The first thing I noticed while arriving at the Inn was its convenient location to the charming Woodstock town. It was either a one minute drive from the town center or a five minute walk. The layout of Millstream is pretty standard. The parking is in the front, the standard rooms are on the right and the deluxe rooms to the left. If you walk all the way to the back there is a cute stream for all the inn guests to enjoy. It provides a nice peaceful atmosphere and is a perfect place to sit and relax.

Let’s talk about the deluxe room

The room was as expected and resembled the pictures online. It was spacious, with tall ceilings, a dinner table, small couch and a king size bed. The decor was tastefully done- providing a cabin in the woods feel. The bathroom was very nice- and I am a big bathroom guy. It was clean, spacious, had a large jacuzzi tub and a shower.

Rodent problem and patio furniture

In most cases I would have recommended Millstream to people, but sadly I can’t. The reason why I will not return is because they have a rodent problem. Every night there were mice in the room looking for food. I hate rodents and this doesn’t seem acceptable for the price they are charging for a deluxe room. When I called the owner and she admitted that they have mice issues, she only offered a bottle of wine. I think that I would have felt a bit better if she would have offered a room change or some sort of reimbursement. Instead, I was stuck dealing with the mice every night and when I finally left I found droppings next to my bags. 

Another negative for me was the furniture of the private patio. The two mini chairs and small table were made out of cheap plastic and were uncomfortable to sit on. This made going out to the patio not as enjoyable as I had hoped. Some of the other deluxe rooms had nice metal furniture, leaving me confused as to why mine didn’t.

In conclusion

If rodents don’t really bother you or you don’t plan on using the outdoor space- then you’ll enjoy your experience. The deluxe rooms were charming and the jacuzzi tub definitely adds to the fun of the experience. In addition, the location was ideal. Unfortunately for me, the positives did not outweigh the negatives.

If you would like to see the Inn’s website click here. If you are interested to find out which was my favorite restaurant in Woodstock check out the Cucina review.

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The Catskills and the Full Moon Resort- a possible summer classic.

Last month I went to The Catskills for a wedding.  It was a refreshing reminder of how it can be such an awesome weekend getaway. Usually during the summer I go to the Hamptons. I love to visit the restaurants, shops, bars and the beaches. It makes for a classic summer weekend, but the Catskills offer a different type of weekend that can be a classic too.

Things I surprisingly liked

While being in the Catskills I had no cellphone service (except for the occasional WiFi). At first I thought that it would be a horrible thing, but it wasn’t. These days we are always connected to our cellphones. Some of us constantly feel the urge to check text, email, Instagram and more. We can forget how to properly detach and enjoy the moment. It was revitalizing to once more just sit by the fire and talk. It reestablished connection with the moment and the people around me. Another thing that I liked was that there were no public bars in the area we were staying. Like the cellphone situation, this created the opportunity to spend time with the people around you.

Things I did not like

The bugs. There were a lot of bugs. That might not annoy people, but they seem to really like biting me. Not that big of a deal though.

The Full Moon Resort

The Full Moon Resort is a beautiful and simple gem in the Big Indian area. Everyone stays in cabins on their property or just outside (depends on the size of your party). There is also an option for camping tents. I regret not staying in one, they are pretty awesome.

The event spaces were beautiful and spacious. There is places to play billiards, a barn where you can do yoga and a pool. The food I had at their barn was amazing. They had this delicious pulled pork and jalapeno cornbread- strongly recommend it.

The only downside I can think is it was surprisingly more expensive than I expected. So if you are on a budget, I strongly recommend the tents. Also, my cabin was a little far from the main property and I had to drive to get there. All in, this was a very nice experience and beautiful place to stay. 

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