Name: The White House Inn
Address: 46 Chestnut Street, New York, United States of America, Town of Otsego, US
Rating: 9.23

What guests think

At The White House Inn, guests consistently highlight warm, helpful hospitality, a tasty home‑style breakfast, and a walkable location near Main Street and the Hall of Fame, while noting the property’s historic charm and classic bed‑and‑breakfast atmosphere.

Some reviews cite tight or limited parking and aspects of the older building showing wear, including dated decor, drafty rooms, small or awkward bathrooms, and occasional maintenance issues. There were also isolated critiques of coffee quality or items served lukewarm. Overall, expect a friendly, centrally located stay with classic B&B character.

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Facilities

Parking is on-site but described as tight or limited; one review noted overflow parking a short walk away. Few other facilities are discussed.

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10

robert

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were greeted upon arrival by owner Ed who personally walked us to our room, sharing charming stories of the Inn’s long history of interactions with Hall of Fame Baseball luminaries. The Inn was built around 1835 and still exhibits many original features. It is filled with baseball-themed collectibles. It has a pleasant fenced in backyard with an oval shaped jacuzzi style pool. There is onsite parking to the back and side of the Inn. And it is a very short walk to Doubleday Field and the many restaurants and shops that line Main Street. The Hall of Fame itself is about an easy 10-15 minute walk. We had a very good Italian dinner at Toscana on Main Street the Sunday night of our stay, and a good American cuisine dinner at Mel’s on Main Street the Friday night, both of which are very easy walks from the Inn. The staff at the Inn is friendly and helpful. Each morning we were served delicious breakfasts that featured fresh fruit, a freshly baked bread or muffin, a breakfast casserole or bake, sausage or bacon, homemade jam and coffee and juice. Daily room freshening service was offered. Overall an excellent stay. We would not hesitate to return.

10

Karen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, dietary options, bed was comfortable, water containers in room with comfotable lounger. Loved the power strip to accomodate my electronics. What can be improved is the parking for larger vehicles but a space was found for my husbands truck. Though the bathroom was tight, the room was spacious. Cooperstown is quiet but you feel relaxed and refreshed after your stay.

8

Michelle

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sweet staff. Cute old house. Delicious breakfast. Parking was tricky but we just parked on the street.

8

Christine

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

The parking made me a little nervous. Extremely tight. Breakfast was ok. Little muffin was a little stale and hard, breakfast served lukewarm. Would have appreciated some homemade breakfast items from local bake shop on Main St and Chestnut. Just a suggestion. Ed and Sunday morning staff, extremely welcoming and kind. Thank you also for locating my medication. Most appreciative!!

10

Richard

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff were friendly and helpful. We were hit by an unexpected snowstorm, and they were very helpful to my wife and me to make sure that we didn't fall on the ice (we're in our 70s). Breakfast was delicious, locally sourced, and just enough to get us to lunch without any stomach growling. They asked when we arrived if we had any food allergies and were able to take those into account. We slept in a kingsize bed that was very comfortable, and the room was nicely furnished. Parking on site was limited, but they have access to a lot just two blocks away. All in all, a great place to take my wife on her birthday.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the inn very clean or immaculately kept. Others noted age-related wear and maintenance issues, including peeling wallpaper and mold in the carriage house shower, and rooms that felt old or tired.

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Scott

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was congenial and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious.

10

JOHN

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Clean.

10

Toby

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Sandy at reception is a doll. Clean and quiet and comfy. Spacious, too. Walk to great Main Street of town. So reasonable as well. A

10

Thomas

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and quiet, breakfast was terrific and they were exceptionally hospitable. The owner graciously gave us a tour of his “wall of fame”.

4

james

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

How on earth this place received a 9.6 exceptional rating is beyond my comprehension. The small house is old and tired. The reviews on line are misleading.

10

Richard

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice BNB. We had never stayed at one before. Very clean and quaint. Close to everything around town so you are able to walk everywhere. Less than half mile to Baseball Hall of Fame

6

MIMMA

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The 2 people we met were very nice. Just keep in mind , the Inn is an older home and sadly it is showing its age. We needed to ask for a heater, as the room was chilly and a draft could be felt coming thru the windows. We ended up leaving a day early. :(

4

michael

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Pleasant staff. Needs some serious updating. Room and bathroom were hard to look at.

4

Omid

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are such lovely people and so friendly. They put on a lovely breakfast every morning. I stayed in the carriage house which has the potential to be a really great spot for a family to stay with 2 rooms, each having a bathroom and common area with Kitchenette and access to rear balcony. The sad part was that since I stayed here last (about 4 years ago) it has not been updated. The wallpaper is peeling off the walls in the bathroom and mold is growing underneath in the shower room, which is a real health hazard. The bed squeaks and slides about the floor every time your turn. I woke up 1ft away from the wall it was out against. Would encourgae the owners to renovate and update these facilities and restore it back to the quaint little cottage b’n’b it used to be.

10

Rita

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The White House Inn is immaculately clean and the decor is both historical and charming. Ed and the staff are friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is delicious. The location is convenient to downtown Cooperstown. All-in-all, an A + experience!

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Rooms

Rooms are often described as comfortable, quiet, and sometimes spacious, with unique historic character. Reported drawbacks include drafty or chilly rooms, tight or awkward bathrooms, a hazardous step, squeaky beds, and occasional TV issues.

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10

Toby

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Sandy at reception is a doll. Clean and quiet and comfy. Spacious, too. Walk to great Main Street of town. So reasonable as well. A

8

Susan

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Step in room into the bathroom was potentially a hazard

8

Philip

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well-located and comfortable. Coffee at breakfast was mediocre, so we went to a coffeehouse in town (The Stagecoach), which was excellent.

