We recently spent our first night at a quaint B&B in Cooperstown. We were focused on heading the the Baseball Hall of Fame and popping in and out of the local shops, but we were amazed at how quickly Jim and Charlene at The Phinney House both made us feel at home as soon as we entered the house. They were so hospitable. And they know a thing or two about their town too.

Their tips on where to eat were spot on – not only for us but for the other guests as well, as we found out when we returned after dinner to a lovely gathering in the living room by the fireplace - it was a treat.

And no review would be complete on The Phinney House without saying how delicious the breakfast was. Leading up to it, the other B&B'ers who had stayed there before had raved about how unique and tasty the breakfasts were, and Jim and Charlene did not disappoint. The maple walnut scones and blueberry / cream cheese filled french toast were outstanding. All in all a fantastic first stay at a B&B.

Not only were the hosts super friendly and knowledgeable of the area, the place was immaculate! The service, superb and the breakfasts delectable. We knew immediately that we had found a good thing when we found the 1805 Phinney House and our stay only confirmed it!

If there's rooms available, you need to look no further. The property borders Double Day Field (rooms with a view too) and is just a quick walk to the Hall of Fame and the rest of Main Street. Every need was quickly attended to with an apparent "pleasure to serve" attitude. We really couldn't have asked for better accommodations if we stayed with our own family. They even sent us off with a loaf of home-made banana bread!

Just one suggestion to my fellow travelers. Call them personally for their rates and specials. We got the baseball package and it was an exceptional value. Looking forward to staying here again so that I can make the most of my membership.

Location:
Perfect -- only about 2 blocks from the flagpole in the center of downtown Cooperstown and 3 blocks from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Located on Elm Street -- quiet and tree-lined.

The House:
A beautiful old saltbox house with off-street parking, broadboard floors, lovely furniture and rugs, a cozy livingroom with fireplace and clean, spacious rooms.

The Hosts:
Jim and Charlene are excellent hosts! Friendly and accomodating with great recommendations to help guests get the most out of their stay in Cooperstown

Breakfast:
The best I've experienced in a B&B. Not your average bacon & eggs. Charlene creates unique 2 course breakfasts with fresh locally grown ingredients.

Summary:
We will definitely stay at the 1805 Phinney House the next time we go to Cooperstown. As close to perfect as you'll find in a B&B!

The Inn is perfectly located to walk to the MLB Hall of Fame as well as downtown for dinner. The neighborhood is cute too.
The house is comfortable, Jim related the work they did to restore the house, most impressive.
Charlene's breakfasts were superb, very relaxing and filling. The sitting room was nice, huge windows all over. Lots of books and magazines, very relaxing atmosphere.
Jim's knowledge of the area was great and he recommended two good restaurants, he knows his area.
Our room looked out onto DoubleDay Field, what could be better. The rooms are nice, not fancy but very comfortable.
We enjoyed the stay and will stay here again next visit for sure.