You will be asked to stay away from the B & B between the hours of 11 AM and 4 PM ( the owner operator wants privacy during those hours ) so don't think you can hang out and read a book. Dog hair covering the cloth covered sofa ( Little Girl (Huskey claims this sofa as her own ) - the leather sofa doesn't show the hair. You are not permitted to wear shoes inside anywhere and so must walk thru dog hair etc . Breakfast is OK but the breads are not made from scratch - cake mixes are used. Blueberries are lovely addition to breads etc but they are picked at Hatcher Pass competeing with the natural habitat bears who depend on them for end of summer fattening up for winter hibernation. You better not stay anywhere but your room after 10 PM or you will be told that the living room is closed. Remember in the summer it is still very much day light at that time. In general the description given in the literature of this B & B is very much overstated.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay so very much, and Susan Harris, the owner is a great hostess. The B&B is in a newer home, and has a genuine "home" feel.

Hans and Little Girl, the huskies, are gentle and loving, and "mooch" a little if you let them.

The rooms are comfy, and well appointed. Several have whirlpool tubs, microwave and small refridgerators. Some have phones, and nearly all have small television/VCR

Our room, although small, was comfortable and neat. The only complaint is that the bathroom is not "within" the room, but in a small hallway just outside the room's door. It could easily be changed by moving the room door to just beyond the bathroom and enclosing the hallway, thus making the bathroom a part of the room itself. Other rooms have bathroom "ensuite".

Breakfasts are to die for! Belgian waffles, soufle's, home-made preserves, hot and thick oatmeal with fresh berries among other items were delicious and nicely prepared.

The grounds are lovely and offer great views of the mountains.

There are a multitude of books on local history and culture, both in the living room and in the rooms, and a computer with internet access is available for guest use.

Ms Harris is a wealth of information on the locality and can recommend any number of activities and sights for your enjoyment. She is also a delight to just sit and talk with.

Thumbs up for the Garden Gate!

Don and Sally Smith
Battlefield, MO