If you want to stay at a great place, in a lovely setting, look no further. My wife and I did a…read morefly fishing school at nearby Orvis Sandanona, and this was one of the recommended places to stay. Thanks Orvis, because it was seriously relaxing to come back to the Millbrook Inn each day after scaring the fish away. Beautiful area - and this is a beautiful home base for your exploring. Don's creating a great place for anyone visiting. The breakfast each morning was lovely too. We'll be back!

***BEWARE*** Beautiful Inn but We were charged $400.00 for our service dog that does seizure alerts…read moreeven after telling the staff and owner. AMERICAN EXPRESS held the funds did a full investigation and REFUNDED our money. It is not legal to charge for a SERVICE DOG! when we tried to talk to the owner before leaving she would not engage and would not answer calls or emails to right the situation. CHECK YOUR BILL AT THIS FACILITY!!! We stayed there numerous times spent Thousands of dollars and were still treated incorrectly.

I've stayed at my share of B&Bs and Continental Oak was one of the most memorable. An old…read moreelementary school friend and I re-connected after many years and we decided we wanted to go away for a little weekend retreat to catch up. I stumbled along this place online and we were so happy I did! The innkeeper was very gracious and gave great recommendations on local restaurants and activities. It was September/October so we decided we wanted to take a "leaf peeping" drive and so we followed a map and some road signs for magnificent views of the New England fall foliage. We even went over a few covered bridges, that was a first for us! We did wine tastings at local nearby wineries, including Hopkins, which was our favorite. We bought some souvenir wine glasses and a bottle (or three) of wine and enjoyed it at Lake Waramaug -- the most beautiful autumn setting -- not far from home base at Constitution Oak. Bunnell Farm was nearby and they have a great corn maze. You can also stop for fresh produce, pickles and preserves at Freund Farm along the Leaf Peeping route. This B&B is in a great area with lots of local attractions nearby, including historic Litchfield. We stayed in a room upstairs and it was huge! There were 3 beds so we both had our own bed and then some. The bathroom was in the hallway but we were the only guests so it didn't matter. There was a nice dining room with pastries and coffee waiting for us in the morning and a cozy sitting room to unwind.

Beautiful location. Quiet peaceful and serene. Debbie is a lovely hostess. Knows just how to…read morebalance between available and invasive. Room was giant and clean and homey. Everything was spick and span. We will definitely be back!!

my friends and i recently had the pleasure of staying at Whistelwood Farm. i had been there twice…read morebefore and it is just as perfect as i had remembered. Maggie, the owner of this piece of heaven, is warm, gracious, and makes a delicious breakfast which happens to be included in your stay. The accommodations are clean, welcoming, and feel like home. The property is beautiful. Make a plan to visit Whistlewood, I look forward to make next visit!

In a sea of generic, impersonal Airbnbs, Whistlewood SHINES with warmth, homeyness, and a cozy…read moresense of nostalgia - especially for us Gen Z/Millennial folks longing for simpler times. This bed and breakfast is the epitome of a hidden gem! Anybody who is planning on taking a trip upstate is lucky to find themselves here with Maggie, the dogs, and the horses! Maggie is an incredible host with a keen attention to detail - from delicious breakfast to beautifully curated rooms. Everything was fabulous and I can't wait to be back!!!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Blue Barn back in February and absolutely loved it! We'd love to come…read moreback in the summer or fall and explore the area more. The bnb itself is adorable, especially the cozy living room which has a comfortable couch, fireplace and chess table. Joni offered us a glass of local whiskey while we were playing chess before heading to dinner, which was a nice surprise. Joni was a wonderful host and even offered to drive us to and from our dinner reservations as we didn't have a car visiting from NYC. The breakfast she made was incredible and was made with local, fresh ingredients - blueberry pancakes, bacon, quiche, Waldorf salad with coffee and orange juice. Definitely recommend Blue Barn Bnb, especially as a weekend getaway from NYC, accessible via Metro North!

