Bartlett House Inn, Greenport

We were looking for a restful, beautiful place to spend our first non-staycation vacation in over twenty years and we were lucky enough to find the Bartlett House Inn. Actually, lucky isn't a strong enough word-- blessed is more like it. Bartlett House is a sumptuously decorated restored 19th century home that felt like OUR home almost as soon as our hosts, Diane & Jack Gilmore, checked us in. We stayed in the French Room on the third floor. It is beautifully decorated with period furniture and one of the most comfortable beds it's ever been my pleasure to sleep in. The climate control in the rooms is excellent-- although the weather outside during our 5 day stay varied wildly from gale-force winds and rain to chilly drizzle and then spring-like conditions, the weather inside our room was always comfy-cozy. The bathroom has a wonderful deep soaking tub and a sunflower shower head (and GREAT water pressure! I was really surprised at that!!). Everything in our room-- even in the walk-in sized closet!--was absolutely spotless. All the linens, bed and bath, were of very high quality and for the first time in my life, I felt like there were enough towels (as well as lovely oversized terry bathrobes for each of us). But the breakfasts....well, the breakfasts are what will bring us back again next year (we are already planning another stay, a longer one next time). Jack and Diane outdo themselves every morning with a bottomless buffet of coffee, cereals, smoked salmon (my fave!), black forest ham, fresh tomatoes, breads/bagels/muffins, streusel cake, cheeses, hard- and soft-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and Diane's incomparable breakfast quiches. The buffet is served in their beautifully decorated dining room (also on the porch if weather permits) on lovely mix-and-match china. It is, in a word, sublime. By the time we had to leave for home, we didn't want to go. Diane and Jack made us feel like family, and made Bartlett House feel like a second home to us. We simply can't wait to return.

Diane did an AMAZING job taking care of us! She provided coffee and tea in the afternoon (upon request), and did everything possible to make us comfortable while we worked and while we played. She is bright and talented and BEYOND kind! The Inn is BEAUTIFUL,clean, quiet and comfortable. I really felt like family at the Bartlett House Inn! Diane has an extensive knowledge of the local businesses,and can recommend where to shop as well as where to dine...and did we ever shop & dine!!! Thank You, Diane!

From the minute we walked in, we felt very at home and welcomed. Jack and Diane are terrific hosts that make you feel very comfortable. The house is beautiful and each room was wonderfully decorated. This was our first B and B and what a way to try one! We will certainly be back.