Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast — Hotel in West Deer Township

We have travelled and stayed at many B&B’s all over the east coast. However this is not one that we would revisit. We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend in a Beautiful location. It was nice to have access to the pool. Excellent breakfast. Husband was very nice during our stay and respectful of our privacy. Room was very clean and was cleaned the second day with fresh towels and bed linens which was much appreciated while we were poolside. Limited space to park in the driveway due to owners car taking up A large portion of the parking pad. When we asked if her car could be moved over, she said “I was not aware that you were bringing two cars” and did not move her car. We felt as though we were under surveillance the entire weekend by wife from the time we arrived until we left, including constant work on the lovely flower garden directly outside of our window. Within two minutes of going to pool, she came into the cabin to get an ashtray for the cigar. Too many personal questions while she was trying to be accommodating, but it came across as pushy. Too much information and rules about what to do and more about what NOT to do when we first arrived. No access to a kitchen was something we had never experienced during our many B&B stays. We used our own utensils to grill on our own portable grill because we weren’t permitted to use theirs. We weren’t even able to use the kitchen to clean our dishes, utensils or wipe down the table when done. She even handed us our dirty utensils and said “here, these are yours”. So they went the weekend uncleaned. If you’re going to stay in the log cabin be prepared for no kitchen, a Spiral staircase that was very inconvenient and impossible to navigate, and a shower that...

My wife and I first stayed at the Sun & Cricket shortly after getting married 2 years ago. Since then we've made it a tradition to spend the weekend there for our anniversary, having just spent our third weekend in the Carriage House.

We've only ever stayed at the Carriage House, and I think it will always be our preferred location. We absolutely love the proximity to the horses (Mariah, Cody and Stargazer) and being welcomed by the two barn cats (Chief and Joe). The Carriage House also provides a more private feel as it's a good distance from the main house and log cabin.

Each and every experience has been outstanding. Tara and John are fantastic hosts. We can't get enough of Tara's breakfasts (German puff pancakes are my personal favorite) and both Tara and John always provide warm and welcoming conversation. The swimming pool is beautiful and we always make sure to take full advantage of it if the weather cooperates.

When we're at the Sun & Cricket, it's hard to believe that we're only 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. It really feels like a whole different world.

We look forward to continuing our tradition at our home away from home for years to come. If you're in from out of town or just need a little getaway close to home, I highly recommend a stay at the...

We have stayed at many places around the world - Sun and Cricket was one of the most memorable for us. The location of this B&B was perfect. It is close to civilization yet provides one the feeling of being far away in the country. The property is fantastic with a beautiful hay field and a barn with lovely horses to visit. We stayed in the cabin which is adjacent to the main house. Tara and John are wonderful hosts - super friendly and very accommodating. Our custom made breakfast was beyond phenomenal. Tara makes a delicious breakfast that would match any five star hotel. The cabin has ample room for a couple with a dining and living room area on the first floor and bedroom and powder room/shower on the second floor. It was super cozy and extremely comfortable. The bedding was incredibly comfortable. Just a note, if you have mobility issues, the tight spiral staircase to the second floor might be an issue. It was fine for us - got better at it after a bit. The cabin and entire property is very clean and meticulously maintained. Honestly, Tara and John were so friendly it felt like we were staying with friends. I highly recommend this very nice and...