Our Reviews

Victorian charm at its best! The Spencer House is an amazing and charming place to stay in downtown Erie. The hosts are very warm, welcoming and gracious. They serve a most delicious breakfast spread and can adjust to dietary needs. Highly recommended stay!

Home away from home Wonderful place to stay while in Erie, PA. Hosts were welcoming and shared the history of both the bed & breakfast and the surrounding area. Great location and comfortable amenities. The room was warm and inviting, all the needed extras provided and breakfast was yummy.

Home away from home Wonderful place to stay while in Erie, PA. Hosts were welcoming and shared the history of both the bed & breakfast and the surrounding area. Great location and comfortable amenities. The room was warm and inviting, all the needed extras provided and breakfast was yummy.

Spotlessly clean, quiet, on a leafy friendly neighborhood street in Erie, Pa. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the Spencer House. Breakfast was delicious and the hosts are friendly and very helpful. There is a wonderful "food court", (not a mall food court at all!) just a quick drive down the street. It had all types of locally prepared food choices for dinner AND live entertainment on a Wednesday night. Our room, the Nursery is spacious with lots of windows, the bed was very comfortable, and there is a private bath.
We came to this area to go bird watching in Presque Isle State Park, the birds were all there and this Bed and Breakfast just topped this mini vacation off! Oh and don't miss the Maritime Museum on the water-front, a real gem with very friendly folks who are a wealth of information.

Spotlessly clean, quiet, on a leafy friendly neighborhood street in Erie, Pa. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the Spencer House. Breakfast was delicious and the hosts are friendly and very helpful. There is a wonderful "food court", (not a mall food court at all!) just a quick drive down the street. It had all types of locally prepared food choices for dinner AND live entertainment on a Wednesday night. Our room, the Nursery is spacious with lots of windows, the bed was very comfortable, and there is a private bath.

We came to this area to go bird watching in Presque Isle State Park, the birds were all there and this Bed and Breakfast just topped this mini vacation off! Oh and don't miss the Maritime Museum on the waterfront, a real gem with very friendly folks who are a wealth of information.

A Wonderful B&B!! My husband and I recently stayed at the Spencer House and it was amazing!! We were greeted by Lisa who gave us a tour of the mansion, told us of the historical area, as well as the history of the original owners, Judah Colt Spencer. We stayed in the Spencer Suite and the bed was incredible! The room was impeccable and we appreciated how nice and peaceful the inn was, especially after a long drive. We travel back and forth to Indiana to visit family and were looking for our “go to” place as a rest over. Well, this is it!!! The breakfast was delicious and Steve is an amazing cook!! The refrigerators with complimentary water and soda were a very nice touch. Lisa and Steve were gracious hosts, it was as if we were family!

A Wonderful B&B!! My husband and I recently stayed at the Spencer House and it was amazing!! We were greeted by Lisa who gave us a tour of the mansion, told us of the historical area, as well as the history of the original owners, Judah Colt Spencer. We stayed in the Spencer Suite and the bed was incredible! The room was impeccable and we appreciated how nice and peaceful the inn was, especially after a long drive. We travel back and forth to Indiana to visit family and were looking for our “go to” place as a rest over. Well, this is it!!! The breakfast was delicious and Steve is an amazing cook!! The refrigerators with complimentary water and soda were a very nice touch. Lisa and Steve were gracious hosts, it was as if we were family!

Fantastic Time! We have stayed at numerous B&B's throughout the Country and the Spencer House is one of the best. Absolutely beautiful home, very well cared for and all the details were taken care of. You can tell that Steve and Lisa take great pride in making sure that you have a great stay.

Fantastic Time! We have stayed at numerous B&B's throughout the Country and the Spencer House is one of the best. Absolutely beautiful home, very well cared for and all the details were taken care of. You can tell that Steve and Lisa take great pride in making sure that you have a great stay.

