Bad Taste *B -N- B*

• A great get away

  A great get away

  • Guest Mac
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/12/13
  I met up with family that I havent seen in years, because of Military. The plase was AMAZING!!! everywhere in the house is unique and has its own flare. You will love the quiet and the view is great. Mouna is a wonderfull she gave me a military discount and welcomed my family as if her own, my girls just loved her. I look foward to doing this every year.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Great retreat!

  Great retreat!

  • Guest Jill
  • Date of stay 11/22/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  Discoveries abound. If you are looking for a step away from your every day and wish to escape the busy-ness of town, consider a stay in the Colestin valley. Nestled in a small historic community, views and wildlife surround you. Fun details decorate the inside, in summer, outside seating expands your options. The Barnhouse is spacious with cozy areas to relax, read and ponder. A well-stocked kitchen encourages you to cook in and enjoy the creative space with friends and music (love the record collection!!) Forget the need to travel into town, take advantage of where you are. Gracious Host! Great stay with family.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Charming unconventional and affordable lodging in beautiful Siskiyou forest woodland setting

  Charming unconventional and affordable lodging in beautiful Siskiyou forest woodland setting

  • Guest variety one
  • Date of stay 07/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/19/12
  My wife and I along with two adult children were looking for a reasonably priced roomy place to stay during our visit to Ashland. If you can appreciate and maybe even relish the unconventional then the Bad Taste Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to stay for a few nights or an extended visit to this area. The "Barnhouse" is set in a lovely meadow of native grasses and wildflowers on a five acre tract of mixed conifer and Oregon oak forest where wild turkey and deer can sometimes be found in the meadow. We found that it took us about 45 minutes to get to central downtown Ashland but we likely take the curving mountain roads a bit slower than the locals. The gracious owner of the property, is very adept at finding unique and interesting objects from thrift and second hand stores and using these in a most artful manner to decorate her Bad Taste B & B. In fact, she told us that, this is how this unusual name was derived. My wife during our stay also discovered that in addition to her artistic talents she also has healthy sense of humor as her guests may discover. In this three level home there are books stashed everywhere on dressers, in nooks, and on shelves, all vintage second hand and most likely there is something on every subject imaginable. What most delighted us however was Mouna’s wonderful vinyl LP music collection and the high quality phonograph system. Her record collection spans many genres, most we found being from the 60’s through the 80‘s and most were in very good condition. The “sitting or reading room” where the records and many of the books are shelved is located on the second, or middle, floor of the home. The acoustics we noted are superior and due to the open design and airy floor plan the music is crystal clear and equal in sound level throughout the house. During our stay we enjoyed listening to classical, jazz, and some of the pop music from our era including some very vintage Carole King. The other highlight of this charming place is the natural light that illuminates all corners of the home from the many windows. This light adds ambiance, a sense of comfort and beauty. We had a wonderful stay at this charming home in the woods and hope to return soon.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Second Stay and Still Loving It!

  Second Stay and Still Loving It!

  • Guest Erin
  • Date of stay 06/14/12
  • Review Submitted 06/28/12
  This was our second visit to the Barnhouse and we absolutely love it. It's a great place to relax. It is away from everything and quiet, has lovely views, and is simply charming. The Barnhouse has a great collection of albums covering all kinds of music...very fun to play and turn up the volume. You can see Mouna's humor in the nick nacks around the house placed there for the curious. We had our two dogs with us and loved having the meadow right there for them to run around in. It is a great launching pad for some local adventures with lots of hiking trails, etc.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers.

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• We yearn to return!

  We yearn to return!

  • Guest Carolyn
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 04/10/12
  From the moment we drove onto the property my family and I were enchanted with this lovely house tucked away in the forest. We went inside and found delightful furnishings and an abundance of light in most rooms. There was scope for the imagination to be found in every room and especially out of doors. We particularly liked the balcony with an oversized papasan chair that overlooked the most charming of meadows. My dog bounded about with glee. I adored cooking in the well stocked kitchen so close to the dining table full of family members at play. We did have some challenges during our stay but the graciousness of our hostess, Mouna, and wonder of our surroundings made it all worth it. I am planning a return trip soon and look forward to building more memories with my family at this very special place. Note: Mouna went above and beyond as a hostess.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Cute Place

  Cute Place

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  We only stayed one night, but this place was so cute! The kids and adults loved it! We wish we could have stayed one more night. Mouna is so helpful, hospitable and kind. Thank you! We will definitely be coming back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Thanksgiving at the Bad Taste left us with a Good Taste!

  Thanksgiving at the Bad Taste left us with a Good Taste!

  • Guest Laurie
  • Date of stay 11/23/11
  • Review Submitted 11/27/11
  My family of 6 really enjoyed staying here over Thanksgiving. We loved the atmosphere of this warm converted barnhouse. The owner has put so much personality into this place, that I think it would take a year to really look at everything in the house, from the cute collections, the amazing records and books, to the interesting architecture of the place. My husband kept the wood burning furnace hot so we were cozy, and my daughters enjoyed cooking in the very well stocked kitchen with every utensil, etc. you could imagine to create a great meal. The surrounding acreage is beautiful; we took several walks. Mouna is a lovely hostess who is available for questions, but gives you your privacy. A big thumbs up!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful Place

  Beautiful Place

  • Guest Andrew
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  This is the best place that I've ever been in.It also is amazing, but how the stairs are in front is amazing. It's like old style. I especially love the views. Once you go to the back of the house you see this gorgeous window that is like amazing. But once you get in there you'll never want to come out, and there is also outside of it a beautiful shed with lined up wood everywhere where you can catch lizards, you know fun for the kids. .....and you can walk to the railroad track and find lots of lizards and old rusty metal pieces of the railroad track. Well that's it. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: These unsolicited and totally spontaneous comments came from a nine or ten year old boy. Thank you, Andrew. I'm so glad you had a good time. And thanks for taking good care of the lizards! I hope you get to come again! Mouna

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• Peaceful, relaxing, private, eclectic and all around fun place to stay!

  Peaceful, relaxing, private, eclectic and all around fun place to stay!

  • Guest snigbo
  • Date of stay 06/22/11
  • Review Submitted 06/26/11
  Wonderful place to stay. We had 4 folks and 3 dogs. Everyone loved it. Basically we just hung out on the deck and enjoyed the sun and good company. At night we took the chill off with the wood stove fire, listened to music and played cards while the dogs were all happily sleeping and dreaming after an exhausting day playing in the field. Oh and the stars...I don't believe I've ever seen so many stars in the night sky!! Nice to get away from the craziness of our busy lives and reconnect with friends and nature!! Thanks Mouna for allowing folks to share your wonderful place!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Loved this unique, low key place in the woods

  Loved this unique, low key place in the woods

  • Guest Portland Family
  • Date of stay 12/23/09
  • Review Submitted 11/15/10
  We spent Christmas with our family of 7 and two dogs and had such a great time. Plenty of room, beautifully appointed kitchen, places to sled and hike right outside the door and a beautiful meadow for the dogs to run. We hate staying in places that all look alike and where you can't even tell where you are. This was so unique and memorable. We want to come back in summer and introduce our friends. Mauna was wonderful and attentive to all our needs without interferring.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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$115 weekdays (one-two)  $275 weekends (one-two)
$165 weekdays (three-five) $45 per person (six-nine)
$525 weekends (three-five)+ $55 (six-eight)
$725 week (three-five) $2200 mo.(three-five)
One third in advance for reservation + signed statement of house rules
Pet deposit - $75/Refundable on inspection
Cleaning deposit - $250-$400 (week-month) refundable on inspection

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.