In 1884 Nathaniel G. Palmer built his spacious home around the site of a smaller home believed to be the residence of his father. His unique, Greek-Revival home, overlooking Crystal Lake and Eaton’s "Little White Church", was documented in the North Country Council’s Historic Buildings Inventory.
Nathaniel soon began taking in travelers, as well as the many visitors that came to spend their summers enjoying the mountains and lakes – his house became known as The Palmer House. After Nathaniel’s death in 1899, his wife, Mary, continued to take in guests and their son, Frank continued this until the 1940’s.
In the late 1940’s, The Palmer House was purchased by the Buckelew family who started Camp Star Acres. It was later turned into a co-ed boarding school and was incorporated as The Palmer House School in 1961. The school closed in 1974. In 1976 the original building was purchased by Frank and Mary Gospodarek who converted it back to an inn and called it The Palmer House Inn. In 1986, the inn once again changed hands and was purchased by Walter and Jacqueline Spink, who renamed it the Inn at Crystal Lake.
Your current hosts, Bobby Barker and Tim Ostendorf, purchased the inn in the summer of 2001 and are extremely honored to be continuing the tradition started by Nathaniel Palmer in 1884.
Some of many features of the Inn at Crystal Lake include :
Comfortable guest rooms - each with a private bath
Hearty full breakfasts featuring Bobby's Blueberry Bread (check out his recipe) or perhaps his muffins ("Definitely the best muffins ever!"Sandi - Lynn, MA)
Breakfast entrees include: fresh omelets, orange-honey, French toast or three mushroom quiche... no matter what, you won't leave hungry!
Recommended by: The Boston Globe, SKI Magazine, The Boston Herald, New Hampshire Magazine, New Hampshrie Off the Beaten Path, Yankee Magazine's Guide to Autumn in New England, NHtoDo & NH - An Explorer's Guide."
Porches on three levels
Completely non-smoking property
Various common rooms:
Large living room with a stone fireplace
TV/stereo area with an extensive collection of recordings and videos
opera and classical music
Intimate library decorated with Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, a
lovely Victorian fireplace and an interesting variety of books
We are within walking distance to The Little White Church -
a picture-perfect location for your wedding. Also a popular
location for concerts by various artists, including Boston
favorites Carol Noonan and The Sophisticated Ladies.
Close to:
Historical & natural landmarks
Fishing, hiking, biking
Skiing, ice-fishing, sledding, snowmobiling
Great tax-free shopping at the Conway outlets -
just six miles away!
Based on double occupancy* and include lodging, a full country breakfast and complimentary afternoon snacks and cocktails in our Palmer House Pub. Each of our comfortable rooms has a private bath, telephone (unlimited, free local calls), and cable T.V./VCR (*except for the Family Suite for which the rate includes up to five guests).
POLICIES
Deposit:
We are unable to hold a room without a deposit equal to one night's stay.
Cancellation:
Refund of a deposit will be made if cancellation occurs 14 days prior to arrival.
Within 14 days of arrival, a refund will be made only if we are able to rent your
room to another guest. A 10% processing fee of the entire bill will be charged
on all cancellations. During peak foliage season, we require 30 days notice for
any cancellations.
Check-In:
Check in time is 3:00-6:00 PM.
(If your arrival time will be after 6:00 PM, kindly let us know so that we can make appropriate arrangements)
Check-Out:
Check out time is 11:00 AM.
(There is a $50 charge if you require a late check out)
Children:
Children ten and older are welcome.
Pets:
Our cats, Pumpkin & Roz, will be more than happy to make you and your pet feel welcome. We have one room in which we allow well-behaved dogs (sorry, no cats). Please call for details.
Smoking:
The Inn at Crystal Lake and its property are completely non-smoking. Should you choose not to honor this policy, we have an additional $250 cleaning charge that will be billed to your account.
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In 1884 Nathaniel G. Palmer built his spacious home around the site of a smaller home believed to be the residence of his father. His unique, Greek-Revival home, overlooking Crystal Lake and Eaton’s "Little White Church", was documented in the North Country Council’s Historic Buildings Inventory.
Based on double occupancy* and include lodging, a full country breakfast and complimentary afternoon snacks and cocktails in our Palmer House Pub. Each of our comfortable rooms has a private bath, telephone (unlimited, free local calls), and cable T.V./VCR (*except for the Family Suite for which the rate includes up to five guests). 