you David!

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 21, 2023
Some beautiful photos of the Molly's Garden Room!

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & a truly historic setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you, Jayne. We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gracious staff. Wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 11, 2023
Thank you, Amy! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always, the accomodations were beautiful and spotlessly clean. Parking is free and easy. Anything you need to pick up is nearby. There are plenty of dining options. The owners take food allergies very seriously and are willing to make last minute changes if there are any misunderstandings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 10, 2023
Hi Lynn, We are always so happy to hear this! It is so important to us as a Bed and Breakfast to be able to have each and every one of our guests enjoy breakfast in our dining room, so it is our pleasure to make sure that any food allergies do not prevent guests from eating breakfast. We can't wait for your next stay!

4/10 Poor

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jul 3, 2023
We are very confused by your two-star review. We wish you had let us know right away that there were issues so we could have remedied them. Please reach out if you have any ways we could make a future stay for you or someone else better.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jun 19, 2023
Thank you so much Jessica!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, charming, near many restaurants. The best breakfast ever!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Carolyn on Jun 6, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. We pride ourselves on the quiche we make daily for breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at the Carlisle House!
I attended for an event at Dickinson College. The location is terrific and within easy walking distance of downtown Carlisle. The room was very clean, well kept, and quiet. The room was also stocked with anything one might want or need, including soap, lotion, towels, bathrobes, and coffeemaker. The space was appropriate and unique. Parking was convenient and plentiful. My workshop coordinator fed me so I did not have the opportunity to eat. I would definitely return to the Carlisle House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Carolyn on May 26, 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy to be able to provide everything possible in guest rooms to make stays as wonderful as possible. We too hope that you will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Carolyn on May 19, 2023
Thank you Maureen. It was a pleasure to host you. Come again soon!

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Generally very nice and the quiche was excellent. Our room faced the street so heard traffic all night and our heat was not working. Even with extra blankets, we were cold.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Carolyn Carlisle (Owner) on May 10, 2023
Thank you for your visit. I am glad you enjoyed the breakfast. Our apologies for the heat not working. This time of year it is always hard to determine if heat or air should be on. Upon check in, we do provide a phone number and instructions to call us if anything is not to your liking. We want all of our guests to have the most comfortable experience possible. I would suggest the Blair Room if you would like a room not facing the street in our walkable, charming town.

10/10 Excellent

mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful clean rooms! run by a mother and son and they made us feel like family right from the get go!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Carolyn on Apr 27, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We were so glad that you got to join the family for a night.

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Carolyn Carlisle (Owner) on Mar 28, 2023
I am sorry you did not have a five-star stay. It would be helpful to hear any feedback you could provide so we can make future stays better for everyone.

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quaint, clean. Lots of nice touches to detail. Especially appreciates such nice quality sheets and towels. And the breakfast was delightful. Great stop. Definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Carolyn Carlisle (Owner) on Mar 28, 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with future quests. I am so happy to hear that you would come back and hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Carolyn on Feb 9, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like. This old Victorian Inn is perfectly appointed, lighted, and provides an amazing breakfast! The Inn owners are delightful and engaging. This historical Inn is a jewel in Carlisle and Pennsylvania!
Response from Carolyn Carlisle (Owner) on Mar 28, 2023
Diane, thank you for the nice words. Hosting you was a pleasure. Please come again anytime you find yourself in the area.

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful B & B. Caroline greeted us warmly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Carolyn Carlisle (Owner) on Mar 28, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed our home.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at the charming B&B. Carolyn was a lovely hostess and Paul's amazing quiche made for a perfect breakfast. In walking distance from good restaurants. Will definitely return. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Carolyn on Nov 9, 2022
Thank you, Stephen.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and welcoming place to stay. Very quiet. The breakfast was great. Delicious food. Thank you Caroline and Tim.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Carolyn on Sep 24, 2022
Thank you for your stay. Paul and I were happy to serve you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historical house with lots of thoughtful touches
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Carolyn on Sep 24, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Camille, Arlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay right in the heart of downtown Carlisle. Comfy room with super-soft sheets and nice extras like robes, even face lotion. We loved the breakfast: Greek quiche with cinnamon coffee cake. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Carolyn on Aug 23, 2022
Thank you, Camille. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Mylene, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were beautiful and very clean. Carolyn and her son were so helpful and welcoming. They gave us great dinner recommendations and the breakfast each morning was delicious! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Carolyn on Aug 30, 2022
Thank you, Mylene. It was a pleasure to host you.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carlisle House is going to be the only place I stay when I go to Carlisle! Everything about this place was amazing! Owner and staff very friendly and helpful! Room and amenities were top notch! And breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Carolyn on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you for your stay! It was our pleasure to serve you.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
The room was immaculate. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The placement of the TV was somewhat difficult to view. The breakfast was delicious. We already plan to book again for next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you, Linda.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely B&B. Very clean, super friendly staff. Had no idea how to work the Roku tv, but wasn't there for that. Iteresting historic area to walk around. They didn’t get dietary message through confirmation email, so call direct for that if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you, Lynn.

