We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay at Thurston house. Carol has incorporated little touches throughout to make your stay comfortable. Wished we had more time to enjoy the screened porches, including hammock on the second floor, but, we were attending a wedding. Carol was so responsive to our dietary needs (gluten free for me, dairy free for my husband)... More

We chose to stay at Thurston House on our last dat before the flight home from Orlando airport. We loved the area. It's everything you would not expect from Orlando! After a warm welcome from Carol and a tour of the house we were treated to wine and cheese on the porch with a wonderful view of the lake. Joe... More

Beautifully restored, romantic, comfortable, friendly host, superb breakfast (and plenty of it,) wine/cheese, snacks, comfy porches overlooking the lake, excellent mattress, even wifi. This is the perfect place to stay for adults. We were in the Hirsch room which we prefer over the O'Heir as we are not sunrise people, but all 3 rooms are lovely and just fine. And... More

We met friends here for a wonderful visit--charming decor, delicious breakfasts and afternoon snacks, and enticing rocking chairs on the big porch overlooking the water! Carole and Joe made us all welcome and helped us find great restaurants (Try Antonio's where we went twice!) and local sights including the marvelous Tiffany museum in Winter Park and the beautiful camellia and... More

One of the best bed and breakfasts have ever stayed in. Carol the innkeeper aims to please. Her breakfasts are great. The rooms are just beautiful. Quiet. All kinds of little things that make you feel special. Location also good. Highly recommend

Spent 2 wonderful nights here. Carole has thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are large, immaculate, and beautifully decorated. The beds/linens are very comfortable, and extra towels, chocolates, candles, fridge access with water bottles, contribute to a great experience. The breakfasts are amazing: expertly prepared food, a lovely dining room, a beautifully set table. They are... More

This was our 2nd stay at the Thurston House Bed and Breakfast. It was a great time of peace and R & R for us. Carole and Joe are wonderful hosts and you become part of the family or you can do your own thing. The setting of the lake, porch chats and especially the delicious breakfast that Carole serves... More

There is a good reason that Orlando had to grow southward when Disney became the 800 million pound gorilla of the region: because Winter Park and Maitland abut it on the north side. They are snug and decidedly non-Disney-fied. That is, they represent Old Florida in many ways-- the best ways. Their zoning rules are so tight that very few... More

We came to Thurston House near the end of our vacation in Florida. We couldn't have found a better place to spend our last two nights before heading to Sanford (just 1/2 hour away) to take the Amtrak Auto Train back up North. We were greeted personally by our hostess Carole. We enjoyed wine & cheese with Carole & Joe... More