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A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

303 West 4th Street
Port Clinton, OH 43452
United States of America

(419) 732-3719
 

Circa 1913. Open year-round, A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast is located just three blocks from downtown Port Clinton between Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio. The sandy beach of Lake Erie is five minutes away. This B&B features all things Italian, from a complimentary welcome bottle of wine to the three-course breakfast in the Venetian Dining room overlooking the Bird Sanctuary. Two themed guest bedrooms depict the regions of Rome and Florence. Relax on the wraparound porch or in the massage room. Swim in the pool or work out in the fitness center. The landscaped yard includes vegetable, herb and flower gardens, a fountain, pond, and statuary. Enjoy a gift bag of homemade biscotti to take home upon checkout.

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A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast



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Rates

$149

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa and Cash.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine
  • Popcorn
  • Spring Water

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • A Room Is Available For 12 People At Tables
  • Groups Up To 50 People Throughout The Inn In Various Places

Available Food Service

  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Room Service
  • Wine
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • A Complimentary Bottle Of Italian Wine Awaits You
  • All Food Served Including Coffee
  • Espresso
  • Cappuccino Is From Italy (except In-season Fruit). Breakfast Is A 3-course Totally Italian Breakfast

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • African Lion Safari
  • Outdoor Water Park
  • Putt Putt Golf
  • The Lake Erie Islands
  • Tennis Courts - We Supply Racquets
  • Balls
  • Indoor Swimming
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Beach

On-Site Spa Services

  • Fitness Center
  • Massages

Specialty Treatments: Traditional Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Raindrop Massage, Hot Pack Massage

Transportation Services

  • Airport Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

James and Deborah Pufnock

Languages Spoken

Limited Italian and Spanish

Rooms

This property has 3 total guest accommodations with private bath. The types of beds available include Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air
  • Clock Radio
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Turn-Down Service
  • VCR
  • DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Popcorn
  • Spring Water
  • Ice
  • Complimentary Wine
  • Maid Service

Amenities On Site

  • Bicycles
  • Library
  • Computers
  • PC
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fireplace
  • Television
  • Tennis
  • VCR
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gift Shop
  • DVD

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym On-site
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services

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A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

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Location: Waterfront, Directly between Cleveland, Toledo and Ohio.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • The Garden At The Lighthouse
  • Historic Mona Mi Winery And Resturant
  • Nagoya Japanese Resturant

Romantic Interest

The inn is quiet with soft romantic Italian Music, candlelight, pampering, expensive bathrobes, 2 outdoor fireplaces, torch-lit veranda and porches, beautiful Italian Gardens with statues.

Historic Interest

Inn was constructed by Samuel Wenger in 1913; he poured every stone by hand.

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • Main Street Port Clinton Project

Historic sites nearby:

Johnsons Island Civil War Cemetery (10 miles), Marblehead Lighthouse (9 miles), Perrys Monument (2 miles), French Indian Trail (1 mile), The Armory, (4 blocks), Rosies House (2 Miles), The Old Courthouse, The True Mansion (1 mile), Hayes Presidential Center (15 miles), The Port Clinton Fish Company (1 mile), Camp Perry Rifle Range (2 miles)

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:No minimum stay
Children Restrictions:If both rooms are rented by parents, children are permitted
Cancellation:48 hours notice or one night fee will be charged
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Outside Only.

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92% would stay again
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A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Debbie M
Canfield, OH

My husband Lumpy and I and great friends of ours stayed at this wonderful B and B in July. It is the best B and B that we have ever stayed in. Everything was perfect. Debbie and Jim are awesome. The four of us already booked for New Years Eve.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Great Visit to a town not too far

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Judith F
Laughlintown, PA

THis is a great home away from home. Jim and Debbie make you feel like long time friends. The room was well thought out for comfort and convience. The fridge in the room was helpful to put water in to be cold for the next day's trip. Hope to go back again.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A night at A Touch of Italy

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Jim F
8/5/2010

I spent one night at A Touch of Italy June 26, 2010. The room was clean and comfortable while Debbie and Jim were great hostess/host. A highlight of my visit was aa very relaxing, much needed massage. Debbie has an arrangement with a licensed massage therapist who works out of nearby Fremont. This was especially welcome because I had just completed a bike ride from Toledo in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The massage along with Debbie's warm attentivness (including a delicious breakfast) makes this place a wonderful respite for travelers. I recommend a Touch of Italy to all.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful and Romantic

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Ellen P
7/5/2010

My husband and I had a wonderful romantic getaway here! Deb was a wonderful hostess! Rooms are comfy and food is wonderful!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Terrific place to stay

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Gene S
Bremen, OH
6/14/2010

My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with two wonderful nights here. The room was excellent, Deb was an outstanding hostess who made us feel part of her family and the food was outstanding. Deb helped us by making dinner reservations, by providing brochures from local attractions and just by making us feel at home in her home. We highly recommend this B&B.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Amazing!

