The Gillen House B&B

Edward and Cynzia truly made us feel at home like we were staying with family. The room was large, comfortable, and quiet. The breakfast was amazing! It was a beautiful home to explore, inside and out. The gardens were meticulously maintained, and interior looked brand new. Thank you both so very much!

We celebrated our anniversary here. Our host Cynzia and Edward, the Innkeepers were extraordinary host! By the time we departed we felt like good friends. The property is gorgeous and the grounds are well kept! The breakfast was great! If you want some quiet time this is your spot. Athens,Ga is only 30 minutes away with Botanical Gardens and an Art Museum.

We detoured on our way home in order to stay with Edward and Cynzia again. they are wonderful hosts and their B&B one of the best. the entire property is immaculate - sitting outside near the goldfish pond is so restful and the upstairs porch a treat. no need to schlep elsewhere for dinner - Edward is a terrific cook - highly recommend his shrimp and grits. every detail of their B&B is well thought out. we look forward to another stay!

Have you ever spent the night in an art gallery? You’ll experience that along with beautiful gardens, a comfortable and clean setting, and two delightful and gracious hosts. If you are visiting the area, we highly recommend the Gillen House B&B.

We have booked several Bed and Breakfasts on our many journeys, but this was by far the BEST one we have ever stayed at!!! From the first phone call we made last July 2023 to our stay April 2024, we were VERY impressed with the hosts, Edward and Cynzia. They were great communicators, wonderful hosts and offered exceptional hospitality the entire time we were there. The grounds were immaculate, the house was full of their beautiful art (each piece had its own amazing story), and we were treated like kings and queens! They were always present, offering us drinks and made sure we were totally comfortable. The four guest rooms were WONDERFUL -very clean and up to date with great amenities- and each had their own bathroom. Edward is a phenomenal chef and our breakfasts were delicious. He even offered several choices for dinner (an extra option we highly recommend!) that were exceptional. We would LOVE to return someday and HIGHLY recommend that you book a stay here!

From booking through to check-out, our experience at Gillen House was absolutely top-notch. Edward and Cynzia have lovingly created one of the most special places I've stayed -- and I've traveled all over the world and stayed in luxury five-star hotels, small bed and breakfasts and more. The rooms were beautifully decorated, snacks and drinks were complimentary, with an "honor bar" with wine and cocktails. The setting is gorgeous with plenty of outdoor spaces to sit and relax. Edward and Cynzia's hospitality was superb and we truly can't say enough good things about our visit. All I can say is that I hope I get to visit their little corner of the world again!!

Kaytie and I had a great experience! Very welcoming and we just felt like we were at a house of our own! The art was so awesome and y’all done a great job designing it all! Breakfast was great, and the simple things needed were always readily available. We definitely will be back! Thanks again!

Our stay at The Gillen House Bed & Breakfast was most awesome this weekend. Edward and Cynzia are wonderful hosts and the staff (Waffles, Binks, Ms. Monday and Ricky Bobby) keep it cozy. This over 100 year old house was renovated with an attention to detail and Cynzia’s beautiful art adorns every room. Our breakfasts were deeeelish with an extra shout out for the French toast with homemade whipped cream. Mmmmmmm good. I highly recommend The Gillen house and give it 5 snaps in a “Z” formation. We will be back for sure.

Edward and Cynzia were delightful hosts! Breakfast was yummy and the room was five star ! The added drinks and snacks were a nice plus! We were there for a football game and it was so nice to get away from the crazy people in town and be at the peaceful b and b!