Bed and Breakfast, Hartville Ohio
Kathy E. from Barberton, Ohio writes: My husband found this lovely bed-and-breakfast online, and decided to make it my birthday surprise. Not only did we have a relaxing and fun-filled couple of days, but were treated like kings/queens in the process. Charlie, the inn Keeper, was born to host! She is a natural at making one feel comfortable while caring for every need. Extra touches, like candy on the pillows, fresh flowers in the room, a hand-crocheted wash cloth as a souvenir, are too numerous to mention. Without a doubt the breakfast served out on the deck was the best I’ve ever consumed! The hiking trails connected to the back yard are so entertaining, along with the pond, the hammock,and much more. It was great to drive only a half hour from home, yet feel like we were in another world! You will go home feeling refreshed after a night’s stay in this clean, friendly and relaxing atmosphere. You’ll never be treated better anywhere!
Rex & Diane from Madison, Ohio – 2008-4-09: My wife and I absolutely loved staying at Quail’s Covey. From the time that we walked in the front door until the minute that we left we were made to feel like royalty. Our hosts were very warm and at our beck and call for absolutely anything that we needed. John & Charlotte are so suited to be hosts. My wife had never stayed at a Bed & Breakfast before so she was a little reserved when we first walked in the door, but that feeling wore off quickly…Charlotte made sure of that. We got there a little late, so we didn’t have dinner (Charlotte offered to make something for us). We picked up something from the Amish Kitchen at the Flea Market, but had we had any idea about how great of a chef she was, we definitely would have eaten in. Charlotte made us an evening snack of a homemade apple dumpling that was to die for….absolutely scrumptious! I have a Gluten (wheat flour) intolerance that I mentioned to Charlotte over the phone and she went the extra mile and made my dumpling with a type of flour that I am able to eat, plus put Vanilla ice cream on it! The view from their house is so beautiful with the pond in the front yard and the woods out back. It is nestled way back off the road at the very end of the road. We had a wonderful breakfast (made with ingredients that I can eat) fresh fruit, pancakes, bacon that I could smell from the room, omelets, plus a lot more. We were served in the Florida room overlooking the woods in the back with deer feeding while we ate. That was awesome! Believe me when I say that you will not be disappointed. We have every intention of staying there again.
Anniversary Stay – Sept. 17, 2008 We recently celebrated our fifty-first wedding anniversary at Quail’s Covey Bed & Breakfast. We were greeted by a lovely lady and her most gracious husband. We were taken on a tour of the most beautiful home we have ever visited. It seemed as though we had known the Schlabachs forever as we exchanged pleasantries. Charlotte and John really know how to make you feel welcome. The full breakfast Charlotte served was wonderful. The landscape is just beautiful. If someone is looking for a change from everyday living, please visit the hard working couple at Hartville. If I were to rate this establishment the way Consumers do I would rate it a ****** 6 star. We will be back soon. Harold Glenn and Carolyn Cox (Akron, OH.)
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Posted by Karen & Mike on 07.28.08 10:56 am
Absolutely a dream!
We typically stay in hotels when we travel. We’ve been all over the United States. Due to the Football Hall of Fame celebration that weekend we couldn’t stay near a wedding we were invited to in N. Canton. So my husband asked around and researched the next best option; a Bed & Breakfast. Well, the Quail Covey in Hartville, Ohio (not far from Akron or Canton) is the most incredible experience we’ve ever had!
We were curious, even hesitant as we drove down the beautiful tree lined drive to a lovely Tutor home sitting in a panorama of trees, surrounded by beautiful rich flowering gardens and wild life. We were greeted at the front door by Charlotte (Charlie), her warm smile and welcoming home. She showed us around our room, and explained that we could relax in the family room, decks, yard, and enjoy everything there. Our room was huge, and private, (loved the Jacuzzi tub!) but what made a greater impact was the entire home, the grounds and the service and care provided by Charlie and John (Owners).
It was clear that Charlie and John truly enjoy opening their home to others. Everything was cleaned and polished, the gardens in pristine condition. Even the deer made their debut as Charlie was showing us around the house!
