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The bnbfinder Diamond Collection is an exclusive group of professionally inspected and highly rated luxury inns. Each member of the bnbfinder Diamond Collection is required to have passed a professional inspection from a third party industry recognized inspection agency.

Members of this program offer guests exceptional experiences and levels of service in line with and in many cases exceeding today’s discerning travelers highest expectations. bnbfinder invites you to peruse our Diamond Collection members listed below. Remember to tell the host you found them via the bnbfinder Diamond Collection!

Florida

This oceanfront Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida is an intimate setting, perfect for romance and relaxation. Enjoy spectacular ocean views and a tranquil atmosphere. Relax in the outdoor heated pool & Jacuzzi surrounded by tropical flowers. All the attractions of downtown St. Augustine are just 10 minutes away. Recipient of the Three Diamond rating from AAA.

Visitors today find echoes of our colorful past in the tranquil ambiance of the St. Francis Inn. Enter the Inn from brick-paved St. George Street, through the wrought iron archway into the walled garden courtyard. Here a fountained pond is fed from an artesian well at St. Augustine's historic "Oldest House," just a block away on old St. Francis Street. The courtyard is a relaxing oasis, with lush banana trees, bougainvillea and colorful tropical flowers. Guests frequently enjoy their breakfasts in the courtyard and often gather there for the evening social hour. The towering trees provide cool shade in the summer, and the gas firepit is a favorite guest spot on a winter evening for making Inn s'mores! Just around the corner from the courtyard is the Inn's inground temperature-controlled swimming pool, a private retreat in all seasons. (See the arrangement of these outdoor Guest Common Areas on our Property Map)

Hawaii

Our Big Island bed and breakfast is located 1,400 feet above sea level on the lush slopes of Mount Hualalai, effortlessly fusing elegant luxury with upcountry Hawaiian charm. Roam our vibrant grounds to experience the sites and sensations of exotic flora and fauna, or explore e the surrounding village of Holualoa, a small town rich in Hawaiian history and culture. From the stunning ocean views, 30 flourishing acres of well-tended tropical fruit and flower gardens, 4,100 Kona Coffee trees, custom-tiled mosaic pool, hot tub, exquisite guestrooms, exceptional service, elegant gazebos, and an abundance of Aloha Spirit, we welcome you to the Holualoa Inn. Open air lanais capture fragrant garden aromas and soft tropical breezes. Abundant windows filter cool tradewinds through the Inn to provide panoramic views of the Kona sunset. Here, you will find rest and respite surrounded by effortless natural beauty. The design of the Inn, its traditional plantation-style architecture and natural surroundings, are reminiscent of Old Hawai'i. The interior features beautifully restored, indigenous eucalyptus floors and woven Lauhala matting embellished ceilings. Designed for our tropical climate, which graciously allows for indoor-outdoor living, the Great Room features select works from local artists, a player piano, traditional Polynesian furniture, stunning sculptural accents and sweeping garden views. The dining room is set for a healthy and delicious garden-to-table breakfast with its immaculate views of the Kona Coastline. Facing the gardens and rows of Kona Coffee trees, the covered lanai, complete with rockers and a daybed, suggests an afternoon nap. The perfect perch, our rooftop gazebo is a favorite for morning coffee, evening sunsets and private yoga lessons. View a video of our property. Journey away from the Inn and discover the unexpected pleasures of our magical Hawaiian Village. Stroll a palm-fringed path through the celebrated artist’s village of Holualoa and explore the galleries, shops and eateries. Holualoa boasts unique store fronts, including artist studios, ukulele makers and boutiques featuring handcrafted island gifts. Located along the Kona Coffee Belt, this Old Hawai’i town also features a bounty of original coffee farms and is full of stories of her first farms.

