Reviews

Flint doesn’t have any 5 star hotels… actually, this city’s best “Hotel” is the two and a half star Hampton Inn (on Hill Rd. south of the airport). But… lucky you… you’ve stumbled upon the “B&B” section and you have found the best gem in the city. You get “Five Star” service here in the ACTUAL center of everything. Go ahead… click on that map button to the right of this review (PC version of TA). You will notice just right of the map pin is downtown Flint… just a short three minute drive away. Now look to the West of the map. See Miller Road? That is where all of the shopping and best restaurants (other than downtown) are. Miller Road West will lead you to Genesee Valley (the best mall in the area). Now look to the South-West. Bishop airport is there. The airport is close but the major flight patterns don’t come near this place (it is very quiet). Zoom in and look at the surrounding neighborhood (in the satellite view). This is Flint’s nicest neighborhood filled with historic homes kept up immaculately. Look at the photos… these aren’t Photoshopped. This place is really that beautiful. To get here by car, take I-69 to the Hammerberg exit. Drive North to the light. Turn right onto Miller Road then Turn Left onto South Drive and you are there. The hosts are among the best ones I have ever met at a bed and breakfast. The house is stunning. If you have been to the English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Mi. then you will equally love this house. Do you like to golf? Flint’s best golf course (Swartz Creek) is almost a walk-able distance away, but driving there is much safer because Miller Road and Hammerberg Road are not pedestrian friendly. Room rates are comparable to the best hotels in Flint but you get so much more here…why pay $150. for a two and a half star room when you can get a five star room here for close to the same price. Remember… you get personal service and breakfast here as well. If I didn’t actually live here in the city… this would be the place I would choose to stay.

Although I completed my survey online, I wanted to write to express the incredible experience I had at the Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast.

While your survey asked the best and the worst, it is impossible to pick one of the best and there was nothing that was “worse” — other than having to leave for my home. Who would have thought that a person living in a luxury condo in sunny Las Vegas would pine to remain in Flint, Michigan with weather touching on winter’s door? Well that is exactly what transpired. For the first time in my life — and I have to travel extensively — I missed staying at my travel accommodation — Knob Hill. So, the worst part was having to leave. I’ve stayed at dozens of B & B’s and this was by far the best one and best experience ever! Where would I even begin to start: The Internet.

When I learned that a business trip was putting me in Knob Hill, I was excited and afraid. I looked at their website and read every single page and looked at every picture. I thought to myself that if the establishment is only half as good as the images, I’d be okay. In many places the pictures do not match the place. With Knob Hill, the images on the internet were exactly what I found, if possible, even better.

Bed and Breakfast owners or managers are typically more friendly than a hotel, but owners Diana and Allan are above all others. They have an amazing intuition to understand when guests want interaction and when they want to be on their own. Although I’ve only known them since last Wednesday evening, I immediately felt as though I’ve known them my entire life. They listened intently and contributed significantly to a broad range of topics. One night the entire house was downstairs celebrating life and being social. I’m not one to engage in socialization with strangers, but Diana and Allan made every visitor feel like old friends. If I could do this in my practice, I’d be a hero and yet they do this with seemingly no effort at all. I even mentioned that I had never been to a hockey game and bashfully declined but later in the day decided “why not.” I called Diana and asked if the offer stood and before you knew it I was having the time of my life rooting for the Flint Firebirds.

Every room in the home was immaculate and the bed was heaven! The breakfast was so delicious, and the snacks were healthy and delicious as well. Pampered is an understatement.

Your association is well served by having Diana and Allan as members and Knob Hill among your establishments. If I travel to a location in Michigan that is not within reasonable driving distance from Knob Hill, I will be looking at your association, assuming the caliber of B&B’s are somewhat close to Knob Hill, as I don’t expect anything could match the experience. Diana and Allan may have ruined all future visits to other places by their exemplary attention to detail, cleanliness, and hospitality.

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We had a wonderful time staying at the Knob Hill during our 5 night visit to the Flint area. Diana was a generous hostess and great gourmet cook! She gave us some wonderful places to visit too which made our vacation even more enjoyable. We will definitely return to try out the more exotic rooms she has planned in the future. Thanks so much! 🙂

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It was wonderful. Had the whole place for family. It was my parents 50th anniversary. The entire family enjoyed their stay and the food was amazing. Wine in the evenings around the fireplace was such a joy. Everyone talked all night long!

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We had a wonderful stay there. Breakfast was delicious.