We awoke to the beautiful sun rise outside our window, mist lazily rising off the pond, frogs croaking, and Hot Coffee was served just outside our room in the morning. We took our time getting ready for the day, sauntered down stairs with coffee in hand to find Charlie (smiling) pouring us a fresh glass of home made juice (her own blend of pineapple, orange, banana), letting us know that breakfast will be ready in a few minutes. She lead us out to the back deck to enjoy our coffee – so we bird watched, (Cardinals, Goldfinch, Humming birds, Chickadees played in the back yard along the woods), listened to the water falls & babbling waters surrounded by blooming perennials and talked about the fun we had at the wedding the night before. Then we had breakfast inside – on lovely china – Charlie graced us bacon & cheese omelets served with sautéed, home grown zucchini and onions, fresh fruit & custard, home made bread & jam, coffee, water with lemon, French toast casserole (NUMMY!), and bacon. You won’t find a breakfast like that at the ‘hotel & suites’ variety!
When we were done, we found Charlie feeding a tiny baby kitten with warm, nutritious formula. She explained that the mother had died before they were weaned, so she feeds them every two hours!!!!!! Mind you, earlier she had mentioned that while we were at the wedding she’d canned the green beans! What doesn’t she do! She’s an amazing woman.
Obviously Charlie and John love what they do and are fantastic at doing it. If you are traveling to Akron, Canton, the Football Hall of Fame, the lakes near-by, The Maize Valley Winery, the MarketPlace & Flea Market, the Hartville Chocolate Factory, or Quail Hollow State Park then I highly recommend you make a reservation for you and your companion at the Quail Covey!
Posted by Nicole and Gary Brasiel on 10.27.08 11:11 am
It was our 4year ann. and I had no I dea where my Husband was taking me, but when we pulled up into the drive way and i seen the outside of the house I was suprised. When we walked in the smell of fresh food filled the air and we were greeted by the Schlabach’s. They are some of the sweetest, kindest,humblest people we will ever meet! She made a great dinner that you probly couldnt get served at a 5 star restraunt.Swiss steaks about a 1/2 inch thick, mashed pataoes, homemade gravy,vegitables from her garden[fried zacaunni.squash]tomatoes from the garden and a salad with a dressing to die for.!MMmmm For desert, she made peach cobbler.Then later that night she made apple dumplings with ice cream.She goes way up and beyong your needs.The food was to die for.My husband and them stayed up talking for a while that night.Then we fell asleep to the sound of rain and the waterfall.It was ever so peaceful!The next morning she put coffee outside our door with a delicious juice,and then served breakfast.Omlets any way you like,bacon,homeade bread and jelly,Tomatoes and french bread cassorol.MMmmm
We will definatly be back.Thanks you John and Charlie for making our ann. so special!
Posted by Christine on 12.28.08 12:30 pm
I wanted to hurry home so I could leave a review for Charlie and John at Quails Covey Bed and Breakfast. December 27th is a very special day for my fiancé and I and we wanted to spend it in a very special place together. Since we are currently living several hundreds of miles from each other we find ourselves spending a lot of time on airplanes and in hotel rooms. We knew we wanted to get away but a hotel was just not ideal for our SPECIAL DAY together. Through several hours of internet research we found Quail’s Covey.
Let me tell you…their web site sells this place short on every level!! I called to make our reservation and was pleasantly surprised to hear a cheery welcoming voice on the other end. Charlie was willing to not only hear a cliff notes version of our story but was willing to cater to our special day.
Upon our arrival, we found the house to be very warm and charming in every aspect! Charlie and her husband John welcomed us into their home like family. As Charlie showed us around and then up to our room we noticed the attention to detail this couple has taken. Our room was GORGEOUS! The Dogwood Suite is absolutely perfect for a romantic get away!!! The over sized Jacuzzi tub was so soothing. The bed was very plush and inviting. Our suite was well appointed to meet our every need.
Charlie made us a dinner to die for! (we recommend the Swiss Steak…its awesome!)It was the ultimate in comfort food fests! Charlie’s friend Mary Jane played piano for us during dinner, adding a certain holiday spirit to our night. After dinner we retired to our room to watch The Notebook- a very special move for us. (thank you Charlie for just happening to leave that one out !) After a wonderful nights rest we found fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee & homemade sweet rolls outside our room door!
Breakfast was another story… just over the top! We haven’t been this spoiled in years…almost didn’t want to go home!
Thank you once again…we will be seeing you next December 27th, if not before!
Best Wishes,
Christine Sandor
SGM- Richard S. Cottrell II
Posted by Bonnie Hutchison (Waterloo Primary School Retirees) on 01.12.09 5:32 pm
Our small group held a surprise post-Christmas luncheon at Quail’s Covey. Charlie greeted us at the door, and made us feel so welcome. We met her family there, and they were warm and pleasant too. Charlie seemed to know our every need before we did, and she made it seem so easy to create and serve the most delicious and beautiful foods. One of our members quipped, “May we return every Friday?” We had a wonderful time in that beautiful, loving home, and would highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone. At our request, Charlie even started our meal with a beautiful grace. God Bless these wonderful folks!
