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March 25, 2015

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Our Black Forest Brewery has been attracting some attention lately. You can peruse some of the posts at the following links: Fly Magazine - Black Forest Brewery: Traditional Beers in Ephrata Beer Busters - Black Forest Brewery Opens Its Doors Ephrata Review - Black Forest’s first pairing dinner this Sunday Blind Tiger Podcast - Samplesode 35: Black Forest Brewery Reading Eagle - Black Forest Brewery offers a room with a brew Read More

Combined Rating

4.6

Based on 97 reviews

1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast

4.6

Bill Brower

11:52 07 Dec 19

We have stayed at the 1777 Americana Inn B&B several times and we love it! We stay in Tranquility cottage. It is a lovely 2 floor "apartment" with a hot tub and a fireplace. It's very romantic. The breakfast is always amazing. They owners are super nice people. I just can't say enough good things about them and their lovely B&B! They also own Black Forest Brewery which is right outside your door. Their location is perfect for shopping, drinking and eating. There are many other breweries in the area, so if you are a beer lover this place is really for you. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

B James Ross

01:33 01 Jul 19

We showed up for our stay to find out we received a complimentary upgrade to one of the suites. The detail of the suite was gorgeous and was such a wonderful stay. It was hard to leave and spending time talking to the Harters the next morning after a delicious breakfast was the icing on the cake. They are delightful people with an amazing place. You won’t be disappointed. Plus the beer is good too.

Randolph Mann

15:36 15 Jun 19

Amazing stay! The grounds are beautiful and owners are very nice. Food and beer right there and located downtown.

Heather Is Surviving5Kids

02:22 07 May 19

Beautiful doesn't even begin to describe this Bed & Breakfast. We arrived really late and very tired. I had called a few hours earlier to let them know, they said it would be no problem. Once we arrived there was a personalized note and all the details. The room was perfect. Breakfast was delicious. My husband and I wish we had more time to stay. We even looked to see if on the way back our route would take us by 1777 just so we could stay again. Great owners, attention to detail is shown in every way.

Betsy Leager

13:42 05 Apr 19

Great atmosphere!! Food was excellent, will visit again!!

Andy Villalba vniNi avr Ji n

23:57 26 Feb 19

Beautiful place! Patriot room was beautiful

Gayle Ann

15:52 25 Feb 19

We stayed in their patriot cottage and it was absolutely beautiful you could see thought went into every detail we didn't want to leave. Within feet there was their new brewery restaurant which not only had amazing fresh dishes but a great convience since the weather wasnt nice to venture out. I highly recommend this little gem we will be back in the summer looking forward to the outdoor bbqs and get togethers.

Chris Adler

00:37 16 Feb 19

Awesome place

Chris Tappan

17:27 05 Jan 19

We really like this Bed and Breakfast and have stayed twice. The innkeepers, Bob and Denise are great. The breakfasts are delicious and they even took notice of what they made us on our previous visit. The rooms are quaint and nicely decorated. Our only complaint would be the noise of traffic from the main street. If you are in a room that faces this road, the noise can be a little jarring when a truck or emergency vehicle blares by.The Black Forest brewery on the property is great for a quick bite and a delicious beer. The bar manager and staff were also great.

Amanda DeVine

21:07 19 Nov 18

Great place, love the history of the building and the brewery out back isn't half bad!!! Beat BBB around !!

Tim Rapp

02:32 22 Oct 18

Highly recommended and we will definitely be repeat customers. Innkeepers were extremely accommodating, the breakfasts top notch, and the room very cozy with a fireplace and hot tub. The brewery right next door was an added plus. Book it...you'll be glad you did.

Mary Pat Conway Beswick

18:22 30 Sep 18

Super charming! The owners were friendly and helpful. Food was great. We will be going again.

Karen A.

07:46 27 Sep 18

The 1777 Americana Inn is a true jewel. We were made to feel completely comfortable. The Inn is beautiful. The food outstanding and the hospitality...

