Bed but no breakfast…read more We stayed in colonial Kingston for a conference and planned on staying for 3 nights, however we soon realized how terrible a host Bel, the innkeeper was. Upon arrival Bel assumed we drove to Kingston. I'm not sure why this assumption was made as there is a train station in the neighboring town which takes you directly to Manhattan. Rather than giving us the room we agreed upon via telephone, she put us in a creepy room not attached to the same building: actually it which was several blocks away from the main inn. Because we had no car, she squeezed us into her filthy pick-up truck and dropped us off and rushed out. No mention of what time and where breakfast was served. We were not provided any breakfast the morning after our first night's stay and she did not answer her phone around 7:00 a.m. when we wondered about this. This was confusing as the inn is marketed as a "Bed and Breakfast". We found our own breakfast and went on with our day. When we returned to our room in the evening, our room was not made. It was shocking as this is standard practice among the hotel industry regardless of whether you stay at a lower end BnB or at a high-end hotel. By then we were disgusted at how unprofessional she was and thus we told her we would only stay 2 nights (over 24 hours notice). By the second morning we called her inquiring about breakfast a second time. She simply replied by saying "well I can feed you if you want". How unprofessional and unwelcoming. Why run an inn if you do not want to welcome your guests? Although we gave her over 24 hours notice of our departure (again, the standard in the hotel industry) Bel still unjustly charged us for the third unused night. She also failed to give us our receipt, and we had to ask her 5 times for it. Only 3 days post-departure did we receive the receipt. After reviewing my banking, she had actually already charged the room prior to check-in. I would recommend avoiding this place at all costs.

This place is absolutely beautiful and the hostess Bel, is just an absolute joy and goes above and…read morebeyond to make sure you are comfortable and have a lovely time. Felt like a long lost friend I've had for years. Great, kind, gentle, beautiful soul the owner of the house is. Coming from Boston, I arrived to this beautiful Victorian with a huge lovely porch which is very tastefully decorated. The whole house is clean, smells amazing great decor, and Bel cooks one of the loveliest breakfasts. Omelette, coffee, juice, and granola/fruit/yogurt, turkey bacon. A++++ hostess! My room had a king poster board bed and one of the comfiest mattresses I've ever slept on. I can't say more good things about this place. But if you want a nice place to hang your hat, where you make a friend in the end Bels inn is where it's at. Excellent service, she's knowledgable about the town and places to go. It's the perfect getaway to de-stress and unwind meet amazing people and enjoy life, what was exactly what I needed. The prices are very reasonable and worth every penny! I'll be back very soon! My new home away from home!

This is a family-run motel smack in the middle of Hyde Park. It is close to the Vanderbilt Mansion…read moreand a short drive to the Culinary Institute. Our room was comfortable. It has a wet bar with a mini fridge. The "coffee shop" is accessible 24 hours for ice and coffee. Dunkin Doughnuts and bagels and fresh fruit are put out there for breakfast. I love being able to park outside our door. They have a friendly dog too!!

This cute little old-style motel transports you back in time to when these were destinations and…read morenot just a place to lay your head. Immaculately clean with gleaming fittings in the bathroom and around the room; towels folded and sheets made as if by a Marine recruit. A "coffee shop" is attached that has barstools like an old soda shop - you'd expect the Fonz to pop right in the door! Very quiet despite being next t mo the road. Non- noisy room heaters/ac! Outstanding - highest possible recommendation.

The hospitality was spectacular. The house is lovely and High Falls is such a great little town…read more Good and service also excellent. I hope to go back someday. .

We spent three nights in October at The Sheeley House and loved it. We had the third floor to…read moreourselves, so we also had the bathroom to ourselves. Huge rooms, nice towels and clean sheets. About 15 minutes drive to Kingston. We weren't able to enjoy breakfast as we had meals pre-planned, but Rob was nice enough to pack us a to-go breakfast our final morning to eat on the road, complete with a cut-up orange in a Ziplock baggie. I'm a coffee lover and the coffee was plentiful, strong, but not burned. We'll stay here again and again!