Royal Experience at Spencer House The location was excellent, the house was gorgeous, the breakfast was delicious and the owners Steve and Lisa were great. They welcomed us and were extremely kind and helpful. It was a magnificent experience and we highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

Royal Experience at Spencer House The location was excellent, the house was gorgeous, the breakfast was delicious and the owners Steve and Lisa were great. They welcomed us and were extremely kind and helpful. It was a magnificent experience and we highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

Our stay was wonderful! I appreciated how quiet and peaceful it was inside of the rooms. We stayed in Captains Quarters and hope to return again. Breakfast was delicious… some of the best scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes I’ve had! The refrigerators with complimentary water and sodas are also a nice touch. The owners, Steve and Lisa, truly want you to have a wonderful experience and make sure you have everything you need. Another bonus was that everywhere we wanted to go only took about 10 minutes by car to get there. Can’t wait to come back!

Perfect getaway Our stay was wonderful! I appreciated how quiet and peaceful it was inside of the rooms. We stayed in Captains Quarters which has a comfortable king size bed and spacious bathroom with jetted tub and separate shower. Breakfast was delicious some of the best scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes I’ve had! The refrigerators with complimentary water and sodas are also a nice touch. The owners, Steve and Lisa, truly want you to have a wonderful experience and make sure you have everything you need. Another bonus was that everywhere we wanted to go only took about 10 minutes by car to get there. Can’t wait to come back!

Family Event Trip Everything was wonderful! One of the best breakfasts ever at a B&B!! Loved the history of the house and the community from the owners. Great stay and very highly recommended. The side trip through Presque Isle State Park is also highly recommended.

Family Event Trip Everything was wonderful! One of the best breakfasts ever at a B&B!! Loved the history of the house and the community from the owners. Great stay and very highly recommended. The side trip through Presque Isle State Park is also highly recommended.

What an absolutely delightful and charming B&B! The home itself is just gorgeous with original wood throughout, actually, most everything in the home is original and so well taken care of. The wrap-around porch is so relaxing. I stayed in the Nursery room as it was the only one available. It had two big beds and like all the rooms it had a private bath, mine with the original clawfoot tub. The bed was so comfy, you won't want to get out of it. I loved everything about this place. The owners were so welcoming and friendly. Do not skip the amazing breakfast. There's nothing like a home-cooked hot breakfast to start the day and your only disappointment might be that you can't finish it all ... I didn't have that problem. I happily ate every single bite and left stuffed both mornings I was there. Highly, highly recommend! I will be staying there whenever I need to visit Erie for work.
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Just spent 3 days at Spencer House, check in was easy, Steve was there to greet us and give us a brief history of this beautiful home. The positives were excellent breakfasts prepared by his wife Lisa, the home is beautiful. We stayed in The President Suite, bed was very comfortable, nice sitting area but the bathroom is antiquated and there is what looks like mold around the tub tile, the toilet is very close to the floor… noise also carries, we could easily here people walking above us and the room downstairs where guests can congregate was very loud one night, but they do have a house rule of quiet after 10:00pm. With all that being said I would recommend this beautiful piece of history, just don’t expect updated features!

Absolutely stunning house. Pergect location. Close to Presque isle and other wonderful things to do in erie. Lisa is am outstanding cook. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Steve shared some wonderful history of the house and gave some wonderful recommendations. We stayed in Mary's room for our 11 year anniversary. Cute room with your own shower and sink. Comfortable bed nice view of the street. Would definitely rebook here.

Wonderful mansion for a romantic weekend get away to erie Absolutely stunning house. Pergect location. Close to Presque isle and other wonderful things to do in erie. Lisa is am outstanding cook. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Steve shared some wonderful history of the house and gave some wonderful recommendations. We stayed in Mary's room for our 11 year anniversary. Cute room with your own shower and sink. Comfortable bed nice view of the street. Would definitely rebook here.

