Rendon House

The Rendon House B&B was a fantastic experience in Jim Thorpe, PA! My fiancée and I arrived with our very close friends from MA for a fun filled weekend. Terry met us from the very second we pulled into the driveway to ensure we knew where to park and she even went above and beyond to carry our bags to our rooms. She gave us a tour of the entire house and made us feel comfortable the second we walked in. Not only was the house full of antiques and history, but it was stocked full of beer, candy, and fruit as well. As if this wasn’t enough, Terry provided a 5 star breakfast each morning that consisted of fruit, pasteries, juice, coffee, quiche and waffles! She was very friendly, knowledgable was accommodating. We would highly recommend the Rendon House to anyone visiting Jim Thorpe!

Upon entering Jim Thorpe (a lovely quaint little town) for the first time, I wanted to check out some of the Bed-​n-​Breakfast places. I saw this place (The Rendon House), and walked up the stairs and rang the doorbell. I asked to see the place for consideration of staying here. The lady answering the door (I assume she was the owner; I may be wrong) said she just had a boat load of people here for the Fourth of July and was cleaning up, and if I wanted to see the place, check the website. Then she practically shut the door in my face with my jaw hanging open. NONE of the other B&B’s did that; they all graciously invited me in and showed me around (I stayed at one of them). I got business cards from several B&B’s because I plan to come back. I’m gathering papers and business cards for a «JIM THORPE» file I keep (I can be anal that way, lol). Anyway, I’m definitely not ever considering the Rendon House, after her rudeness.

Stop comparing other B&B’s and stay at the Rendon House! The best bed and breakfast in Jim Thorpe! I am writing this review for the traveler who is like me and wants to know their options and choose the right place for the right value.
Location:
This brick «Brownstone» style house is right in the heart of Jim Thorpe. It is on Broadway St, which is the main street in Jim Thorpe, tons of shopping, antique shops, restaurants, etc… The Rendon House right across the street from Strange Brew coffee shop (awesome little shop). When you walk out of the house, you are within walking distance of everything, like I said, right in the heart of all the excitement that is Jim Thorpe.
Décor and Overall Feel:
The Rendon House is three stories, lovely and tranquil, beautiful, quiet, and super clean. It is decorated in traditional vintage style furniture, as well as modern and comfy furniture. It has beautiful wall paper, cute vanities, a beautiful sitting room with fireplace, lovely stained glass windows over the doors, and lots of light. It feels like a chic country Victorian home inside, it smells nice, and there is always some soft music playing in the living room. Terry the host has set out candies to eat, there are games like scrabble to play, and she also provides complementary beer and water in the sitting room for you throughout your stay (as much as you want)!
The rooms are big and airy, light and comfortable, and most of all CLEAN.
Comfort:
My husband and I literally had the best sleep on our bed. We stayed in the front room of the house on the second floor. We wanted to see onto Broadway st, so we chose that room. We had a super clean bathroom that was beautifully decorated and clean, with cute towels and toiletries.
Our bed had lovely linens and the carpets were nice. Lots of dressers and closet space. My ONLY change that I would suggest to the owner for an added bonus, would be to upgrade each tv in the house with a decent sized flat screen tv, it would make a big difference. But really, where you are there in all the Jim Thorpe glory, you don’t care much about the tv, it is just at night when going to bed that an overall better screen quality would be a nice touch.
We often times went outside on the back garden patio and drank our beers among the flowers and birds. It was so beautiful and relaxing.
Breakfast:
What can I say? This was the best breakfast I ever had at any hotel or Inn. When we made our reservation, Terry, the host asked us if we had any allergies and we told her that we were Gluten-​free. When it came time for breakfast, she had gluten-​free carrot muffins and a cinnamon and current danish to go along with our bacon, spinach, and cheese omelet that was served with fingerling potatoes, fresh fruit cup, fresh coffee, and orange juice. I should also mention that everything was served on her fine china. So pretty and just made the experience great.
Did we have to eat with strangers? Yes. Was it weird? Not really. We all kind of strolled into the dining room at different times. We discussed our itineraries, places to eat, things to do, outdoor activities, where we were from, etc… It was actually nice.
Host:
Terry runs the Rendon House. It is her mother’s house and she keeps it running beautifully and takes such great care of the grounds. She is a fabulous cook and is super nice. She chats with you a bit, but is not overbearing, and definitely gives you your space. She gives you a key to the house and your room, and you are on your own from there. But if you need anything at all, she is available. She is just the sweetest person.
Overall Rating:
I gave this B&B 5 stars because there was really nothing to complain about. We had the best experience and where thinking the whole time how we should have our parents go there, and all of our married friends. A great place to go away for a weekend. One nice flat screen tv in the living room would be a great upgrade, but not a deal breaker AT ALL. So, like I said, stop comparing places and stay at the Rendon House!