Tiffany Krysztofiak Burgess

02:57 24 Sep 18

My husband and I just spent our anniversary weekend in the Tranquility Cottage. Everything about our stay was perfect.

Jen Lomison Paulhamus

20:14 17 Sep 18

We just stayed here to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary this past weekend. We loved this place and the breakfast was amazing. We will be back next year!!

Lori Valentino

17:59 17 Sep 18

We were incredibly lucky to book this B&B at the last minute as we were originally supposed to be in Va beach but the hurricane changed those plans. My fiancé and I absolutely loved this place. We stayed in the tranquility cottage which was so beautiful and relaxing! Denise and Bob, the owners, were so nice, the breakfast each day was so fresh and delicious and the brewery was great and just a few steps away which was so convenient. We enjoyed our adventures in Amish country and will be returning in the near future!!! Lori and Bob—

Greg Pechiro

01:08 09 Sep 18

Great staff. Very welcoming

kathy Allen

16:22 06 Sep 18

Wonderful time. Nice clean and welcoming

Alicia Totten

20:52 24 Aug 18

Such an amazing place! Great atmosphere and gorgeous accommodations!

Heather Massie

21:01 23 Jun 18

My husband & I recently stayed here for 3 nights in the “Garden Window” room. It was beyond gorgeous & had all the amenities we needed. The owner, Denise, is such a wonderful & generous person. She made us feel like we were right at home. Her husband is also very welcoming & a joy to speak with!! Don’t hesitate to stay here & enjoy her amazing breakfast & brewery—that’s right on site!!

Jennifer Goehring

01:34 19 Jun 18

Perfect! We stayed here for our wedding night and it was magical. The hosts are incredibly accommodating and made our stay very special. We were sad to leave the next morning ! Breakfast was delicious and the B&B is charming , quaint, and very clean. We were ready to book our one year anniversary getaway before we even checked out. Can't wait to go back!

eIleen neville

13:36 10 Jun 18

Warm friendly accommodating hosts. Comfortable and clean. Unexpected delights like a birthday candle in my stuffed French toast. Service was spot on. Delicious food. Will come back again!

Esther Snyder Lamm

15:12 09 May 18

An amazing place to stay. Beautiful atmosphere and Denise and Bob are wonderful hosts. We stayed in the cottage dedicated to the military services, it was so beautifully decorated honoring those who served, meant so much to us since my husband served. It was a gift given to us for our 30th wedding anniversary by our children, looking forward to a future return stay. Thanks so much for an outstanding stay. Esther and Ron Lamm

Jeff Abbott Jr.

03:43 22 Feb 18

Such an awesome place!! The rooms are great and the hosts are even better! Breakfast was amazing. Highly recommended for a romantic couples getaway.

Stephanie Hight

20:37 28 Jan 18

Such a charming place! We loved that the Tranquility Cottage had a private entrance. The fireplace and jacuzzi tub were a great bonus! And our favorite part was that the Black Forest Brewery was just a few steps away. Great beer and food. Thank you Bob & Denise! We will definitely come back again :)

Alexis Roberts

00:52 23 Dec 17

My husband and I stayed right after Thanksgiving. We absolutely loved the Tranquility Cottage! So quaint and cozy! We feel in love with the town of Ephrata! We were able to celebrate the town's Christmas Tree Lighting! Breakfast at the Inn was delicious! Everything was clean and I felt very comfortable at the cottage! Can't wait to book the Patriot Suite next trip!

John Binfield

23:12 20 Sep 17

A great vintage place to stay. Built in 1777, it has thick walls and is furnished beautifully. Very friendly, down to earth proprietors. Breakfast is outstanding. Room a little small, so pack light. Ephrata is a very interesting place with beautiful vintage homes. The Ephrata Cloisters are near by and deserve a visit.

