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Rocking Horse Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful airport-adjacent retreat at the Rocking Horse Inn, where attentive staff provide assistance and a full breakfast fuels daily explorations.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ravenna, Rocking Horse Inn is near the airport. Windmill Lakes Golf Club and Birdie Shack Putt-R-Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Branch State Park and Charles Tummonds State Nature Preserve. Ravenna Community Playground and AAA I-76 Antique Mall are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ravenna travel guide
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Map
248 W Riddle Ave, Ravenna, OH, 44266

What's nearby

  • Reed Memorial Library
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ravenna City Park of Dreams
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ravenna Community Playground
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Havres Woods Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Diamond Park
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • GetGo Cafe + Markets
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    18 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Circle K
    15 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
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocking Horse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rocking Horse Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 308 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

I would stay again

The Inn was comfortable and clean, and Bob was incredibly welcoming. From the mints in the room, to the snacks and healthy breakfast, this stay was so much nicer than staying in a hotel. It's a short drive from Kent State, and a great place to stay if you are in town for an event at the university.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amaranta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. The host is super kind. The place is charming and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Memorable

The individual entry code was very easy to use coming and going. The very unique time period of this Inn was inviting and almost like time travel at times! The generous 24 hr available snack and food items were most welcome! But above all the host Bob is an extremely pleasant and kind person! I had an overwhelming sense of peace while staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All bedrooms are unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at the Rocking Horse Inn after going to a concert in Kent. The inn was very quiet; I think we were the only ones staying there that night. We particularly liked the front and side porches, gardens, the antique rocking horses in every room, and the other antiques throughout the inn. The breakfast, while self-serve, was very well organized in the beautiful dining room, and the host provided a variety and abundance of food options. We particularly liked the bowl of fresh berries. Our room and bed were comfortable. The bathroom was tiny but adequate. My only complaint is that the carpet had several stains and needed either a deep cleaning or replacing. However, in an old house, there is always something that needs updating. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice continental breakfast spread. Fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs along with hot coffee and oatmeal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quiet and lots of character!

We were attending a family wedding nearby and this was a wonderful place to stay. The breakfast food options were very nice and the location made it easy to find good dinner options and squeeze in some shopping and a movie. Loved the decor and appreciated the kind host. Will go back if we visit that region again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Ravenna
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amaranta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023