Federal House Inn

Federal House Inn

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#1 of 2 B&Bs in Plymouth
Location
4.5
Rooms
4.9
Value
4.6
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.8
Sleep Quality
4.9
An 1835 Historic Bed and Breakfast on the border between the lakes and White Mountains Regions of New Hampshire.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Free breakfast
Game room
Hiking
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Parking
Wifi
Lazy river
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Wine / champagne
Fishing
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour check-in
Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
iPod docking station
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Interconnected rooms available
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Family
Romantic
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Caroline R wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband, adult daughter, and I spent five nights here recently. The rooms were lovely, and Kevin was super accommodating when we made special breakfast requests (most flavorful fruit I’ve had for a long while), and also when we wanted to stay an extra night. My daughter’s room was booked, but he put an extra bed in our room for her. Great place to stay if climbing at Rumney.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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coletteballou wrote a review Oct 2021
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A delightfully historic inn - loved the old world charm, and the owner warm and welcoming and full of joy for his inn. We noted the thoughtful touches, like fresh flowers in the room, wonderful toiletries and complimentary self-serve wine and treats (the chocolate chip cookies left me speechless!) in the dining room. Incredibly comfortable beds, a great night's sleep (those of you who are light sleepers can use ear plus, we didn't need them even though we were on the street side). Lovely breakfast!
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Date of stay: October 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Gary R wrote a review Oct 2020
Braintree, Massachusetts
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our stay was wonderful. Kevin is a super host who made us feel both at home from the moment we were greeted by you. His offer to carry our luggage up three flights of stairs to our room was very much appreciated. The fresh cut roses in our room, the chocolates on our pillows, the complimentary adult beverages , and fresh baked cookies all added to a delightful stay. Our breakfast each morning was delicious. And how could I forget the hot tub. Well maintained and clean. A favorite of mine. But what made our stay extra special was having spent the time with a warm, kind and caring inn keeper. Thanks for your hospitality.

Gary and Deborah Roden
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Date of stay: October 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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PatFT wrote a review Oct 2023
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The rooms were fine but be prepared if you have an upstairs room with a “private bath” you may have to go through a public hallway to get there. The host Kevin is quirky, with some house rules like “you can’t sit in that chair for breakfast”. You sit over there” (even though I was happily talking with other guests at a long table only set for them while waiting for my partner to join me). And shoes must come off first thing, but no chair in hallway to sit to take them off, and not allowed into adjacent room with chairs until shoes were off. And breakfast was interesting but weird. Yes there were fresh lobster pieces on the plate but the main entry was a hot egg on top of cold lettuce and a sauce. Something he called lobster Benedict. But No bread, muffins, potatoes or any carbs at all. Yes fresh fruit plate, but no juice or anything else to drink besides coffee and tea. I would recommend this place only if you enjoy quirky. We didn’t.
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Date of stay: October 2023
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Kevin Steinfeldt, Owner at Federal House Inn
Responded Dec 4, 2023
We strive to exceed guest expectations always. . We understand that you may not enjoy our deconstructed Lobster Benedict for breakfast or the fresh cut roses but please note breakfast is always included and that there are always other options on the menu including vegetarian and vegan your breakfast was pescatarian you can simply try something else. All bathrooms on the property are indeed private there are no shared bathrooms whatsoever. We are a 200 year old Traditional Bed and Breakfast and appreciate Pat wanted to talk to others they just did not wish to have her come over and sit at 'their' table and preferred that she sit at her table. There is plenty of space for everyone. :-)
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Lana F wrote a review Oct 2023
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We had to take shoes off at the door. We did have a “private” bath but it was in a public hall, where Kevin placed cameras. No space in the bathroom to set things like a curling iron. The bathroom fan squawked very loudly when it was on. Our door was left open after cleaning even though I said I wanted it closed. No food or drinks allowed in the room. We couldn’t take our cooler in. My friend was advised that he could leave his refrigerated medicine in the public refrigerator! Kevin rudely said he advised me of all his rules and restrictions at booking. He did not. I would have never booked the room had I known. I guess that’s going to be my word against his. The outside stone steps were extremely hazardous, and outside lighting was nonexistent. Breakfast was skimpy. If Kevin wants to run this house as a B&B, he needs to be way more accommodating. Instead, he’s running it as a museum with no consideration for his guests’ comfort.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Kevin Steinfeldt, Owner at Federal House Inn
Responded Dec 4, 2023
We think it's super cool that Lana has written her 1st review on Trip Advisor. We also understand Lana has a competing rental propery in the area. We are not a 'rental' we are an actual B&B. that has been in business for over 50 years. We have over 1,000 5 star reviews on the site she she booked through over the last year. Your welcome to look at our IG and see for yourselves, :-)
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accuratemg wrote a review Apr 2022
Colchester, Connecticut
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We had planned on trying this place while we were in town for our son’s graduation from Plymouth State in May 2022. Our family had booked a suite to accommodate our family of 4. I booked it almost a year in advance, and they required payment in full at time of booking (something I normally don’t do…and for good reason). We drove by the place a couple of times during the school year. It looked rundown on the outside, but the location suited our needs for graduation weekend in Plymouth, so we went through with the reservation.