Jaclyn Elizabeth

17:32 17 Sep 17

Awesome time! Super cute place, very clean, and great hosts. Loved the brewery out back and the food was wonderful!!!!! We will definitely be back.

Héctor Alcy

13:51 31 Jul 17

My wife and I spent 3 nights here while touring Dutch county. Bob and Denise are formidable hosts and have left what we know will be a lasting impression on us, thank you!Denise's homemade breakfast is all the food you'll need till supper (I'm a 250 biker looking dude). The bar for her meals starts at awesome and it goes up from there. Our room was quaint, comfortable, and very clean. The linens were amazing and we slept a solid 8 hours all 3 nights. I'm sure we'll be telling all our friends about this place for months to come. Although I don't do this review thing on the interwebs often (she's in charge of that department) I felt the need to share because it was such a perfect outing.Sincerely, Héctor A Rivera

Joanne Marshall

01:36 04 Jul 17

Adorableness at The Tranquility Cottage! It had beautiful decor, many amenities, and the bed was so comfortable. We had a delicious breakfast which included fresh fruit, three homemade breads, turkey sausage, and a caramel apple baked French toast. The most meaningful part was the time Denise spent talking with us in the nicely shaded garden area. She is a wonderful storyteller and had me engaged from start to finish. Thank you for making my 50th celebration memorable !

Cheryl McGovern

20:12 19 Jun 17

Great place. So much to offer. Denise was very accommodating of our wedding group, bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, parents, friends, rain or shine . Close to church and venue. Just right.

Jeff Benson

13:33 18 Jun 17

Had drinks at the bar. The beer was decent, the mixed drink was good. The bar was clean and the staff was professional.

Marian Howsare

06:16 29 May 17

Great place... a definite 5 stars. Denise was so very accommodating. Last minute trip for us and she made it happen. Beautiful homestead, immaculate grounds, and wonderful food. Will definitely be returning �

Angelo Bruno

12:34 21 May 17

First time staying at a B&B. The place is beautiful, definitely what I had in mind when I picture a bed and breakfast. We stayed in the garden Window room, and although it was small it fit our needs. The bathroom is very small only has room for a toilet and a stand up shower. The sink is outside of the bathroom in the room. Not terribly inconvenient, just a little strange. The breakfast consisted of some baked goods, yogurt and fruit. While we ate they they prepared our breakfast in the kitchen. It was a hash brown casserole. While I wasn't crazy about it. It wasn't bad. All in all I might come back. Seeing how half of the name in a bed & breakfast is ...breakfast , I would like to see more options and a bigger portion available. The staff/owners were very friendly, and made us feel at home. They also have a brewery right next door with a good selection of beer and a small food menu

Debbie Whitmarsh Dunnigan

01:28 19 May 17

Our first time at a B & B & it was delightful! Our Garden Window room was darling,homey, & clean & I am truly queen of clean so I was very impressed! Breakfast was delish! We met Denise the owner & she is delightful , Taylor who cooked our breakfast as Denise had just had carpal tunnel surgery. We will be going back & look forward to going to the Black Forest Brewery . We give you 10 stars☆

Ashley Toney

19:54 29 Mar 17

We stayed in the Le Boudoir room and loved it! Beautiful and very friendly!

William Geiger

16:24 27 Mar 17

A great respite from the hustle and bustle. Nestled in quaint Ephrata PA, we are repeat visitors to this great B&B with an amazing breakfast to start your day. Thanks Denise!

Brett Summers

02:05 15 Mar 17

My work put me up at the Inn due to an impending snowstorm. Rooms were well kept, nicely decorated, and had a lot of charm. The whole atmosphere of the place is wonderful. The breakfast was great, and the property was very pretty with the snowfall.

