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Reviews of Teddy Bear Bed & Breakfast

2.5 out of 5
Teddy Bear Bed & Breakfast
26541 Highway 62, L'Amable, Bancroft, ON

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen was so kind, as is Luna, her gentle and courteous dog. I received some bad news just before getting here and was upset, she was so gracious and offered to make me a cup of tea. Thank you Karen and Luna.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Karin on Nov 6, 2023
Hello John,It was a pleasure hosting you! I hope you will be back to explore the area and take some more time for yourself. Luna and I look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time! Karen was so helpful and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karin on Oct 24, 2023
Hello Matthew,I'm glad you enjoyed your stay; it was nice having some time to chat and reconnect! I hope that you will have some time to come and explore the Bancroft area more in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karin on Oct 24, 2023
Hello Susan,It was a pleasure hosting you; thank you very much for staying! I hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
What a great homemade breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Karin on Oct 18, 2023
Hello Christine,I am happy to hear that you enjoyed breakfast while you were staying. Hopefully you will be able to come back and spend some more time in the area.

4/10 Poor

Judy

So sorry we couldn't stay here . The owners were really nice about it. They were having trouble I believe it was with the plumbing or the electricity and wasn't aloud to have anyone until it was fixed. It was to take a couple of days so they arranged a place for us in Bancroft.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Karin on Oct 11, 2023
Hello Judy,I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to host you. It was unforeseen circumstances that made me close for a week to deal with everything and so I called you as soon as I knew to make alternative arrangements. I hope that if you are ever back in the area you will contact me again so that you can stay here and we can make it right!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location when visiting the area
Nice clean room with a good bed. Well maintained property and friendly welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Karin on Oct 5, 2023
Hello John,I'm happy to hear you had a comfortable stay. Thank you for sharing your feedback and we hope to welcome you back if you make it over to Bancroft again.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa-Mae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and very clean and comfortable. Wonderful host and beautiful dog. Forgot my coat and was shipped to me. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karin on Sep 6, 2023
Hello Melissa-Mae,Luna and I enjoyed meeting you as you travelled through the area. Thank you very much for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We hope to see you again if you are ever travelling back through the Bancroft area!

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a super quaint place, tranquil area, really nice, very clean, great service & breakfast from the owner. Super friendly, we felt like home or as though we were visiting a friends home. Really enjoyed our stay. Would stay here again & recommend to others! Great choice for the area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Sep 5, 2023
Hello Melinda,It was so nice meeting all of you and getting to know you as you visited and explored the area. Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback. I'm so happy to hear that you felt at home here and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay! We were welcomed with warmth, slept in comfort, and were fed very well in the morning. We can't wait to go back. Cute Luna was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Sep 2, 2023
Hello Michael,We appreciate all of your kind words about your stay and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything. Luna and I both look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 29, 2023
Hello Amy,I hope you enjoyed your time in the area and were successful at the Princess Sodalite Mine! Thank you for staying and sharing your feedback; if you are ever back in the area we would love to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 15, 2023
Hello Kenneth,It's great to hear that you had an enjoyable stay; thank you for sharing your comments and we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Sep 5, 2023
Hello Thomas,Thank you very much for staying with us! We are happy to see you enjoyed your stay and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back if you are ever in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our welcome from Karen and Luna! Comfortable, clean room. Beautiful property with lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 14, 2023
Hello Julie,I'm glad you enjoyed staying right by Tait Lake; there is something so relaxing about being by the water! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback; we are glad to hear you found your stay comfortable and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy accommodations. Our host Karen was friendly and prepared a nice breakfast. Would stay again if we visit the area again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 13, 2023
Hello Julie,It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Thank you very much for your kind comments about the rooms and breakfast. Hopefully you are able to return to the area and continue your explorations; we would enjoy hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most comfortable B&B(s) I have ever experienced! It felt like a huge bear hug from beginning to end. The owner Karin and her beautiful dog Luna were so friendly and welcoming the entire time. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious; therefore no need for lunch. I highly recommend this "Teddy Bear B&B"! ~ LJ
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 10, 2023
Hello Laurie,It was a pleasure hosting you for a few days during your getaway. Luna and I both enjoyed the time we spent with you and I'm happy to hear it felt like a "bear hug". I hope to see you again when you have another opportunity to come and enjoy some quiet time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful Stay
Wonderful host, accommodating and welcoming. Delicious cooked breakfast as well as fruit, yoghurt and freshly baked pastry. Yum! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 6, 2023
Dear Guest,I'm glad you found breakfast yummy; it's important to start the day off right! Thank you very much for staying and I hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Karin on Aug 29, 2023
Hello Fred,Thank you very much for staying; it was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous property. The host, Karin, is friendly and her dog Luna is beautiful and very sweet. The room was pristine, beds comfortable and you can have just about anything you want for breakfast. This is a beautiful gem and my Mother and I highly recommend it. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Karin on Jul 23, 2023
Hello Kelly,Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! It was a pleasure hosting both of you and I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the room as well as your breakfast. We would love to see you again the next time you are back in the Bancroft area!

