Judy V.
We were in Oswego to visit family and for the Harborfest, and stayed at the Merriam Vincent Guest House. I have traveled the world and stayed in many boutique inns and guest houses, and this one rates at the very top. First of all, this B&B is breathtaking in its beauty and historical significance, with common areas all carefully decorated with gorgeous period furnishings. Once we got to the rooms, the beauty continued. The decor was amazing, as were the little touches at every turn. The locally made soaps and shampoos, the big fluffy towels, and excellent modern shower were very much appreciated. The beds were made with excellent linens and so comfortable. We got two adjoining rooms with our son in the other room, and he said his bed got a "10 out of 10" rating. Joy, the proprietor of the inn prepared us a delicious breakfast before seeing us off. Thank you, Joy, for the perfect stay.
Michelle K.
Staying at the Merriam Vincent Guest House was a wonderful experience. The home was immaculate and beautifully furnished. It was spacious, comfortable, and service was amazing. We were greeted with homemade strawberry lemonade in hand, and were constantly asked if there was anything that could be done to make our stay better. Our room was adorable and felt very private. We enjoyed breakfast on an adorable patio, and everything from the coffee to homemade waffles was absolutely delicious. Would definitely do this over the local hotel and airbnb options we looked into! Thank you, Joy!
Deanna C.
I felt like a Queen!!! Joy, the owner, truly represents her name. She greeted me with a big smile, showed me around this huge, immaculate home. The attention to detail in every inch of this Huge Historic Guest House is incredible, right down to the amazing little soaps (I couldn't decide to eat it or shower with it) And the food? Her homemade blueberry muffins were the best I have ever had. It is rare when staying out of town to have a place to literally get my feet on the ground, so my favorite place was her unique private outdoor space. Coffee in hand and birds singing~ Perfect!
My husband and I have never stayed in a B&B before and thought we’d give the MVGH a try during the move-out/graduation week at SUNY Oswego. Joy, the owner, was very welcoming upon our arrival and we immediately were in awe of the impressive décor on every floor and Joy’s excitement in sharing MVGH’s historic past. Our room was very clean and neat (way better than an over-used hotel room) and beautifully decorated with all the modern conveniences you would need while traveling. She personally made breakfast for us every morning and each meal was hot and incredibly delicious to start our day off right! This 5-star guest house is on a quiet street and during the spring, all the trees and flowers in the neighborhood are beautifully in bloom. Overall, Joy is an accommodating hostess/chef (her friendly family helps her too on occasion) who made our stay an awesome first-time B&B experience. Her rates are reasonable, and the guest house is located very close to SUNY Oswego and many other tourist and downtown attractions. We will, without a doubt, book with Joy again!
-Claire C.