Shawn Nichols

12:19 26 Oct 16

Loved our stay. Very beautiful property being run by thoughtful, caring people. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Heather Scott Russell

15:54 26 Sep 16

We have never been to a bed & breakfast but it won't be our last!! Denise is a great cook and so much fun to be with. Bob makes a great glass of beer and has a beautiful set up. Together with the cozy, comfortable room, it made for the perfect getaway weekend. We will definitely come again.

Sandy Mahoney Bahn

15:56 05 Sep 16

Welcoming, cozy and truly charming. Great place to relax.

Ann Holzem Anderson

00:43 14 Jul 16

Wonderful place, wonderful hospitality! I need to stay longer next time! For the cost in the area this was a much better experience than a hotel chain!

Rich Nash

22:36 02 Jul 16

Denise and Bob,Louise and I loved our stay. The room was prefect and loved your breakfast. Bob your Belgian beer is awesome. We will definitely be back. We give your B,B and B (brewery) a 10 out of 5 stars.

Jamie Grosteffon Straub

19:28 07 Feb 16

We stayed in the Patriot Suite and it was amazing!!! Such a unique cottage with everything you need. We spent the evening at the Brewery on the premises. We enjoyed snacks and the beer was awesome! Denise and Bob made a delicious breakfast too! We enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much!!

Bill Brower Sr.

13:24 31 Jan 16

We stayed in the Tranquility Cottage this weekend and it was amazing. Nice little living space on the lower level, a huge hot tub on the second floor, and a very comfy bed on the third floor of the cottage. We drank, we ate, we drank some more! Highly recommend this place to all beer lovers and just lovers!

Kacie Williams

17:51 07 Jan 16

My boyfriend and I stayed at Denise and Bob's BNB over a long weekend. The BNB is in a charming little town, and we found it to be conveniently located to Hershey Park and Lancaster. Our room was absolutely adorable and very clean. Breakfasts were terrific too, and Denise was so accommodating. Definitely loved our stay here!

Ryan Harter

06:42 22 Dec 15

Beautiful inn. Awesome owners.

Jason Yeager

06:07 14 Dec 15

The room was nice. It still captured the historical charm while having modern conveniences. The owners were very nice and welcoming. The onsite brewery was a great bonus. Highly recommended.

Katie Broskey

01:59 09 Dec 15

Denise and Bob are awesome B & B and Brewery owners!

Dawn Cobb Remus

00:10 20 Nov 15

Friendliest owners of a B&B and brewpub that you could ever find. Loved our visit.

Raymond S Gatto Jr.

11:23 31 Oct 15

Great place , it's a must see must do !!! Go enjoy some bed and beer

Ruth Mariner

13:20 25 Oct 15

Awesome Bed and Breakfast! They have a microbrewery here too.

Reathea Woodburn

01:20 24 Jul 15

This is a lovely place to stay! The rooms are comfortable and homey! The owners are friendly and help make you feel very welcome.The breakfast is unbelievably delicious!! If you are interested in a historic places, this would be a perfect vacation spot for you!

Laura Stewart-Pennock

23:54 19 Jun 15

The wonderful owners provided a fabulous experience. I highly recommend staying here!

Patricia Valsecchi

17:29 09 Jun 15

My husband and I just returned from a long weekend, and we loved this Inn. We stayed in A Primitive Place - such a beautiful room, and the bathroom of my dreams. I am still thinking about the stone wall and the gorgeous chandelier. We visited the Black Forest Brewery both nights we were there, and the Belgian was beyond expectations. It was such a lovely treat to be able to walk out of our room, and stroll over to the pub to have a drink and a light meal. Denise was even kind enough to even share some of the blackberry sangria that was being served the next day - if you are near Ephrata on a Sunday, you must go for their Sangria Sunday! The Harters were wonderful hosts, the breakfasts were delicious, and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. The next time we travel to PA from CT, we will definitely be staying here again!

Trenda Vey

23:49 12 Apr 15

We had an amazing weekend. The room was very cozy and immaculate, the beers at the brewery were very good, and the breakfast and coffee was delicious! Bob and Denise were so friendly. We will recommend this place to any of our friends looking for romantic getaway.

