Wooden Duck Inn

I have been emailed asking me to delete my review. The email came from a person claiming to be the new owners. So since it is under new management it’s always nice to try a place and see if you like it. Best of luck to the new owners.

If I could give this absolutely exquisite Inn 5 more stars, I would. Stellar comfort and meticulously spotless, with a breakfast that is beyond mouth watering. Maryann and Jason are so thoughtful and accommodating I felt like they were my dearest frIends and will be for a Long time to come. Why travel out of state when you have this wonderful haven nestled in the woods to give you peace and tranquility in 2 hours. Simply the best. Sad to leave.. But will be back again for years to come.

Our second stay at the Wooden Duck. Lovely room with a very comfortable bed (pillows were a little soft for my taste). The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay again next time we are travelling through New Jersey.

Waited a long time for the opportunity to try this bed & breakfast. Wanted to visit this place since I saw it on a local travel site a year or so back and this Valentine’s Day was the chance and the wife and I took it.
Off the bat the owners have a great presentation and are very warm. Karl Krummel, one of the owners, has the disposition of a wonderful uncle or grandfather. He is intent on being right there and on top of anything you may need and his pride in this establishment beams through. I mention this because it was the most striking part of our experience at this B&B. Feeling like you matter is an essential part to any exercise in commerce, and, when apparent, will propel such to a level where you aren’t just satisfied, but appreciative of the efforts of others.
The operation has a great web presence, which is what caught my eye at first. The photos of the room we stayed in were an accurate depiction of what we walked into. Which is great because so much of our decision making is made on websites anymore, and, regardless of what one is purchasing, it isn’t always the case that the experience matches the billing and pamphleture.
Our room, named Wood, was clean and comfortable. The bed linens were robust and appropriate for the time of year, the furnishings were quaint and fit the style of the room. Each room has a tv, of course, and Direct TV. We didn’t have time to use it, but it was there, so…
The breakfast component of the Bed & Breakfast deal was very enjoyable. In the main house is the dining room. Three tables are set within it and breakfast is served to the visitors in shifts that accommodate eight patrons at a time. This ensures that the staff is not unable to property serve the customers. The facility was full during our stay and we were offered a choice of times for our meal.
The breakfast was a set selection which included a wonderful take on Bananas Foster, less the rum. I loved it. Which is something since I’m not really a banana guy. This was followed with a great coffe, and, as if I need to clarify the matter, is key. Bad coffee, equals bad Bed & Breakfast. A Lipton Tea carousel with a whole lot of options is there for the tea types.
The main breakfast course of baked blueberry French toast was a new take on a staple. In fact, I hate French toast, ever since I was a kid, and for the first time SINCE I was a kid tried it, loved it and finished it. For the record it is prepared in a deep pan, layered with at least two bread layers and has a crisp top layer that is consistent with apple crisp, but is blueberry.
Along with the centerpiece of the meal comes ubiquitous scrambled eggs, which were plain, but solid and cooked right, some pretty standard sausage links and all the orange and cranberry juice you could want. I’m a big guy, and left the table full and satisfied.
Ultimately, and within the context of the time of year, the Wooden Duck was a bullseye. I’m looking forward to a late spring or early summer visit with more time to explore the facility and grounds.

Please adopt me so that I can wake up every morning to a delicious breakfast, lie in the sun all day by the pool, and have the most glorious night’s rest! I love your home!

We called ahead and booked the entire place. All ten rooms. FOR OUR WEDDING. We asked if there were any issues with being up late, using the pool at night, and enjoying our wedding and time with friends who had flown in from all over earth for the wedding party. They told us no problem at all and looked forward to having us. We were soo excited to have a place all to our own. When we got back after the night of the wedding we arrived to rude signs informing us to adhere to the 11pm curfew because one of the wedding party members dropped out so they rented the «extra» room to someone else and astonishingly must not have mentioned that there was a wedding party booked through the rest of the rooms. Apparently my wife has more horror stories to follow, however I will leave it with this. Our wedding was beautiful, the people amazing, and the setting ideal. I never in my life pictured that I would have any complaint or regrets about my wedding experience, and now thanks to the WOODEN DUCK, I do. Not to mention the room is amazingly over priced when these people couldn’t even make our bed on our wedding night. Disgusted.
Here is my phone number, just so you don’t think i am hiding behind my keyboard while writing this.
973.668.1530
CHASE WHITAKER.
PS IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BOOKING HERE, DONT. GO TO THE ANDOVER INN DOWN THE ROAD AND ASK FOR JIMMY.

I wanted to say thank you so much for being our hosts for our 4^th year wedding anniversary (9 years together!) on 8÷8÷2012. We are so thankful to have stayed at such a wonderful, relaxing, peaceful and quite romantic B&B. We had such a lovely time– we plan on returning in the fall for the colors. :) The Harlequin room was incredible– just so beautiful and decked out with so many amenities. I think our favorite though by far was the fireplace. A big special thank you for catering to my gluten allergy– you went above and beyond with that and I thank you so so much. And finally, a special shout-​out to Jim and Trina for their wonderful southern hospitality. The Wooden Duck B&B really truly felt like a home away from home.
– Chris
– Chris & Christina Cavender, Livingston, NJ –

My wife and I stayed here all too briefly. The location was chosen primarily because it was close to some relatives, and we were just there overnight.
What an amazing bed and breakfast.
The rooms are immaculate. We stayed upstairs in the Carriage House. Very large. Very well adorned. Simply gorgeous.
When we awoke in the morning, we were taken aback by the lovely way the property is nestled into the surrounding countryside. The foliage was lush. The wildlife abundant. Truly a definition of serene.
Beth was a most gracious host, easily accommodating my wife’s dietary restrictions and our early-​morning departure. The main house was every bit as well-​furnished as I would have expected.
The next time my travels take to this part of New Jersey, we’ll stay here again. In fact, we’ll make an extra day out of it just to explore The Wooden Duck!