The 1% Truth

The 1% Truth

I want to also confess to a truth! It ain’t always so perfect! Though rare, that 1% of dissatisfied guests. While The Standard—99% of my guests give me a raving 5-Star Review, I will share with you that, there will be times and this one time, Oh My Gosh, calamity hit!

Here to attend a business conference at the Harbor, my guest arrived from overseas much later than expected, so I can imagine tired and hungry. I believe perhaps a travel agent had made her reservation, so I could tell from the beginning that she had not read reservation information & instructions; worse, she did not have a cell in the U.S. to communicate—no direct communication (Inconvenience #1). So, she’s standing at the front door, seemingly unable to enter the code for the front door (Inconvenience #2). It was late, she was fatigued and impatient, so she only engaged in part of the brief tour in which she was obviously disappointed, questioning that she had to share a bathroom with her colleague—though, clearly stated in the description; no matter, (Inconvenience #3). Rushing out to engagements that evening, another guest inadvertently locked the bottom lock; so, when my guest returned from her evening engagement, she was locked out for several minutes (Inconvenience #4). The next morning, she’d requested a hair dryer, which I had instructed, was in the hall closet. I learned later that morning that she never got to blow dry her hair (Inconvenience #5) because there was no blow dryer in the closet (Inconvenience #6), OH, AND the power went out in the bathroom (Inconvenience #7). Apparently, another guest had already seized the rarely-requested blow dryer AND the reason both bathrooms blew a circuit—the blow dryer! YIKES!

Unbelievable, right! Now, of course, any one of these things could certainly happen—guests forget their code, inadvertently lock themselves out, the power goes out, etc., BUT never all in 24 hours! Needless to say, this guest could have written a scathing review, but thankfully, she didn’t! And I wouldn’t have been mad at her! So, anyway, that’s my 1% Truth!

My Dear Guests, know that I dream about and work tirelessly to ensure your comfort and convenience, but life does happen! Please accept my apologies in advance, if whenever, however, for whatever reason you might be disappointed with accommodations or services rendered; though PLEASE let me know; so, that I have the opportunity to correct the situation for you, as well, for my next guests!—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening

GUEST REVIEWS—Unanimously Voted 5-Stars!

PRIVATE STAY BY MADLYGIVING - At National Harbor—5-Star Boutique Bed & Breakfast accommodations personally curated by HospiTalent Mariby Corpening

GO AHEAD, MAKE YOUR GETAWAY for full house or even one room only

CONTACT HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—301.455.4144, info@maribycorpening.com—directly for more information and to inquire about additional services

One of many splendid things I do for you!—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening


Private Stay By MadlyGiving - 5-Star Boutique Bed & Breakfast At National Harbor

HospiTalent Mariby Corpening Presents

The 1% Truth

there will be times, Oh My Gosh, calamity hit!

Descriptions, Recipes & Images by Mariby CorpeningTM

THE INFAMOUS SLAP BISCUITS - "These Biscuits are soooo good, umma bout to SLAP somebody!”

OH, THOSE SLAP BISCUITS served at Private Stay By MadlyGiving - Bed & Breakfast At National Harbor — Freshly made from scratch with a whole lotta love by HospiTalent Mariby Corpening, light, fluff, golden buttery-crisp edges, always served hot from the oven, slathered in softened butter and topped with Mariby’s homemade Strawberry Jam. “THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO, OOOOOOOM!”

GUEST COMMENTS

"The biscuits alone are worth the trip - seriously!!!!! …We even took home homemade jam in aluminum foil. Yes aluminum foil because it was so good."—Nakia H.

“From the beef bacon to the shrimp, from the [SLAP] biscuits to the ‘wuffins’—our hearts and bellies are full.”—O. David

"The slap biscuits...OH.MY.GOSH! I was thinking about those biscuits ALL week!"—Dr. Lenese S.

"SLAP ME! & I stopped eating “bread”, but I’m gonna Slap a few of these biscuits in me or in my purse - like grandma used to do!"—Dee H.

“Yes, the slap biscuits a commodity! Brought one home and shared the love. Parted with it!”—Carrie C.

"Okay now let's talk about those Slap biscuits! I am from SC and these rival any biscuit from home in the best way."—Kim B.

“I recommend that everyone makes reservations to sit at your table of elegance and fine dining, if only once, and if only to experience your biscuits!”—Carrie C.

"ALL THE FOOD WAS GREAT BUT THEM DAMN BISCUITS. WE LEFT NO CRUMBS"—Dejae O.

“Brunch was bacon, sausage, potatoes, fresh fruits, frittatas, fried chicken, slap biscuits (a whole ‘nother story) with homemade jam.”—Karen C.

MORE GUEST REVIEWS—Unanimously Voted 5-Stars!

