CLIFFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOME B&B

Clifford House Private Home B&B occupies a post-Civil War mansion in Cleveland's Ohio City. The house has period antiques, a stately white staircase, Persian rugs, and original wood floors. The owner is a retired architect.

The property includes a garden, a terrace, and outdoor furniture. Bicycle rental is available. Board games and puzzles are on hand for guest use.

The B&B has family rooms, a Queen Suite, and a self-contained apartment, all with private bathrooms. A washing machine and free toiletries are available. Air conditioning, heating, and non-smoking rooms are available throughout.

Breakfast is served at a long table set with crystal goblets and authentic silver. Guests choose from continental, American, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfasts with warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The owner prepares mushroom omelets, bacon, French toast, and homemade lemon poppyseed muffins; West Side Market pastries include Russian cranberry rolls, Hungarian poppy-seed rolls, and Ukrainian walnut rolls.

The B&B is 2.5 km from Quicken Loans Arena and 3 km from Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are nearby. Boating is available in the surrounding area, and Ohio City has restaurants, a supermarket, and mass transit within walking distance.

Setting: Post-Civil War mansion with period antiques

Rooms: Queen Suite and self-contained apartment

Dining: Long-table breakfast with West Side Market pastries

Location: 2.5 km from Quicken Loans Arena

Activities: Bicycle rental and boating

Family: Family rooms and board games