Had an amazing time here! The natural setting is beautiful and peaceful, the food was incredible, and the overall vibe was exactly what we needed--relaxing, cozy, and welcoming. Can't wait to come back! read more

Inn At Lake Joseph - The lake front - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Forestburgh, New York

Had an amazing few nights at the Inn at Lake Joseph. The property is incredibly peaceful, with nothing but the sound of the stream from the lake in the background. The rooms are cozy, the property is well maintained, and there are plenty of things like trails, lake and swimming pool access, and spots for activities inside and outside that make it very enjoyable. The new owners were great as well! Super friendly and genuinely welcoming. It's clear they care about making the place special. Overall a great spot to unwind and relax! read more

Inn At Lake Joseph - Stream running out of Lake Joseph - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Forestburgh, New York

The Inn at Lake Joseph has a very unique rustic charm to it from the rooms to the dining hall. Felt a little like an old fashioned English Inn... The staff were exceptional, the food was great and Maria, who runs the inn, gave us fun ideas to do in the area-- I'm social, so she always has interesting conversations. The night is great to see some wildlife-- at least while I was here-- plenty of deer around. It would be amiss to not mention Lake Joseph, which even in the cloudy weather was quite a site and more or less, outside our doorstep. Being Autumn- the colorful upstate trees make it photo op worthy- if that's something you like... or even if it isn't. Thank you all for the experience and I look forward to coming up to The Inn again! read more

We had a WONDERFUL time staying here!! Matt was awesome and explain all of the things they offer while staying there. Our room was beautiful and just what we needed for our getaway! The fireplace and tub and deck drew us to the room we picked! Got to walk by the lake, see deer super close, hear owls and had the best French toast for breakfast! If you are around this area it is so worth the stop! Room was clean and QUIET! They also had a fire pit if requested and the main house you could gather play games etc. read more

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Stayed here recently. The location is in the boonies, but the property is quaint. I did love the breakfasts and the lunches were grab cold cuts from a fridge with tupperware and build a sandwich. I did not mind this as I am a Vietnam vet and have eaten stuff that you would barf at. Others have questioned the safety of this. BUT the greatest gripe I had is they were redoing the unit downstairs with banging all day long and Ivan refused to move us. Bears roamed the property and I saw a few around the dumpsters. Did not scare me as I had my trusty cocker spaniel with me and she did a lot of growling LOL. The main building is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting and the lake is a nice touch with the rowboats. The furnishings are dated and old, but that can also be part of the charm. Swam among the icebergs in the heated pool. Heated for a polar bear. Would I do it again, probably if I had not moved away from the east coast. read more

This place is such a nice and wonderful gem. My husband's family has been coming to this inn for the past generation. I have to admit the main house could use some sprucing up. When I first stepped in, it gave me grandma's house vibes, but after staying in the cabins, I absolutely love this place. The owner Ivan and the manager Matt are super nice and friendly. Even the their cat is super nice and friendly and will try to follow you home. I love that Matt has a bat house by the heated pool, because there were NO mosquitos. I was really worried about bugs because they love me. I didn't get bit once, even when by the lake. The lake is really nice for a man made lake, but it's not for swimming. If you catch fish, it's great for catching fish. Just remember no live bait as it would contaminate the lake. We stayed in the cedar room and it is a large cabin with hot tub for two and a shower that fits a big group of people if you wanted. There is a gas fireplace or at night you can head over to the nice firepit. Matt will witle you some sticks and give you some marshmallows or you should bring your own s'mores ingredients. There are bikes for riding, badminton on the ground. Lots of hammocks around the grounds. Saw some deers frollicking on the grounds. It's a nice place for families. We had a mini family reunion here and it was perfect. There is a grill at the eagle's nest room that is connected off of the cabin. They have electric chargers if you drive an electric car. The breakfast is amazing, fresh fruit, fresh pumpkin loaf, pancakes, and waffles, with eggs, bacon, potatoes. So delicious. They also give you a bagged sandwich for lunch too. Not much in the vending machine, so if you need anything you'll have to go into town. Love that they provide liquid aroma oil pods for the hot tub too, you come out smelling like lavender or jasmine. The beds are sleep numbers, so make sure you adjust properly. read more

