Peake-Fairfax House

This review will need an update, but for now, I’ll give you what I have.
I found the place via another meta-​review platform and it had great reviews. I like the idea of a bed and breakfast but have not done many in the US and none in the South. I booked via their website. You basically have to send the place an email. They promptly responded that there was availability. You have to send them a check to hold the room and then pay the balance when you arrive — cashier check or cash. Little dated, but whatever, so are B&B’s. That’s part of the deal.
We arrived late and were warmly greeted. We were given a quick but thorough tour and then were shown to our room. The room was large but cozy. Bathroom was right down the hall. The entire house is elegant, our room included. It was a little different having the bathroom located down the hall, because you have to walk by another guest room. Other guests could potentially catch you in your robe or pajamas. Big deal. What I didn’t like was the room temperature. Granted it was hot as hell in Virginia, and I like it around 70 degrees when I sleep. But you can’t control the temperature. It was late so I didn’t both inquiring further.
We had breakfast the next morning. It was cereal, some pastries and assorted fruits. It’s not like a prepared meal, but it is tasty. Plenty of coffee and tea if you need it.
The location is great! Very charming part of town. It’s really close to King Street. The landlords fixed us up with parking for both cars which was nice of them.
We had the place booked for 2 nights but couldn’t stay for the 2^nd night. Something came up so we headed back to DC. The family running the house were sincerely sorry to see us go, and insisted that our 2^nd night was still on the house and we should return. They wanted to visit with us over an evening glass of wine.
Overall, this place is a strong 3.5, I’m rounding up. It’s a 4 because the family that runs it is kind, considerate and classy. It’s a bed and breakfast, not the Holiday Inn. I know some people might think the place is dated, but they are the type of people that avoid bed and breakfasts. Oh yeah, the location is ideal.