Five stars for the room, the service and the location! And, if I had one more I’d use six stars to describe the breakfasts!
We really had a delightful stay with our host Beverly at the Thurston House. We have a lovely room (the O’Heir Suite). Nicely decorated with a comfortable bed and en suite. Very quiet. Flooded with sunlight in the mornings. And, bonus, the “sleeping porch” was adjacent to our room. I spent many hours rocking lazily in the Pawley’s Island hammock sipping some delicious Scotch and reading.
The service was perfect. Beverly has thought of everything. She was never more than a text away when we had a question. And, she’s a great cook! The breakfasts were bountiful and delicious!
It was just dumb luck but we happened to be visiting during the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. Quite the affair! A juried festival, they invite more than 250 artists and welcome 350,000 visitors over three days. The Thurston House is so convenient to Winter Park. Less than four miles away. Or fellow B&B guest were able to give us some valuable tips regarding parking and Beverly made some wonderful suggestions for restaurants!
We will definitely be visiting the Thurston House again!!

This bed and breakfast inn was amazing! It is a peaceful gem nestled in a beautiful wooded area on a lake. The innkeeper was wonderful! Beverly was kind gracious and very committed to understanding our dietary limitations. My husband is allergic to peanuts and legumes and she was very cautious to ensure the meal would be compatible. Her cooking and baking skills were very impressive! The room was spotless and so homey. Sitting in a rocker with coffee watching the sun rise over the lake…perfection. And all just a couple of miles from the bustling city. With just 3 suites, it will never be overcrowded. I recommend it to anyone that wants to be spoiled.