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Review The Holly & Ivy Inn is stylish and cozy retreat. David & Amy apparently spent 2 years remodeling the place, and it shows! It’s an old-house feel with modern conveniences tastefully woven in. Each room was thoughfully furnished with period-piece chairs, tables and chests and the walls studded with unique art. Our closet had plenty of hooks, a whole tower of storage drawers and a mini-fridge. Sleep came easy on a memory foam mattress, feather pillows and down comforter. Bathroom was well-stocked with spa-grade hair & body products, thick towels and a hair dryer. We requested an iron and ironing board to prepare for a wedding, and they were already waiting when we arrived. The large screen TV in our room had Netflix and Hulu already connected. Bottled waters graced our nightstand, but there was a fresh supply in the hallway should we wish for more. The upscale continental breakfast included a wide variety of cold cereal and oatmeal toppings (dried dates, pecans, walnuts, sliced almonds), jams, fresh fruit and pastries. The fridge was stocked each morning with sliced ham and summer sausage, cheese, Greek and regular yogurt, fruit cups, fresh sliced berries, boiled eggs, and applesauce. Milk, juices and sodas were available around the clock as well as a full Keurig coffee & tea bar. A variety of snacks was always available in the fridge and on the buffet table. We even spotted supplies for making s’mores outside at the firepit! Forget foam or paper plates…here one eats with real silverware and dishes, with a bin available to collect used dishware. We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Amy, but David was an excellent host, helping us with luggage and providing a grand tour at our arrival after demonstrating the functioning of the outdoor and room locks. He was both gracious and personable. We definitely plan to come back!