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One of the charms of this place for me if not for everybody is the lack of modern conveniences. No frig in the room, no restaurant except for an excellent breakfast. Only a room air conditioner. But if you want a beautifully and solidly built old structure surrounded by woods with not that many rooms to rent, rooms with high ceilings, some with their own balcony (not every room), chairs by the huge lake a nice short hike away, fabulously clean air, and complete quiet at night; then this is the place to stay. I myself will not return simply because swimming in the lake is forbidden, but not everybody would rank this amenity so high. The restaurant Solaia, mentioned here, is good: a so-so wine list but superb ravioli with porcini mushrooms and the best coconut sorbet I've ever had. The Greek restaurant Yasou, farther away, was far better than I expected (lousy bread, but everything else my family had was fine; I loved the spinakopita). A perfect place, in other words, to chill out with a good book, and to end the day eating out someplace. read more

Beautiful area, we loved the interior decorations and the land. Lake is a brisk walk away, breakfast was delicious, overall we definitely plan on coming back. read more

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The Inn at Lake Joseph was the perfect spot for us to relax on our mini-moon. First, the service is excellent. Matt is so warm, friendly, and wants to make sure everything is going great. Next, the space is rustic, romantic, and charming. I love that it's tucked away, so peaceful and quiet. Our room (Cedar) was superb. We loved the warm fire place, spacious jacuzzi, our own deck, etc, etc. We loved starting each day on the lake (row boats and kayaks), where one morning we saw a bald eagle! They serve breakfast and picnic lunches. The breakfast can be served in their main lounge or at your room. We appreciated being able to eat in our room by the fire in the mornings. Lastly, we love the area that it's in. There are so many fun destinations to visit in the surrounding area. Overall, we highly recommend the Inn at Lake Joseph for anyone who wants a relaxing getaway. We will certainly be back for anniversaries! read more

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We just returned home from our anniversary weekend at the inn at lake Joseph and we had such a nice time. We loved how secluded and romantic it was. We stayed in the cedar room and it met all our expectations and more. Breakfast was delivered to our room daily. Lunch was provided to us too and everything was delicious. There was so much to do on the property from swimming to going to the lake and so much more . Matt was so helpful with so many great suggestions. We hope to come back next year. read more

Inn At Lake Joseph - Pool - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Forestburgh, New York

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The setting is beautiful. A walk through the woods to a quiet lake for boating and a nice hike. The house is 1890s and in serious need of renovations. Old paint, very musty and carpets are just disgusting. I wore flip flops in the room. Nicely priced but rooms are not up to standard. We cut our stay short. read more

I stayed at the Inn at Lake Joseph for two nights and had an amazing time. I read a lot of reviews on this place...most were positive but a few negative reviews almost swayed me to go somewhere else....I'm glad I didn't. After staying there, I can confidently recommend this place and label the negative reviews as nit picking or simply misleading readers for whatever their motivations may be. The main Lodge is a rustic, well preserved building that is oozing with history and authenticity. Upon entering the hallway, you'll see a portrait of Monique, the late wife of owner Ivan, who tragically died at a young age in 1984 with her bonnet laid out on a table. There's a pool table to the left, and a game room to the right complete with a working piano, board games, and a giant chess set. We got a gold room which was very spacious and had a large jacuzzi just feet away from the bed! Beautiful wood pieces adorn the ceiling, the bathroom was new and modern, the shower area was HUGE, and it had a working gas fireplace. Everything is maintained beautifully, not a spec of dust anywhere. The bed is a sleep number bed which is cool bc you can adjust the firmness of either side. Granted, it wasn't as comfy as my amazing latex mattress from PlushBeds, but it did the job and I slept well. This is another falsehood of past Yelp reviews...the matress not does not sink in at all if you set the number to firm! Another thing I found, in contrast to that negative review, is that the WiFi is great and I had a strong signal from anywhere on the property. What really sets this place apart, aside from the beautiful grounds and relaxing Catskills setting, is the personal service from the innkeepers. Matt, the stepson of Ivan, was very friendly and accommodating to all of our needs. He knew I liked decaf coffee so he brewed me a fresh pot often and he even loaned me a sweater after I forgot one! Pro tip- it gets chilly in early September so make sure you bring a sweater and long pants. Ivan the owner is very friendly and joined us for breakfast to chat and practice his card trick. They seem to enjoy having guests and engaging with the family is a really nice touch. There is tons to do...they have a heated outdoor pool with a super comfy hammock on the pool deck. The day we arrived (right after labor day), the pool was unfortunately not heated and quite cold but I was told it was after season. Having the pool heated would've been great. The lake is a short walk from the inn through the forest and it leads to a 2 mile hike or you can use the rowboats with the supplied oars. I enjoyed rowing on the lake but next time will explore the surrounding area for hiking paths. The trail was ok, there were a ton of spiderwebs in the way due to the proximity of the branches and shrubs. The breakfast is terrific with fresh banana bread, toast with a ton of delicious jams to try, and made to order omlettes, pancakes, or French toast with bacon and hash browns. Service is fast too so you're on your way or you can enjoy a leasurely meal on the outdoor deck. There are a bunch of nearby restaurants but I recommend Solaia. The upscale Italian restaurant has excellent food and excellent service...and homemade tiramisu! In all, I had a terrific time and will definitely be back. The rooms are not cheap but you get what you pay for. Don't be swayed by the few negative reviews, go check it out for yourself and you will be pleasantly surprised. Thanks Ivan and Matt!! read more