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Kevin R
6/6/2010

My girlfriend and I stayed at A Touch of Italy on June 3-5, 2010. We had a wonderful time! We truly were pampered by Deborah! I surprised my girlfriend with the romance package that included a dozen beautiful red roses, a chocolate cake and a bottle of wine. We went to dinner at a local winery called Mon Ami. Upon our return to A Touch of Italy that evening, Deborah had turned down the sheets and placed rose petals on the bed. The next morning, Deborah made a wonderful breakfast…Her special Tuscan egg bake, sausage, fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables all grown in her backyard garden. She also provided us with a comprehensive packet of information and detailed maps on the Port Clinton area. The next morning, Deborah made an even better (hard to imagine!) breakfast of pancakes with homemade strawberry topping, sausage patties made with her homegrown herbs, Italian coffees, specialty teas and Deborah’s very own homemade grape juice made from her homegrown Italian grapes. We highly recommend this Bed & Breakfast, and I even purchased an additional night for my parents’ anniversary. There were so many personal touches that we appreciated very much. A Touch of Italy is impeccably decorated and everything has been thought of! The rooms are very clean and beautiful, and the gardens, porches and veranda are spectacular! Deborah went above and beyond to assure that we enjoyed ourselves.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Spectacular

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Steve C
5/2/2010

Deb and Jim were gracious hosts. We could not have been treated any better. The breakfast was out of this world. A cooked Italian egg meal with sausage, fruit, toast, juice and tea or coffee. The presentation was like a picture. Deb called around to a couple of restaurants trying to find table availability and pricing when we arrived. She also gave us information about area sights and some history of Port Clinton. Our room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. We sipped a complimentary bottle of wine on their upstairs porch. We will definitely go back. Thanks Jim and Deb.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A Gem in Port Clinton

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Douglas F
Lorain, OH
3/10/2010

The innkeepers a A Touch of Italy treated us like family. Their suggestions for dining and entertainment made our stay a great experience. The rooms are spotless with plenty of amenities, the breakfasts are nothing short of spectacular. We can't wait to stay here again. Doug and Faye

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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2nd stay as nice as 1st! Romantic!

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Stacy M (2 reviews)
3/4/2010

My husband and I enjoyed our first stay with Deb so much we decided to go again. We did not have plans this time, other than dinner and a movie in our room. Deb had a list of bands that were playing in the area just in case we decided to go out. When we returned from dinner, our bed was covered with rose petals! How romantic! Breakfast was again superb; pancakes with wild blueberry topping and fresh whipped cream! We have decided this will be at least a yearly getaway for us! Thanks Deb!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A Wonderful Place to Stay!!

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Stacy M (2 reviews)
9/20/2009

My husband and I just returned from a night at A Touch of Italy. This is by far the best B&B I have stayed in. Deb is a wonderful hostess. The details that she sees to are great. She recommended a place for dinner which turned out to be a lot of fun. She filled us in on local history, had a bottle of wine chilled for us upon our arrival and had turned down our bed for us when we returned for the evening. Breakfast was outstanding; Tuscan egg bake, sausage, fresh fruit, toast with homemade jam and the best apple caramel cinnamon roll I have eaten. The only bad thing I can think of is that we had to leave! There were other guests there, but we never heard anyone. I highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend get-away. Thanks Deb! We can't wait to come back and see you again!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
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Simply and Romantically Amazing

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Catherine P
Grand Rapids, MI
7/30/2009

Simply and Romantically Amazing For a first time bed and breakfaster, this place was simply amazing. Our host made us feel very welcome in this town has seemed to have connections almost everywhere. The rooms are very comfortable and make you feel at home. We stayed only one night but it was one of the most romantic nights of our lives. Staying out on the balcony sipping wine and relaxing is highly recommended here. AND the breakfast in the morning is simply to die for! We ate so much we skipped lunch we were that full. We'll definitely be coming back to this place in the future. Catherine P.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Authentic and Romantic

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Lori G
5/24/2009

I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this B&B. The owners were gracious, very accommodating and made us feel very comfortable. The ambiance is romantic with an authentic Italian decor. The Italian breakfast and service...you just couldn't feel more pampered. I definitely recommend this lovely home!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Awesome

A Touch of Italy Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Christine
5/7/2008

I stay at BnB's often and this one is great. The food and gardens were beautiful and I've never felt more pampered. I would definitly recommend this BnB.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Inn was recently chosen as "The Most Outstanding Business in the City of Port Clinton" By The Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.