Stone Hill Overlook — Hotel in Hermann

We spent a few days in Hermann, just for a relaxing getaway in wine country. I booked the Stone Hill Overlook based on the location...and we loved it! ||||Location: This property is two houses down from Stone Hill Winery and the vintage restaurant (the Hermann Trolley picks up there, too!). It's on one of the highest streets in Herman, and the view not only includes Stone Hill's vineyards, but a some of the town and countless rolling hills...but none of the traffic There are four decks on which to sit, and we sat out on our favorite one every night and gazed at the moon. ||||Common Area: The home is gorgeous, inside and out. There is private parking, and a spacious common area that is shared by the guests in only two rooms. It includes a great seating area with comfy leather furniture and a fireplace. The dining area has a large picture window and a kitchenette with a refrigerator (with a real freezer), and sink. It was spotless and inviting.||||Bedroom: We had the North Room, and I was amazed at the modern yet comfortable style. The bathroom is large, and the fixtures are more modern than any I've seen. The bedroom is huge - with a seating area, and lots of floor space. The view from the North room is of Stone Hill's vineyard hill, and hills leading down into town. ||||General: I can't say enough nice things about the owner! He made sure the room was ready when we arrived, and met us as soon as we pulled in. He gave a brief - and entertaining - overview of the property, including how to work all of the modern things! He was very friendly, and proud of his property. He had a map available, and asked if we wanted additional recommendations - which we happily took. We are walkers, and he mapped out a very nice walk through the best overlooks all the way down to town. ||||Breakfast: He makes homemade bread every night, and has it waiting when we came downstairs along with orange juice, coffee, tea, and a variety of jams. He even leaves a ziploc bag so we could take our leftover bread to the wineries with us. It was a pefect breakfast. ||||Overall: Five stars -- and we will...

This property has significantly changed my opinion of small B & B's from negative to overwhelmingly positive. The host, Jim, was simply fantastic. Very warm, sincere, personal welcome and explanation of everything involved. The premises were were spotlessly clean, very updated, warm, and attractive. Very close, 100 yards, from the large Stone Hill Winery and the Vintage Restaurant. Every aspect of this B & B had a personal touch that enhanced each element. Bathrooms and lighting are state of the art modern. ( even the toilet seat needed a demonstration). Free off street parking is provided on contiguous paved area. Authentic continental breakfast was a "blast from the past" and extremely tasty. We were able to fully relax, chat, read and enjoy the splendid solitude. Quite intentionally, no television, but there is wifi present. Even though I had a bit of TV withdrawl, all else easily trumped that , The views from any of the three back decks were most enjoyable. Our new place for a historic German / wine country / any...

Took a short trip over the weekend and thought the property was great. Room was clean and well done. Bed was comfortable. AC is good (a plus for this hot streak we are on) and the room was very quiet.||||Location is almost on the Stone Hill property. A quick 2-minute walk to the vineyard and the restaurant. ||||People complain about the 'breakfast'. But, if you booked it and ready anything, you knew you were getting bread (excellent) and some jams with OJ and coffee. No issue there.||||Only 1 thing - you do have to sit through an 'orientation'. Honestly, other than the particulars of the property, if Jim dropped the local information, it would be great. That is the only thing that kept it from being 5 stars.||||Our advice - If someone asks about local info, he should go into it. Otherwise, I'd just recommend giving the room information and then letting everyone be. Part of the fun is exploring on your own and finding out things. What may be great for our taste may not be that of others. ||||Otherwise,...