Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, providing convenience for guests traveling by car.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should confirm with the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including some public areas and facilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Cooperstown, just a 4-minute walk from Otsego Lake and a 2-minute drive from the Glimmerglass Festival. It is also conveniently situated near several attractions, including Fenimore Art Museum and Hyde Hall, both approximately 6.1 miles away.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 15.00 per night. Guests should request cribs in advance to ensure availability.

Bayside Inn & Marina

What guests think

At Bayside Inn & Marina, guests consistently praise very clean, comfortable rooms and peaceful lakeside views, while noting its quiet, scenic setting a short drive from Cooperstown’s attractions and dining.

Many appreciate the small beach, free kayaks and canoes, and a simple game room for downtime. Rooms are basic and some decor feels dated, with occasional noise reported in ground-floor units, but beds and amenities are generally comfortable. Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, though a few reviews cite lapses or brusque interactions. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a quiet lakeside base near Cooperstown.

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Facilities

Amenities include a small lakeside beach with free kayaks/canoes and a modest game room; several guests also mention grills. Some note a steep hill down to the water and tight parking near the motel.

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MICHAEL

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Located on a steep hill with a steep, winding road leading down to a lake beach. Entering the driveway at night dangerous because not well lighted. If you are the last car to arrive at night, you feel like you will drive off a cliff if other carrs are spaced too far apart. Otherwise, property very well maintained and clean, everything worked well.

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Daina

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The setting was lovely, the room was clean and seemed to hace been recently renovated. In the main building there were books, board games, and some arcade/pinball style machines. A nice place to stay.

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Amelia

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s @15-20min drive to where the action is….restaurants, shopping, etc…. But it was clean, had a view of lake, convenient mini-beach, kayaks to take out. Lovely property; we’d definitely stay again and have already recommended it.

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Amy

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spot along the lake. Early morning I sat out on their 2cd floor porch off the game room drinking a free coffee and listening to the birds and taking in the lake views. The water is blue and serene. Lovely!!!! The pillows and mattress was high end. Even the rollaway bed mattress was very nice- not thin at all!!! Very friendly staff. 10/10

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Steven

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little arcade room, lovely waterfront, room was just right!

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Jonathan william

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute, clean, well maintained, right on the lake with a wee beach, Canoes and kayaks to use, recommend it to anyone staying at Otsego

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cameron

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute lakeside motel that’s still affordable by Cooperstown summer standards. There’s a private beach for hotel guests that nice for reading. Five-minute drive to Glimmerglass and 15 minutes from downtown. Quiet at night.

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VALERIE

Jul 21, 2023

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Fantastic place! Amazing, friendly, helpful staff. Older facility, but clean and well maintained. Great views of the lake. Nice, private swim area/beach. Free grills and free kayak access for guests. 10 minutes from downtown Cooperstown. Very reasonably priced.

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Laura

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for families to enjoy some quiet time playing games, barbecuing, fishing, swimming and boating.

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Melissa

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely exceeded what I was expecting! The gentleman at check in was so friendly and checked us in early, even though the room wasn’t ready. He filled everything out so we could just come and get our key at check in time. He provided us with great recommendations on where to park in Cooperstown and multiple different places to eat. Decor is a bit dated but the room was very clean, comfortable, and quiet, which is really all that matters! The beach was clean and the water was clear of any lake weeds or algae. Only downfall was parking for the actual motel (not cottages). The spaces are tight to maneuver in and very limited. Nothing really that you could change w parking though based on the terrain and layout of the resort. Bayside was a pleasant surprise and I would recommend it to anyone! My teenage daughter was concerned when she initially heard the word “motel”, initially saying it would be “sketch” but after we arrived she changed her tune quickly, agreeing as well that she would stay here again for sure!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point across many reviews, with rooms and grounds described as very clean or spotless. A few outliers mention minor maintenance or housekeeping issues.

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Timothy

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean! Beautiful location and very friendly staff!

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Noemi

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice quiet property with beautiful views of Otsego Lake. clean rooms nice staff

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Ernesto

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service good and clean room

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Cathleen

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff

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Christopher

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was grateful for the last minute reservation, but could have gone online and booked to get a better price. The room was not that good. Specifically, the floor was dirty and sticky. The Air conditioning sounded like a lawnmower. The bedding also seemed dirty. This hotel needs some love, upkeep and renovations.

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Glenda

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Location. Wonderful Lake View. Kept up to date & had a lot of little amenities. Staff were friendly & appreciative. Easy Parking and clean throughout the facility.

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YAMILE

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place was very clean enough towels and the check-in was quick, my adviser is for people who want to come here bring your own food because stores are faraway, other Thant that was good beautiful place and ver kind people. Clean, clean.