Posted by Meshelle Harris on 03.15.09 11:06 pm
We had our Christmas Party at Quail’s Covey this past December and it was just great. Char and John were the perfect hosts, the food was unbelievably good, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. We will continue to book our work Christmas parties with them yearly. It is just the perfect place to go for a bed and breakfast (the rooms are BEAUTIFUL), a group party or even a simple luncheon. You won’t regret calling today to make reservations.
Posted by Mike and Marilyn 6/19/09 on 07.13.09 9:33 pm
Our overnight stay was more than just great, it was perfect. Thanks Charlie for being such a great hostess and cook. Our candle light dinner and breakfast was fit for royalty. We were in awe over the house and grounds. We are still talking to our friends and relatives about it. We thank you also for all the nice little things that you did like the flower and candy.
Mike and Marilyn
Posted by Brian Durrant on 02.16.10 8:47 pm
My fiance Sarah and I had a delightful stay back in October. The fall colors were just prime and we really took advantage of the wooded trails located right on the property. We loved the dogwood suite and all it had to offer in luxury and relaxation. We just had a splendid stay and we would recommend a relaxing weekend there to any couples in love who would like to escape for a romantic and scenic weekend.
Posted by Rosemary & Kevin Brimner on 03.16.10 1:18 pm
We stayed in the Dogwood Suite on February 17th and it was amazing. Charlotte (Charlie) & John welcomed us like family. The “incredible” aroma of the apple dumpling baking when we arrived just made it that much more inviting. Our room was beautiful and cozy. The little touches…the flowers, the candy…even the ribbons wrapped around the towels gave us the feeling that the room was prepared just for us. The bed was heavenly. And thanx for having “Fireproof” handy for us to watch. What an awe-inspiring movie. EVERYONE who is in a relationship should see this movie. The juice and scones outside our room in the morning was another special touch. Charlie cooks an awesome breakfast, too…the french toast casserole is to die for. We just cannot say enough about our experience at Quail’s Covey and Charlie & John. We have told so many people about this wonderful place and we will be back for a visit. When you meet these beautiful people, you will think that you have known them forever. God Bless You Both.
Stinky Feet ;}
Posted by Debra on 04.16.10 11:19 am
I had to go to Hartville on a business trip and didn’t want to stay in a motel, so I got online and was fortunate enough to find John and Charlie. Staying at Quail’s Covey and spending time them was the highlight of my trip. They are truly special people and Quail’s Covey is a special place. It was “meant to be” for me to stay with them as God knew I needed them in my life. They are a living example of how God wants us to live our lives and share what we have with others. If I have to travel back to Hartville, I hope I am fortunate enough to stay with them again.
Debra
Posted by Vicki Coss on 05.08.10 1:15 am
Absolutely the best! I have stayed at dozens of bed and breakfasts from Ogunquit, Maine to Denver, Colorado to Vancouver, British Columbia. None can compare with Quails Covey. From the luxuriousness of the Dogwood Suite to the incomparable attention to detail by Charlotte and John, Quails Covey is in a league of its own.
The Dogwood Suite can be seen in the website pictures, of course. But it must be stayed in to be appreciated. It lacks nothing in so far as aesthetics and creature comforts. Windows from the ceiling almost to the floor flood the suite with light and glorious views of the back yard, leading back into the the beautiful woods filled with walking paths. It is a bird watcher’s paradise, and yes, binoculars hang from the window ledge!
The bedroom is enormous and yet so inviting – wonderful reading chair and window seat. I slept with the windows open and woke hearing the birds and seeing the sunrise. I even got to enjoy a thunder storm! The king-sized bed is so comfortable, enhanced by the highest quality sheets. A separate sitting room boasts a comfortable chaise lounge and a large closet. When I wasn’t working on my computer in the chair in the bedroom I was esconsed in the chaise lounge reading.
The bathroom is enormous, with a large jacuzzi tub that relaxed my sore muscles to a separate delightful shower with two shower heads. The two sink washing area afforded excellent counter space. Each day Charlotte had the fresh towels and wash cloth wrapped in a ribbon on a step into the jacuzzi.
