Kitchener Bed & Breakfast Testimonials

February 21, 2011. Out of all the B&Bs that we have been to ,the Queens Landing has to be one of the best. One blocks walk to the Centre In The Square Concert Hall and two blocks walk to one of the most elegant Restaurant called Verses which is in an old Church, which has fine dinning at it best. It was the icing on the cake on one of the most romantic get away in a long time. A BIG THANKS again to Brian & Wilma for making us feel at home and for having one of the cleanest and most beautiful Victorian homes around with the softest beds to sleep on and best breakfast and goodies. Out of five stars we give it a six .

Mike & Sharon Smith from Windsor, Ontario

February 6, 2011. We always felt very welcomed and at home at the Queen's Landing. We have stayed at many B&Bs throughout Canada (i.e., from BC to Labrador) it was the friendliest (i.e. not business like) B&Bs I have every stayed, yet very professional (extremely clean rooms and great quality food).

My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Queens Landing for a month while we search for an apartment in Kitchener Waterloo area. Brian and Wilma was extremely helpful on giving us advices on relocation. With their help, we have found an apartment at the middle of our stay; however, we have decided to stay at the Queen's Landing until the end of the month, as it was too comfortable to leave. Although we now settled in our new house, we do miss the Queen's Landing so we plan to drop by once in a while to say hi to Brian and Wilma.

from Tokyo, Japan

December 11, 2010 . I've been staying in Queens Landing for three months while I was working in Waterloo, and am very happy to have found this great place! Queens Landing is a beautiful house (especially when decorated for Christmas!) and has very nice and comfortable rooms. The hosts, Wilma and Brian Skipper, are extremely friendly and very helpful and make sure their guests have a great time when staying at Queens Landing. They (and their two cats) make this B&B feel more like a home rather than a B&B. Wilma's cooking is simply great!

I would highly recommend this place for short visits to the Kitchener/Waterloo region, as well as extended stays.

Astrid Eichhorn from Jena, Germany

February 6, 2011. My partner and I stayed Queen's Landing for the entire month of January while we searched for a place to live in town and we had an amazing time. The rooms were immaculately clean and well kept and had nice touches such as a fireplace and attached sitting room. The house has loads of character and plenty of common areas which can be used to relax or to admire all of the unique furnishings. The owners could not be friendlier - we played board games with them, talked over tea and cookies, participated in their granddaughters birthday, and were even invited to take in the titanic exhibition with them and their family. The food is fantastic and unique and there is always fresh baking to be had here. Queen's Landing is well located in downtown Kitchener with easy access to a variety of restaurants and entertainment and is near the main bus terminal in the city for convenient transport. We immediately felt at home here - so much so it was hard to leave after a month of living at Queen's Landing - its a good thing our new place is not too far away, we will definitely be going back for a visit. You really can't go wrong with a B&B owned by such amazing people.

Alicia W from Kitchener, Canada

September 27, 2010. What a wonderful home away from home! Loved our hosts, Wilma & Brian, who made us feel like royalty in the Queen's House. Should we ever be so lucky as to be able to stay an extended period to visit family in Kitchener, we will definitely pick their home as our #1 choice.

George & Sybil Wilkinson from Federal Way, WA

From June 7 to 20, 2010, we were in K-W to attend & volunteer at the 10 day Magnetic North Theatre Festival. During that time our home was Queens Landing B&B. Our hosts, Wilma & Brian Skipper and Porchie, the resident cat, welcomed us into their beautiful home and immediately we became part of their family. They cheerfully tolerated our comings & going at odd hours throughout the duration of the Festival. Our suite consisted of a bedroom, bathroom and cosy sitting room which Wilma has decorated with flair and good taste.

Served in their elegant dining room, breakfast ranged from a choice of fruit salad & muffins/toast to omelettes, bacon/sausages & eggs plus a variety of cold cereals & yogurts. One morning Wilma served mouthwatering crepes with fresh local strawberries from the Kitchener market and real whipped cream. On request, she will prepare and serve a tasty dinner complete with dessert & wine for a very modest price. We shared two such dinners with Wilma & Brian and enjoyed both.

To say we were treated royally would be an understatement.

Marion Sharp and Richard Ellis, Ottawa, Ontario (13 days)

We spent a memorable two days with Brian and Wilma. Their warm hospitality was a treat, their lovely home was so welcoming and the rooms very spacious and comfortable. We felt special and truly spoiled! Loved the yummy breakfasts and the artwork by Robert Skipper, too. Evenings on the back deck overlooking the gorgeous gardens were a pleasant bonus. The fact that downtown Kitchener is a leisurely stroll away through an attractive, mature neighbourhood was icing on the home-away-from-home cake! We'll be back!!!