Great location The place is spotless,the food is excellent, the beds are very comfy & the location is great.Walking distance to downtown. Plenty of good local resturants. What more can you ask for? The history of the house is very interesting.

A grand property We were thoroughly impressed with this B&B. Steve gave us a tour along with the history of the house as we were checking in. Every room was filled with character. We walked into town for dinner, awe-struck at the grand properties along the street. This was such a great experience.

A grand property We were thoroughly impressed with this B&B. Steve gave us a tour along with the history of the house as we were checking in. Every room was filled with character. We walked into town for dinner, awe-struck at the grand properties along the street. This was such a great experience.

A charming look at Erie History My 3 brothers and cousin stayed at the historic Spencer House because it was in the neighborhood where most of us got our start as children. Erie has really improved since our last visit. We have all have traveled widely in the US and the world. The house, and our host and hostess exceeded expectations, with charming period decor, a detailed history of the house and neighborhood. When we return we'd all stay there again, without question!!

We had a great stay at Spencer House! The house itself is beautiful. So many of the home’s original details are intact and very well kept. If you appreciate old homes, this is a great pick. The room we stayed in was beautiful and spacious. Like the rest of the home it was very charming. The bed was super comfortable and cozy. We both slept great. It was very quiet. The location is perfect. Close to walking trails, parks, beaches, restaurants. The front porch is great for hanging out. Breakfast each morning is homemade and very good. Coffee was also really good. Steve and Lisa are very hospitable and knowledgeable about the area. Lots of lovely tiny details from the nice sheets to the chilled bottled water and candy dishes.

The Spencer House Bed & Breakfast exceeded our expectations; how rare is it to have a place live up to its superlative reviews. Steve and Lisa were kind, communicative, and understanding before our stay - and continued to be so throughout our (wonderful) experience at the Inn. We stayed in Nanny's Room and so enjoyed the thoughtful decor and private bathroom. Breakfast was divine and the first floor sitting rooms were the kind of places you never wanted to leave. We were tempted to spend our whole trip enjoying the beautiful parlor and front porch. A wholly wonderful experience, recommended to all, and we will hope to come back soon.

The Spencer House B&B is a wonderful place to stay if you’re looking for a quiet weekend getaway. I came up and spent a long weekend with a few of my girlfriends and we had a blast! The house is full of beautiful historic artifacts and the place is very clean. The rooms were cozy and comfortable and Steve and Lisa were great hosts. I would highly recommend staying here if you’re interested in visiting the Erie area.

Wonderful mansion for a romantic weekend get away to erie Absolutely stunning house. Pergect location. Close to Presque isle and other wonderful things to do in erie. Lisa is am outstanding cook. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Steve shared some wonderful history of the house and gave some wonderful recommendations. We stayed in Mary's room for our 11 year anniversary. Cute room with your own shower and sink. Comfortable bed nice view of the street. Would definitely rebook here.

Great location The place is spotless,the food is excellent, the beds are very comfy & the location is great.Walking distance to downtown. Plenty of good local resturants. What more can you ask for? The history of the house is very interesting.

This house is absolutely amazing! Both rooms we stayed in were so cozy. Every morning waking up we could smell the breakfast cooking downstairs and it was so delicious! We felt like royalty sitting at the dining table to eat. We hope to come back again next year! Thank you so much for everything ❤️

Beautiful and historical BB Had a wonderful but short stay. Steve and Lisa were excellent hosts. Steve provided great detail and history of the Spenser House and surrounding neighborhood. The Solarium was a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and play a game.

OVER THE TOP "Over the top" Bets Bed and Breakfast ever. We were treated as a king and queen. Steve and Lisa were fantastic. So much to see and enjoy in Erie and Spencer House is conveniently located to everything.

Wonderful place, will be back for sure. Breakfast was excellent! Very nice and charming place. Highly recommend going to the Spencer House B&B for a relaxing stay. Everything was top notch. Steve answered all the questions we had regarding the area and what was happening in the area.

