Mariaville Lake Bed & Breakfast
Do you know where your food comes from? 16 Mar 2013, 3:42 pm
Farm to Table B&Bs
We are honored and excited to be a part of Frank Barrie’s blog on knowwhereyourfoodcomesfrom.com, “Promoting local and sustainable agriculture that cares for people, animals, land, and water.” Please have a look!
Early Spring Special 26 Feb 2013, 6:27 am
It’s just simple math. Book a two night stay in March or April and receive the 2nd night 25% off. You don’t need a calculator, just your camera to record your wonderful memories. This is a picture of the Plotterkill, waterfalls just a few miles away. Exciting hiking to be sure.
Cannot be combined with any pre-purchased deals.
What a Discovery! 10 Sep 2012, 6:44 am
We have stumbled upon an amazing find less than an hour away! Sometimes when we don’t have any check-ins, we take the Miata on a day trip. This time we cruised down Route 20 and took in some of the cool sights of the area. The highlight for us was Hyde Hall. Overlooking Lake Ostego (commonly called Glimmerglass), this 55 room limestone mansion built in the 1800′s was fascinating. It is in the process of restoration, which is more interesting than a mansion all finished and pretty. The hour tour was too short, really…we would have like to poked around a bit more. The tour guide had to keep an eye on Rick because he was wandering down hallways that were not part of the tour.
After that we walked around Cooperstown and then had dinner at the Blue Mingo Cafe. Great food right on the water.
We didn’t have time to visit the Farmer’s Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, the Baseball Hall of Fame, or the interesting shops in Cooperstown.
I think the great thing about Mariaville Lake B&B is our location. We may not be in a resort town, but there are so many road trips you could take and come back to the peace and quiet at the end of the day. September is a particularly beautiful time to visit, and we do have rooms open here and there. Give us a call and we’ll help you plan your trip.
Yummy! Cheese, Crackers, and Fruit 19 Aug 2012, 9:41 am
Ah…finally you have arrived and are settling into your lovely room. How about something to snack on? Order our cheese and crackers platter and it will be waiting for you when you arrive. This will impress your traveling companion and make you look like the terrific person you are! Please give us one week notice. $45
Take A Hike! 14 Aug 2012, 11:53 am
As the weather gets a little cooler, I am heading back into the woods. Just walking distance from the B&B is our famous beaver dam, the biggest we’ve ever seen. If you go at dusk you can often spot a beaver swimming and flapping his big tail. Rick is often available to lead a “Night Walk.” I don’t want to give away all his secrets, but it is amazing and informative. It’s just $35, worth every penny. Bring some walking shoes if you plan to partake.
Five miles down the road is the Plotterkill Preserve. It is especially nice in the spring when the water falls are running at full capacity but the gorge is always pretty cool. The trails are well maintained and you can hike as long or as little as you’d like.
Further afield is John Boyd Thacher State Park. Home to one of the richest fossil bearing formations in the world, its limestone cliffs afford spectacular views of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys and on a clear day you can see the Green and Adirondack Mountains.
Well, that’s only 3 places but I’m getting a blister on my foot from all that hiking. Time to sit on the dock with a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
Happy Trails!
Swedish Massage 6 May 2012, 7:30 pm
Mariaville Lake B&B now offers massages right here in the comfort of your guest room.
Treat yourself to a deep tissue Swedish Massage by a New York Licensed Massage Therapist Renee Van Kuren. Renee is a NYS licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master. She received her training from the Center for Natural Wellness in Albany. Renee has logged many hours of community service, including volunteering with Community Caregivers. She spent 15 years as a wholesale jeweler before a career change to the healing arts. Renee lives with her 3 children in New Scotland where she also operates Stone Cottage Massage.
Please reserve two weeks in advance to insure availability.
One hour massage: $90
Couples one hour each: $155
Couples 30 minutes each: $90
The couples massages are done one right after the other.
Anytime Romance 29 Apr 2012, 7:24 pm
Surprise your Sweetie with a lovely rose arrangement, a box of chocolates, and a bottle of sparkling juice waiting for you in your room. One week advance notice required. $65
One week notice required.
Graduation Special 19 Mar 2012, 7:18 pm
May 1-May 31, 2013
Make your son or daughter’s college graduation special. Stay two nights and receive 20% off the second night. You’ve earned it! While you’re here you can relax, hike, and canoe.
We are just minutes away from Union College, Schenectady County Community College
and just a short drive from SUNY Albany, College of Saint Rose, RPI, and Siena College