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James
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Entire place
4 guests
1 Bedroom
2 Bathrooms
3 beds
Wi-FiBreakfast includedParking
The Reveal
Near LGBTQ+ SceneCozyRelaxingCentral location
****Must have some Covid Vaccination, this is my private home****Madison Apt Suite in Clifford House is a separate apartment but part of the house w/2 levels, kitchen, dining, living w/sleep sofa, bedroom w/queen bed, roll-away and 1.5 baths. I live in a gentrifying, diverse, urban, walkable, restaurant/brewery, foodie neighborhood 1+ miles from downtown, a mix, historic and new. Central location, "like a small town in the city." Walk or take public transit to sports games, concerts, conferences, major museums. Largest theater district outside NYC, bike and hiking trails. Owner occupied home, known for homey charm and good breakfasts. European, eclectic, in style and feel. Connie the cat and Henry the (large) dog live here too. My private home since 1992, it became Clifford House B&B in 1996. Evolving room by room, it all started on a shoestring budget after corporate downsizing from a retail development career, staying in B&Bs. An on-going labor of love, now filled with wonderful guests and collected "stuff." Everyone and everything with a story. Guests are 30 per cent repeats, worldwide, travelers, tourists, business, weekend couples, many neighbor's parents....Host collects City, County and State taxes totaling 17.5 per cent (0.03+0.065+.08) same as Cleveland Hotels.
How the beds work
Bedroom1 Queen Bed
#1 Shared space1 Sofa Bed
#2 Shared space1 Sofa Bed
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Breakfast included
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The Classics
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Breakfast included
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TV
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Hair dryer
Dryer
Iron
Heating
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Meet Your Proud Host
James
5.0(8 reviews)Facebook verifiedE-mail verifiedPhone verified
Member sinceJan. 2018
Response rate100%
Response time< 2h
Eclectic! Former Art Teacher, Shopping Mall design/construction coordinator. Run my own Bed and Breakfast and entertain guest from all over the world. A licensed Realtor (c). Live with one cat and one dog. Like the Arts, food, cooking, swimming (on a team), films and film festivals.
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In destination walkable brewery and restaurant neighborhood, Ohio City, one mile across the river from Downtown Cleveland. Museum of Rock and Roll 1.25 miles, Cleveland Indians Stadium and Cavaliers one mile....a 25 minute walk or 10 minute trolley ride. Playhouse Sq downtown. Rated second best in America, The Cleveland Museum of Art 4.5 miles or a train ride....neighboring the Cleveland Clinic, Case U and University Circle. Lake Erie and beach one mile.
House Rules & Conditions
Check-infrom 1pm to 8pm
Checkoutto 11am
Host recommendations
Must be Covid Vaccinated. Mixed Clientele, Gay and Straight. No, is not clothing optional. Must be 21 or older unless w/parent or guardian. Only guests over 9 yrs old. Owner occupied 4 bedroom B&B: 3 guest rooms/suites, owner in fourth. A mutual respect of space, noise and privacy is usually not an issue. Non-smoking home, outside ok. Turning off lights when not needed is appreciated. Arrival time by appointment 1-8pm; I need to plan time! Check-out by 1130-noon Breakfast at 830 or 9 on weekends, flexible weekday. Two car drive and street parking free. No pets please. One cat and one dog already live here. You are responsible for leaving the accommodation in the condition it was in when you arrived.
Extra per guest$10 per night after 1 guest(s)
$10 per night after 1 guest(s)
Minimum stay (nights)1 night
1 night
Deposit$200 USD
$200 USD
Licence / registration numberVendor Lic 18-507998 (add 17.5 per cent tax, same as hotel, collected by owner)
Vendor Lic 18-507998 (add 17.5 per cent tax, same as hotel, collected by owner)
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ReviewsExceptional5(2)
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Cleanliness5.0
Location5.0
Accurate description5.0
Check-in5.0
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MiguelStayed in July 2025
Reviewed on July 09, 2025
A great visit to Clifford House. The space was very large and what a great location with many restaurants and bars within walking distance. James was a great host. I hope to return.
Response from James
July 10, 2025
Thank you!
JacoStayed in May 2021
Reviewed on May 21, 2021
We loved our stay in Clifford House. Located right in the middle of historic Ohio City neighborhood we were able to walk pretty much everywhere. We arrived at the airport and took the train to Jim's place (stop is less than 5 min walk away from the B&B). The Madison apt was extremely spacious and charming and we had more amenities than we would have dreamt to need. Excellent value. We definitely will return and look forward to explore Cleveland some more. Jim is a gracious host and knows the area well. He had plenty of tips and guidances on where to eat, where to hang out, what to see and even where to rent bikes. His breakfasts were amazing and we enjoyed all our conversations. We arrived as guests and made a new friend in this amazing host. Jim is a remarkable person. We hope to see you soon. We'll miss our daily interaction with Henri the adorable dog.
Response from James
May 22, 2021
Thank you for the kind words...Henry misses those breakfast time "massages".