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Just stayed here for our anniversary! The grounds were picturesque. The room in the carriage house was spacious, rustic and warm! Loved the fireplace and jacuzzi tub! Matt was the inn keeper and he was so helpful and absolutely lovely. Breakfast was delicious and the bagged lunch was perfect. We brought our dog which was great and they even gave us a doggy sheet for the bed so he wouldn't get dog hair everywhere. We are definitely coming back! read more

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An outdated and dusty establishment with tattered furniture and sad lighting. The only good thing about this place is the land and the lake. But there are so many other fabulous new places to stay with new accommodations and cleanliness. read more

This is the place to go if you like spiders walking on your pillow at night and making your spouse scream with terror ( we left right after that at 1:30 am ) If you like wasps in the wood slats of the wall flying in and out of their nest while you try to relax on the porch. If you like a deck with Spyder nests in-between the posts. If you like creaking floors over your head as you try to sleep at night from the wobbling floors as the people upstairs walk back and forth to the bathroom The lake is in no way visible from anywhere on the property. Oh it's also a great place to go to be eaten alive by mosquitos. The lake has no beach or dock. This place has photos of ideal situations staged to lure you in The bathroom fixtures are white rust oxidized making you feel as though it's not clean ,the baseboards for heat are actually rusted through the white paint. Everything is just wet to sit on with no rain. If this is what floats your boat well you just found your place. But if your like me and want to enjoy your weekend and get away "YOU BETTER RUN AWAY FROM THIS PLACE". I had to drive 3 hours at 1:30 in the morning with my wife to get home because there was nothing around at that time. read more

Had the best and most relaxing few days here. Everything was amazing! The inn keeper Matt was so friendly, warm and helpful. The room we stayed in was awesome... the tub was a huge bonus. Breakfast was so yummy... I loved how the carb changes every day. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet. Already planning our next visit back! Cannot wait to go back in the fall! read more

My hubby and I just spent a night for our 30th anniversary! Wow, amazing property. So pretty and the grounds kept immaculate but wait it gets better the Inn is immaculate everything so clean even the screens on the windows. Sheets on the bed soooo soft. The breakfast was awesome! Cherries for breakfast my fav. Eggs made to order, croissants, French toast country jams it was perfect! Salads, cold cuts, bread, coffe, available all day. Delicious! The staff always ready to please . The lake, picturesque, the pool heated and so relaxing. I highly recommend this property! read more

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We enjoyed two evenings at this lovely inn, and would happily return. Peaceful, tranquil, serene... all adjectives to describe this, tucked away in the woods, Catskills B & B. The staff (especially Michelle) were all welcoming and helpful. The Breakfast was spectacular, with a wide variety of options.... eggs, homemade granola, pancakes, fresh fruit, and my favorite - the home smoked fresh salmon, with horseradish sauce. I was in heaven! Additionally, they kept a fridge stocked with complimentary salads, cheese, meats, and condiments, just in case you get hungry. And, let's not forget the homemade sweets. Oh my.... Then, there is the property.... although the inn is not sitting directly on the water it is a short walk, bicycle ride, or 1 minute drive away. Bicycles, kayaks, and canoes are provided. Then there is the stunning heated pool, badminton, pool table, numerous board games and a small library of books. You will not want for something to do! Lastly, and the reason I've given our review a 4 instead of 5 stars, our room. We stayed in the main house and were very pleased with the location. The room was very clean. Sadly, the decor is quite dated, and seemed to be a mix of 1970-80 furniture. The bathtub, with whirlpool, was extremely dated. We did, however, love the charming in-room fireplace! With that being said... we would return tomorrow. And, would highly recommend! read more

