Sonya was a lovely innkeeper, friendly, but not overbearing. Unlike our food choices in NB, the B&Bs were excellent, better than several I have stayed in in Ireland.
Sonya was fine with us checking in early, a request I made via email. Her home is very clean and spacious. While she collects antiques, there was nothing old and stuffy about the decor. A nice common area with a drink fridge was a good touch. Our room, the Silver Maple was very comfortable with a queen bed and a twin bed. I slept well even though the mattress was a bit stiff.
I am not always a fan of the claw-foot tub because it can be awkward, but ours was outfitted with a nice shower curtain and a shelf for soaps. Hot water was in abundance as well as water pressure. The bath had a fan and was newly redone. All in all very, very nice. No air conditioning, but not needed when we were there. A fan was provided and that worked just fine.
Breakfast choices were fairly extensive, but I chose a light breakfast which was essentially granola and yogurt with fruit. The fruit was deliciously fresh, very good variety. My mother chose a somewhat pedestrian vacationer's breakfast which was eggs and bacon. I think I would have opted for the strawberry french toast or the intriguing fruit omelet, but I was trying to 'be good.'
The Maple Grove Inn is located a in the small but very quaint historic village of Riverside-Albert. Sonya is a first-time innkeeper and you would never know it! I can't believe they just opened. I am sure it will only continue to evolve and grow, but it was perfect as it was. Go and support Sonya and Jeff in their new venture. read more