Celebrity’s Favorite Bed and Breakfasts Exposed

Okay, so you may never get to meet Meryl Streep, Ron Howard, Cybill Shepherd, Larry Csonka, Danny Glover, Meg Ryan, or Captain Kirk (a.k.a. William Shatner) in person. But you can stay at the very same bed and breakfast inns that they stayed at, and have just as good a time as they did!

With several Oscars and a long list of successful movies, Meryl Streep is obviously good at making wise choices. So why not follow her lead and book a stay at the Inn at Long Lake in Naples, Maine. The charming, historic Victorian is a favorite of the actress and her daughters, and it is little wonder why. Each of 16 guest rooms is individually decorated in period style with antiques and Victorian-style floral wallpapers. A collection of antique clocks and stained-glass windows add to the bed and breakfast’s ambiance. Enjoy views of the namesake lake, as well as close access to local restaurants and shops. Portland, Freeport and Boothbay Harbor are just a short drive away.

When in Baltimore, do as director Ron Howard does, and stay at Grammercy Mansion. Each of the elegant guest rooms is decorated with antiques. The Tudor Room is fit for a king with a massive canopy bed and fireplace, a porch with a view of the surrounding valley, and a spacious bath with a whirlpool tub. The Camelot Room is another posh choice with a king bed, whirlpool tub and Juliet balcony where guests can enjoy breakfast. Weddings are a popular event at Grammercy Mansion, and the innkeepers also offer romantic elopement packages.

If you crave a little star treatment, pick the bed and breakfast that once pampered actress Cybill Shepherd. The Swann House B&B in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle boasts a dozen stylish guest rooms. Guests are pampered with champagne breakfasts, down pillows and featherbeds. Many rooms include a fireplace or whirlpool bath. The Il Duomo is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway, and the charming Blue Sky Suite is another favorite. The bed and breakfast’s location is perfect for those wishing to enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s Capitol. The White House is just 12 blocks away, and shops and restaurants are just steps away.

Why not treat the man in your life to a lodge vacation that indulges his passion for fishing, hiking, canoeing or just relaxing and enjoying the natural setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains. NFL Super Bowl Champ Larry Csonka is among the rugged guests at the Bent Creek Lodge in Asheville, North Carolina. The bed and breakfast offers close access to all the outdoor amenties, as well as wide veranda lined with rockers and swings where guests can simply enjoy the view. Several guest rooms include a whirlpool tub. Each morning, guests are treated to a sumptuous full breakfast. For a family retreat, consider renting the adjacent Luhn House, which offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a deck and hot tub.

Acclaimed Actor Danny Glover was once at guest at the Apple Country Bed and Breakfast in Wenatchee, Washington. The historic 1918 Craftsman home’s guest rooms are decorated in a charming country style, each named for a variety of apple. Breakfasts include the innkeeper’s signature sticky buns, as well as fresh, seasonal fruits and homemade entrees. Guests can ski in the winter or enjoy hiking and biking in the warmer months.

William Shatner and Meg Ryan stayed at the Aaron Burr House Inn & Conference Center in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Relax; they weren’t together! This said, both Shatner and Ryan likely share an appreciation for the beauty of this 1873 ‘Painted Lady’ Victorian home. The B&B sits on the foundation of a pre-Revolutionary house where third U.S. VP Aaron Burr hid for a week, following his shooting of Alexander Hamilton during their infamous duel. Thankfully, the Aaron Burr House Inn offers more congenial (and law-abiding) company today. As for its rooms? Each one has a distinct personality, hand painted/stencilled by a New Hope artist and features antiques, private bath, and air conditioners. Most have brass ceiling fans, and some have canopy four-poster beds and/or fireplace. Clearly, the Aaron Burr House Inn & Conference Center is worth beaming down – er, driving to.

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