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#4 of 5 B&Bs in Carlisle
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The Red Cardinal Bed & Breakfast sits among the farmlands and mountains in Cumberland County. We are an easy access from I-81 and I-76, yet our B&B is located on a scenic country road. We are an easy drive to all the major attractions: Carlisle Car Shows, the Appalachian Trail, Yellow Breeches Creek, Carlisle Army War College, Dickinson Collge, Dickinson School of Law, and Gettysburg Battlefield. We are 5 minutes from Boiling Springs and an hour's drive from Hershey and Lancaster.
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I highly recommend the Red Cardinal. Joanne and Billy are the most amazing and attentive hosts. The breakfast that Joanne serves is incredible and very filling. The B&B is situated between two farms that makes for a quiet peaceful retreat and is only five miles from downtown Carlisle. Joanne and Billy were very helpful and full of information in helping us to navigate the area. They also gave us great suggestions of things to do and places to eat.
My husband and I have stayed at many B&B's but a stay at the Red Cardinal is like being welcomed into the family. We will be planning a return trip.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Joanne Kenney-Hawver, Owner at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Responded Sep 12, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a kind and generous review. We enjoyed having you as our guests and sharing the benefits and blessings of living in this part of the Cumberland Valley. Bill and I were happy that you had perfect weather that enhanced the amenities of the area. We look forward to a return visit and perhaps a full time residence.
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We recently spent a weekend at The Red Cardinal and highly recommend it. This is a lovely, peaceful, comfortable inn that is close to several fly fishing streams, which was one reason for our visit to nearby Boiling Springs. Hosts Joanne and Billy are so friendly and personable, providing helpful information on the area's sights, activities and dining options. Our breakfasts were incredibly delicious with generous portions. We truly felt welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Joanne Kenney-Hawver, Owner at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Responded Oct 1, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate the compliments and Billy and I are pleased that you had a pleasant experience. We too enjoyed your visit and our lively conversations. We look forward to a return visit to walk, relax and fish. Enjoy the fall. Joanne and Bill
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Billy and Joanne are kind, caring people who are living their best lives. They put all their love into this B&B and into their attention to their guests. I stay here when I am in town for work and have found it the perfect place to rest after long shifts. Joanne makes delicious breakfasts with many locally-sourced materials, including vegetables from her own garden and eggs from their chickens. The property is gorgeous and includes beautiful sunset views over farmland, and there are so many trails close by, including the AT. My drive to UPMC Carlisle from their place is only 11 minutes and much preferred to the lodging options there. If you want to do some yoga while you are in town, their neighbor has a home studio and accepts drop-ins. Boiling Springs is just a few minutes away, which is my favorite little town in this area and includes a great lake with walking trails and a cozy cafe. Joanne and Billy have also been so generous with their knowledge of the area and recommending good hiking spots and other things to do on my days off. I've stayed in other places in the area, but this is my favorite. It feels immediately like a home away from home :)
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Joanne Kenney-Hawver, Owner at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Responded Sep 3, 2023
Thank you for you glowing review. Bill and I are delighted that you consider our B&B a "home away from home". We enjoyed having you and sharing your adventures with us. We look forward to a return stay when your work brings you to Carlisle. God bless you.
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Just returned from a stay at The Red Cardinal Inn & loved it. Beautiful setting, quiet, great food and Joann & Billy were lovely hosts. If by chance we are back to Carlisle we will definitely stay again. We were only booked for one night due to availability (so we stayed at The Carlisle House the 2nd night & wished we’d stayed at The Red Cardinal Inn instead). We stay at BnB’s all the time and this was one of our favorites.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Book early as they only have one room for the time being.
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To say this is the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed at is an understatement. This is my second stay here within the last year. The room is very comfortable and spacious. The breakfast is amazing. I stayed for 4 days and had something new and unique each day. Fresh cookies and hot tea in the evening helped bring my long days to a close. The best part of this stay are the hosts. They treat you like family and legitimately care about you. I cannot wait for my next trip to visit. I might just have to create a reason to return!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Here for a 2 night stay while here visiting the 2022 National Mopar car show. BiLL and Joanne are wonderful hosts...comfy ,clean room, porch to sit on, enjoyed the beauty of her flowers. Yummy, homemade breakfasts with items from her garden or local farmers. Attention to detail is awesome. Highly recommend!! Hope to be back in future.
Cindy and Jay
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We had a enjoyable stay at the Red Cardinal Bed & Breakfast. Joanne and Bill are fantastic hosts and make you feel so welcome. Our room was very clean and very comfortable. We had all the amenities you could ask for. Morning breakfast was delicious and filling. We stayed 3 nights and every morning it was a different and delicious breakfast. The landscaping and scenery is like a picture out of a magazine. Thank you Joanne & Bill for an enjoyable and comfortable stay at your beautiful home. Thank you Bill for your service.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Joanne Kenney-Hawver, Owner at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Responded Jul 2, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. That was very kind of you. Bill and I are glad you enjoyed your time in Carlisle and at the Red Cardinal B&B. We enjoyed meeting you and Maria and I hope she like being "in the country". We hope you find a time to return to the area (if only for the breakfast!). Happy July 4th.
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My room was just what I wanted - comfortable and with every thing I needed. The breakfast was great. Hint to hikers - don't plan for lunch the morning you leave . You won't need it. Hosts were very pleasant to talk to and work with. They were willing to pick me up and drop me off whenever I requested.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Joanne and Bill make their wonderful home so welcoming. They make you feel like you are the only guest they have ever had. This is the third time I have been with them but it certainly will not be the last. Oh yeah...and don't skip breakfast!!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Our stay at the Red Cardinal was wonderful! My boyfriend and I were driving our U-Haul to move from Atlanta to NYC and were looking for a comfortable place to stay halfway. I’m so glad that we found this hidden gem! The house is beautiful and Joanne and Bill are so thoughtful. We had a great time chatting with them and had a delicious breakfast. Definitely recommend staying here, we hope to be back!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from redcardinalbandb, Owner at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Responded Jan 12, 2020
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write a lovely review on Trip Advisor and in our guest book. Billy and I enjoyed having you as our guests and we are delighted that you were the first guests of our 2020 season. We wish you all the best as you settle in and we look forward to seeing you again. All the Best.
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"We were in the Cardinal Room and it was large and comfortable including a seperate room with a desk and wingback chair. (The bath does not have a bath tub if that is important.)"
There are more places to choose from in the Carlisle area.
PRICE RANGE
$146 - $150 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesPennsylvaniaCarlisle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
1
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) (4.2 miles), Dickinson College (4.4 miles), and Cumberland County Historical Society (4.1 miles).
