Trail's End Inn — Hotel in Town of Keene

I stayed here specifically because they touted their ability to cater to any dietary restrictions, and I am strictly dairy free and gluten free and less strictly paleo in general. Visions of gourmet omelettes bursting with veggies danced in my head. Unfortunately, catering to my dietary restrictions meant that while everyone else was eating a glorious-looking pile of sugar and wheat, I got two fried eggs and three sad strips of paper-thin bacon. When they asked how I wanted my eggs, I asked if they could be scrambled with some vegetables in them. Nope. No veggies. Plain scrambled if you want. Sigh. My quick start breakfast consisted of hard boiled eggs and cantaloupe. I couldn’t eat anything else in the whole spread they laid out. Extremely disappointed. At least they had almond milk on hand so I could drink some coffee. I would have died without coffee. In addition, despite the beautiful common space furnishings evoking a sense of luxury, we found the beds to be creaky, uncomfortable, and short (the “king” is two doubles put together, and my 6’4” husband’s feet dangled over the edge.). Also, THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK YOUR ROOM WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN IT!! We took all our valuables with us, but this creeped me out. The saving grace is that it was indeed as quiet as advertised, and the whirlpool tub would have been awesome on my tired legs after the long day on the trail (if I had gotten back and filled the tub in time to run it before quiet hours). Even without the whirlpool bit, it was nice to be able to stretch out and soak in the hot water. If you eat the Standard American Diet, like quiet, aren’t super picky about your bed, and don’t mind your room being unlocked while you’re away, I think you would like this place. We won’t be staying there again.

EDITED TO RESPOND TO OWNER'S RESPONSE Lol. I'm not some pampered princess. But if you advertise how awesome your food is and how you pride yourselves in being able to handle dietary restrictions, you should be able to provide something better than what I would get literally ANYWHERE ELSE I STAYED. Breakfast wasn't bad. It was just a disappointment after what your website said, and I wanted to let other people with dietary restrictions know that they aren't getting anything special, no matter how far in advance they notify you.

And yeah, it's weird to not be able to lock your room. Never experienced that in all my decades of travel. Sure I'm not the only one who thinks it's weird. Again, people should know before they go, as it would be a dealbreaker for some.

Wasn't complaining about not being able to use the whirlpool tub, just letting folks know that I didn't use it and therefore couldn't comment on it fully. I think it's pretty obvious from your response attempting to discredit me and my experience that you really don't care what your guests think. Knocking my review from 2 stars down to 1 for the attacks. I was just being honest. You...

I've stayed at many B&B's, so maybe it resulted in an unfair evaluation on my part. Pros: The facility is very nice. I stayed in the Ester room and it was cozy and warm. The fireplace was nice and the bed was comfortable. There was ample parking. The road to the house is a bit bumpy, but it was easy to park. Walking distance to a few local restaurants.

Cons: For a busy season, there was absolutely no guidance for anything. The check in process was a book and your key on a table. There was no one around to offer any help or suggestions. Additionally, since no one was around, I could not update the card the B&B charged post check out. 50% was charged on one card and I wanted to change the card for the remaining 50%, but instead of them even providing a receipt, they just charged the original card without any authorization or clearance. The breakfast was lacking. You are given a choice of juice and fruit and everything else is premade. Furthermore, the juice was barely 4 ounces and they do not fill it up again. You also have the choice of cold, hard muffins and instant oatmeal. Not what I was expecting for a "country breakfast". Finally, the waitress told one group they could not deviate from the menu because "people have no idea how much food they waste and if you wanted something different, you need to ask 24 hours in advance." Everyone that worked the property was very terse. I asked to check out an hour later and they said "ok, but you need to be out right at noon." Literally at 12:01, someone was pounding on the door to leave.

For $200, it was an OK stay. The room was nice but I will not be coming back or recommending the...

I've stayed at Trail's End twice in the last three months, first on a motorcycle trip then (after enjoying my stay so much) I brought my family back as part of a longer summer road trip. I have stayed in both the main house as well as the Haystack loft. Awesome all around. The Haystack loft is great for families with kids with plenty of room and air conditioning for hot summer nights. The overall vibe is very relaxed and the Inn is walking distance to town. There is also a great playscape for the kiddos at the adjacent school, which is within a 5-min walk of the Inn.

It's worth noting that the town is on the smaller side so plan groceries and meals accordingly. Restaurants book up quick and reservations are recommended. The Old Mountain Coffee Company is great for breakfast and you can order ahead from your phone (again walkable from the Inn). They also do pizza Friday - Sunday I believe. The AuSable Inn Restaurant is a good dinner option, though there is definitely a tourist tax ($$). As noted, reservations are recommended. Forty Six is just up the road as well. I didn't get a chance to eat there as they were booked up and didn't offer take out on that night as they were too busy. Last recommendation: Big Slide Brewery and Public House. Larger place, take walk-ins and the service is fast! It's on the southern end of Lake Placid and easily accessible from Keene Valley. Great beer as well.

The Inn is about a 15 - 20 min drive to Lake Placid depending on road work and traffic. The drive is amazing with world class views. Tons of hiking, biking, swimming, etc. in and around Keene Valley. Great destination and we will...