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Reviews of The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast
4344 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 570 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

LD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Glastonbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a warm home environment, beautiful historic house. Natural grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet neighbor with a friendly host. Joe was very helpful and served a hardy breakfast. He helped me with bringing my luggage up to my room. Thanks for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Way Side Inn is a fantastic place to stay. Joe is such an engaged innkeeper. He was attentive and spent time chatting during our delicious breakfast. The bed was so comfy. The shower was very nice. We loved seeing the huge oak tree. Joe was happy to fill us in on the history of the inn. We felt safe and like we had stepped back in time to a slower time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

The entire experience is unique, comfortable, and lovely, both building, grounds, and furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Cay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comforts of a Bed & Breakfast
Nice change from staying in a hotel. Host was very friendly and historically informative. Breakfast offerings were very satisfying. Bed & room were very comfortable. If using stairs is of a concern, there is no elevator option.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Historic Stay
Got in very late (1am) and Joe was super accommodating! We slept well in the comfortable bed on the 3rd Fl (Betty’s room). This B&B is so charming, I think it’s from 1790! The next day we explored Old Elicott Coty and went to a show at Post Merriweather Pavillion. The breakfast the next day was delicious and huge! Joe gave us some history and it was fun hearing his story! Would def stay again! No elevators for those who can’t do stairs just an FYI.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so friendly and helpful. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel you're at home. Will definitely be back for another stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home. The inn keeper was very accommodating and the breakfast was good. Quiet area close to Ellicott city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Phoenix

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway
Well worth the getaway. Joe was engaging and provided a beautifully presented and delicious breakfast. Looking forward to a return engagement!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super host! Wonderful breakfast. Quite and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an absolutely wonderful B&B! I would stay there again in a heartbeat! My host, Joe was just great and fixed a delicious breakfast for me!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 12 Jun 2023
You are the most welcome.

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique - great breakfasts, not for anyone needing accommodations however.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 27 May 2023
Thanks Fred.

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
The Inn is clean and comfortable. Breakfast and coffee was very good. The location is perfect for visiting Old Ellicott City and Meriwether Post events. Definitely a bargain and so much nicer than the namebrand hotels! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 22 May 2023
Thanks Julie.

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Joe was a wonderful host. It was a beautiful place with lots of history, cozy and great breakfast! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 22 May 2023
Thank you again, and looking forward to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Ramakrishna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 22 May 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came her for our anniversary. The breakfast every morning by the owner, Joe, was our favorite. The room was great too. We enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. We would go back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 22 May 2023
Thanks for your review.

4/10 Poor

Darryl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Joe seemed very demanding and lacked hospitality. His family paraded around in pajamas. He claimed to give me an upgrade but the room I did stay in had no amenities listed on Expedia. The shower wouldn't drain. Sadly, I was there for my Father's funeral but he was more worried about breakfast than he was empathetic about why we were there in the first place. Not to mention, he never accomodated our vegetarian diet needs instead he served grilled cheese and eggs for two days. Then, told me he had too much to do to get to the store to buy veggies. To top it all off he charged me for God knows what now I'm in the middle of a dispute. Stay anywhere else...this place is not worth the trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 13 Mar 2023
Dear Darryl, thanks for your review and responds. But there are somethings I have to say it here, since you mentioned you were here for funeral, 1: I offered you the free upgrade to a 249 room. (the room you booked was 169)2: I offered you the early check-in at 9 am (no charge)3: I offered you the late check-out at 7 pm (no charge)4: I have to go through the procedure confirm people's food restrictions.(this is my policy, have to do this for all guests)5: I severed 2 different breakfasts for 2 days, trying to give you the best experiences you can have. How could you say " he never accomodated our vegetarian diet needs..." Did I server you meat, or anything against your diet needs?6: You have your make up on my pillowcase and bed sheet.(I send you the pictures)7: before your check out, you came to me and said "Thanks for your hospitality, you are great, I enjoyed my state, I will consider to come back staying another time............" leave me a nice feedback. Now you are telling me you are in the middle of dispute.Thanks for your posting, if you still have any questions, you may call my direct line.Joe Xu

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, congenial house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect weekend getaway!
Lovely weekend stay! Host was very friendly, bedroom was perfect for sleeping (comfy bed, quiet, and dark), bathroom was airy and spacious, and the gourmet breakfast was outstanding. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Joe Xu on 13 Mar 2023
Hi Daniel, glad to here your voice here and I really want to say thanks to you. Hope to see you next time and again thanks for choosing us to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable historic house
Very clean, comfortable stay. The owner was very hospitable. Breakfast was yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Joe Xu on 15 Nov 2022
Thanks Chelsea, Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Ellicott City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were perfect and comfortable. Breakfast was the best I can recall I have ever had in a hotel. Wonderfully prepared meal in a serene dining area overlooking a pond. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. Owners were friendly, room was comfy and large with an extra sitting room. Loved the colonial feel and charm, down to the creaky floors and claw foot tub. And the breakfast- so good. Delicious French toast, an egg, bacon and sausage, served with a friendly smile. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy Raye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic significance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Jesse on 21 Mar 2022
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
This was our first time at a bed and breakfast. We've lived in an older home a few years ago and this definitely brought back the memories! We loved the quietness, the amenities, the comfortable bed and bedding! We even we're able to get chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate our anniversary! The robes were luxurious and the jetted tub did not disappoint! Breakfast the next morning was perfect and delicious! We enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1780 charm, super comfortable and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic house with lots of charm. The owner made sure every detail was tended to. Very comfortable bed, luxurious linens, thick towels, and bathrobes to die for! Breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe and his team were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly warm service in a quaint 1800's house, with a great breakfast!! Lovely room and a step back in time for a charming experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
quaint B&B. food was excellently prepared. the doors were locked when we arrived and had to call the inn to get someone to let us in to check in. very little interaction with the host. the floors and stairs are very squeaky.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely with clean, well appointed rooms in a very special early American property. Joe, the proprietor, is an excellent cook! The breakfast was wonderful and the Inn is close to everything in Ellicott City area as well as Baltimore. Also, had time to play some golf while there. Several great courses nearby! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Joe Xu on 19 May 2021
Thanks, very looking forward to see you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was really beautiful and old fashioned— loved the place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Joe on 28 Apr 2021
Thanks for your feedback and hope we will see you next time.

6/10 Okay

Shana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Joe XU on 20 Oct 2020
Thanks Jae

10/10 Excellent

Bob&Kathy, Palm Harbor, Fl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joe went above and beyond to accommodate my husband & I, and my daughter, her fiancé. He allowed us to prepare for the wedding - 5 ladies getting hair and make up done prior to the wedding! That was so helpful, as our wedding venue, Patapsco Female institute was outside with no dressing areas! Joe is not only a fabulous host, as he’s a great chef, and the first B& B host to ever question my preferences before planning his breakfast menu! He made 2 fantastical breakfasts for us! This location has extensive outdoor spaces & comfortable inside spaces, as well as a private room, sitting area & large bathroom. Everything was immaculate! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Joe Xu on 20 Oct 2020
Thanks for staying with us