L'Arvidienne Couette et Café Guest Reviews
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1.8 miles from Quebec City centre |
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Fatima Thu, 31 October 2024
Exceptional
Liked: Fantastic hostess, so helfpful and kind. Great breakfast and great location! Highly recommended.
Stacy Sat, 26 October 2024
Musty home with a hostess...
Liked: The breakfast was a lovely presentation of breads and sweets. I was told it was not offered at the time of morning I was available, but was surprised to see that she had made it available for other guests, so I was ultimately able to have some breakfast with my stay. The exterior of the home is absolutely lovely with beautiful flowers in the front and a nice exterior. It is situated approximately a mile from downtown, and parking is available of a couple of cars in the rear of the building.
Disliked: The home was once likely a delightful place to stay, but the hostess appears long past her desire to host guests. The home is sealed tightly up, and a smell of mildew is beginning to pervade the interior. The hostess is quick and sharp to reprimand on things she sees as a violation of her rules without posting signs or providing some kind of guidance in advance. Note that the back porch is not available to guests, and after I sat there and drank a cup of tea, then brought my tea cup inside to leave in the breakfast area, the hostess was incredibly sharp and rude, so much so that it was apparent from the expression of the other guests present who were also shocked as she dressed me down for quite awhile for drinking my tea on the back porch. Apparently, guests are only supposed to be in the gazebo further into the backyard. Flashes of her temper were apparent throughout the time I spent there. Although the property is listed as non-smoking, smokers congregate on the front porch, and the smell of cigarette smoke and burned out butts welcome you as you enter the house. The windows in the room were nailed shut, which prevented me from airing out the smell of mildew and occasional cigarette smoke, and the bed was so hard I woke up often throughout the night. Apparently, fresh air is prohibited at this property altogether, as I also was lectured to shut the front door as I held it open to allow another guest to enter. Ultimately, the entire experience was an uncomfortable one of being utterly unwelcome into a home by a sharp-tongued, hawk-eyed owner who is quick to reproach and slow to accommodate. I would not recommend staying here.
Jessica Mon, 14 October 2024
Wonderful place to stay to...
Liked: Mimi was super helpful in fun things we could do in the area, how to get around without using our car, and her breakfasts were delicious!
Disliked: Can't think of anything I didn't like!
Patrick Mon, 14 October 2024
. The hostess was delightful....
Liked: The breakfast was very nice. It started with a selection of cheeses and coffee with one day a fruit plate. Then freshly prepared french toast, choices of breads to toast. Yogurt with granola and other choices to add. Milk, choice of juices One day there was a chocolate bread and the next morning an apple pastry. There was great variety and plenty to eat along with a few fellow guests who were friendly and interesting .Our room was large, well maintained and had everything we needed.
Disliked: We didn’t have a car and it’s in a beautiful residential area that is a little isolated, about 1.5 miles from the old city center. There is a city bus line that passes on the street in front. We weren’t aware of restaurants nearby but a large selection wonderful choices 0.75 miles away just past a large art museum along the same bus line. It was an advantage to stay away from the city center and crowds.
Louise Sun, 13 October 2024
A really nice place to...
Liked: Very well kept older property, very clean, very comfortable and well situated. Away from the noise but close to the charm of Old Quebec. Our hostess Mireille is an excellent “Inn keeper”, very knowledgeable about “what’s what” and “what’s where” in Quebec City. Merci Mireille de partager ton Arvidienne avec nous.
Disliked: Nothing!
Bernard Thu, 10 October 2024
Bed and Breakfast vacation at...
Liked: It was absolutely perfect!
Martin Wed, 9 October 2024
very enjoyable
Liked: excellent breakfast and very helpful hostess
William Tue, 8 October 2024
Comfortable and welcoming b&b located...
Liked: The owner was so welcoming and informative and she provides an excellent full breakfast!
Disliked: Nothing. It was all great.
Bettina Sun, 6 October 2024
Superb
Emma Tue, 1 October 2024
Superb
Liked: Easy to get to and from town on public transportation. Lovely spot would have just liked the window to open but otherwise everything (including breakfast) was amazing.