Cornerstone Victorian B & B

The Cornerstone was amazing. So amazing we ended up staying three nights instead of one! Never have I felt so comfortable staying away from home! Doug and Louise were fantastic and really accommodated our needs, even serving breakfast early for us so we could get to work. I certainly hope to return!

HIGHLY recommend! My boyfriend and I stayed at the Cornerstone Victorian B&B this weekend during our first visit to Lake George and could not have been happier with our visit. The house and our room (the Victorian Chamber) were charming, beautiful, and immaculately maintained. The owners Doug and Louise were incredible hosts — so friendly and accommodating, provided solid recommendations for activities to do in the area, and served an amazing 5-​course breakfast both mornings that I miss already!
Our room was super cozy. The queen-​sized bed was very comfortable and the huge whirlpool bathtub (complete with bubble bath) provided much-​needed relaxation after a long day of exploring.
The breakfasts were hearty and homemade, served at a long table in the dining room with all the other guests, and included dishes such as a vegetable frittata, egg sandwich, almond coffee cake, applesauce pancakes, muesli with yogurt, and of course endless coffee. Doug and Louise were very attentive, never letting anyone go hungry or thirsty, and timed the courses like experts. Oh and there was dessert waiting for us at the end of both nights — such a nice gesture.
We felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived and did not want to leave. I wish we could have spent a few more days here, as we spent a lot of time exploring and not enough time hanging out in the house. Anyone looking to get away for a few days should book a room at this B&B — you will love it! Thank you Doug and Louise!

We just stayed at the Cornerstone Victorian B & B for the first time, and it will surely not be our last. From now on, Doug and Louise and their beautiful home will be the gold standard by which all future B & Bs will be judged.
First of all, the 1904 Queen Anne mansion is absolutely stunning. It appears to be entirely original, and has been absolutely meticulously maintained. Architecture buffs and historic home fans will revel in such period details as abundant fine woodwork (the house was built by a lumber magnate) stained glass windows, decorative hardware and terra cotta fireplace surrounds. The Master suite features a balcony overlooking the beautiful garden, and guests can use the handy porte-​cochère to pass their luggage into the house with minimal steps, just as they did in the goode olde days. The house is furnished with beautiful antique furniture and decorative arts.
The rooms are equally exquisite. We stayed in both the Eastlake and Master suites. Both featured king size canopy beds that were out of this world in comfort. The bathrooms were also fantastic, with the Eastlake boasting a two-​person jacuzzi.
But the real treasure to be found at the Cornerstone is not wood, stone or glass; it’s the people. Doug and Louise are the most joyful, kind and generous hosts I have ever encountered. They love their jobs, their house, their family, and each other — and that love is passed right on to the guests. You will never feel more welcome anywhere else. You will be fed gloriously here — Louise is a consummate chef and baker. Her desserts while we visited were a delicious walnut tart and heavenly lemon layer cake. Some highlights of our 5-​course breakfast were homemade pastry, quiche, waffles, egg sandwiches and muesli. Special treats were vegetables and flower garnishes from the house’s garden.
There is very little here that isn’t perfect, but it is worth noting that in summer air conditioning is provided by individual units in the suites and the downstairs common areas can get warm. Also there is no powder room on the first floor; I like to wake early and run and it would have been great not to have to disturb my sleeping partner by fumbling back into the room to use the toilet. The ²⁴⁄₇ coffee and tea bar more than makes up for that, however.
The Cornerstone Victorian is everything a B&B strives to be, and more. I can’t wait to go back.

This is my 8^th or 9^th summer in a row staying at The Cornerstone Victorian. Owners Doug and Louise are consummate hosts/​inn keepers. Their painstaking effort to maintain the inside décor and the stunning gardens in the front and back is apparent. This B&B oozes with old world Victorian charm however they do have 21^st century amenities such as free wifi, flat screen TV’s, modern bathrooms etc. There are only 5 guest rooms but all are very comfortable– each room has something unique that makes it stand out.
Louise makes amazing sweets for an evening snack/​dessert and her 5 course homemade breakfast is out of this world and would cost a fortune on its own in NYC or a fancy resort. I truly can’t say enough about how amazing Doug and Louise are– they’re a genuine, kindhearted down to earth couple who take pride in pampering their guests with warmth, charm and comfort. After 1 night here I guarantee they’ll make you feel like family!

For anyone planning a trip to Upstate NY, I definitely recommend the Cornerstone Victorian B&B! It’s a Victorian mansion in Lake George, NY… about an hour from Lake Placid. The whole place feels like you’re staying in a museum, but it has all the modern amenities: sleep number beds, flat screen tvs, and wonderful private bathrooms with jetted Whirlpool tubs. The owners were so friendly and accommodating. They left the door wide open for us and laid out the menus for their favorite restaurants around town. Louise is an amazing cook who served us a superb homemade 5-​course breakfast. On top of it all, our room was extremely affordable! Way cheaper than the hotels in the area. Lake George was absolutely beautiful as well. It was definitely worth the drive!

