Creek Locks

My wife and I stayed here at the beginning of the year and I have to say, it was prefect. The house and rooms were impeccably kept, the breakfast was excellent, and the dog friendly without being overbearing. There is a cozy little library, a great living room and lovely dinning room. The property is large enough for nice little stroll and it leads right down to the water.
The inn keepers, John and Kate possess that rear talent for the hospitality business that seem to be disappearing in this world… and that’s really what the whole B&B thing is all about, no?
If you are looking to stay in this area, I highly recommend Creek Locks!

For people who just want to hear the conclusion, YES, I strongly recommend to stay
at Creek Locks Bed & Breakfast for any occasions. Especially if you live& work in manhattan (or surrounding areas) and you happen to get a few days off and you couldn’t plan a great short getaway ahead because you are too busy and you’d like to get out of the city desperately (or not so desperately, either way!), this is great place for that.
Okay, so now for people who are willing to learn more details about this place… I will start.
Talking about home away from home, a house with old charm, and good hospitality,
I finally felt what those elements are like when I stayed at Creek Locks.
Nice warm greetings, starts with Wyatt, the dog (nice blk&white hair). When we stopped our car to park getting ready to get out of the car, the dog comes to you
and greet you, but not a overwhelming way, just friendly and attentive! He walks with you toward the entrance door, and John (husband owner) is already walking out to greet us. I found this moment really nice. I felt like we are here as if we are visiting friend’s or family member’s place.
John’s gave us little tour and information around the house (for things we might need). And he gave us quick story about house which is always fun to learn…
The house is soooooo nice. Inside and outside it’s all nice. They did such a great job
keeping the old ward charm and modernizing the house at the same time to feel very comfortable in and out around the house. And the interior details are very pretty and
cozy. Especially at night it felt so magical. It is really good mix of old charm with modern touch. Loved the floor and all the furniture and all those little home interior
accessories… A lot of B&Bs which has old charms (historical architecture detail) tend to feel like little stuffy or too cheesy & corny or uncomfortable because it lacks the modern & practical living elements. Creek Locks has it all! So beautiful, you can taste the old charm of this historical house and you can see & appreciate the work they put into to enhance the beauty of this house. Downstairs beautiful! Upstairs (guests rooms beautiful! bathrooms so beautiful!!! SO nice and clean !!! as if the bathroom is just prepared for you! Love the blk& white tiles.
Let’s go into our room further…
Wide wood board floor (that old fashioned way!) and iron bed, comfortable bed, lovely night lamps, nice lounging chair, nice antique wooden closet, and windows are on each side. Room was so bright and cozy and so clean! Once again it show
how this is a good mix, room with plenty of old charm but with comfortable bed and modern bathroom. oh and great view toward the creek!
John and Kate are so accommodating asking us if we want some coffee or tea or cookies when we came downstairs after we unpack little bit. And we really enjoyed our conversation and learned more about the area. They also have great information and suggestions for activities & places and restaurants. All the information they gave us so precise… attention to detail!
Let’s go outside now…
it’s like picture perfect place. As you walk back from the front of the house… you will follow a really nice walk path that John made and that leads to the wooden bridge and that leads to the creek, the water! Talking about tranquility!
fresh air, peaceful river, nice walking path, little sound from water moving…
(you can use kayaks on that river during warmer seasons)
For dinner we went Garden House (Mediterranean food) in Rosendale (we took their suggestions). We spent the eve of 2015 at Creel Lock! :)
Wait, I’m not finished… It gets better.
In the morning of 2015, we were waking up as sun was coming into room and smelling cozy breakfast…
Not only it was nice to wake up there and but also when we were downstairs the breakfast table was ready for us! What a lovely table setting that was! and we are served our first meal of the 2015 here! good feeling!
Starts with fruits & juice and there vegetarian friendly egg frittata, chicken sausage, different kind of bread and good coffee… so good !!! all fresh and just made for us by Kate. (Oh they ask you ahead about your preference on food ingredient, if there is something you can’t eat and how strong coffee we like– again ! attention to details!) The breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the conversation with john& kate (and one more couple from the city– like us :)) Intimate, peaceful, fun, and yummy!
We’ve been going around this area of upstate for many years visiting friend and family and or sometimes just as day trip. We’ve been coming to Rosendale, we
have not found this charming spot til now!?!
Creek Locks bed & breakfast is a great & charming & lovely& cozy& modern& picturesque & lovely inside & out & People!!! Oh and! Wifi, water and some drinks and the lovely breakfast are included to the room rate.
Creek Locks Rocks!