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Milton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Karin on Jul 19, 2023
Hello Diego,It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for sharing your feedback and I hope that you will be able to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at teddy bear B&B. The bed and room were clean and tidy with a wonderful bathroom with a great shower. The homeowner was very congenial and gracious and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with great choices and very substantial. We highly recommend this place and will most definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Karin on Jun 3, 2023
Hello Rose,It was a pleasure meeting you and hearing about your connection to the area. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your breakfast as well as the accommodation and look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very clean and quiet establishment, with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Karin on May 30, 2023
Hello David,It was a pleasure meeting you and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back at some point in time.

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Karin on May 29, 2023
Hello Harold,Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback from your visit. I hope to see you again if you are back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Karin on May 26, 2023
Hello Therese,Thank you very much for staying and sharing your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Karin on Nov 1, 2022
Hello Stephen,It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope to have the opportunity to host you again when you are travelling through.

10/10 Excellent

Diccon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Karin on Oct 23, 2022
Hello Diccon,It was a pleasure meeting you. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again if your travels bring you back this way!

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! The beds were very comfortable and the breakfast amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Karin on Oct 11, 2022
Hello Vanessa,I hope you are enjoying exploring the Bancroft area. Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback. I look forward to seeing you again when you are back up here!

10/10 Excellent

Yangxi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and cozy house with a theme.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Karin on Oct 11, 2022
Hello Yangxi,It was a pleasure hosting you; I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the theme of the B&B.I hope you were able to enjoy the Fall colours on your trip back.

8/10 Good

Clarence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but very cozy and well decorated. We enjoyed the coversations with Karin. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Karin on Sep 27, 2022
Hello Clarence,It was such a pleasure talking with you as well! I hope you enjoy the Fall colours as you travel through the area and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a surprisingly wonderful stay. Host is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Karin on Sep 6, 2022
Hello Jennifer,Thank you so much for your kind words! I am delighted you had a great stay and hope you will be able to return another time.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very homey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Karin on Sep 5, 2022
Hello Cornelus,I'm glad to hear that you were comfortable and felt at home while you were staying! I hope to see you again if you make it back up to the Bancroft area.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host, clean, nice property, basic room, excellent breakfast. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Karin on Aug 31, 2022
Hello Timothy,I'm glad that you were able to take advantage of the property while you were here and sit down by the lake. Hopefully I'll see you again the next time you are travelling through for an event.

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best recommendation I can give is that I would stay there again in a heart beat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Karin on Aug 30, 2022
Hello Charles,Thank you very much for that kind comment! I hope to see you again, whether you are passing through again or have some time to explore Bancroft and the surrounding area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant experience worth repeating!
A great experience. Accommodations were homey and very clean. Owner, Karen was very welcoming, friendly and helpful, while still respecting our privacy. We enjoyed her large well maintained beautiful property, that offered a private dock on a small and quiet lake which we relaxed on to watch the sun go down, had we arrived earlier we would of taken advantage of her boats. Comfortable beds, thick luxurious towels, etc. She had thought of everything. I have saved the best for last. Karen asked what time we wanted breakfast the night before. In the morning we were greeted with the the smell of freshly baked croissants, homemade jelly, coffee and a fresh fruit salad. While we feasted on the fruit and such, she prepared bacon and eggs to our specifications. It was all very delicious. This was my first experience at a BNB, and I was very reluctant, and was expecting to hate it. To my surprise I enjoyed the entire experience. Karen definitely enjoys meeting new people and strives, and succeeds to offer the best. We highly recommend The Teddy Bear Bed and Breakfast, we wish Karen all the best and we hope to return in the future. Thanks for your hospitality. Paul and Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Karin on Aug 18, 2022
Hello Paul and Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that you enjoyed your first experience in a Bed and Breakfast and hope that you will continue to try them in your future travels. It was such a pleasure getting to know you; I really enjoyed our conversations. Hopefully you will be back in the Bancroft area and we will see you again!`