Repeat visitor (1, 2 days) Sharon, Ontario

What a treat it has been staying here. Thanks so much to Brian & Wilma for making our stay feel like a visit with old friends. Your attendtion to detail is impeccable

Ray & Shelly (6 dyas)

Great food, fun and accomodations. A place I plan to return to again and again. Brian and Wilma make you feel like family.

Glen and Gail Roederer (1 week)

We enjoyed our recent one week stay at Queens Landing Guest House very much and would highly recommend it to others. Wilma and Brian Skipper are wonderful, thoughtful hosts. They are warm and welcoming, yet are also discreet and understand guests’ need for privacy. They’re extremely flexible and sensitive to the varied requirements that different guests might have.

We stayed with them during a stressful period of searching for a home when our transfer from Alberta was confirmed. We were unfamiliar with K-W and Wilma and Brian were able to provide great insight, advice, maps and driving directions, and inside information about neighbourhoods and locations we would otherwise have never known. They even kindly loaned us their personal GPS for our rental vehicle!

Wilma’s meals were outstanding and a welcome respite from continuous restaurant dining. We enjoyed Wilma and Brian’s sense of humour, our many chats with them, and their specific suggestions for some fun activities and destinations that provided much-needed breaks for us. Their large and lovely home was fully open to us, and our private room and accompanying fully equipped bathroom facilities were excellent. Everything in our private living space was pristine, perfectly maintained and of excellent quality, as were the public spaces in the rest of the home.

Turning into the Queens Landing driveway each evening after another long day of touring potential houses was truly a welcome relief. Being warmly cared for by Wilma and Brian made our stay easy and as stress-free as possible. Wilma and Brian were highly professional and mindful hosts, and Queens Landing quickly became 'home' and a calm oasis for us.

Frank and Louise Grisdale
Spring 2009

One week stay while house looking during relocation

Queens Landing is no ordinary Guest House; Brian and Wilma have provided us with a home away from home. In addition to the variety of creature comforts they offer, their wealth of local knowledge has allowed us to quickly get orientated, providing a helping hand that is invaluable for those interested in relocating to the area. Whether you want a welcoming base for a business trip, or a stepping-stone to finding more permanent residence, the well appointed house, beautiful garden and great food (optional, but highly recommended) constitute a peaceful sanctuary so comfortable you may not want to leave.

Callum Durnford
Summer 2009

Long term stay while acquiring an apartment.

7-24-09
Dear Wilma and Brian,

I have to say that my second stay at Queens Landing Guest House was as enjoyable as the first.

I was a little hesitant the first time on staying in ones guest home, seeing that I always stay in Hotels when I travel, but you two made it so relaxing. It’s nice not coming back to 4 walls of a Hotel room every day and then going out to look for dinner after a busy day at work.

The accommodations (room, breakfast, dinner) were excellent along with the many different discussions during my stay.

Wilma you are and outstanding cook. I gained 4 lbs. on my last stay. Thanks!

If I am ever back in the Kitchener area I’ll be booking a room.

Steve Berg

Guest returned for a second visit

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

You have made relocation almost easy! The local knowledge and advice has been invaluable. A beautiful, comfortable house, great location and lovely food. You are fantastic hosts.

Victoria Townshend

Guest returned for a second visit

After living in hotels for too long, it was great to find Queens Landing. The rooms were large and comfortable and I was made to feel at home with the generous hosts. When my family came to join me there was no question that staying here was the best decision. I will definitely be recommending this house to others who are looking for more than a hotel experience.

Nick Payton, Maria Holland, Emma and Julia.

Long term stay with family visiting twice.

These are the most amazing people I have met in all my travels. Wilma and Brian will have you feeling like family.

Jan Ward

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with me and for the fantastic "home" cooked meals. I felt like you had adopted me.

Mike Hall

I have stayed with Briand and Wilma just close to a week and they were wonderful. I got the feeling of home away from home. I will definitely miss chatting with them after work and will be sure to visit them again.

Bhavin Panchal

Our overnight get away at Queens Landing was a wonderful, relaxing experience. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the personal attention and interaction. Brian and Wilma, I will be recommending your place highly.

Cat and Ted Shier

Being 2 hours away form my family for over a month was difficult, staying with Brian and Wilma made the transition easy. Between the food, the company and the sleeping arrangements, it was like home away from home. Brian and Wilma were great hosts and friends. Thanks so much for everything.

Kelly Vieira