Returning after 1 month. Love everything about this place!!! Fabulous breakfasts, prepared early every morning, finest ingredients, presented beautifully,
Charming, immaculate rooms, wonderful beds, magnificent gardens, everything organic; amazing host and hostess. … You are treated like royalty!

This place is hands down the best kept secret in the Hudson Valley. John and Kate are super sweet and helpful; they could teach the Hilton about hospitality. The house is beautiful and very well maintained. The rooms are very comfortable and clean, each with its own bathroom. The location is great — remote enough to be a great get away but close to New Paltz, Rhinebeck, hiking trails and wineries. On top of all that, the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it’s a great place to stay. Already looking forward to our next visit!

great b&b in rosendale, 15 minutes north of new paltz. jon and kate are great hosts. stayed there for a weekend of hiking and relaxation. they’ve got a fridge full of beer, wine, soda, and water for guests, included in the room rate. free wifi, cable tv and a nice selection of dvd’s, nice toiletries, and a very clean room. breakfast was excellent. they’ve even got sports gear for guests — kayaks for kayaking the river alongside their house, and bikes.

Simply the best hospitality I’ve ever seen. John and Kate are friendly people, interesting and interested in conversation. They really seem to care about their guests. Their dog, Wyatt, is really sweet; he doesn’t beg or get in the way, but he’s always around, and he appreciates a good scratch. The surroundings are beautiful, the house (which they restored themselves a few years ago) is quaint and elegant, and the rooms are cozy. I’ve never felt better about any place I’ve stayed.

My husband and I first found this wonderful place last summer. We liked it so much that we came back again this year and intend to return whenever we can. The greatest asset for this bed & breakfast are the hosts – Kate and John. They make you feel completely welcome as a guest, and you feel as if you are part of their home.
Each morning begins with one of Kate’s sumptuous and well-​prepared breakfasts. She uses locally sourced ingredients and makes everything fresh. We have eaten delicious popovers, Dutch apple pancakes, baked pear, and frittata. It is enjoyable to relax around the table with the other guests, as well as John and Kate. And we should not forget to mention Wyatt the dog, who friendly with all guests, young and old. He is also happy to go on walks with guests down to the river.
About that river – Creek Locks is located on 4 ½ beautiful acres with the river in the back. There are kayaks for the guests to use, as well as chairs throughout to sit on and relax. John is an expert gardener and takes impeccable care of the property (and gives you all his tips). You can see it in the beautiful landscaping and immaculate gardens that he maintains.
The house is impeccably decorated and clean. Everything is in great taste, and John and Kate continually update the décor.
Ultimately, the best value of this bed and breakfast is in all the small help and comfort that the hosts provide. John and Kate share recommendations for dozens of restaurants in the area. In addition, they provide bicycles and racks if people want to go riding. Need a towel? Shampoo and conditioner? Toothbrushes and toothpaste? An extra sweater? John and Kate will accommodate.
We’ve stayed at a number of bed and breakfasts in the northeast as well as overseas. This is as good as it gets.

When my boyfriend and I decided we needed a weekend away from the city, we were attracted to Creek Locks because of reviews on trip advisor. We also needed somewhere we could bring our Boston Terrier puppy. This was by far one of the nicest B&B’s I’ve ever been to. The house is a beautifully redone farmhouse. The rooms are immaculately clean and very nicely decorated. The grounds surrounding the inn are breath taking and there’s a nice fire pit to sit outside and take in the surroundings.
The owners John and Kate helped us plan activities suited to our taste. We used the kayaks available to go for a 4 mile kayak ride down the creek. The views were amazing! We also took a bike ride on the rail trail to New Paltz, which is a very cute, quaint mountain town with plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or just walk around. If you’re into rock climbing or hiking, the Hudson Valley has some of the most spectacular places to go in the country.
My favorite part of our stay though had to be the breakfasts. Kate worked with our likes and dislikes and we had one of the best breakfasts ever. The Dutch puffed apple pancake we had our second morning was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten.
Definitely definitely worth the visit if you need a weekend away to relax.