PRIVATE STAY BY MADLYGIVING - At National Harbor—Exclusive Bed & Breakfast accommodations personally curated by HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—https://www.maribycorpening.com/

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CONTACT HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—301.455.4144, info@maribycorpening.com—directly for more information and to inquire about additional services. https://www.maribycorpening.com/contact-mariby-corpening-national-harbor

One of many splendid things I do for you!—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening

BRUNCH THERAPY

EVEN WE QUEENS NEED TO TALK IT OUT...SOMETIMES! BRUNCH THERAPY—Presented by HospiTalent Mariby Corpening and hosted by Dr. Lenese N. Stephens, Ed.D., LCPC-S, LPC, ACS of HOPEFUL COUNSELING GROUP.

JOIN US! BY RESERVATION ONLY; SEATING IS LIMITED; RESERVE NOW—Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00pm At Private Stay By MadlyGiving, National Harbor / Oxon Hill MD—https://www.maribycorpening.com/upcoming-experience...

BRUNCH THERAPY EXPERIENCE -- Dr. Lenese N. Stephens, Ed.D., LCPC-S, LPC, ACS of HOPEFUL COUNSELING GROUP, providing a range of counseling services for Individuals, Couples, Family, Career, Mediation, Clinical & Tele-Mental Health Counseling with offices located right here in the DMV in Lanham and White Plains, Maryland—https://www.hopefulcounseling.org/

***20% DISCOUNT ON ROOM RESERVATIONS—Guests who also book one of my guest rooms during same weekend-- April 19-21, 2024—https://www.maribycorpening.com/room-bed-and-breakfast...

***$25 DISCOUNT—GUESTS who subsequently become NEW CLIENTS of HOPEFUL COUNSELING GROUP receive $25 OFF on their NEXT Brunch Therapy Experience!

CONTACT HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—301.455.4144, info@maribycorpening.com—directly for more information and to inquire about additional services. https://www.maribycorpening.com/contact-mariby-corpening...

Thank You! Serving you; it’s what I am meant to do!

“For I believe I was BORN TO SERVE...more than one form of hunger!”

—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening


Private Stay By MadlyGiving - 5-Star Bed & Breakfast Experience At National Harbor

HospiTalent Mariby Corpening Presents

Brunch Therapy

EVEN WE QUEENS NEED TO TALK IT OUT...SOMETIMES

Descriptions, Recipes & Images by Mariby CorpeningTM

Sissy's Natural Health Remedies - At Private Stay By MadlyGiving

SISSY'S ROOM—The Stories She Tells—Private Stay By MadlyGiving At National Harbor

Not only was Sissy a Harley Rider AND a former R.N. Nurse, but, when it came to her health, Sissy believed in Natural Remedies—on display in Sissy's Room.

PRIVATE STAY BY MADLYGIVING - At National Harbor—Exclusive Bed & Breakfast accommodations personally curated by HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—https://www.maribycorpening.com/

GO AHEAD, MAKE YOUR GETAWAY for full house or even one room only—https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/iOcjHA

CONTACT HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—301.455.4144, info@maribycorpening.com—directly for more information and to inquire about additional services. https://www.maribycorpening.com/contact

One of many splendid things I do for you!—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening


Private Stay By MadlyGiving - 5-Star Bed & Breakfast Experience At National Harbor

HospiTalent Mariby Corpening Presents

Sissy's Natural Health Remedies

on display in sissy’s room

Descriptions, Recipes & Images by Mariby CorpeningTM


THE ART OF MY SPHERE—It’s All In The Details!

THE ART OF MY SPHERE—It’s All In The Details! Private Stay By MadlyGiving - At National Harbor. Exclusive Bed & Breakfast accommodations personally curated By HospiTalent Mariby Corpening

BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS—For A Unique Private Stay Experience, My Guest Rooms are specifically designed for a pampering of the body, mind, spirit and the belly and we won’t even mention, THE SLAP BISCUITS! Of course, to enhance your Experience, I also offer services—spa/massage, breakfast/in bed, exclusive brunch/dinner/tea party experiences, private venue, business meetings, intimate celebrations, etc.—at additional charge by reservation only!

PRIVATE STAY BY MADLYGIVING—A 5-Star Boutique & Souly Unique Bed & Breakfast Experience—Curated By HospiTalent Mariby Corpening – https://www.maribycorpening.com/

GO AHEAD, MAKE YOUR GETAWAY for full house or even one room only — https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/iOcjHA

CONTACT HospiTalent Mariby Corpening—301.455.4144, info@maribycorpening.com—directly for more information and to inquire about additional services. https://www.maribycorpening.com/contact-mariby-corpening...

Thank You! Serving you; it’s what I am meant to do!

“For I believe I was BORN TO SERVE...more than one form of hunger!”

—HospiTalent Mariby Corpening


Private Stay By MadlyGiving - 5-Star Bed & Breakfast Experience At National Harbor

HospiTalent Mariby Corpening Presents

The Art of My Sphere

It’s All In The Details!

Descriptions, Recipes & Images by Mariby CorpeningTM