The Centennial Inn B&B is a large, grand old house right in the middle of Holland, MI. It is across the street from Centennial Park and within walking distance of the downtown restaurants and shopping, which is the primary reason we stayed there.

The owners and innkeepers, Kay and Rein, bought the house in 1995 and completely refinished it. They did an excellent job. However, the inn is currently for sale, and it was obvious to us that their hearts are not into being hosts any more. (We were the only guests there on a weekend during peak season, and when we checked in, Kay told us, "When people call, I tell them we're full." She also told us they were "done" with running a B&B.)

We felt like we were being a burden or an annoyance just by being there.

We stayed in Room #4, which was cheaply furnished and was arranged in a way so as not to be convenient. The tiny TV was on a stand beside the head of the bed (no way to lie in bed... more