Unexpected guest...

Sitting on the porch yesterday, Joe noticed a very unexpected guest to Thurston House. A turtle from Lake Eulalia came up to find a place to lay her eggs. She found the parking area to be a perfect spot!

Carole - Thurston House, bed & breakfast

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are blessed to be able to enjoy our beautiful Thurston House over this holiday weekend. A full house of guests from New Hampshire will keep things lively and busy. Have a wonderful holiday!

Carole & Joe - Thurston House bed & breakfast

The first one!

I was just talking to a guest this morning about the camellia's. Sure enough, when I went out walking around, there it was! This is a beautiful time of year to be in Central Florida at Thurston House bed & breakfast!

In the garden today.

I just wanted to share this beautiful flower with you....a crinum lily.

Holidays at the Waterhouse Museum

This historic house museum reflects the life of a middle class Victorian family during the early days of the city of Maitland. The home was originally built by Maitland resident and carpenter William Waterhouse in 1884.

"Holidays at the Waterhouse" runs from November 12, 2008-January 11, 2009. Visitors to the Waterhouse Residence Museum will find a fabulous Victorian Christmas. Trees, decorations, and traditions fill the home representing a combination of both Victorian and typical Floridian Christmas decor. Guests will find an extra treat on their tour as they get to search for the annual visitor, the Waterhouse Mouse!

The museum is just a short walk or ride from Thurston House, bed & breakfast.

PORCH DONE!!!!!

So happy to report that the porch at Thurston House bed & breakfast, in Maitland, Florida is complete. The "Gem of Maitland" has been repolished! Just in time too as guests are due this very night. Now is perfect porch sitting weather, and I am sure there will be some of that going on this weekend. Wine may be involved too!

Business travel and b&b's....

We have been hosting business travel guests for years now. USA Today just today had a great article on the trend of frequent stay points for corporate guests. If you travel often on business, how about staying at a bed & breakfast next time? Thurston House bed & breakfast is conveniently located 5 miles north of downtown Orlando, in Maitland, and next to Winter Park. Ask about our Corporate Club! For inns in other locations, see www.bedandbreakfast.com & www.bbonline.com.