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were well received. Everything was super clean. It was a very peaceful environment and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Karin on Aug 18, 2022
Hello Kerry, Thank you so much for staying; I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the surroundings as a break in your journey and had a good start to the final leg of your trip. If you are ever back in the area we would love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Karin on Aug 17, 2022
Hello Jeanette, Thank you very much for visiting over the weekend. It was a pleasure meeting you and I am glad to see that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. Fantastic breakfast, service, amenities, helpfulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 22, 2022
Hello Catherine, Thank you for staying again! I'm happy that you were able to make use of the canoe and see the loon family on Tait Lake. Luna and I hope to see you again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's Greeeat !!
Great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 19, 2022
Hello Robert, Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay - friendly and comfortable place
We loved staying at the Teddy Bear Bed and Breakfast...Karen and Luna were very welcoming! The room was exactly as promised, very clean and comfortable. A lovely property and a host who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 19, 2022
Hello Robin, Luna and I had a lot of fun during your visit; thank you for that! We are thrilled that you enjoyed yourselves and hopefully you liked the area. We look forward to seeing you again, ideally in better weather so you can do some more rockhounding.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostes greeted us as we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Kairn on Jul 19, 2022
Hello Jean-Pierre, It was a pleasure hosting you and I'm happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. I hope to see you again the next time you are in Bancroft!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked its clise proximity to the city of Nancroft, and the big yard that made me feel relaxed. Nothing to dislike really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 16, 2022
Hello Suzanne, Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback. I'm happy to hear that you were able to relax while you enjoyed your time here. I hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, very clean, attention to detail, beautiful breakfast each morning and we love Karen and Luna!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 2, 2022
Hello Carolyn, It was a pleasure hosting you; both Luna and I enjoyed your company! I'm happy you enjoyed your breakfast in the mornings; it's important to start the day off right :) We hope to have you back if you are in the neighbourhood.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen is a very accommodating host. Room was very comfortable with lots of electrical outlets with built in USB ports for charging items . We don't normally stay at a bed and breakfast so adjusting to a shared bathroom requires thought and consideration. There were other guests staying, which unless you had seen them, you never would have known they were here. Karen asked what time we wanted breakfast since with COVID she was staggering them to keep people safe. Very considerate in my opinion due to the extra work involved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Karin on Jul 2, 2022
Hello Dan, Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback. I'm happy to hear that everything worked out even with some shared facilities and you enjoyed your stay and the amenities provided. I hope to see you again if you are back in the Bancroft area!

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We like everything about this property -it’s a beautiful location, the rooms are very comfortable and clean and Karin’s hospitality is well appreciated. Also love that it’s pet friendly! The breakfast was delicious too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Karin on Dec 11, 2021
Hello Daphne, It was a pleasure hosting you again and getting to know the new addition to your family. I'm happy you enjoyed your breakfast and look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very cordial and she kept the place super clean. Easy to talk to and very accomodating. Would recommend this place for cleanliness and value. Hot breakfast was delicious. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Karin on Nov 17, 2021
Hello Vincent, It was a pleasure hosting you; thank you for sharing your feedback. I am happy that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back when you are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Karin on Oct 17, 2021
Hello, Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback from your visit. We hope to see you again when you are in the Bancroft area.

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great…Karen was extremely helpful in telling us places to visit and giving us directions. We would not have find the long Egan chute without her help. Our room was very clean and Karen made us a much needed coffee pot on our arrival 😍 Breakfast was wonderful and yum except that pancakes were little too thick to finish
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Karin on Oct 12, 2021
Hello Ritu, Thank you very much for staying; it was nice meeting all of you! I hope you enjoyed Egan Chutes and canoeing on Tait lake. There are many nice places worth exploring up here. I look forward to seeing you again when you can travel with your family.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delicious breakfast
We can't say enough about the delicious breakfast every morning. Fresh fruit salad, croissant and hot breakfast every morning. Karen our host was also very helpful to register for a day pass at the Algonquin Park. Very nice lake on the side of the property. Every night, we couldn't help but spend a few minutes stargazing before entering the B&B as the cloud-free sky was dark enough to show the milky way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Karin on Oct 12, 2021
Hello Douglas, Thank you very much for staying. I'm happy you were able to get up to Algonquin Park while the colours were so spectacular! The night skies up here are definitely worth enjoying every time you are out on a clear night. I hope to see you again if you are back in the area.

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the full cooked breakfast. We would prefer not to have shared a bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Karin on Oct 10, 2021
Hello Susan, Thank you very much for staying; I am happy to hear that you enjoyed breakfast in the morning. I can certainly understand your preference in terms of the washrooms but unfortunately there is no way to accommodate that with the way the home was built. With the current situation it is only 2 rooms sharing each washroom to minimize contact as much as possible. All of the booking information does state that it is shared washrooms. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you enjoyed your trip.

10/10 Excellent

Icaro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very comfortable, good breakfast provided and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Karin on Oct 5, 2021
Hello Icaro, Thank you very much for staying and sharing your feedback! I hope you enjoyed your hikes in Algonquin Park and that you will be able to return to see more of the area another time.