Loved it We had a very pleasant stay at the Spencer House. The home itself is beautiful, and the history is interesting. The integrity of the home has been preserved and maintained beautifully. If you love old mansions with charm and history you should stay here. Our room was beautiful and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and cozy. You could almost not even leave the property and have a wonderful, peaceful stay. The front porch is great for sitting and relaxing, and the home is very quiet. But, it is very centrally located, close to walking trails, parks, beaches, and restaurants. Breakfast every morning was perfect. Lots of care and attention to detail goes into The Spencer House.

My husband and I stayed here in July 2023. We had a great time. Kate and Carl were wonderful hosts. Everything was great, from the room to the delicious food. When we first arrived it was pouring rain. Carl came out of the house holding an umbrella. That was so sweet. Kate is a terrific cook!! Her attention to detail is above and beyond. The table was set beautifully. I could go on and on about our stay. We will definitely be back when we head that way. Thanks Carl and Kate!!

Absolutely stunning 19th century woodwork throughout this B and B! Amiable and welcoming hosts. Comfortable bed and spotless room. Excellent and abundant breakfast. About a 1 mile walk to the convention center, which was fine for me, but maybe not as comfortable for a single female on the same route. That said, a gorgeous walk along this street with beautiful stately homes. Loved this place and would 100% stay here again.

A perfect getaway! A perfect little getaway! My Wife and I went down for the weekend to meet some friends and we had a great stay at the Spencer House! The breakfast was delicious and the owners were terrific! I will definitely be heading back!

A perfect getaway! A perfect little getaway! My Wife and I went down for the weekend to meet some friends and we had a great stay at the Spencer House! The breakfast was delicious and the owners were terrific! I will definitely be heading back!

Spencer House and Steve and Lisa are awesome! It's a beautiful house and wonderful atmosphere, and as a bonus, it's a better price than the generic hotels in the area. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options. We will definitely be back next time we are in Erie!

Lovely B&B The Spencer House B&B was a great stop on our 2 week road trip. Steve and Lisa are wonderful hosts and you could not ask for a better location A little over a mile from the water - we took a lovely stroll though a historic neighborhood on our way to dinner. Breakfast the next morning was delicious.

Lovely BB The Spencer House B&B was a great stop on our 2 week road trip. Steve and Lisa are wonderful hosts and you could not ask for a better location A little over a mile from the water - we took a lovely stroll though a historic neighborhood on our way to dinner. Breakfast the next morning was delicious.

Charming B&B We were very comfortable here. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Steve and Lisa are welcoming hosts. We were in Erie to attend a funeral and they were very sympathetic and accommodating with a later arrival. Although our reasons for visiting were not for pleasure, I do highly recommend visiting their charming Bed and Breakfast.

Lovely experience at the Spencer House The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The old victorian mansion is teeming with history and class. The grounds are lovely, well landscaped. Loved to sit out on the porch and just relax. Even though close to downtown Erie, it is peaceful and quiet. Breakfasts were excellent and the coffee was superb. The room had a large wall-mounted LED TV.

Lovely experience at the Spencer House The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The old victorian mansion is teeming with history and class. The grounds are lovely, well landscaped. Loved to sit out on the porch and just relax. Even though close to downtown Erie, it is peaceful and quiet. Breakfasts were excellent and the coffee was superb. The room had a large wall-mounted LED TV.

Pleasant summer get a way Lovely house with amazing wood details. Enjoyed sitting on front porch where there is plenty of comfy furniture. Hosts went above and beyond with breakfast for vegan. Easy drive to Presque Isle. Info on things to do in Erie available in Band B and in advance from them.

Pleasant summer get a way Lovely house with amazing wood details. Enjoyed sitting on front porch where there is plenty of comfy furniture. Hosts went above and beyond with breakfast for vegan. Easy drive to Presque Isle. Info on things to do in Erie available in Band B and in advance from them.