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As soon as we entered the building we were welcomed by very kind and friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. The room as perfectly set up and clean. The food in the snack area was amazing, the pasta dish was incredible (would recommend to everyone). All their pastries were delicious. The over all experience of this place was so so lovely. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking about going! We would love to go back again. read more

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We loved our stay in the cedar room at the Inn at Lake Joseph! The Inn is the perfect level of secluded for a romantic getaway, but with plenty of things to do nearby. We ate at the Miss Montichello Diner (5 minutes away) every night. At the Inn, Matt was so kind and accommodating! The hike around the property and to the lake was beautiful, we took our bagged lunches there every day. Breakfast was also amazing - great options and portions delivered right to our room! Even when It was raining during our stay, there were plenty of things to do - we enjoyed playing pool, the giant chess table, and lots of books. The jacuzzi tubs and fireplace in our room were also major highlights on our trip. We definitely want to return! read more

We love this place. Beautiful, scenic location. Hiking, fishing, pool, kayaking all available on premises. Breakfast was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great experience. read more

We want to the Inn at Lake Joseph the first time 18 years ago and again this weekend. Still excellent and great B&B and very relaxing. Matt the current Manager was ultra attentive, Inn is well.done, and breakfasts are awesome and they pack a togo lunch for you. Beautiful grounds. Downtown Monticello is not what it used to be though. Run down. Do yourself a favor and unless you want to go to the casino, horse racing, or the auto races, venture south or stay on the grounds. read more

This is an absolutely wonderful place to spend a few nights. The rooms are large and beautifully designed. The breakfast was excellent. omelets and pancakes. And the owner and family were such a pleasure to engage with. It's a a short walk to the lake which has its own scenic trail I highly recommend read more

We stayed here one night based off a travelzoo deal and so glad we did. The inn was gorgeous and staff was great. All the activities included (hiking, row boats, kayaks, bad mitten, pool, firepit, bikes, hammocks, deer watching-they wandering the grounds frequently and more). Breakfast made to order in morning and help yourself lunch. Rooms were clean, cozy, and big. Had jacuzzi bathtub in our room along with a gas fireplace. The decorations all around the inn were stunning. Plenty of areas to sit and relax around a fireplace or play pool in another room. Would come back in a heart beat for a nice escape for a couple days. Nothing like peace and quiet in the middle of no where. read more

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What a wonderful place, the staff is so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Great amenities such as kayaking, rowboats, Plenty of games very inviting pool. Delicious breakfast and well stocked kitchen for pickings. It is so peaceful and relaxing perfect getaway. No need to leave the grounds. Although there are excellent local restaurants within close proximity. The best is how accommodating they are with pets. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Beautiful and romantic! My husband and I stayed in the dogwood suite. Upon check in we were given a tour of the mainhouse which had alot of places to hangout. They even had a pool table.. Very nice and clean. We went snowshoe hiking during our stay. they delivered breakfast to us every morning. They also provided deli sandwiches for lunch. Will definitely be back again. Highly recommended! read more

Traveled from NYC Pros: Quick drive Beautiful with lake, kayaking, trail on site Innkeeper is friendly and accommodating Breakfast options Lunch in snack area: cold cuts,etc. Woodstock museum in area and waterfall short drive. Cons: - Surrounding towns such as Monticello- vacant stores, did not give an upbeat vibe - would stay for 2 days no more than that because of location, we prefer to be able to go off site, but could be perfect for you if you plan to stay at inn. Could not give more stars because stayed in other b&bs for similar price and had a more enjoyable stay w/ more active surrounding area and or more amenities in room. read more

Gorgeous and well kept historical property. So much to do there! the board games, pool table, badminton, hiking, kayaking etc. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Everyone is super friendly and nice, Matt is the great and attentive host, we couldn't hope for a better experience! read more

Came to this beautiful B&B in March of 2021 with my girlfriend. I cannot say good enough things about this place. I stayed in the platinum level room and it was just incredible. I believe it was the Carribo room. Could be wrong. I didn't travel with my dog( he can't be trusted in this type of environment haha) However, I appreciated seeing all the other guests furry friends having a great time. My significant other and I took several treks through the snow to look at the lake and said how wonderful it must be in the warm weather. So I pulled the trigger and booked the Platinum level again for July. I have zero doubt it will be an incredible experience. Don't think about it, book this venue for yourself, if you like amazing breakfast, hiking, deer outside your door, amazing starry nights, and being able to disconnect from the world. We live in Brooklyn, and this is now our go to. Keep it up guys! read more

