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Rocking Horse Inn

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ravenna with free breakfast

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Fountain
Interior entrance
Individually decorated, free WiFi
Dining
Interior
Located near the airport, the Rocking Horse Inn offers a complete breakfast each morning and a library for unwinding. Enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site barbecue grills, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
248 W Riddle Ave, Ravenna, OH, 44266

What's nearby

  • Windmill Lakes Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • AAA I-76 Antique Mall - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Birdie Shack Putt-R-Golf - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Dix Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • The Kent Stage - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alliance Station - 29 min drive
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GetGo Cafe + Markets - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rocking Horse Inn

Bed & breakfast near Kent State University
Consider a stay at Rocking Horse Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

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

More

  • Built in 1867
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Please contact the property using the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rocking Horse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rocking Horse Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocking Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rocking Horse Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rocking Horse Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Reed Memorial Library, Ravenna City Park of Dreams, and Diamond Park. Ravenna Community Playground and Havres Woods Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Rocking Horse Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside isnt as nice as online, inside is breath taking. Well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the solitude and also the decor
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful surroundings.

Lovely B&B. Bob was very personable and a very accommodating host. Stepping back in time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Beautiful stay, wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is about 30 minutes away. Quiet town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bob is a very friendly and attentive host! Rooms were very nice and quaint. Location was great for easy access to Kent and university activities! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds! Quiet, charming. The owner was very kind and welcoming. A little hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great BnB!

The Rocking Horse Inn was a fantastic stay. The host is super friendly and accommodating. He kept out snacks, drinks, fruit the entire time I was there. It is a wonderfully curated turn of the century home with beautiful antiques. (Which may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I certainly appreciated them.) I will be returning to the area and definitely will rebook with the Rocking Horse Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Wwhere’s the breakfast?

Beautify house, very nice room. But self service everything. I never saw the innkeeper or any staff. And a B&Bn with no cooked breakfast is not a B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first impression was that I went to the wrong address. Nothing like the advertising. Weeds, peeling paint. Inside, ragged frayed towels and filthy blankets. We didn’t stay one night. When I asked to be reimbursed for the second and third night, I was told that was impossible because I had prepaid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I read the reviews and decided to book...I am not sure I was at the same place. I am not able to upload the pictures I took. The weeds outside over took everything. The place is very run down. The stains on the bedroom carpet were kind of gross. No one mentioned the trains blowing their whistles all hours of the night. The bathroom towels looked like they were rags. I went to make raisin bread however it expired in May. Bob was very nice on the phone but we were there alone as Bob was out of town. I am not sure of the opinions of the other reviewers but my experience was very different.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house inside was wonderful! Very clean and neat. The linens were soft and comfortable, snacks and access to fridge was a plus! The house on the outside was scarey, couldn't see the broken sign...almost didn’t want to go into the house. House manager was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house inside is immaculate. Hospitality was great. Everything reminded me of the 19 century home mansions. Bed was comfortable. The entire house makes you feel like you were transported back to the 19th Century. I would love to come back again!
My husband by the Rocky Horse Inn sign
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept well there. No dislikes. Bob is a wonderful host and makes you feel welcome immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host, great breakfast, great stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful charming confortable stay!

Beauriful antique charms in a lovely neighbofhood. Bob is a most hospitable host with several tasrey treats thruout the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming B&B close to Kent State and Cleveland

I selected this lodging because it is literally the only place to stay in Ravenna, and because I like antiques. This B&B exceeded my expectations. It is lovely, comfortable, warm and quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. I had fun exploring the rooms and taking in all the antique furniture and art and collectibles. It has clearly been renovated recently (bathroom) and it's well-maintained, with period details. It was very clean. I loved the plants in the common rooms too. My only regret was that it was too cold to enjoy the beautiful porches. I will return to enjoy them, in the future. Highly recommend this place!
Side porch
Guest Room
Delicious and Healthy Breakfast options
Victorian Parlor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been in Kent three times the past year and always stay at the Rocking horse. We love its vintage charm and beautiful quaint neighborhood. Bob is extremely thoughtful with all the extras he provides. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I are both retired and had to travel from out-of-state a few weeks ago to Ravenna for a funeral and looked for a nice place to stay for two nights. The Rocking Horse Inn looked OK and so we rented it. I was a bit curious about the owner's statement that all reservations were non-refundable "for any reason." Really, for "any reason?" Our reservation asked if there were any "requests," and we only had one: We wrote that my wife has airborne allergies and cannot be around "any" scented cleaners or fragrances (like Febreze), etc. To our dismay, when we arrived the entire 1st floor was filled with fragrances (candles, scented outlets, etc.). When we went up to our room it was even worse, our whole room reeked. I tried to open the windows, but they were completely sealed shut by old paint - which I do believe is a Safety Code Violation! Also, it is interesting that many old homes (like the Rocking Horse) might use heavy fragrances to cover over mold or mildew toxins. For many, scents are enjoyable, but for many others they are toxic: https://seetheair.org/2024/05/09/beyond-the-pleasant-smell-the-hidden-dangers-of-air-fresheners-in-your-home/ We spoke with the owner and he told us that the only thing he did was to remove 2 candles from our room the night before we came, like that would help. We never received another return phone call or text, although we tried 5x. We recommend AVOIDING the Rocking Horse Inn!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute and the owner was very friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn with fascinating people and antiques
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Love the charm! Great options for snacks and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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