Guest User
February 29, 2024
We booked a single night at the Sampler on a whim. We were spending the day at Busch Gardens, and after a full day of 98 degree (felt like 101) we thought maybe the 3 hour drive home would be a bit much, and wanted to stay somewhere nearby. The pictures do not do this place justice. You’re greeted as soon as you walk in by the friendliest staff, and given a brief tour of the downstairs. They offer free coffee, soda, and waters, and beers for $3 in a newly renovated, GORGEOUS kitchen. The entire downstairs is FULL of the most unique antiques and interesting finds (some historic, some not). It’s incredibly eclectic, and doesn’t feel cluttered. Everything is EXTREMELY clean, and you can quite literally feel that the owners and staff genuinely care about the property and take excellent care of it. We stayed in the “Lord Nelson Chamber”. The bed was HUGE and genuinely the most comfy bed ever. I slept like a rock and honestly don’t even know if my partner was snoring or not because I was so comfortable. The shower has these incredible jets. Genuinely the most relaxing experience after a long day outside. Breakfast was served at 8:30. The table was set, and the food was AMAZING. They had Turkey sausages and eggs and fruit and it was just so good. They encourage a group dining situation so all guests can chat and get to know one another. We were so sad to have only spent one night here. But we will be absolutely coming back and staying for multiple nights. I almost didn’t want to write a review out of fear of this place getting booked up forever in advance. But it truly deserves all the stars.