I Can't Say Enough Wonderful Things about this Charming BnB!!!…read more We Took Our Friend for Her Bachelorette Party and Could Not have Had a Better Time. We Reserved the Carriage House which was Cozy...Quaint... Rustic...and So Comfortable!!! It was Like Staying in Someone's Beautiful Home with Every Available Amenity. The Grounds are Immaculate... You Can Rest in the Hammock... Hang Out by the Fire Pit...or Sit and Enjoy the View of the Stars just Outside Your Door :) But the Best Part of All is the Lovely Owner Joni and Her Staff...They Go Above and Beyond to Make Your Stay as Memorable as Possible. Her Incredible Breakfast of Homemade Quiche...Banana/Blueberry Pancakes...Real Maple Syrup...Sausage...Bacon...Coffee and Fresh Mimosas waiting Right Outside Our Door the Next Morning was Incredible!!! Fresh Edible Flowers Garnished this Gastronomical Delight!!! Joni was Kind Enough to Give Us a Tour of the Main House when Her Other Guests Checked Out. The House and Rooms are so Inviting...The Decor is Charmingly Rustic and Each Room has its Own Personality...This is the First BnB I've Been to that Has Beautiful Modern Bathrooms in Each Room...No Sharing with Other Guests!!! The Dining Room and Parlor Room have Coffee and Tea Assortments and the Most Beautiful Handmade Hand Felted Soaps Made by Joni's Friend Bar :) You can Also Get Delicious Local Syrups and Jams...Pick Out a Book or Play a Game of Chess and Relax :) It was So Sad to Say Goodbye but I Leave Knowing I Have Found a True Treasure in "Blue Barn BnB" and in My New Friend Joni :) I Can't wait to Go Back!!! :)

My husband and I recently stayed at Wing's Castle for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed the…read morewhimsical atmosphere. The main rooms were booked for the weekend we wanted, so we opted to stay in the cottage. It was fairytale-like and spacious. We had fun using the record player and listening to the frogs out on the pond at night. We loved the proximity to the Millbrook winery and good restaurants for dinner. Toni, the owner, gave us a tour of the property on the day we checked out. We liked hearing about how she and her late husband first began working on this castle in the 1970s. It's filled with details that anyone who enjoys art would appreciate. It's also a great place for those who are interested in the Middle Ages and fantasize about staying in a castle. We are not typically bed and breakfast enthusiasts, but this stay was one-of-a-kind, and worth doing again!!

Would I go back here, ABSOLUTELY 10/10 recommend…read more My Fiancé and I stayed here in the Dungeon Room, the night after our engagement. It was actually the coolest experience ever. With the mountains and the beautiful scenery it really does feel like you got transported to Europe in 1512!! One of the unique things to do if you are on the east coast. There is the Millbrook winery which is only a 1 min drive away. That's its own super cool experience in its own right. The owner and builders wife Ms. Toni Wing was super hospitable and gave us a tour of the castle after our stay with a little bit of history of the creator and artist of this place the Late Peter Wing.

WARNING ALERT WARNING For a 3-night stay in April 2025, I…read morewas billed $6,750 in addition to the $3,000 in the agreement. I've been requesting a refund for over 3 months, and I haven't received a refund to date. I've received no calls or email follow-ups from the administration of this establishment. This is completely UNACCEPTABLE, even FRAUDULENT. You have no respect for your customers.

My mother was staying there on Mother's Day and Esperanza went out of her way to help me arrange…read morechocolates and a card for her. When I offered to pay for them, she said it wouldn't be necessary. She also left her a bottle of wine. My mom FaceTimed me from the hotel and it's beautiful--she has had a great stay there.

What a gem. This was a unique peaceful getaway. We had…read morevisited as a family many years ago. The back deck is open to the public. The kids waded in the Hudson River. There was a group of lively people going in and out of the building. They offered to take our picture and they told us they were staying at the light house. STAYING!? Yes. Staying , as in sleeping in beds inside; using the facility ... SPENDING the night. Wow. I needed to find out how to do this. Later on I joined their email list... And forgot about it. Fast forward to last summer. I got an email at 9:03am from the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy informing me that next week- they had a cancellation and and opening for a single night's stay. That room was booked at 9:08! And my husband, the Fast n Furious franchise lover- the "I only tolerate nature walks" guy was, unbeknownst to him about to spend the night... in a light house. Begrudgingly. Drive up. Park in the small lot and walk though the fence which leads to a trail. The hike is short but time your arrival with the tide , or you may have to wade though some of the river water. The building is historic so History buffs would love it. The stairs have a pleasant creak to them. The living room has books about the area. The hall upstairs has a shelf with more books and games for Kids. No phones or televisions. Heaven. There is a room designated as a small Museum which documents the history Of the lighthouse. Our guest room was enough. We had two different window exposures, one of them looking right over the river. The bed was only a full size - a bit cramped for a big guy and his wife. But hey! I am sleeping in lighthouse sooo I don't care. There is a gracious innkeeper who lives onsite in a separated part of the house. The back deck is boat shaped and has a series of beautiful wood tables over looking the Hudson River. It was mid- afternoon and we had the place all to ourselves when we checked in. We had packed a lunch for the patio. The day was beautiful. When you sleep in a lighthouse you get a key. It gives you access to the house and the ladder which leads up to the actual light and the 360 degree views of the area. Nearing sunset, We climbed up and were able to look down at people who were on the deck. Some of them looked up at us confused as if wondering how we got up there? We had the key! It was a beautiful sunset. I stayed up In the glass enclosure until the light turned on. Since our room windows were huge and we left the shades up, I awoke at dawn and to the sound of the waves lapping outside. A few minutes later I heard voices and when I looked outside there were some fisherman passing very close to us in a small boat. So close I could have had a conversation with them from my window. The innkeeper cooked us a breakfast of French Toast with strawberries, eggs, juice and coffee. It was just all so pleasant and quaint that I didn't want it to end. We had to checkout two hours early because my husband had to get to work. Overall I loved every minute of it. I slept in a Lighthouse. I can't believe I got the chance.