Illinois

Vrooman Mansion, a bed and breakfast and special events venue, is a historic estate located off of Route 66 in the heart of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Built in 1869 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, we are situated in the quiet neighborhood of Dimmitt's Grove offering the utmost in privacy and luxury. Stay overnight at our historic bed and breakfast off Route 66 in Bloomington, IL. Built in 1869, reserve the mansion and carriage house for your wedding, business team outing or intimate event. The 7 large guest rooms have their own private baths and have been tastefully decorated with antique period and modern furniture. Each suite represents part of the respected family that graced the home and are filled with mementos and stories of history, philanthropy, politics and agriculture. Make us your home base for your central Illinois travels and adventures, spending a few nights enjoying luxury down pillows, robes, fluffy towels, and high-quality linens. The common areas in the mansion and carriage house expand the spaces available for guests to use and explore. Each morning awaken to the smells of a gourmet breakfast from downstairs! Also perfect for business travel with free WiFi and no distractions. The common areas, the entire main house, and carriage house can be reserved for a wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, business meeting, retreat or intimate special event. Significance happens at Vrooman Mansion. It always has. Agriculture innovated here. Philanthropy launched here. Presidents were influenced here. American history happened here. Now you happen here. Your relationship is recharged here. Your wedding celebrates here. Your team builds here. Your friends reconnect here. Your weekend plans anchor here. Vrooman Mansion isn’t just a place where things happened... It’s the place where things happen. Your next victorious moment happens at Vrooman Mansion. Book your stay, and come make history.

So you’ve been searching around for some lodging in Galena.  You’ve checked out hotels, motels, AirBNBs, and traditional B&Bs.  You’ve looked at websites and photos, you’ve read reviews, and compared prices.   Here you are.  On our listing, thinking about making us part of your visit to Galena.  Well, we’re flattered and thrilled to have you here! Allow us to introduce ourselves. Aldrich Guest House was built in 1845 and has been a bed and breakfast since 1984.  Abraham Lincoln hung out here in 1856. Ulysses Grant came to dinner quite often in the late 1800s. Between the two of us, we’ve been in hospitality for over half a century.  We’ve won awards for our home cooked breakfasts, our gardens, and our service. You work hard in real life.  Work, family, volunteering. Come stay with us and relax in an unpretentious, laid-back environment.  Be yourself and let your guard down. Enjoy tasty food that you don’t have to make yourself. Have drinks on us every evening.  Make us your homebase for exploring outdoor activities, shopping, or the history Galena is so well-known for. Let us take care of you. We could tell you that Aldrich Guest House is the best place to stay in Galena.  We could use all the typical worn out and empty words and phrases that you see on every B&B website…”we’re luxurious”, “we’re elegant”, “we’re the best”, “cozy”, “charming”.  Instead, we think you should just come and experience us yourself. Afterall - if you have to say that you’re cool, you probably aren’t.   Come relax with us.

