Seven4ONE, Laguna Beach

Granted that the employees were all hopping to serve, however the accommodation itself, in entirety, was not great just "because the magazine said so." The cleanliness was not without uncleanliness and the location was horrid in that it looked like a run down part of time with lots of cramped concrete and asphalt underneath a sea of foot and wheel traffic. Maybe good for a party where everyone is oblivious, but not appropriate for the sober.

stayed one night and was fortunately able to get our money back for the next 3 days. the rooms are very tiny. you have to keep the windows open so there is no privacy-- you can hear the people in the next room talking and the "fountain" drips all night. once the wine and cheese is over at 6 00 pm the living room is locked and there is no access to books, tv,water, ice etc. no owner is on site at night. our partial ocean view was through a door in our tiny bathroom that opened onto their sun deck. the rug under the bed was dirty! the sink drain was taped. across the street is a wonderful holiday inn with a private tree lined courtyard with a pool. for less money there is luxury bedding, daily newspaper, continuous coffee, lemonade, pop, bottled water and fruit. there is a laundry room and a small work out room. except for the full breakfast, this was a much better place, romamtic private exquisitely clean. the staff was outstanding. the holiday in is the best kept secret.

Any reviews positive or negative written for Eiler's Inn do not apply to Seven4one as it is under new ownership and has been remodeled a la Aliso Viejo.

First Impressions are so important, especially in the hospitality business. Lack of on site parking is a dilemma but I knew parking may be a problem before I made reservations. The small foyer was nicely decorated with the reception desk to the left in a small alcove. To the right was a step down large living area with cushy chairs and a dining area. I did think it was odd to see black iron gates hanging from the right and to the left of the entry, closing off both areas in the evening. I guess guests are able to use their keys to gain access to the living room but closed sitting areas do not leave a warm and inviting impressions. We were taken to our room, without any additional description of the Inn and what amenities were offered. We thought that was odd, given B&B’s we stayed at wish to make guests feel like they are staying at a friend’s home. A short walk to our room through the court yard shows a very large garden fountain and potted plants to one side of the atrium with small seating on the other end. My first impression it was too heavy weighted on one end leaving crowded seating for guests on the other. Of course this is my opinion, and others may enjoy the court yard as it is. Our room was a very big disappointment. It was decorated with a couple of garage sale mismatched period pieces and the room just looked worn out. A couple of theme pictures on the walls were the extent of the themed room description. Paint was peeling on the ceiling. The head board was loose or broken from the frame. No drapes over the windows, only poorly working roll-up window coverings for privacy. Hard water deposited shower doors, and cheap, painted over stick on vinyl baseboards in the bathroom screams tacky. If you open the bathroom window you literally are staring into the bathroom of the adjoining room. Luckily we didn’t have an uncomfortable introduction with our neighbors. The Inn did offer a wine and snacks in the afternoon. It was alright but nothing extraordinary considering you are paying $200 + a night. I read in an earlier review (tripadvisor), that the Inn serves Charles Shaw wine (2 buck Chuck) and Chas rebutted the reviewers comments by extolling the virtues of CS wine. Chas, you should have left sleeping dogs lie, and let readers think the reviewer got it wrong. Same dirty dishes and glasses from the night before were sitting on the counter in the morning. Don’t look for breakfast any earlier than 8:30am, much less a cup of coffee. No Coffee at a B&B! The breakfast was mediocre at best. Sorry, other than a tasty strudel I expected more than dry scrambled eggs, breakfast links, and sliced sandwich bread at a Laguna Beach B&B. The Eiler Inn can afford to cut corners, knowing their proximity to the main attractions in town will assure occupancy. That may be the case, but customers looking for a B&B in LB need to be aware of the Eiler’s limitations. Replace what is worn, and make individual, personal customer service a top priority. Until improvements are made, vacationers should look at staying at the Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point.

This was a most welcoming and comfortable place for a get-together of sisters and cousins. February sun was perfect for relatives visiting from Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and New York! Special thanks to Linda and Chaz for everything. No better innkeepers will be found anywhere!

I booked Eiler's Inn for the only weekend my husband and I can get away in July for a little get away weekend after our wedding. We booked the night in June. 11 days later, the agency called and said that Eiler's called them and said that they have double booked the room and hubby and I will need to find another place to stay. The agency couldn't find anything else available for that weekend in the area. Nothing was available anymore. I was very disappointed at Eiler's since in the first place, they should not double book and secondly it took them 11 days to find out about the double booking. If they have discorvered that earlier, I could have able to book somewhere else. When I called them, they said there was nothing they could do. I am so disappointed and now we just have to find another location to go. So becareful when you book with them, you never know whether they will be double book again!!

My Girlfriend and I have stayed at Eilers Inn twice now, once last year and on Valantines day 2005. The rooms are beautiful, the owners make you feel so at home. The breakfasts are superb, especially the strudel, you should go just for that. Laguna is a beautiful and magical place, nowhere in the world have I seen such amazing sunsets streaming down across the Ocean, Orange and Red. What an experience, and one that both of us will be repeating again and again.

I was a big fan of the B&B that was at this location. The Eiler's Inn. I walked by this place a couple of times before i realized were i was. It looks like a very modern commercial buisness from the outside. Maybe archetect or design studio. No sign outside. We went inside to look around. and i had to leave when i saw they had removed the old fountain and courtyard. They are looking for a whole new customer base. Not the ones that have been comming there for years.

Just got back from Los Angeles and stayed at the Eiler's Inn B & B for a few nights. A great B & B to stay in, got a full breakfast of Kona Coffee, sausages, eggs, fresh fruit and strudel baked that morning, sure beats toast and regular coffee for breakfast. Wine and cheese at night were nice too in the comfortable sitting room. It got a little chilly there and the room has a good heater to warm things up, but I enjoyed the fresh air through the windows. The location is great, across the street from Ralph's market and next to a expresso shop along with Taco Bell and KFC a few doors away if you so choose. Also a short walk from the heart of Laguna Beach's taverns, resturants, art galleries, movie theaters and more. Parking in the back accomodates a few cars and I got an smaller SUV in and out without problems. Also via the street behind the inn is the walkway down to the beach which takes only a couple of minutes to be on. A relaxing atmosphere with a nice courtyard along with the sitting room to be comfortable and chat with other guests. I stayed in the Sawdust room, but no sawdust seen, and it was very comfy. Free Wi-Fi access at the B&B was also very nice for laptop use. The owners show the aloha spirit that they brought with them from Hawaii.