Darlene and Neil have outdone themselves with their revival of this historic property. I brought my…read morefriend who was visiting from Switzerland to stay here for an authentic Bed and Breakfast in a Gilmore-Girls-esque town. WE LOVED IT! Highly recommend the blue room with the gorgeous clawfoot tub. We will definitely come stay again! Thank you again, Darlene and Neil!

When I left the Swann Inn to another B&B in Baltimore, it just shined a light on what we…read moreexperienced at The Swann Inn. Driving through this idyllic town, the GPS said we've arrived at our destination. Going up to the house, I see a busted up gravel driveway covered in leaves. I navigate to the front door and grabbed my overnight bag. Wet leaves or ice, I wouldn't be a happy guest. We're greeted by Neil and he gives us a small tour of the common space. The furnishings are very unique. I can see the owners antiquing in the area and finding these treasured pieces. As far as shared items, there is a Keurig coffee machine. It'll do in a pinch. At 7am I wanted coffee and the machine water was empty. I had to knock on the kitchen door and wait until someone answered to refill the machine. Breakfast was amazing! For me at least, when I'm on vacation I'll have French Toast and pancakes during my stay. My wife? She broke down the menu: a pitcher of orange juice, cake with sorbet, fruit plate with a boxed cookie on the side along with pancakes. My wife reminded me this is not an adult breakfast, it's all sugar! She asked for egg whites and Neil was flustered. They figured it out and served my wife. Neil grabbed me at the common area and said he explained breakfast during check in. I didn't know that we had to speak up right then, usually there's a sheet? The next day Darlene made some amazing pumpkin pancakes. My wife took 1/2 of one and we were only served two. So breakfast for me was good but I was aggravated both mornings. I was looking forward to kicking back and enjoying a bottle of wine, maybe smoke a cigar? Neil said there is no smoking on the premise. Ok, that's out. I asked for an ice bucket and was told he'll dig one up. It never came. It really didn't matter because the outside furniture on the deck, it wasn't inviting. The pillows looked wet and old. There is no other seating outside, no fire pit, nada. I brought my bottle to the next B&B... With any B&B, you should be offered quality shower products. First off, there was no soap bar? I don't like liquid soap, much less Dial. The shampoo, was a tiny bottle, something cheap. I had to buy a bar of soap and use a travel shampoo I had from another hotel. Our room was, interesting. More unique styled furniture. Lighting up the room was inadequate. There were small lamps but it wasn't enough. Neil said the thermostat for the entire house was right here. If we made the temperature warmer or colder, the entire house temperature will change. The same with the WiFi, the router was in our room?! That's a lot of pressure.. I didn't touch anything. After we checked out and I drove down busted driveway, I was glad to be leaving. 3 Yelp stars, my stay was average. I didn't feel pampered or relaxed.

I've stayed there twice in the past, under the old ownership, and it was lovely. But! if the new…read moreowners jack up the room rates to $400 / night, I'll go back to the Hampton Inn in New Paltz. I grew up in the MId-Hud, and I have watched a new breed take over and try to turn it into a chi-chi tourist trap. Maybe the wine and brie contingency from the Big City will find it a bargain but, screwing people is not going to fly with a lot of other folks.

Wonderful little inn with old fashioned New England charm. The rooms are thoughtfully arranged and…read morevery clean. The stairs are creaky so stay in a room away from the stairs if you wake easily. Overall, very charming place to stay for a getaway. Very local and historic vibe in the heart of the town. Easy walk to restaurants, shops, and theater.

This is an exceptional property that had been in one family for decades. Dinner was really great…read moreserved in a very formal environment which is a bit rare for Ulster County. I have not spent a night but I have heard the rooms are as sumptuous as the dining experience.