Every morning Charlotte had a tray outside the room with fresh squeezed juice , a pot of tea, (or coffee) a fresh carafe of water, and a muffin waiting outside the door. In the evenings, you find another carafe of water with a bucket of ice waiting for you. Breakfast in the sunroom was pure delight. Omelets, french toast casserole, and delicious items ranging form cereal to fruit muffins rounded out the breakfast for you.
Charlotte and John were supurb hosts, anticipating your every your every need. I cannot wait to return.
Posted by DALE AND DORIS on 05.28.10 8:39 pm
We just spent 4 days with “Charlie” and John in the beautiful B & B. What a wonderful experience. Never were there two more hospitable persons. They just make you so welcome and the obvious love in the home is just so gratifying. Like a little bit of heaven on earth. The entire experience was overwhelming. Such outstanding breakfasts made from scratch. Clean and comfortable room and bath.
What a location, in the midst of lush farmland and adjacent to a forest. Even the deer are friendly.(I’m kidding). Don’t pass this one up. In fact I’d drive many miles to stay there again. Compassionate care in classy country Covey. What are you waiting for?
Posted by Marjo van Veelen on 07.13.10 3:01 pm
When we arrived that saturday night in may we couldn’t know we should have such a special experience. Coming from Holland, that very small country at the seaside in Europe we are always impressed by Canada and America. Everything is so different, especially that everything is so big. Not only the food and the land, but also the hearts of most of the people we have met!
We were greeted so enthusiastically by John and Charlie. There were lots of people in the house because of a church retreat, and one hour after our arrival we were eating and speaking with them as if we were a member of that church ourselves! Although we were tired from our trip, we had a very inspiring evening.
After that we slept in a very nice and quiet room and woke up the next sunday morning with very nice piano music. I liked that.
That whole day we were treated as very special persons and experienced such great hospitality that we became shy…….who are we to deserve that! We met God in the persons who took so good care for us that weekend and that is why our stay was so special.
John and Charlie, you are still in our hearts and we are proud that we have been your first European visitors! God bless you and your family.
Piet and Marjo van Veelen, Capelle aan den IJssel, Holland
Posted by Erin Miller on 07.17.10 6:28 pm
My boyfriend surprised me on Valentines day this year with such a special surprise I will never forget. He researched for days from his home in Indiana and finally settled on Quail’s Covey, and it couldn’t have been more perfect if I had planned it myself.
Charlie was simply fantastic and made our holiday all the more special. I would bring her home with me if I could. Her charming demeanor and fantastic cooking ( if only I could find the words to describe it) only added to an amazing experience.
I can only feel blessed that I have someone who loves me enough to take me to this beautiful house with these beautiful people, and I can also only say I feel incredibly lucky to be so close.
We will definitely be making a return trip sometime in the near future, and I highly suggest that anyone considering a B&B decide on this amazing place.
John and Charlie, you are two amazing individuals, and I hope to see you both sooner rather than later. =)
Posted by The Vandy Gang on 07.25.10 7:29 am
WOW! That’s the only word that describes our stay at Quail’s Covey. From the warm greeting when we arrived to the personal and never-ending attention we received during our stay, this is an amazing bed and breakfast in Hartville, Ohio! There couldn’t have been a better place to celebrate our father’s 70th birthday with his four boys.
All the details are top-notch: clean, roomy, responsive service by Charlie, attention to detail in the design of the rooms, the balconies off two of the rooms are a nice place to chat at night, the bathrooms are very nice (and clean!), the landscape gorgeous, the general areas are comfortable and relaxing, and most importantly, Charlie and John are amazing hosts. Everything really was great.
On top of this, we were able to fish their pond and even in the midst of a 90-degree weekend, Charlie queued the fish and we caught over 20 fish (a mix of bass and sunfish). Our largest was over a pound and half.
The food is to die for — fresh, warm apple dumplings — always-available coffee, water, soda/pop — delicious breakfasts (stuffed french toast, made-to-order omelettes, etc.) — and how wonderful it was to awake each morning to the smell of coffee and the food cooking. Ummmm:)
Hartville is a great area too. Tons of stuff to do in Hartville and surrounding areas are all within 10-15 minute drive (Canton, Akron, Green, etc.).
There’s so much more. You really won’t be disappointed. If you know anything about B&B’s, this one just on the north side of Hartville is surely one of the best. The only minor difficulty is if you try to arrive on the first night when it’s already dark outside. The sign is a little hard to see and could use a spotlight on it. But with GPS in cars now, most people won’t find that a challenge.
Thank you, Charlie and John! Truly amazing!