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The Buckeye and the Frog

171 Elm St., Oberlin, OH 44074
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The Buckeye and the Frog
Ranked #3 of 4 Oberlin B&B and Inns
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Princeton, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We just spent a weekend at the Buckeye and Frog and really enjoyed our stay. If you are visiting Oberlin College, the location cannot be better, as the house is right next to campus. The house itself is beautiful, and, as has been mentioned by others, the hosts Janet and Dom are very friendly, but also respectful of as much... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
12 May 2013

We so appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Please come again! More

Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

I recently had the pleasure of touring this grand old home. The owners have made numerous updates and improvements but maintained the charm and character of this historic house. The rooms are well decorated and both have en-suite baths. The location is in walking distance of downtown, Oberlin College and great restaurants. I would highly recommend this B&B as a... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words! More

Holliston, Massachusetts, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

My wife and I have stayed twice at B&F and simply love it. A gorgeous restored Arts and Crafts home on a beautiful and quiet tree-lined street within walking distance to Oberlin College and town center. Janet and Dom are attentive but non-intrusive hosts with a wealth of local information and wonderful conversationalists. Food is great AND they have a... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
11 December 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review; we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon. More

Sharon, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

We had a wonderful weekend at this bed and breakfast. The Hosts were welcoming and breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Our daughter, a student at Oberlin, joined us for breakfast (at a reasonable additional cost) and we had a nice visit. We would stay there again!

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
11 December 2012

Thank you, Peter - you will be most welcome! More

San Francisco, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

i agree with the prior review, Janet and Dominique are to be commended for running the guesthouse while still renovating the property. Here are the pro's and con's. First, great location on a quiet street in Oberlin and a gorgeous, historic building. Wonderful hospitality from Janet and Dominique and a really, really great breakfast. The room was quite nice, although... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
2 September 2012

Interesting point about the bed and towels. I will confess that I have not personally experienced these services in B&B's where I've stayed, but this could be a nice touch. You and your family were lovely guests and I hope we'll see you again. More

Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

I congratulate this B&B for admirably taking on guests while improving the recently acquired property. Its location is so convenient to enjoying both the college and the town it is absolutely a gift to visitors. I had a very pleasant, quiet and comfortable (great mattress!) night in the Buckeye rm. and found the back staircase enchanting and reminiscent of my... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
2 September 2012

Thank you, Kim! You know you're welcome back ANY time. More

chicago, illinois
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

I didn't want to write a review, but thought I'd best provide insight. The plus: very, very close to Oberlin and the town. Walking is best, parking very easy. Be advised: NO AC...the upstairs room was very hot and we couldn't figure out how to open the window. The adjoining bathroom is small and the shower was even smaller. It... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
28 August 2012

Thank you for your comments. It's true that we had a very hot spell this summer and we do not have AC in our home. I do wish that you had let us know that you had difficulty opening the windows, as they are quite functional and would have provided cross-ventilation for you. We would have been more than happy... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

My son and I stayed here while he checked out Oberlin College and I explored the place my parents met as students in the early 40s. It was a lovely setting for our trip! The room was beautiful and clean off a front staircase. Breakfast was wonderful in a lovely dining room viewing the yard. An outside deck proved a... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
28 August 2012

I'm so glad you enjoyed the historic aspects of our town and our home. It's one of the things we like best about Oberlin, too. Please come back! More

NY
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

My daughter and I were in Oberlin to visit the College, but we would come back for any reason at all. We had a beautiful room and a great breakfast, and the town is steps away. No problem with keys and certainly no problem with stairs. But the best thing of all was our hosts, who left us feeling that... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
11 August 2012

You and your daughter were a pleasure to have as guests! Thanks so much for your kind words. We hope to see you back in Oberlin and/or in NYC in the near future. More

Athens, GA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

You can tell from their blog that the owners are still figuring out how to welcome guests and balance their own time and space. We were disapointed with the small stuffy "buckeye" room which is only accessible by the steep and twisting back stairs. The doorway to these stairs is often locked and we were not given a key. Lighting... More

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Janet M, Owner at The Buckeye and the Frog, responded to this review
11 August 2012

Thanks for your prompt review of your stay with us. While we can't do much about our back stairs without restructuring our old home, we can certainly make it known to prospective guests that they will need to negotiate a stairway so that those who have trouble with stairs will be forewarned. In fact, none of our downstairs rooms is... More

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Additional Information about The Buckeye and the Frog

Address: 171 Elm St., Oberlin, OH 44074
Region: United States > Ohio > Oberlin
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Oberlin
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in a newly-renovated 1880 Victorian brick home less than a block away from the Oberlin College campus, The Buckeye and the Frog offers two second-floor bedrooms with separate entrances and en suite bathrooms. Price includes a full breakfast using local and/or organic produce when available, including eggs from our very own free-range organic chickens. Free off-street parking and free WIFI are offered. ... more   less 

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