Rediscover the art of hospitality at Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast, in Jacksonville, Illinois. We are a short drive from Springfield and are located in the prestigious Duncan Park/West State Street historic district in Jacksonville. Our beautiful century-old home has been magnificently restored and its strong architectural details include a carved staircase, five distinctly different tiled fireplaces, pocket doors, natural wood floors and stunning chandeliers in every room. An inviting wrap-around porch welcomes you to the entry where you will be received into the grand foyer showcasing the original carved Victorian staircase. Beautiful music wafting from the baby grand player piano may draw you into the front parlor before you climb the stairs to find your beautifully appointed guest suite on the second floor. CONAVIRUS UPDATE: We recognize that the desire to travel may be couched in concern – for ourselves and others – and that changes how guests may currently experience Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast. We want you to know that with just two suites, our guests are able to social distance with ease, whether sitting in the front parlor, on the wraparound porch, in the gardens, or strolling our historic neighborhood. We’ve always maintained the highest service standards, and our attention to detail includes hand sanitizers at the ready and using recommended and approved disinfectants, with touch points cleaned throughout the day. Decorative items, including pillows, have been withdrawn from the suites, so they look a little different, for now. Breakfast is served by suite, whether alone in the dining room, to the suite, or in the garden gazebo. As always, gracious hospitality is our highest priority, and we’ll do our best to customize your stay to meet your travel needs while we work together to keep you, our Blessings family and our communities safe. When you’re ready, come see us! Each unique suite features a fireplace, a full private bath en suite (attached) and a private sitting room (attached). This gracious home is furnished with a mix of past and present, offering all of the comforts of home in an elegant departure from standard hotel rooms. Furnishings are traditional in style and comfortable by design. High tech meets high style as you find your digital satellite television and DVD player behind closed doors. High-speed internet is available throughout the home. Our bed and breakfast is equipped for guests with hearing impairments, offering all the basics to make your time away from home both secure and comfortable. In addition to standard signalers, we have an amplified phone, TTY and a video phone available for your use while you’re here. Our goal is to provide pampered luxury to delight both business and leisure travelers. Whether your desire is to soak your cares away in the claw-foot slipper tub in Tranquility’s marble spa bathroom, catch up on all your magazines in your own private sitting room, or just sit and watch night fall from the wicker chairs on the front porch, you’ll find a calm and relaxing environment throughout our home. If you need to do business while you’re here, take time to take care of yourself. It’s all in a day’s work as you meet with a colleague or use the business center in the library, then put it all aside and go for a walk or run through our quiet residential neighborhood.

Kentucky

Originally built in the late 1830s, but magnificently restored. Opening in 2005, In three short years, we were chosen in the Top Ten Best Overall in the US by Bed and Breakfast.com. Chosen by San Francisco Magazine as the “Place to stay on the Bourbon Trail.” And by Knoxville Magazine as the “destination of choice for the Kentucky Derby.” Our private suites are some of the finest in the world. Each suite tells its own story with the tastefully appointed themed classic movie themes, restored hardwood floors, original oil painting, excellent bedding, etc. And our beautiful Huntsman Chase Guesthouse, built in 2010 is an equine themed 3.5 BR, 3.5BA 2,000+ sq. ft. Southern Living plan that is rented as one unit. (In other words, if you just book the downstairs, no one else can book the upstairs. If you just need 2 bedrooms in the guesthouse, you only pay for 2). In the hustle and bustle of our modern world, we all long for a special place where we can just be, where we feel welcomed and pampered in an unobtrusive way; where beauty and a peaceful atmosphere are synergistically joined. Your search is over for an incredible destination that skillfully combines elegant design, impeccable cleanliness and a gracious tangible sense of calm and welcome. Ground zero for exploring world-class horse farms. (2 Triple Crown winners 5 minutes away!) We are also a home base for exploring the very popular Bourbon Trail. Our guests tell us that they feel they have escaped the world behind the old brick wall of the English courtyard. Our full hot gourmet breakfasts are served fresh from our state-of-the-art kitchen every morning to you, our cherished guests. Whether you want to escape or to explore, we excel in exceeding expectations at A Storybook Inn. “Close to Everything, Worlds apart!”

Bourbon Manor is conveniently located near the many Bardstown attractions and offers several VIP Bourbon Tour & Tasting Excursion Packages that can be added to an overnight stay. Let us help customize a memorable, stress-free Bourbon Trail Experience of a lifetime. Plan your visit to a place where Bourbon is celebrated year-round - where we sip our Bourbon in grand Southern style. There is something for everyone here, every day of the year: My Old Kentucky Home State Park, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, Stephen Foster Musical, Historic Trains and Museums, Civil War historical sites such as Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and boyhood home, Abbey of Gethsemani - home to the first Trappist Monks Settlement in the U.S., Kentucky's Wine Trail, and of course, the 12 world-famous Bourbon Distilleries. Bourbon Manor is a Bourbon Lover's Paradise. Enjoy our Bourbon Heritage involving the Brown Family and 2 stately Pre-Civil War Plantation Mansions (Circa 1810 and 1825). The Brown Family started the first commercial bottled Bourbon known as Old Forester, which is now designated the official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Today, the property is an award-winning B&B and the first Bourbon-themed B&B in the World! Enjoy our spacious antique-appointed guest rooms, complete with modern amenities, fine art work, blissful bedding, and beautiful park-like setting. Our onsite Bourbon Bar & Lounge, The Bunghole Bourbon Bar, a 3-level historic tobacco barn, features the best selection of Bourbons in Bardstown - with over 150 Bourbons, Wines, and Crafted Beer. Our Full Country Gourmet Breakfast always includes dessert infused with Bourbon, of course. We also have an onsite Spa for some pampering after a long-day of tours - Couple's Massage is the most frequently requested treatment. We invite you to be our guests! We look forward to seeing you soon! Until then, CHEERS! Todd & Tyler, Owners/Innkeepers