When was the last time you looked up and saw a night sky full of stars glistening above? For me,…read morethose opportunities are few and far between so when it happens, it leaves an impression that I'll carry and remember fondly for a long while. My darling boyfriend surprised me with an impromptu weekend trip to the beautiful Saugerties Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast a few weeks ago. He'd been stalking their website months prior, never finding any openings, but alas, thanks to a last minute cancellation and some impeccable timing, he was able to snag a night for us at this charming BB. The lighthouse only operates as a BB on Thurs-Sunday, and it's open all year round. Reservations must be made months in advance so if you want to visit during a particular season, I suggest to start your planning two full seasons prior. The drive up was scenic and lovely. We downloaded some podcasts and had goggle maps lead the way. We chose to avoid tolls and that increased our ETA by 15 minutes but it was great, and only took about 2.5 hours to get there! The lighthouse has a shared fridge for its guests so we brought food with us for the stay, not knowing what to expect, but it turned out not to be necessary because we found some really great farmers markets along the way, and bought more food than we needed. The lighthouse also has a grill that guests can use, as well as nearby restaurant options. Make sure you bring your rain boots if you plan to go with the restaurant option for dinner, though. The tide comes in when the sun goes down so you'll have to waddle through some shallow water along the route from the lighthouse to the parking lot. It's pretty amazing to see, so also make sure to bring your flashlight, too! We also saw huge, gigantic boats glide right by our room at all hours of the day. They were incredibly close, I felt like I could almost touch them from the window. And listening to the waves crashing down as I fell asleep was truly entrancing. Breakfast was amazing, too. The inn-keeper made us the most delicious French toast, yogurt with fresh organic strawberries and fresh tapped maple syrup with fresh squeezed orange juice. The bathroom was the only feature that I would change. Don't get me wrong, it's very clean and I love the products they use; all natural shampoos, soaps and conditioners, but they use stored rain water for the sink and showers, and don't have a flush toilet... But then again, maybe that's all part of the charm. I loved every minute I spent up here with my best friend.

We took advantage of the weekend to get away and were lucky to have found Hilltop House and the…read moreSunshine Room. Sandy is the perfect host - just the right balance of warm conversation and comfortable privacy. It was too cold to take advantage of the inviting front porch but the Hudson Valley is gorgeous and we had a good hike and lovely drive. The inn is just two hours out of New York so easy to get to. A perfect get-out-of-town mini-vacation.

This is a lovely BnB - adorable AND absolutely spotless. The proprietor doesn't miss a detail …read more.. even the embroidered breakfast napkins are ironed. Her food is delicious - not one but two loaves of homemade bread to choose from for your morning toast. And when we were in a jam needing a place to stay near our son's school last October, she coordinated our use of a rental down the street. In short, she goes out of her way to help her customers! PS - this is a nice walk down the hill from a great spot to eat too - Monte's Kitchen and Tap. I had their PEI mussels and a kale salad. Delish!

Absolutely exceeded expectations!! Everything about our stay here was exceptional from the en-suite…read moreroom with a large bathroom and beautiful vintage decor to the warm welcome with wine, water, snacks and the most delicious brownies! Our breakfast one morning was breakfast sandwiches thoughtfully packed to go for the West Point football game and the next morning we joined others in the antique dining room and filled up on homemade muffins, fresh fruit bowls and omelettes. So scrumptious! The B&B is quaint and beautifully landscaped all around, plus the vineyard. The views of the Hudson River from the stone-terraced back patio is just breathtaking! A perfect place to relax and read a book or have a conversation with other friendly visitors. The best part of our stay, however, was the warmth, kindness and true genuine hospitality of Lynn and Bill, the B&B hosts, chefs and all around wonderful people!! Looking forward to our next visit!

