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Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bradley, Illinois
Dec 10, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

While planning a trip to Columbus, Georgia, to attend the graduation ceremony of our grandson from basic training at Fort Benning, we decided to incorporate a long planned visit to Plains. We had read Jimmy Carter’s book, An Hour Before Daylight, found it so descriptive of life there that we wanted to see it for ourselves.
Americus, Georgia, near Plains, appeared to be a convenient place to stay, with the added advantage of being within a short distance of another historic site, Andersonville and the Prisoner of War Museum, another long planned visit.
So, where to stay in Americus?
A search on the internet turned up the usual motels. But then we had an idea. We had never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. Certainly in a town whose roots were deep in the antebellum South there must be some place, some house, that would give us a sense of time and place. And we found it. The minute we saw the photograph of Americus Garden Inn, a large Romantic Victorian house with Italianate embellishments we knew that was where we wanted to stay. We booked three nights during the first weekend in December—Saturday through Monday.
On Saturday afternoon we visited Andersonville and on Sunday we attended the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, listened to Jimmy Carter teach a Sunday school class, stayed for the church service and had our picture taken with the Carters. We toured the Carter farm in the afternoon. Added attractions were the Rural Telephone Museum at Leslie and the Global Village at Habitat for Humanity in Americus.
What made this mini vacation so excellent was the fact that we had chosen the Americus Garden Inn as our operational base. Innkeepers Susan and Kim Egelseer are very caring hosts. We were thoroughly briefed on local restaurants, places we wanted to visit, shown the best routes to get where we wanted to go, served three wonderful gourmet breakfasts—no two alike—had elegant accommodations and were made to feel comfortably at home in the cozy Veranda Suite.
In retrospect our stay was too short to take advantage of all the amenities offered such as the Inn’s extensive VHS tape collection, or simply spending a quiet afternoon reading in the living room and listening to the baby grand piano that plays a concert all by itself. A walking tour of nearby historic homes, had the weather been more suitable, could have added to our pleasure, and spending a tranquil evening on the veranda overlooking Rees Park under a southern moon would have been unforgettable. If there is a more congenial B&B it’s probably on another planet.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2005
  • Member since December 10, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers
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Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Idaho
Nov 29, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 2 nights at the Americus Garden Inn B&B. The Inn and the innkeepers exceeded our expectaions. It was a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend them.

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Couldn't ask for more!

Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Cleveland, Ohio
Nov 17, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

I had never experienced a stay at a B&B before. After two nights at the Americus Garden Inn, I've been bitten by the B&B bug! We stayed in Americus after researching the area around Plains, GA. (Our mission was to attend Sunday School with Jimmy Carter.) The 1847 house made us "FEEL" the history of the area. It was beautifully restored, yet complete with all the amenities and security you'd want to have.

THE CITY: Americus has much more to offer than Plains, Ga. It's close enough to be convenient - for those who come to see Jimmy Carter, his home, and the president's museum. But Americus has more to offer in the way of restaurants and history. Americus Garden Inn is right in the historic district. You can stroll the neighborhood and admire the historic mansions. Your can tour the headquarters for Habitat for Humanity. (We also enjoyed the town's community theatre, which has recently undergone a million- dollar renovation.)

AMERICUS GARDEN INN: The inn is totally charming. The owners, Susan and Kim, will gladly share its history and point out details about its structure. Each room has a private bath and is individually decorated. The decor throughout is a feast for your eyes. You can relax in a rocking chair on the front porch.... or on a swing in the backyard. We stayed in the "library room" on the first floor, right across from the dining room and the kitchen. The double-door entrance to our room made us feel regal. Be sure to ask if it's possible to see some of the other bedrooms, as each had its own ambiance. If you're interested, there are also historic videos related to the area.

THE HOSTS: Total hospitality is the best way I can think of to compliment Susan and Kim. They were warm and welcoming. They spent limitless time sharing information about their historic inn and the area. They had an information area at the inn's entrance that included maps, restaurant menus, and area attractions. They served breakfasts that were absolutely delicious... with attention to nutrition, too. Susan packed homemade chocolate-nut bread to us to take. Believe it or not, Susan is glad to share any of her recipes! We couldn't have asked for more!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2005
  • Member since November 17, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Tourists
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Best B&B

Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sun City Center, Florida
Nov 15, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

We have stayed in numerous B&Bs and found the
Americus Garden Inn to be the most delightful.
The facilities, breakfasts and hospitality of
Susan and Kim were unbeatable. We hope to return
there one day and will advise our children and
friends to be sure to stay there whenever in the
area.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2005
  • Member since November 15, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Tourists
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Home away from home

Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Peachyorange 4 contributions
Ormond Beach, Florida
Oct 28, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

This B & B is much above the average. We have stayed at numerous B&Bs around the country and this one is tops. The hospitality of Susan and Kim and the great breakfast make it a stnadout. Don't miss staying here if you will be in the Americus area.

  • Date of stay October 2005
  • Member since October 28, 2005
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Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast Address

504 Rees Park, Americus, GA 31709