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Brian

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay. It was only for one night, but it was incredibly clean and the room was larger than I expected. Staff were great too. Two thumbs up. Highly recommended.

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Viorica

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet place with friendly staff.

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Laura

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

HIGHLY recommend!!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Room had a view of the lake. Loved the balcony. Room was clean. Definitely going to stay again when we are in the area.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but comfortable, some with balconies and lake views plus in-room fridge and microwave; decor can feel dated. Guests report occasional noise from upstairs and reliable Wi-Fi.

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Cathy

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Your basic motel.

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Dan

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very nice big room mini fridge and microwave the bed was very comfortable good location about fifteen minute drive to Cooperstown. Great staff

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Lesle

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Unless you’re on the upper floor, very noisy from people walking above. Very poorly insulated for noise. It’s an older property so this would be expected. Book the 2nd floor if possible

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Marc

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable rooms, great shower, nice beds.

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Rodney

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent for everything. You can walk to everything. The staff was excellent. An older building, cramped parking but it's there.

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Charles

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute, retro motel on the water. Its not a luxury motel, but its definitely comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay again. Beds were very comfortable, nice view from the rear balcony, clean basic room. Nice, pleasant folks too.

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M

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and spacious with a very nice view from the balcony.

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Imran

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The views of the lake from the inn are wonderful. The place is well-maintained. The wifi works well (a necessity since cell service is very spotty in the area).

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Melissa

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely exceeded what I was expecting! The gentleman at check in was so friendly and checked us in early, even though the room wasn’t ready. He filled everything out so we could just come and get our key at check in time. He provided us with great recommendations on where to park in Cooperstown and multiple different places to eat. Decor is a bit dated but the room was very clean, comfortable, and quiet, which is really all that matters! The beach was clean and the water was clear of any lake weeds or algae. Only downfall was parking for the actual motel (not cottages). The spaces are tight to maneuver in and very limited. Nothing really that you could change w parking though based on the terrain and layout of the resort. Bayside was a pleasant surprise and I would recommend it to anyone! My teenage daughter was concerned when she initially heard the word “motel”, initially saying it would be “sketch” but after we arrived she changed her tune quickly, agreeing as well that she would stay here again for sure!

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Kelly

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, and view was also very pretty (when outside). Noted that as we were getting ready for the day at 9am on Sunday morning, the upstairs was being vacuumed and was very load. Luckily we were not trying to sleep. Curtains left a tiny gap that could be resolved with another layer of curtain underneath. Overall very clean and comfortable, and fringe was also very helpful.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in and local tips. A few report lapses such as brusque interactions, confusion assigning an accessible room, or limited desk hours.

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Andrew

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked 2 rooms at this property. We loved the location, beautiful lake view. Room was very clean & comfortable. Jason at front desk was very friendly & helpful. We would definitely book this location if we are ever back in the area.

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Stephen

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Maybe the most helpful staff I've been around in a long time.

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Stephen

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place! Modern and up to date accommodations. Extremely clean and we couldn’t be more pleased with our stay! Jason at the desk was great and made us feel welcomed! We would highly recommend this venue if you are visiting Cooperstown. A A A

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Peter and Marianna

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very accommodating and professional staff. They made every effort to enhance our stay in every way.

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Kaidena

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Roomgreat beautiful view Great staff

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Cathleen

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff

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Cheryl

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first night we returned from the Opera at 10:30pm to find our room door ajar. We had clearly locked it before we left. The office was no longer manned so there was no one to report to. When we did report the incident, the next day, and that a pair of jeans had been taken from the room, the desk clerk very rudely rebuffed us. We will never stay there again. It is not safe. The room locks are very flimsy. Luckily, we didn't have any valuables with us.

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Genine

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel was very much what I expected. Very clean and friendly. Only complaint is when I made reservations I asked for one accessible room for my parents, who are both over 90 years old. When I asked about the room the man at the front didn’t seem to know, He told me how to avoid the staircase, so access was easy. No one is in a wheelchair. Just don’t move like the young anymore. My 31 year old son got the room with the safety rails in the bath. Took us a couple of days to realize and change around. Check in should know not all the bathrooms have safety grab bars

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Anthony

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Instant 1960s - it reminded me of the motels my family stayed at when we went on driving vacations. A bunch of numbered rooms lined up along a parking lot - not much to look at. My room at the Bayside Inn had some of the features that are standard in modern motels - a flat screen HDTV with a good choice of channels, a mini-fridge, a microwave, liquid soaps, and queen beds instead of doubles. But the front desk closes at 8, and there is no food, no breakfast, and nowhere to eat within 5 mils of the motel. They promote the beach and the marina, but the signage at the bottom of the hill says that Bayside guests cannot go beyond a certain point, and that point is before you get to the beach or marina. I could manage with all of that, but the price was ridiculously high, almost as much as I paid in NYC Times Square the previous night and almost double what I paid for a very nice and very similar room in a Super 8 in Syracuse the following night. If the price at the Bayside were below $150, I would rate it higher, but with a price above $220, then it must be compared with others in that price range, and simply doesn't measure up.