In February 2022, we decided to stay outside of Plymouth for that weekend, so we could be near other family members that were going to be in the area. I sent an email to cancel and offered to put the availability of the suite on the Plymouth State Parents FB page because I knew it would be booked quickly because of graduation weekend (so many parents were looking for places). When I tried to cancel the May 2022 booking in February, I was told it was non-refundable. After challenging that and pointing out the cancellation policy listed in my email confirmation, Kevin, the owner, agreed to refund $460 of our $690 payment. The cancellation policy is $35 per room, per night. We did not dispute the $35 per night as it is clearly stated in the confirmation. He said the suite counted as two rooms and the rest of it was “taxes and other fees”. I could not get him to send me a proper accounting of why he withheld $260 of our payment. His phone calls and emails were very unprofessional and condescending. He said that he hoped I was okay and accused me of bullying him because I wanted to see an accounting of his “fees” that would total 1/3 of my payment. Luckily, my credit card company disagreed with his creative accounting practices and refunded us the amount that we were due.

There are so many nice places to stay in Plymouth and the surrounding area. You can skip this unethical place. Hopefully, Kevin will learn from this. Don’t punish a customer who was willing to help you.
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Date of stay: April 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Do not prepay here. You will have to fight for a refund if your plans change.
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Response from Kevin Steinfeldt, Owner at Federal House Inn
Responded Jan 12, 2023
In order to reserve a room ( at very reasonable rates ) you do need to book! In order to offer exceptional value we need to do so and are very up front about it. We have always offered top notch amenities like fresh cut flowers in each and every room. Afternoon and evening teatimes. Multi course breakfasts each and every day always included. We find it quite amusing that people leave reviews without actually staying here and experiencing it themselves.
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rhoniball wrote a review Oct 2022
Virginia Beach, Virginia
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a review we left on AirBnB but the host had taken down.

We booked this entire property for a wedding. The three of us, the rate with fees almost $500 a night. There was no mention of a charge for extra guests. Months in advance. We communicated with the host that we would likely have other family members staying with us (stragglers who planned late), no problem was the response.
Week of the stay, gave him the rough number of +3 guests, no problem. Traveling from Virginia to New Hampshire the day of, en route, and he sends an additional invoice for almost $700. When I arrive at the property and state my case, he says "I am getting uncomfortable, why don't I just cancel your reservation" which, I have prepaid, with no offer from him to refund. We paid the additional amount under duress. No other options at that late date (even a week ago, there were plenty).
Here is the rub. Hindsight? It would seem reasonable that there is an extra charge per person in this case....and had it been stated in the listing, anywhere, we would not have offered to be the last resort for family members without taking that into consideration. Had the host simply apologized and said "hey, I see your point" I would have paid and moved on.

As for the property, while MY stay was ruined because with two new charges to my American Express of almost $1000, the property is nice...older and well maintained. Comfortable and convenient. Any nuanced complaints, it is a very old home so aren't valid. Breakfast was a nice touch, as were the snacks. The host was a bit overbearing (some like that), he lives next door and sometimes he came to check on us (nice), and other times came in and made himself at home (not so nice), which was a bit uncomfortable. But again, we enjoy our privacy and this was an AirBnB.

I wish that the host had been a bit more understanding and not immediately defensive. He would have realized that he charged us for the wrong number, that we were willing to pay extra, and we understood the mistake...but his attitude was a complete turn off and soured what could have been a good stay.

