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Ben Maddox House

3.0 of 5
601 N. Encina St., Visalia, CA 93291
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Ranked #2 of 3 Visalia B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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bbqboba
Fullerton, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I bought a voucher for the Ben Maddox house from "living social escapes" for a two-night stay. My boyfriend and I accidentally drove right past the house at first because it blended in with every other ghetto house on the block. The outside of the house: The grass looks like it has never been cut or watered. The front gate... More

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QueenieA
Rialto, California
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The home was quaint, however the floors were so squeaky! got up to use the restroom and was worried I woke up the whole house. Could not figure out how to use the TV in the room. After no success there, then tried to get on my laptop to do some surfing and no success logging in! needed a password...hello... More

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ARB1980
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
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I was very much looking forward to a stay at Ben Maddox because of the historical value of a home built in 1876. It was also my very first B&B experience and I was thrilled to finally try it. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the Innkeeper Lucy and brought a bottle of wine (I was thrilled). She said she... More

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Finbin
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The upstairs bedroom was HORRIBLE. Nice living room though More

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Northfields
London,UK
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15 reviews
35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for an overnight stop on the way to Yosemite. We had picked the Ben Maddox House based on positive reviews and attractive photos, so the reality was disappointing. I can only assume that other visitors were charmed by Lucy and so turned a blind eye to the actual state of the B&B. First of... More

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vickster1950
Derby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2011

On our honeymoon and from the UK, this was a real lucky choice. The house was full of history, antiques and oodles of charm. Lucy the host was also full of charm, Irish charm that is, her warmth pervaded the whole house and she treated us to Champagne , strawberries in chocolate, lovely wines and the most incredible breakfasts. Definitely... More

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SuburbanChickieMom
San Jose, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2011

We were given a two-night stay at the Ben Maddox House as a Anniversary gift (won out over a Mendicino package). The trip included: Two nights in the patio room (which was unavailable due to air-conditioning issues), A bottle of wine, A dining Certificate (was $50!!) for Cafe 255, a picnic lunch to take to the park, and two mini... More

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shastadaisy2137
Dublin, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Purchased a B&B package through living social. Were very excited to stay here based on lovely pictures and amenities listed. Once we arrived we were instructed that we would not be staying in the house, but in a cottage on the grounds. The Inn keeper/owner did not have a key for us...we waited for quite some time..hours. Thought we would... More

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LoveBandBCalifornia
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hubby and I needed a change of scenery and Groupon had a two-night deal for the Ben Maddox B&B, only about 2 hours from our home. We've stayed in several B&B's in Texas, New York and California and have had good experiences. We reserved the Ben Maddox Room, the only one with a king-size bed and arrived in the late... More

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lgm1228
Modesto, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2011
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Our family gathered at the Ben Maddox house for a two night stay for some "Family Time".. We came from both ends of California and were welcomed by Lucy and her staff upon our arrival with smiles and open arms. We immediately felt at home - the longer we stayed, the less we wanted to leave! Our breakfasts on Sat... More

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