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Cam

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was great. The staff was warm and welcoming and very helpful. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We would book again, in the future.

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Location

Scenic, quiet setting on Otsego Lake with lovely views; about 10–20 minutes to downtown Cooperstown and close to Glimmerglass. Several note it’s a drive to restaurants and shops, with a steep hill to the beach.

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Jessica

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location and views. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Room was perfect. Our TV needed to be reprogrammed by staff but honestly, we took advantage of the quiet and decided to read/talk, rather than even turn the TV on. 10-15 min to Hall of Fame. It was GREAT!

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MICHAEL

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Located on a steep hill with a steep, winding road leading down to a lake beach. Entering the driveway at night dangerous because not well lighted. If you are the last car to arrive at night, you feel like you will drive off a cliff if other carrs are spaced too far apart. Otherwise, property very well maintained and clean, everything worked well.

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John

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in an excellent spot, with a short distance from Cooperstown, which is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended.

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Thomas

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in very smooth. Nice location on Otsego Lake. Room adequate for overnight visit.

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Mike

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautful, peaceful lakefront resort. Only drawback was thar it 5 miles from restaurants and stores.

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cameron

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute lakeside motel that’s still affordable by Cooperstown summer standards. There’s a private beach for hotel guests that nice for reading. Five-minute drive to Glimmerglass and 15 minutes from downtown. Quiet at night.

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charles

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on lake; convenient to Main Street in Cooperstown.

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Lars

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Quiet lakeside area. Far from town and services.

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KANDI

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property with a beautiful lake view and great proximity to Cooperstown!

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Elizabeth

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

What a beautiful spot on the lake! Close to Cooperstown and local state parks. Great dining on the water just several miles away.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or breakfast is mentioned; guests typically drive for meals and staff often provide useful recommendations. Morning coffee is available.

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Andrew

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked 2 rooms at this property. We loved the location, beautiful lake view. Room was very clean & comfortable. Jason at front desk was very friendly & helpful. We would definitely book this location if we are ever back in the area.

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Ron

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late but the staff was very friendly about it. Rooms and bathroom were clean. One bed had a lump in it, but others were comfortable. Staff also gave great recommendations on food to help us avoid places packed with tourist.

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Amelia

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s @15-20min drive to where the action is….restaurants, shopping, etc…. But it was clean, had a view of lake, convenient mini-beach, kayaks to take out. Lovely property; we’d definitely stay again and have already recommended it.

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Pamela

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location, and well kept. The guy at the front desk was delightful. The view of the lake is nice, and the access to Cooperstown is easy. Parking is convenient as well. The only thing missing was breakfast.

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Mike

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautful, peaceful lakefront resort. Only drawback was thar it 5 miles from restaurants and stores.

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nick

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They explain where everything is and where to go for food, entertainment.

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Anthony

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Instant 1960s - it reminded me of the motels my family stayed at when we went on driving vacations. A bunch of numbered rooms lined up along a parking lot - not much to look at. My room at the Bayside Inn had some of the features that are standard in modern motels - a flat screen HDTV with a good choice of channels, a mini-fridge, a microwave, liquid soaps, and queen beds instead of doubles. But the front desk closes at 8, and there is no food, no breakfast, and nowhere to eat within 5 mils of the motel. They promote the beach and the marina, but the signage at the bottom of the hill says that Bayside guests cannot go beyond a certain point, and that point is before you get to the beach or marina. I could manage with all of that, but the price was ridiculously high, almost as much as I paid in NYC Times Square the previous night and almost double what I paid for a very nice and very similar room in a Super 8 in Syracuse the following night. If the price at the Bayside were below $150, I would rate it higher, but with a price above $220, then it must be compared with others in that price range, and simply doesn't measure up.

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Candace

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cottage was well equipped and living area roomy. Bedroom was small. It was further out from Cooperstown than I thought. 7 miles to town for a restaurant if you haven’t brought your own food.

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Elizabeth

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

What a beautiful spot on the lake! Close to Cooperstown and local state parks. Great dining on the water just several miles away.

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Kathleen French

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a gem. The location is beautiful. The staff is friendly. The vintage game room is great fun. It is outside of Cooperstown, but it's only a short drive to great dining and the Baseball Hall of Fame. We had dinner at the Blue Mingo with a view of the Lake Otsego.

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Bayside Inn & Marina

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