Samantha Smith

22:38 15 Mar 15

Had a great experience this weekend in this bed and breakfast. I have to admit I always thought bed and breakfasts were weird and not my thing- however this was amazing. It was clean, it was beautiful and the in keepers were out of this world. I would definitely recommend this and the brewery next door owned by the same family

Kristina C.

09:28 22 Jan 15

This was my first B&B experience in this area and they did not disappoint. My husband put the weekend together as a surprise and the owners were so...

Jacki Zaklukiewicz

01:03 06 Oct 14

We stayed in the Garden Window room, so lovely! The Inn was beautifully decorated, warm & inviting. Denise & Bob are the best! Breakfast was delish too. We look forward to coming back & will certainly recommend it to friends & family looking to get away. Cant wait for the Brewery to open. Can I have 6 stars? Definitely deserved!

Margaret Mowery

21:11 26 Jun 14

Love my garden room. My husband is still raving over the breakfast we had.

Karen Merchant Potts

19:10 19 Feb 14

We stayed here this past weekend 2/15/14 I can't say enough about our stay and host the cottage was absolutely spotless and everything you would dream a getaway being, this was a surprise to my husband for Valentines Day and now we can't wait to return THANK YOU Wendy and Steve

Kelly Becker Bortner

14:53 01 Feb 14

I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could! Everything was perfect!

Jessica Buckwalter Clemmer

16:06 15 Jul 13

Staying in 'Tranquility Cottage' this weekend was all we could have hoped for and more!! Beautiful, spotlessly clean, relaxing...attention to every detail...and wonderfully hospitable hosts! The perfect experience!!

Google Rating

4.4

Based on 33 reviews

1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast

4.4

Bill Brower

11:52 07 Dec 19

Randolph Mann

15:36 15 Jun 19

Amazing stay! The grounds are beautiful and owners are very nice. Food and beer right there and located downtown.

Heather Is Surviving5Kids

02:22 07 May 19

Betsy Leager

13:42 05 Apr 19

Great atmosphere!! Food was excellent, will visit again!!

Andy Villalba vniNi avr Ji n

23:57 26 Feb 19

Beautiful place! Patriot room was beautiful

Chris Adler

00:37 16 Feb 19

Awesome place

Chris Tappan

17:27 05 Jan 19

Amanda DeVine

21:07 19 Nov 18

Great place, love the history of the building and the brewery out back isn't half bad!!! Beat BBB around !!

Tim Rapp

02:32 22 Oct 18

Greg Pechiro

01:08 09 Sep 18

Great staff. Very welcoming

kathy Allen

16:22 06 Sep 18

Wonderful time. Nice clean and welcoming

Jennifer Goehring

01:34 19 Jun 18

eIleen neville

13:36 10 Jun 18

Warm friendly accommodating hosts. Comfortable and clean. Unexpected delights like a birthday candle in my stuffed French toast. Service was spot on. Delicious food. Will come back again!

Stephanie Hight

20:37 28 Jan 18

Jeff Benson

13:33 18 Jun 17

Had drinks at the bar. The beer was decent, the mixed drink was good. The bar was clean and the staff was professional.

Angelo Bruno

12:34 21 May 17

Brett Summers

02:05 15 Mar 17

Kacie Williams

17:51 07 Jan 16

Ryan Harter

06:42 22 Dec 15

Beautiful inn. Awesome owners.

Jason Yeager

06:07 14 Dec 15

The room was nice. It still captured the historical charm while having modern conveniences. The owners were very nice and welcoming. The onsite brewery was a great bonus. Highly recommended.

Katie Broskey

01:59 09 Dec 15

Denise and Bob are awesome B & B and Brewery owners!