10/10 Excellent

BRUCEB, Montrose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old home in wonderful condition. Innkeeper is a lovely lady and breakfast was very fine. If you have mobility problems ask for a first floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you, Bruce.

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet and air conditioned. The parking was convenient..and the innkeeper was delightful. Loved the robes and the little extras like the makeup remover face wash..things you don’t find in hotels. I should have done my research prior to booking the room and didn’t realize I booked a room on the 3rd floor. A month out of knee surgery made the stairs a little difficult. The innkeeper checked to see if she could move us but could not unfortunately. The next time we are in town I will make sure I’m in the first floor. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 9, 2022
Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old downtown home. The owner cooks a fantastic breakfast. Parking is spacious & secure. Dickinson a 5 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 9, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carlisle House is conveniently located within a very short walk to a vast inventory of shops, pubs and restaurants. Carolyn is an excellent host and her breakfast offering is first rate. The facility is very clean with lots of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 9, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jul 9, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlisle House is absolutely beautiful. The owners take great pride in running and maintaining their bed & breakfast. The amenities were spot on. All the comforts of home. I was extremely impressed. My husband and I travel a lot and I often stop and pick up little extras like makeup remover, lotion, etc. before checking in. I did not do that this time and was very surprised to find our room supplied with these things, and many other "touches" that made the stay more of an experience than a place to sleep. We only stayed for 2 nights but I really would have like to have stayed longer. Breakfast was delicious!!! The owners, along with a small team, do all the cooking. They post their recipes on their website and I cannot wait to try to replicate a quiche we had one morning. I would recommend staying at Carlisle House if you have the opportunity. The history in Carlisle is so interesting and the town is adorable - very "walkable". This was a great find. We stayed in the Bailey suite. Great for a family of 4 or 5. One note, this is an old house, built in 1863 (I believe) and the walls are thin. We had our 2-year-old grandson visiting one evening after walking around town and he is very hyper. I did feel nervous that we would disturb the neighbors as sound seems to echo and carry in old homes. We never did hear any complaints about the noise, but if you do have children, you may want to consider this if you decide to book the Baily suite, which is on the top floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jun 28, 2022
Stephanie, Such kind words. Thank you very much. I assure you, no one knew your grandson was in the house. Because we have 3 old houses put together as the B n B, we have the really thick brick walls between the family suites and the others. Our walkable location is very convenient and we are glad you had a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great hosts. Unique property
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jun 28, 2022
Thank you, Thor.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice getaway
We really enjoyed our getaway at Carlisle House. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Carolyn on Jun 28, 2022
Thank you, Jane.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old house (1826 I believe) that has tons of character. The owners are very kind and knowledgeable about the area. Location was perfect for walking around the town as it is about three blocks to the main square. The breakfast was homemade and quite good, however, expedia lists this as included (their error). I spoke with the innkeeper, Carolyn, and she called them to complain about the listing. I was satisfied with the resolution. One of the other great features of Carlisle House is that the parking lot (behind the inn) is free for those stay and you can park there upon arrival even if prior to check-in. Recommend highly if you have occasion to visit Carlisle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Carolyn on May 1, 2021
Thank you for your review. The breakfast situation is fixed now and should no longer cause confusion. We are happy that you found the parking convenient. Come again anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Owner on Oct 20, 2020
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

HannahJane, Pittsburgh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality here is absolutely wonderful! It’s a gorgeous home, with a fantastic history, located right in the heart of Carlisle’s historic district. Your hostess, Carolyn, is wonderfully accommodating and warm, and oh my, what food! So, so decadent and delicious. We will definitely return to Carlisle House!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Carolyn on Oct 11, 2019
Thank you, HannahJane.We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Carolyn on Oct 11, 2019
Thank you!