Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, Private Bathroom (Bluebird Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
521 Lerew Road, Carlisle, PA, 17015
  • South Middleton Township & Leaman Park
    4 min drive
  • Boiling Springs Pool
    5 min drive
  • Allenberry Playhouse
    5 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

Room, Private Bathroom (Bluebird Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlisle

With a stay at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast in Carlisle, you'll be on a river, just steps from Yellow Breeches Creek and a 3-minute drive from Spring Meadows Park. .This bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from South Middleton Township & Leaman Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Letort Spring Run.

What's nearby

  • Allenberry Playhouse - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Cumberland County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Dickinson College - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Carlisle Barracks - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast
Air-conditioned accommodations at Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast offer bathrobes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Carlisle bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Red Cardinal Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful two nights at the Red Cardinal. Lovely hosts who looked after us well. Many thanks to them both.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bill and Joanne are an absolute wonderful couple whose hospitality was second to none! Friendly, clean, courteous, very comfortable bed, private bathroom and amazing views of the surrounding countryside! Breakfast was delicious and all freshly made
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sounds of a quiet country setting! Bliss!
We arrived at the most charming B&B on a peaceful setting right outside Carlisle Pa. Joanne and Bill could not have been more gracious hosts. Breakfast served with fresh homegrown produce and eggs. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful
What a beautiful experience! This was our first time staying at a B & B and the owners, Bill and Joanne, made it wonderful! We were treated great from the moment we walked in their door. The room was clean and comfortable and Joanne made great breakfasts. An absolutely beautiful home and setting run my great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
If you want the nicest place with the nicest hosts and to feel like a treasured guest in the home of a great cook, stop looking, you’ve found it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great rooms. Amazing breakfast. A wonderful experience especially after a day on the trail
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay! The hosts went out of their way to assure that I had breakfast to take to my horse show with me. They made me feel cared about and that is a wonderful thing! I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/innkeepers are wonderful and helpful. Always available to answer any questions amd happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real B and B! Excellent hosts and extremely delicious breakfast!!!

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Billy and Joanne are wonderful, engaging hosts. Comfortable and spotlessly clean. A delightful visit. Thanks, Joanne, for the goodie bag u made for me for the ride home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bill and Joanne epitomize what a great B&B is. They were so welcoming and such a joy to spend time with. The house was immaculate and the gardens were amazing. The location was perfect for us and was quiet and safe. We spent extra time with them before we left in the morning just talking like we were old friends. The breakfast that was provided was excellent and Bill makes an incredible server. Together they make a team that every one should try to emulate. We are planning to be back in the area in the fall and even if it doesn't work out that we can stay there we are going to try to stop by and visit for awhile. Thank you Bill and Joanne for making our stay so nice. Neal and Toy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vacheslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great
great
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carlile
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delighted with our stay
The host couple, Joanne and Bill were very accommodating, friendly and professional. My wife and I enjoyed the stay and found the house to be in great shape. The cooking was outstanding and the support staff (Bill) are doing a great job! Do not hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bill and Joanne have the gift of hospitality. The accommodations were excellent and Joanne's breakfasts delicious (come with an appetite!). We felt welcomed and cared for
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carlisle
It was a great stay will Billie and Joanne. They are both so friendly and full of local knowledge. A quiet and peaceful location. Very clean and comfortable room. Would live to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and welcoming bed and breakfast!
Billy and Joanne were amazing hosts and very welcoming of us into their home. Their place is spotless and Joanne’s breakfast is delicious. Bed was very comfortable and we felt very COVID safe because everything was so clean and they wore masks the whole time (per our request). Thank you for a great stay and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jan and Dave's fabulous weekend.
As we arrived we actually passed the Inn so we turned around and outside was our host Bill waving to us showing us where to park. He helped with our luggage into the Inn where we met Joanne our hostess. Bill showed us to our nice size room upstairs. We had a queen size bed and a nice view to the garden area. We had plenty of storage for our things. A nice size bathroom was also in our room, so we had complete privacy. The house was basically like a farm house, in pristine condition and very clean. But even with the great accommodations our hosts is why we enjoyed our little trip. You'll never find more friendlier people. They were always attentive to our needs. Joanne made two fantastic breakfasts for us and asked beforehand what we liked or didn't like. Bill and Joanne wanted our stay to be perfect and it was. We hope someday we'll see them again..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Hopkinton MA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going to the Ref Cardinal is like visiting your favorite Aunt and Uncle’s house. Bill and Joanne have been doing this for a while and it shows. Joanne cooks up an unbelievable breakfast and both are great conversationalists. There goal is to make you feel like you are one of the family and I can say we truly felt that way. We had to visit Gettysburg College for our daughter’s XC meet which was only about 20 miles away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Billy and Joanne's was incredible. Everything from the warm welcome to the amazing breakfast. We would thoroughly recommend staying here. The only bit we didn't like was having to leave after such a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019