A 3-day, 2-night stay here was given to us as a 40th wedding anniversary gift by our 3 sons & their…read morewives. And what a perfect gift it was! Our room 9 had the sweetest, all-around views from the multiple windows both in our corner room & in the bathroom of all the greenery, flowers & lawns. Although breakfast is no longer offered as part of the room rate, we were "grandfathered in" by the super amenable, welcoming head chef, who, in large part, is the engine behind the hotel's managing group, because our room had been booked when the breakfast plan was still in existence. Our breakfasts were presented beautifully & by servers who were super friendly & engaging, as is the rest of the staff here. The pool had not yet been filled for the summer, so we enjoyed sunning on the pool deck, the sweet sauna, walks to the lake down below the property, played shuffleboard, billiards in the way-downstairs which has stone walls, low ceilings, a wine closet, board games & game table, as well as darts. The first floor library is cozy, filled with couches, upholstered chairs, books, coloring books & colored pencils & the in-house restaurant offers 3 meals a day, either in the beautifully outfitted & sunny dining room or on the back patio, alongside a rain barrel, herb garden, smoke house, fire pit & the grassy lawns. The owners & the hotel's hospitality group are working on upgrading & updating the facilities & its offerings & we applaud them for their efforts & plans. We are glad that we could fully enjoy this welcoming, beautiful old stone home & its equally welcoming staff. AND, we thank the head chef for the bottle of Prosecco that he gifted us! P.S. I think I saw someone moving a rolling chicken coop from one part of the property to another!

Had a lovely stay at the Journey Inn this weekend while enjoying the crisp fall weather in the…read moreHudson Valley. Valerie and Eric were very friendly and helpful hosts, providing us with a plethora of recommendations for wine tasting, hiking/walking trails, and local restaurants! The space itself was very clean and comfortable - we felt right at home! Breakfast was delicious and coffee was soooooo good too! Truly nothing like a home cooked meal. Their dog, Buddy, made a few appearances as well. :) All in all would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a pleasant and comfortable stay in the area. Thanks Valerie and Eric for a great stay!

Great location. Fabulous owners who were so kind and accommodating that it felt like home…read more Delicious breakfast every morning. Beautifully appointed rooms I highly recommend

I highly recommend The Baker House Bed & Breakfast for your next visit to the beautiful Hudson…read moreValley region of New York! Innkeepers George and Sandra Baker have lovingly restored and maintained an 1870 Victorian home, preserving its distinctive historic architectural details and furnishing each comfortable room with an impressive collection of antiques. This B&B is within easy walking distance of Rhinebeck's charming downtown, and other popular destinations like Hyde Park and Kingston are easy to reach by car. From arrival to departure, George and Sandra made us feel welcome, prepared delicious restaurant-quality breakfasts, recommended favorite area attractions, and graciously addressed any special needs we had. We also thoroughly enjoyed talking with George and Sandra about a variety of interesting topics!

Stayed July 2022 We…read morenormally stay in either Kingston or Rhinebeck for a few nights after dropping our twins off at camp in the area. After COVID put everything thing on hold, we were excited to get an opportunity to do this again. We were so happy we chose the Baker House in Rhinebeck for our stay. The B&B is located within walking distance of the center of town which makes it very convenient to avoid driving or worry about getting an Uber after a night in town. The house is beautiful and sits on a sizable property. Our hosts have done a wonderful job of renovating the house and grounds. We stayed in the 'Writer's Room's which was so spacious it should be called the 'Writer's Suite'. The room also had it's own private porch/deck. The bathroom was clean and had a large double shower. The room was such an oasis of relaxation for our stay. George and Sandra were wonderful hosts and offered nice additional touches. There was a happy hour and George provided some delicious cocktails each night as well as good conversation. Sandra's breakfasts were yummy. We appreciated their insight as far as where to eat and places to see in town. After a few years of not traveling, it was great to have such a positive experience to remind us how wonderful travel could be.