Experience true southern hospitality and casual, yet elegant accommodations at this inviting upscale bed and breakfast, located on the bourbon trail in the heart of horse country just outside Lexington, Kentucky. Think five-star service, four-poster beds, very spacious rooms, private en suite bathrooms, award-winning breakfasts served in the Dining Room or in bed, gracious hosts, customized concierge assistance and a long list of 21st century amenities including Smart TVs, high-speed internet, keyless locks, luxury linens, eco-friendly cleaning processes and flexible check-in. Charred Oaks Inn is a short driving distance from some of the most recognizable names in the bourbon industry and several of the world's finest equine athletes like American Pharoah. Other experiences close by: Keeneland Racecourse, the Kentucky Horse Park and Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. Book your stay today! Click our link above to Book Direct for your next escape to the Bluegrass Region in Central Kentucky.

Louisiana

Less than a block from the French Quarter and lively Frenchmen Street, this historic New Orleans bed and breakfast offers luxurious, one-of-a-kind rooms. Five suites with six bedrooms offer courtyard access or private balconies overlooking famed Esplanade Avenue. Each suite has a full bathroom and kitchenette with continental breakfast included. Book your stay today by clicking the link above, and get ready to let the good times roll in New Orleans, LA.

Maine

A romantic seaside bed and breakfast with nine charming rooms on the coast of the Penobscot Bay. Experience the history, grandeur, and lush surroundings when you escape to our 145-year-old Sea Captain's Home. Take a step back in history to a simpler time, forget the hustle and bustle of travel and relax with a book in front of one of our fires or on the deck with a glass of wine. Our slice of the rocky coast are beckoning you from across the meandering lawn. Captain Nickels Inn is at your disposal. We are your destination - everything else is simply the cherry on top.

The Dockside is a special place on the Maine seacoast. It captures the essence of Maine with natural beauty, gracious hospitality and abundant array of sights, recreation and activities. This unique location on a private peninsula provides an unsurpassed panoramic view of York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Spacious grounds offer privacy, relaxation and classic Maine scenery. Accommodations are in the Maine House, a quintessential "New England Cottage" and modern multi-unit buildings at the waters edge. All rooms in the Maine House enjoy large porches overlooking York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, complete with wicker rocking chairs so you can take in the harbor activity. The rooms in the multi-unit buildings have private decks with water views each looking directly out the harbor channel to the ocean. We offer a delicious breakfast buffet each morning, which can be enjoyed on the front porch overlooking the water or during the winter by the cracking fire in the living room. The Dockside Restaurant serves dinner and lunch in a bi-level dining room that affords every seat a water view. Local seafood as well a wide variety of other favorites make the Dockside popular with locals and visitors alike. Many people will drive hundreds of extra miles searching for the experience that awaits them at the Dockside. The Dockside offers the quintessential Maine experience of a relaxing atmosphere filled with friendly people, fabulous seafood and beautiful scenery.