The best bed and breakfast ! We make it a point to visit at least once a year. Doug and Louise are the most hospitable hosts. They care and are so genuine. To stay at their beautiful inn is like being with family. The house is absolutely gorgeous and sooo comfortable. Their breakfast is to DIE! for.

When planning a trip to Lake George, I came across Cornerstone Victorian Bed & Breakfast. I was skeptical as they did not have many reviews and had a small online presence. I am extremely happy I chose to stay here.
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. The hosts, Doug and Louise are 2 of the nicest, friendliest, hard working people I have ever met. They have set the bar extremely high since this is the first time I have stayed at a bed & breakfast.
First, do not expect a modern, sleek hotel when coming here. The house is old, however it is kept in beautiful condition and the age simply adds country charm. It is clean and well maintained.
There are only 5 or 6 rooms total here, each are a little different from each other and offer a different experience. My wife and I stayed in the «Victorian».
All rooms do have a private bath and I believe they all have air conditioning as well.
From the moment we arrived, until the minute we left, Doug and Louise were so pleasant and gracious. They even helped us carry our bags up the stairs to our room.
Louise cooks a homemade 5 course breakfast every morning. She is an amazing cook. She is also very accommodating and will go out of her way to make you happy. I left there 2 days ago, and I’m still thinking about some of the food we are here. Seriously, after eating her breakfast, you won’t want lunch.
She also features a homemade dessert every day. Again, a very nice treat and she’s also a great baker. They also offer a beverage bar that is available 24 hours. Included is bottled water, soda, an assortment of different teas, coffee, hot chocolate.
As far as price is concerned, I feel they are extremely reasonable. They offer packages in the off season that can’t be beat.
Doug and Louise… I doubt that you will ever read this but thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. We will definitely come again when in Lake George.

I went just for the breakfast!

Oh my heavens! Where to begin!!! Beautiful setting, gorgeous house, extremely comfortable bed, and breakfast was to die for (homemade, by the way)!!! You get waaaaay more than you pay for here. I was in truly beyond impressed! I have stayed at fabulous 5 star hotels and this by far is one of the tops. The owners are so sweet and accommodating. Truly a wonderful place to honeymoon or just go to relax on your vacation. We will be back!!!

We needed a weekend out of the city and since we wanted to snowboard at Gore Mountain, we decided to stay at the Cornerstone Victorian. Louise and Doug are very gracious hosts. Every room was unique and each had its own bathroom (which some B&B’s don’t have). We stayed in the Eastlake room, since there was a whirlpool. It was so comfortable and spacious!
The homemade breakfast was delicious, but I think we were stuffed by course three! Coffee cake, fresh brewed coffee, granola, waffles, walnut tart, etc! My fiancée was most impressed by the complimentary dessert, soft drinks, and coffee/​hot chocolate station thats available all night. Hotels don’t offer this perk! We highly recommend staying at this B&B!

Staying here was a great experience. Louise and Doug are extremely accommodating and delightful people, the house is beautiful and the food was incredible.
We stayed in the Victorian Chamber, which is complete with a two-​person jacuzzi bath and heated floors, a very nice feature after spending much of the day outside in February. The linens and towels were clean, the bed was very comfortable and the décor was tasteful and elegant.
After we checked in, Doug was extremely helpful in telling us where are all of the good local places to eat dinner are and Louise put out a tray of cupcakes, that were possibly the greatest pastry anyone has ever concocted, for all of the guests to pick at.
The breakfast at the Cornerstone is one of the largest meals you will ever eat and you’ll in all likelihood have a very difficult time not eating every bit of it.
We can’t wait to come back here the next time we’re in the Lake George area.

This B&B near Lake George gets 5 –stars for three main reasons:
1) the inn keepers, Louise and Doug, make THE BEST breakfast you will ever have in a B&B or quite possibly any restaurant you ever go to. It is a 5-​course breakfast– typically a fruit medley to start, a crumb cake or homemade dougnut, a pastry/​vegetable tidbit, home made granola parfait, and then a choice of pecan praline pancakes or a quiche with bacon on the side or a combination of the two. These are just examples and every day is something different and better than the last. They will even whip up some good old fashioned eggs if you prefer, of course with home made toast and bacon for your 5^th course. After this breakfast you really don’t even need to eat lunch! In addition, when you come home at night there is a home made desert waiting for you and a fridge filled with cold drinks.
2) the rooms are very nice and clean and luxurious. Ours had a Sleep Number bed, heated bathroom floor, and double jacuzzi tub.
3) the value — we paid $ 159 – 179 per night, but got a 4^th night free. We would easily compare this to other accommodations we have stayed in that are priced much higher. In fact, last year we moved on for the last night to another B&B down the road that was $ 199 a night and it was a huge disappintment compared to this place.
If you are visiting Lake George and not staying DIRECTLY on the water, then this is the only place to consider…