We recently came home after our second getaway to The Inn At Lake Joseph. Ivan The Inn keeper is friendly, welcoming and a really stand up guy. Matt was helpful with planning offsite hikes. , restaurant recommendations and making us feel comfortable. The entire staff from the housekeepers to dining staff was super kind, friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious, the fluffier blueberry pancakes ever. Homemade scones, were the perfect accompaniment especially, with the great selection of jams. The kitchen is stocked with a wide variety of sandwich choices, salads, chips and the best homemade brownies. We had one of the dog friendly rooms, with a kitchenette. Being able to vacation with our dogs is the best thing ever. We arrived back home and both my dogs demanded a fireplace. We will be back to the Inn At Lake Joseph. Thank you for a wonderful stay! read more

This was such a wonderful second experience. We've stayed here before in a different room and it was great.... the room we had this time was even more spacious and just beautiful. The service was impeccable! Matt is an amazing host and he and the rest of the staff go above and beyond to ensure you're comfortable and have everything you need. We absolutely love this place. You can't beat the hospitality.... hands down its the best you'll find. The activities are nice and the lake is just beautiful and so peaceful. The price is unbeatable with good breakfast and a delicious bag lunch(due to Covid-19 times). We will certainly be staying with them again. Thanks guys! read more

This place was OK at best. PROS: -The pool was refreshing and a nice place to sit back and relax for a few hours. The hammock is comfy, but super low to the ground, so its hilarious trying to get in and out of it! -Michelle is super friendly and was helpful with recommendations of places to eat. -Breakfast was delicious and homemade and the coffee mugs were adorable. -The people we met while we were out at the fire pit were the best part. They have stuff to make s'mores and we all drank our own wine :) -The pool table is a nice addition. CONS: -The inn just wasn't kept up at all... cobwebs everywhere, creaky doors and floors, flies everywhere (inside and outside), unkept grass. -Ivan (one of the innkeepers) was super creepy. He wouldn't talk to us but we caught him just intently staring at us at several points throughout our 2-day stay. We asked a couple of times if everything was ok and all he would say was "Yes, I thought you were a different couple" and walk away. So f***in strange. -A lot of the board games were missing pieces. -Besides the pool, the only on-site activity was the kayaks and rickety rowboats. Everything else was at least 20-30 minute drive away. -The rowboats were broken and rusty and super difficult to navigate. The bikes were covered in cobwebs and only 2 of them didn't have flat tires. -Its advertised as being on the lake, but the lake is across the street and through the woods, so you can't see it at all from the Inn. Also, you should NOT swim in the lake, the water is disgusting. -The "help yourself" snacks consisted of bread, stale meat, Corn Flakes and Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies. Vending machines were empty. -The rooms in the main house don't have a fridge, so we had to keep stuff in the mini-fridge downstairs, which has very limited space. -Wi-fi didn't work/rarely worked, so we had zero service (including GPS signal to navigate anywhere away from the Inn). They couldn't even check us out of our room on our day of departure because the wi-fi was down. -The beds!! OMG! The tile floor was more comfortable. It is a "sleep number", but the side you are adjusting literally just becomes a sinkhole. It doesn't make it any softer or more comfortable. All-in-all, I wouldn't go back. Next time, I'll stay near Kauneonga Lake, where they have boating, fishing and jet-skiing. read more

This place was great. My wife and I stayed in the Hemlock room the weekend after Valentines Day. Everything about this place is great. The Main Inn is beautiful and well maintained. The breakfast is convenient and plentiful. Deli meats and delicious salads are available to eat for lunch and throughout the day as needed. The Hemlock room was beautiful. The sleep number bed is so comfortable. The jacuzzi tub fits 2 people quite nicely and it is in a great location to see the fireplace. The room has everything that you need. There is a full kitchen and a BBQ with all the utensils and charcoal. The grounds were also great. The snowshoeing trails are well marked and on the easy side, which would be good for beginners. The staff was also especially friendly, especially Matt. He was very engaging during breakfast and whenever we ran into him around the Inn. All in all this is a great getaway. We will definitely be back. read more

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We had a nice visit to the Inn at Lake Joseph. The inn is easy to get to and the innkeepers were accommodating of our late arrival, the breakfast and help yourself lunch were good (not great), and it was very nice to have all of the facilities available - kayaks, bikes, games, fire pit, roasting marshmallows, etc. We stayed in the Kingfisher room, which was quite comfortable with a large two person whirlpool, large bathroom, fireplace, and king-size bed. There was a private sundeck as well but using it was not very pleasant as the staff apparently hangs out just below it smoking and talking loudly about the maintenance of the inn. Our stay straddled the off-peak and peak room rates but we were charged the higher rate for both nights. Not a felony, but certainly not the customer service that would have ensured our being repeat customers. Overall, it was a nice experience but probably not worth the price they charge and likely not someplace to which we will return. read more