The perfect getaway in Portland, Maine, The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast provides thoughtful touches that invite a sense of pampering and romance in unsurpassed comfort and elegance. With endless events and activities offered in the Greater Portland area, you can keep active or spend time relaxing in the comfort of this classically appointed home-away-from-home. Do as little or as much as you’d like. The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast staff take great pride in providing tastefully appointed guest rooms—each with a private bathroom—beautifully landscaped grounds, and a five-star gourmet breakfast each and every morning. We can’t wait to have you experience it for yourself!

Named the #1 Hotel in Maine, the #5 Most Romantic Inn in the US and voted Best Water View by Yankee Magazine, the Topside Inn offers guests a true Maine vacation experience. The 19th-century sea captain's home and summer guesthouses are located on over four acres of private property with gardens and incredible harbor and ocean views from the highest point in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Enjoy the convenience of walking to restaurants, shops and galleries in our waterfront coastal village. Indulge in peaceful, comfortable rooms with modern amenities, and savor a delicious locally sourced full breakfast to start each daily adventure. Take a quick walk down hill into the center of town to enjoy a boat tour, art galleries and shops, and a great seaside meal. Or head out by car to the nearby botanical gardens, hiking trails, lighthouses, golf course, and scenic country and ocean view drives. Let us help you plan a perfectly classic coastal vacation. Three vacation homes are wonderful options for families groups and guests traveling with dogs. Full concierge services are available to help you plan your next coastal Maine vacation.

Our family cordially welcomes you to the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront, located on Boothbay Harbor’s beautiful ever-changing harbor. Guest may choose from rooms with balconies which offer views of the harbor, watch the tides come and go or a smaller room without a view of the harbor. We offer free off-street parking on our property, all rooms have private bathrooms, DirecTV, free internet, individual heat/ac, we serve a homemade breakfast each morning. We also have a dock for everyone's use for scenic views of the footbridge, charming village and picturesque waterfront. Our Bed and Breakfast offers your choice of 12 rooms, all rooms have private baths, and we also offer the Penthouse Suite, each providing enchantment no matter what the season. Historic Boothbay Harbor is filled with many activities and special events throughout the year. The Harbour Towne Inn is steps away from the downtown area with plenty of boutiques and shops, fishing, boating excursions, kayak rentals, art galleries and restaurants to enjoy. The Mid-Coast area provides guests with countless activities including museums, golf, tennis, boat trips, whale watching, Puffin tours, Lighthouse Boat Tours, fishing, cycling, or visit a lighthouse, a visit to the Maine Botanical Gardens or nature and bird walks on one of the many preserves. We look forward to pampering you!

Maryland

Embark on a Chesapeake Bay getaway at Sandaway Suites & Beach in Oxford, Maryland. Easily walk to restaurants and shops in the historic district. Sandaway is a member of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame and one of the few boutique hotels in Maryland with a private sandy beach on the Eastern Shore. From the beach, you can see spectacular views of two rivers as they merge into the Chesapeake Bay. An interesting variety of watercraft and waterfowl often pass by Sandaway. Guests love to spend hours relaxing in this tranquil setting. The waterfront Adirondack and lounge chairs are popular seats at Sandaway. For more privacy, most of the boutique hotel rooms and suites provide screened-in porches overlooking the water. Sandaway is close to Saint Michaels, Easton, and Cambridge. A car ferry provides a shortcut to St. Michaels just 7 miles away.

Massachusetts

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshires in the quaint town of Lee, Massachusetts, The Devonfield offers comfortable and spacious accommodations with gourmet candle-lit breakfast in this gracious country inn. This four-season paradise provides year round activities including, a heated swimming pool and acres of pastoral meadows perfect for relaxing. The Devonfield is conveniently located to all area attractions, including Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, and the Norman Rockwell Museum as well as a wonderful variety of fine restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, galleries and the Lee Premium Outlets. Come relax in style and luxury in this traditionally furnished country inn boasting six tastefully decorated guest rooms, four two- room suites and a separate guest cottage all featuring private baths, air conditioning and televisions - as well as rooms that include wood-burning fireplaces and Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs.