Make your reservation with those comme
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Date of stay: September 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: If you are booking the entire property, get the rate for extra guests if you may have any.
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Response from Kevin Steinfeldt, Owner at Federal House Inn
Responded Jan 12, 2023
We always thrilled to host folks who rent the entire property! We get many Wedding Celebrants who do so and are simply seeking privacy as newlyweds. Richard booked 3 showed up with 8 and ended up with 14 ( 15 if you include the baby ) we accommodate a maximum of 5 couples at a time. There is also a per person fee. In order to accommodate Richards unexpected group we split the difference and charged him only for 6. No-one had ever done this before nor do we allow non registered guests on property. Going forward folks would be charged or would have to seek accommodations elsewhere as it exceeds our ability to properly care for them.
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Devon A wrote a review Mar 2021
New York City, New York
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed one night with a friend in mid February to go see the Ice Castles and just get away for a night. The Inn and rooms are beautiful and well maintained with an eye for the little details and breakfast was delicious. What really made this place special was our host Kevin, the time and care he puts in, from offering to help with luggage to chatting with us about the history of the Inn and even to the breakfast presentation. It comes though how much he truly loves what he does and it creates a great atmosphere. This place has found the balance of making you feel like you are at home without being too much, the perfect mix for a B&B. Also given the current situation of the pandemic we always felt that everything and everyone were being cautious and safe. I look forward to being able to get back up there and stay again!
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Date of stay: February 2021
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kew wrote a review Sep 2022
Jupiter, Florida
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We enjoyed our 2 nights here. From the time of booking, the communication from the inn keeper, Kevin, was prompt and helpful. During our stay Kevin was helpful with tips on what to do and where to go. Each morning the breakfast was very good and healthy. I really appreciate the eggs and meat from local farms. Extras like the 24/7 beverage station, fresh snacks, and the afternoon glass of wine was a nice touch. We stayed in the John Adams room with a nice sunny view out to the backyard. The inn has so much character and charm and we found it all very comfortable.

Within walking distance (right next door) is the Last Chair restaurant and brewery that I also recommend. Great pizza and local brews.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jane D wrote a review Oct 2020
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My stay was extremely disappointing. I have been visiting this location for 20+ years (back when it was the Crap Apple Inn) but never under this management until October 2020. My and my daughter's rooms were extremely dusty, cobwebs and spiders in abundance, and a fleet of ladybugs in each room. The toilet bowl and bathtub in my room were not clean and there was a huge piece of paint hanging over my bathtub and similar ceiling damage in my daughter's bathroom upstairs. After I brought the room's uncleanliness and the dust to the Innkeeper's attention, he became angry with me and responded by saying "well, this is a 200-year old Inn". Meanwhile, I have asthma and dust significantly impacts my ability to breathe, especially when trying to sleep. Sadly, I will not be staying here again in the future. I was so looking forward to this trip but was ultimately very disappointed.
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Date of stay: October 2020
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Kevin Steinfeldt, Owner at Federal House Inn
Responded Jan 12, 2023
We are thrilled Jane wrote her first review for Tripadvisor. Jane stayed at the property one time and spray tanned our toilet seats orange, We chuckled and replaced them. We have no idea what Jane is experiencing but do invite you to give us a try! if you appreciate quality service, a nice room, afternoon and evening teatimes. Yummy breakfasts, flowers in your room and similar amenities at a very reasonable rate you might enjoy a stay at the Federal House Inn!
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Answer from Bill C
Delmar, New York11 contributions6 helpful votes
I think Trip Advisor sent your question to the wrong person. I've stayed there as a guest. I don't work there. Your question should have been sent directly to the Inn. It is a wonderful place and I gave it 5 stars in my review.
Mitzi B wrote a tip Oct 2023
3 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take time to get to know Kevin. He's delightful. Recognize this is an old home, not a hotel. Enjoy the history. "
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rhoniball wrote a tip Oct 2022
Virginia Beach, Virginia16 contributions6 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you are booking the entire property, get the rate for extra guests if you may have any."
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accuratemg wrote a tip Apr 2022
Colchester, Connecticut7 contributions11 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Do not prepay here. You will have to fight for a refund if your plans change."
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txmom94 wrote a tip Oct 2021
North Smithfield, Rhode Island3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"John Adams room has a private bathroom in room. All rooms have private baths but with hallway access."
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tiedrose wrote a tip Aug 2020
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania339 contributions102 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Sally's room was on the front of the house on the street, but it was not too loud."
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5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal House Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Federal House Inn?
Nearby attractions include Polar Caves Park (1.1 miles), The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center (4.0 miles), and Quincy Bog Natural Area (1.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Federal House Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Federal House Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a desk, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Federal House Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Federal House Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Federal House Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Six Burner Bistro, The Main Street Station, and Biederman's Deli and Pub.
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