Last week I discovered the best little bed & breakfast in Utah. I have to tell you about it in case you’re ever up in Utah for a few days and need a great, cheap place to stay.
This place has excellent food for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by a wonderful chef (formerly from Lone Star). Sierra even made the comment that it was just like a *real* family with homemade food for all three meals. I don’t know the exact hours, but the kitchen seems to be open all day. It was cooking hot breakfast before I woke up each day and was still going strong when I laid my head down each night.
The daily entertainment options were top-notch. There was dancing, partying, games, outdoor activities, rock-climbing, regular comedy routines and usually at least 3 different acts to choose from at any given time. To be honest, sometimes it was a challenge to avoid the entertainment variety on display from sun-up to sun-down each day. Whether you’re into comedy, drama, theatre, dance, horror, or whatever… you’ll find it there.
In particular, the Princess Revue is a must see. The quick-change costuming and breadth of scope are stunning. I’m amazed that one show can have so many princess costumes and characters. Truly amazing. Kudos to the wardrobe department.
And the kids are not forgotten. There’s a great slide towards the back of the property that I couldn’t pull my kids away from. Hotel management calls it “The Stairs”, but to my kids it’s just a super fast slide (especially when you use a fully inflated camping mat as a sled). Plus on-location amenities such as skitters, endless snacks and food, a big-screen TV and the previously mentioned entertainment was like a 24-hour babysitter for my 3 girls.
And the convenience can’t be beat. Within walking distance of shopping, food (Arby’s, Nielson’s Custard and a plethora of other restaurants), 3 Redboxes, church, parks, and even a car dealership (something not overlooked by Holly), it’s a can’t miss. I think for 2 straight days I didn’t drive my car.
The hotel staff seems to be up for just about anything. From rock-climbing at a local gym to playing in the community center pool to virtually anything that got everyone out of their rooms and into somewhere else. They’re even willing (almost anxious) for the staff entertainers to accompany you to wherever tickles your fancy. Always quick with recommendations for all age groups, they’re a real life-saver in an unknown city with lots to do.
As a terrific added bonus, if you happen to have 3 shopaholic daughters, there is an on-site personal shopping coach (who looks an awful lot like the chef… and cleaning lady… and entertainment director) who will teach your children to clip coupons and shop intelligently. It even includes an all-day personal shopping expedition at no additional charge. Magnificent.
What would you expect to pay for such service and convenience? On previous visits to the Salt Lake area I’ve stayed at the Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott. Each of those costs more than $100 per night. For a quaint Bed and Breakfast like this I expected to pay a premium. Yet the entire 6-night stay for me and my kids (in 2 bedrooms) was had for just a $50 gift certificate to Ross. Amazing, you say? I agree!
So where is this wonderful little getaway? Why, it’s Brooke’s house, of course.
I want to thank her for her patience and willingness to have her life interrupted for a week while my kids and I took over her house and life. She’s awesome. Much like Amy last summer, Brooke and her family were fantastic hosts. It’s much appreciated. And I love getting to know my sisters better. And watching my kids get to play with distant cousins is always a joy. Thank you.
And… based on the pattern I’m establishing… watch out Staci because next year looks like your turn ;-)
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