Just steps from historic Lenox Village and walking distance to Tanglewood, the Garden Gables Inn is top-rated on TripAdvisor. We are recognized for the personalized service we provide for each of our guests. If you are looking for a place to get away from the busyness of life, where you can relax in a traditionally-decorated, country inn setting, the Garden Gables Inn may be just the place for you. Delicious food is key to a great experience. We serve a freshly made-to-order, five-star hotel-quality, full breakfast menu each morning throughout the year – included with your stay, and prepared by professionally-trained chefs. We offer private seating and full waitstaff service in our dining room, wraparound porch and outdoor patio. For a private, romantic, candlelit dinner at the Inn - or, a special, private dinner with family or friends - book our Private Chef's Table (offered on selected days, year-round, call us to check availability). Our professional culinary team will develop a custom menu with you - a level of service increasingly difficult to find in today's world. What's more, our Historic Lenox Village setting has many excellent restaurants within a five-minute walk, and a wide range of local restaurants within a five-to-fifteen minute drive. Pamper yourself with a massage, facial or other esthetic services, delivered by licensed experts in our dedicated spa rooms. More active pursuits also beckon–our 70-foot heated pool for starters - hike in Kennedy Park, stroll to Lenox Village for the galleries, shops and restaurants. We also own nearby Hilltop Orchards and Furnace Brook Winery–a short drive away, in the historic Berkshires farmland - where we are preserving 200 acres of open spaces and where you can hike and snowshoe, pick apples and taste wine - all complimentary for Garden Gables Inn guests.* And, the Berkshires region offers an incredible array of cultural, culinary and natural locations to delight you year-round. Our Inn is decorated throughout in an updated - yet traditional - English/American country house style, professionally maintained to provide for today's needs. Guest rooms all have private baths, AC, spa robes, designer linens, L’Occitane bath products, HD LED TVs with DVD players (and our DVD guest library with the latest releases). Internet service is available throughout, for no additional charge. Many rooms feature wood-burning fireplaces* - there are no additional charges to use them at the Garden Gables. No hidden or unexpected facility fees - enjoy our pool and grounds, the library and sherry room, and complimentary snacks and beverages - all included. Relax and let our full-service staff take care of what you need to make your stay with us healthful and refreshing.

A romantic Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast getaway experience awaits you at The Captain’s Manor Inn. Located in Falmouth Village’s national registry historic district and set on over an acre of meticulously manicured gardens, your getaway offers a choice of 7 guestrooms with private baths, guest common areas including a Café with refreshments, an elegant living room with the original 1849 black marble fireplace and countless areas to relax on the 2000 square foot wrap around veranda. Just a short stroll from The Captain’s Manor Inn you will discover some of Cape Cod’s best restaurants and boutique shops, as well as museums and galleries. For those who love nature there are many options to explore such as Beebe woods, the Shining Sea Bikeway, The Knob and Falmouth’s 12 beaches. We look forward to welcoming you to the wonders of Cape Cod, and The Captain’s Manor Inn.

Built in 1901 as a loving husband's gift to his wife, Palmer House Inn is a natural continuation of its romantic beginnings. Set in the beautiful historic preservation district of seaside Falmouth, the inn enjoys a relaxed and scenic setting that is little changed from those early days and untouched by today's fast pace. Its carefully preserved Victorian ambience and modern subsurface infrastructure keep you comfortable with the comforts and amenities you would expect. Be it tea on the porch, a leisurely walk to the beach, a stroll downtown for freshly made ice cream or a sampling of Falmouth's excellent shopping and restaurants, be it a boat ride to wonderful Martha's Vineyard, an evening spent at a live theatre or musical performance, or a brisk bike ride down our deservedly celebrated Shining Sea Bike Path, your Cape Cod holiday can be as relaxed or as exciting as you would like it to be. Palmer House Inn. Falmouth-by-the-Sea. Cape Cod. Perfect bliss.