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!!!

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.

We stayed at The Baker House for two nights in September - The Writer's Room. We had a wonderful…read morestay. The room was large and nicely decorated - so many books - and the bathroom was huge! Best of all, the owners were so friendly and the breakfasts were outstanding! Walking distance to the shops in Rhinebeck. Highly recommend!

Lovely rustic charm and homey atmosphere. Short drive to Rhinebeck through beautiful farm country…read more Fun spending time with the owner's sweet dog, Bob.

The Bittersweet is not a B&B but, rather, an experience that belongs to the realm of the…read moreextraordinary if not the timeless and eternal. Situated on a country road that twists and turns just like a country road should, the house dates back to 1717, an auspicious doubling, and is surrounded by a multitude of flowers, sweet and slightly haphazard, many vertical and magically sustained, very English, whilst a black-and-white bunny is given to appearing out of nowhere, and can occasionally be seen hopping down the garden path. Across the road are the home's original barns--rust-red and massive, comforting and stunningly renovated. Inside, the t.v., embraced by couches in which one is tempted to sink into oblivion despite or because of the evening news, is perpetually on, while Bob, a beloved creature with his own gigantic Bob bed, rests below, oblivious to the world's goings-on. The owner of this magical little kingdom is EDITH, originally from Spain, an unforgettable mixture of ostensibly clashing sentiments and devotions. Feisty, opinionated, fun, loving, fun-loving, direct, kind, gutsy, and generous, she is a completely one-of-a-kind character, perhaps, or perhaps not, out of a fairy tale from long ago. The breakfast she produced as though from a hat was superb--a beautiful frittata full of tender, green asparagus served with copious amounts of hot coffee and cream, followed by loaves of a very fine pumpkin bread she made herself. By the end of our too-short sojourn at the Bittersweet, we had begun to think of Edith as a long-lost relative of some sort, and would gladly have moved in with her. We send her all our love.

The stay was really wonderful Beth offered great attention to detail and dietary concerns for the…read moredifferent people in our group. Breakfast was made custom and special each day. The rooms are comfortable clean well-kept, shower was great, bed was comfortable! It doesn't get better than this... we really like the top floor and the view of mostly trees. Easy walk to all of beautiful downtown Red Hook.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of staying at the Grand Dutchess. I was in town for a…read morememorial/funeral service. I was in a bind as the place I paid for on Airbnb was not accepting renters. Airbnb screwed up! It was 6pm at night when I called Beth Pagano. She still was a week away from opening due to Covid but she gave me one of her nicest rooms. I was so grateful and she is an excellent host. If anyone is looking for accommodations in the mid Hudson valley, the Grand Dutchess is perfect. My room was beautiful, clean and welcoming. You can walk into town for a coffee or dinner. Location is perfect. I can't wait for my next visit.

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The owners are very nice and accommodating, the house is…read morebeautiful and the coffee is excellent! We really felt at home here and we were very comfortable. We would stay here again if we visit the area.

Very clean and very friendly place. Dave and Karen, the Inn keeper are very war and friendly. They…read moreare very caring people. We enjoyed their hospitality; you have options for breakfast, muffin, eggs, French toast, pancakes etc.thankscfor being great host and hostess.

This was our first B&B experience.....and it was wonderful…read more The building is quaint and clean, filled with beautiful antiques. The B&B has 5 rooms, and only the first night it was full. We stayed in the Ivy room on the second floor and only heard the smallest bits of noise from other people coming in. The room was a touch small, but we had a queen bed and a love seat along with a large closet. The bathroom was spectacular, spacious with a Jacuzzi and lots of bubble bath! Breakfast is served at 8:30 am sharp, which I enjoyed, great initiative to get an early start on the day. We shared one large table with everyone and it created a great way to meet the others occupants and learn about things to do in the area. Yvonne is a great cook and each breakfast was delicious. The building has a nice parlor off the living room with lots of books and a TV. We spent an evening in there watching GOT. There is a wonderful font porch with several chairs. And then in the back a large patio. The B&B is a couple blocks from the main intersection of Rhinebeck on the way up to Red Hook. And lastly Yvonne is very knowledgeable of the area, if your looking for what to do she is a great source of ideas. One one minor critique is I wish the room had been a touch warmer.

Absolutely loved staying here. The house is breathtaking, and the owner couldn't have been nicer…read more The room was spacious and comfortable, and breakfast the next morning was delicious.

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!

Serene little spot in the Catskills of upstate New York. Perfect place to enjoy nature on the…read moretrails or on their surprisingly large lake. My girlfriend and I spent a few hours here on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you rent a boat you can keep it out as long as you want, and you have access to the whole property for the entire day. We spent awhile in kayaks and had the whole lake to ourselves for the entire time. We then spent some time down at the swimming hole and had that to ourselves as well. Everyone who works there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful day overall and the perfect end to a perfect weekend getaway.

Fantastic place with kayaking, a water hole, a light trail, picnic tables, and great friendly…read morestaff. Thank you Dana! Also, a nice niche store with ice cream, wine, and more.