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Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 59 reviews

1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast

5.0

B James Ross

01:33 01 Jul 19

Gayle Ann

15:52 25 Feb 19

Mary Pat Conway Beswick

18:22 30 Sep 18

Super charming! The owners were friendly and helpful. Food was great. We will be going again.

Tiffany Krysztofiak Burgess

02:57 24 Sep 18

My husband and I just spent our anniversary weekend in the Tranquility Cottage. Everything about our stay was perfect.

Jen Lomison Paulhamus

20:14 17 Sep 18

We just stayed here to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary this past weekend. We loved this place and the breakfast was amazing. We will be back next year!!

Lori Valentino

17:59 17 Sep 18

Alicia Totten

20:52 24 Aug 18

Such an amazing place! Great atmosphere and gorgeous accommodations!

Heather Massie

21:01 23 Jun 18

Esther Snyder Lamm

15:12 09 May 18

Jeff Abbott Jr.

03:43 22 Feb 18

Such an awesome place!! The rooms are great and the hosts are even better! Breakfast was amazing. Highly recommended for a romantic couples getaway.

Alexis Roberts

00:52 23 Dec 17

John Binfield

23:12 20 Sep 17

Jaclyn Elizabeth

17:32 17 Sep 17

Awesome time! Super cute place, very clean, and great hosts. Loved the brewery out back and the food was wonderful!!!!! We will definitely be back.

Héctor Alcy

13:51 31 Jul 17

Joanne Marshall

01:36 04 Jul 17

Cheryl McGovern

20:12 19 Jun 17

Great place. So much to offer. Denise was very accommodating of our wedding group, bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, parents, friends, rain or shine . Close to church and venue. Just right.

Marian Howsare

06:16 29 May 17

Debbie Whitmarsh Dunnigan

01:28 19 May 17

Ashley Toney

19:54 29 Mar 17

We stayed in the Le Boudoir room and loved it! Beautiful and very friendly!

William Geiger

16:24 27 Mar 17

A great respite from the hustle and bustle. Nestled in quaint Ephrata PA, we are repeat visitors to this great B&B with an amazing breakfast to start your day. Thanks Denise!

Shawn Nichols

12:19 26 Oct 16

Loved our stay. Very beautiful property being run by thoughtful, caring people. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Heather Scott Russell

15:54 26 Sep 16

Sandy Mahoney Bahn

15:56 05 Sep 16

Welcoming, cozy and truly charming. Great place to relax.

Ann Holzem Anderson

00:43 14 Jul 16

Wonderful place, wonderful hospitality! I need to stay longer next time! For the cost in the area this was a much better experience than a hotel chain!

Rich Nash

22:36 02 Jul 16

Jamie Grosteffon Straub

19:28 07 Feb 16

Bill Brower Sr.

13:24 31 Jan 16

Dawn Cobb Remus

00:10 20 Nov 15

Friendliest owners of a B&B and brewpub that you could ever find. Loved our visit.

Raymond S Gatto Jr.

11:23 31 Oct 15

Great place , it's a must see must do !!! Go enjoy some bed and beer

Ruth Mariner

13:20 25 Oct 15

Awesome Bed and Breakfast! They have a microbrewery here too.

Reathea Woodburn

01:20 24 Jul 15

Laura Stewart-Pennock

23:54 19 Jun 15

The wonderful owners provided a fabulous experience. I highly recommend staying here!

Patricia Valsecchi

17:29 09 Jun 15

Trenda Vey

23:49 12 Apr 15

Samantha Smith

22:38 15 Mar 15

Jacki Zaklukiewicz

01:03 06 Oct 14

Margaret Mowery

21:11 26 Jun 14

Love my garden room. My husband is still raving over the breakfast we had.

Karen Merchant Potts

19:10 19 Feb 14

Kelly Becker Bortner

14:53 01 Feb 14

I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could! Everything was perfect!

Jessica Buckwalter Clemmer

16:06 15 Jul 13

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Yelp Rating

4.5

Based on 5 reviews

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