This B&B is terrific. Very pleasant and welcoming hosts in Lynn and Bill. Definitely try and…read morereserve the upstairs, river facing rooms. Location very convenient to several points of interest: West Point, Bear Mountain, Storm King Art Center, wineries, and more. Beautiful views. The breakfast is very tasty and the blue berry muffins best anywhere. Absolutely recommend.

As the summer was on its last legs and with a busy fall at work right around the corner, I wanted…read moreto get away. With a little luck, I managed to book a room for two nights during Labor Day weekend with only about a week's notice at the Botsford Briar. I found it on the internet, having never before been to Beacon, a little escape I had planned because of hiking, kayaking, the Dia: Beacon, the boat to tour Bannerman Castle, and Main Street were all within walking distance. I arrived quite early on Saturday via train and headed up to Main Street. I had a kayaking tour reservation and had planned to do that before checking in at Bostford Briar. However, when there was some miscommunication and the tour left without me, the folks at Mountain Top outdoor store called the proprietors of the Botsford Briar (yeah, it's that small of a town) to see if I could check in early. And all was well; they were happy to take me early. My room was ready and I headed over...and up the rather steep hill of High Street. Charlie met me halfway up the hill and insisted on taking my bag the rest of the way. The house is charming and looks just as it does on the website photo. Inside, it's filled with curiosities on the first floor. I met Shirley there too. Throughout my stay, she and Charlie were wonderful. They took the time to try to find an alternate kayaking solution for me, suggested restaurants, went to the trouble of having my breakfast ready quite early on my last morning there since I had to leave before the normal time, etc. I stayed in the Wisteria Room, which was lovely. The bed was comfy. There were a couple of chairs as well as a table with two dining chairs with bottles of water on a tray. In case it was needed, there was an AC unit. Lots of sunlight could come in through the generous windows (though you could pull curtains and shades too). Wifi was free. The TV wasn't a flat screen, but I didn't watch it so, who really cares? The room had wonderful charm and was clearly lovingly decorated. The bathroom was a private one down the hall. However, they've thoughtfully added a curtain one can pull to really make that whole wing private (so you don't feel odd walking to the bathroom in your pajamas; nobody can see you). I loved the claw foot tub and had a nice soak each night. It was a large bathroom with nice towels and was meticulously clean. I spent a good portion of both evenings watching the sunset on the beautiful shared deck out back. It's at the top of High Street and you can see down and across the Hudson River. It's beautiful and a wonderful quiet spot (or a place to chat with other guests, as I did the second evening). Also shared for the guests is a small room with a fridge, cupboard (thoughtfully stocked with glasses, wine glasses, corkscrews, etc.), and a single serving coffee maker for anything you wanted to make or store yourself. Breakfast was quite generous. There was one freshly baked (and still warm!) item each day along with other breads, a fantastic fruit plate, juice, and coffee. The only thing I would have added would have been a hard boiled egg or something so that I could get in a little protein. But with what was provided, I really wasn't lacking at all in nourishment. It's brought to your room at your chosen time on a tray. The location is great. It's easy walking distance to the train station, Dia: Beacon, boat launch, and Main Street. It's within walking distance of a trail head for hiking as well though you should know that it's a long hike in itself up Main Street to reach it. I'm so glad I came to Botsford Briar to get away. It's so clear how much love (and personal talent/handiwork) Charlie and Shirley have put into the place. And they really take pride in making it a wonderful retreat. I wouldn't be surprised if I found myself back there again when weary of the city.

This b&b is close to Main Street and the Dia which was a huge plus…read more The room was clean, bathroom not moldy. The decor of the room and the b&b are not my particular taste, cluttered, heavy fabrics, heavy wooded furniture. Taste is subjective though and I could imagine another person may enjoy. The air conditioner is positioned in such a way that it blows directly on the bed. I found sitting out on the deck to be noisier than we hoped for...can hear the train whistle and cars on a road in the distance. The morning breakfast spread had coffee, juice, pastries and fruit, none of which were of the best quality. I only met Charlie who was friendly and very helpful. I spoke to a woman who I believe is the owner by phone while booking and when we were likely to arrive after their 9pm time limit and our phone personalities did not mesh well.