My boyfriend got us a room through Travel Zoo and we spent one night at the Inn. Our stay was lovely. Michelle and the rest of the staff are terrific and we had a relaxing and peaceful two days. We stayed in the Mallard Room and had a beautiful and spacious room with a fire place and great bathroom. The first floor was cool to explore and we enjoyed the library, the billiard room and the game room. After finding a near-by Italian restaurant with good food, great service and great prices, we came back to the Inn, borrowed Scrabble and retired to our room with a bottle of wine. The made-to-order breakfast was great and we loved the help-yourself lunch. It's not something I'd pay extra for, but it was included in the room price and it was fun making our own sammies and grabbing some prepared salads and hanging out in the glassed-in veranda. We were there in the winter so we weren't able to take full advantage of the beautiful grounds, though we took a lovely walk to the Lake and hung out on the lounge chairs discussing our good fortune. We hope to get back during warmer weather to take advantage of all of the outdoor activities they have to offer. This is definitely a great place for a romantic get-away! read more

Fantastic Catskills retreat. Definitely coming back. Excellent service. Gorgeous grounds Dog friendly!! read more

Inn At Lake Joseph - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Forestburgh, New York

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Here's the place to stay if you happen to find yourself in the vicinity of Monticello and need a bed. I recommend it highly in the summer, as there is a pool and beautful grounds: hiking in the area, a lake with rowboats. A really relaxing experience, and fairly priced. Definitely the best place to stay that I have found in this part of Sullivan County. The staff is as pleasant as can be, the breakfasts are sumptuous, and fixings for lunch are available. Dinner is not served, but there are places to eat if you don't mind driving a bit. There is absolutely nothing to do in the area, and I've only stayed here in the spring and summer. But the hosts know their stuff, so I'll bet they've figured out things for their guests to do. Frankly I'd not go here in the winter unless I had to, and so far I've not had to. read more

The Inn is a relaxing atmosphere for a nice weekend getaway. The area is very quiet and beautiful. The property itself has a lot of history, and though old, it's been maintained very nicely. The lodge area serves breakfast in the morning and has food available for lunch fixings. You're on your own for dinner - there are a few restaurants nearby but it seems for most, you have to drive a little ways. We stayed in one of the cottages, so, since we had a kitchen, we prepared our own meals. The cottages are pet-friendly and very cozy. If you're planning your own meals: though the kitchen is equipped with the basics of pots and pans, utensils, appliances, plates, and cups, you pretty much have to bring your own aluminum foil, oils, dishwasher detergent etc. It's a place to stay for a maximum of 3 full days. There really isn't much to do in the area. There is a nice trail that leads to the lake and a loop around hiking trail (it's nothing strenuous, takes about an hour). There are boats and kayaks you can use on the lake. The nearby town of Monticello has a few small restaurants, small grocery stores, and if you go a little ways, a Walmart. When we went there, pretty much all the stores were empty and closed down. If you're willing to drive out though, it seems like there are pottery studios, antique shopping, and in certain seasons Farmers markets. Very relaxing atmosphere and recommended for a weekend. I could not give it more stars since we've been to cottage areas in other states that we enjoyed much more. I think for the area though, it's a nice little getaway. read more

During the lockdown I had a n opportunity to see my daughter & her partner (& their dog!) passing through on their way out to CA - hadn't seen them in so long and knew it would be a long while before we could be together again. I really wanted something special. The Inn at Lake Joseph couldn't have been more perfect for what we needed. Like being at home - we were able to grill our own delicious dinner. Go Kayaking !! Matt couldn't be sweeter and more accomodating. I can't wait to return! read more

Forgive me! I am not reviewing this Inn. I was a student at St. Joseph's from 1961-1967. It was HEAVEN on earth for me and I would like to find someone else who knew it when it was the school to go to there! I remember schoolmates names, but hesitate to write them here. So if you went there, if you know someone who went there in the early 1960's and remember a non-conventional and non-Catholic name like mine - have them contact me!! Please! Thanks! By the way, in 2011, I showed the "property" to my husband - boy, have things changed! But not the lake!!! It's still beautiful! read more