10

Thomas

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and quiet, breakfast was terrific and they were exceptionally hospitable. The owner graciously gave us a tour of his “wall of fame”.

10

Karen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, dietary options, bed was comfortable, water containers in room with comfotable lounger. Loved the power strip to accomodate my electronics. What can be improved is the parking for larger vehicles but a space was found for my husbands truck. Though the bathroom was tight, the room was spacious. Cooperstown is quiet but you feel relaxed and refreshed after your stay.

10

Wendy

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful B&B! Friendly staff, comfy and unique room and delicious breakfast. Easy walking distance to Baseball HOF, restaurants and shopping.

6

MIMMA

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The 2 people we met were very nice. Just keep in mind , the Inn is an older home and sadly it is showing its age. We needed to ask for a heater, as the room was chilly and a draft could be felt coming thru the windows. We ended up leaving a day early. :(

8

Jay

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the White House Inn were helpful and friendly. We had some trouble with our TV but they endeavored to fix it. The breakfasts were plentiful and the Inn was easily walkable to all the sites in Cooperstown.

10

Richard

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff were friendly and helpful. We were hit by an unexpected snowstorm, and they were very helpful to my wife and me to make sure that we didn't fall on the ice (we're in our 70s). Breakfast was delicious, locally sourced, and just enough to get us to lunch without any stomach growling. They asked when we arrived if we had any food allergies and were able to take those into account. We slept in a kingsize bed that was very comfortable, and the room was nicely furnished. Parking on site was limited, but they have access to a lot just two blocks away. All in all, a great place to take my wife on her birthday.

4

Omid

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are such lovely people and so friendly. They put on a lovely breakfast every morning. I stayed in the carriage house which has the potential to be a really great spot for a family to stay with 2 rooms, each having a bathroom and common area with Kitchenette and access to rear balcony. The sad part was that since I stayed here last (about 4 years ago) it has not been updated. The wallpaper is peeling off the walls in the bathroom and mold is growing underneath in the shower room, which is a real health hazard. The bed squeaks and slides about the floor every time your turn. I woke up 1ft away from the wall it was out against. Would encourgae the owners to renovate and update these facilities and restore it back to the quaint little cottage b’n’b it used to be.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with special mention of the owner’s hospitality. Staff accommodated dietary needs and even assisted during a snowstorm.

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10

marc

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff and nice accommodations

10

robert

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were greeted upon arrival by owner Ed who personally walked us to our room, sharing charming stories of the Inn’s long history of interactions with Hall of Fame Baseball luminaries. The Inn was built around 1835 and still exhibits many original features. It is filled with baseball-themed collectibles. It has a pleasant fenced in backyard with an oval shaped jacuzzi style pool. There is onsite parking to the back and side of the Inn. And it is a very short walk to Doubleday Field and the many restaurants and shops that line Main Street. The Hall of Fame itself is about an easy 10-15 minute walk. We had a very good Italian dinner at Toscana on Main Street the Sunday night of our stay, and a good American cuisine dinner at Mel’s on Main Street the Friday night, both of which are very easy walks from the Inn. The staff at the Inn is friendly and helpful. Each morning we were served delicious breakfasts that featured fresh fruit, a freshly baked bread or muffin, a breakfast casserole or bake, sausage or bacon, homemade jam and coffee and juice. Daily room freshening service was offered. Overall an excellent stay. We would not hesitate to return.

10

Wendy

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful B&B! Friendly staff, comfy and unique room and delicious breakfast. Easy walking distance to Baseball HOF, restaurants and shopping.

10

David

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn is at a great location - walk anywhere, only a short walk to the BB HOF. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

10

Stephanie

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast made by Tami was awesome! The owner Ed was great. Very friendly and proud of his place. They took greater care of us.

10

Christopher

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff

10

Richard

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff were friendly and helpful. We were hit by an unexpected snowstorm, and they were very helpful to my wife and me to make sure that we didn't fall on the ice (we're in our 70s). Breakfast was delicious, locally sourced, and just enough to get us to lunch without any stomach growling. They asked when we arrived if we had any food allergies and were able to take those into account. We slept in a kingsize bed that was very comfortable, and the room was nicely furnished. Parking on site was limited, but they have access to a lot just two blocks away. All in all, a great place to take my wife on her birthday.

8

Mary

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. Staff were friendly and provided good references for activities and restaurants. Breakfast was nice.

10

Elizabeth

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the character of this charming old inn. Ed, the owner, was so gracious and full of enthusiasm for the game (of baseball) and its players. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious, and the staff - Sandy, Sherry, Tammy and Kristi - all GREAT!

10

Shan

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and one of the best B&B we ever been.

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Location

Consistently praised as walkable and convenient to Main Street, Doubleday Field, and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Landon

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, lovely old timey charm, the breakfast was delicious and it's right by everything in town, you can easily walk to downtown. Ed has some great stories about the place as well, I cannot recommend this place enough!

10

charles

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

In Cooperstown, New York, I went to visit the baseball Hall of Fame. This was a great location. Very nice place run by very nice people.

8

Philip

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well-located and comfortable. Coffee at breakfast was mediocre, so we went to a coffeehouse in town (The Stagecoach), which was excellent.

10

Fatema

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We were in town for a baseball tournament at Dreams Park in July. Our stay at The White House Inn was fantastic. Everyone was so very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was great. The location was perfect for everything baseball. Highly recommend.

8

immacolata

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walkable to everything in town. All included along with a pleasant breakfast.

10

Carla

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Main Street, wonderful breakfast.

10

Wendy

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful B&B! Friendly staff, comfy and unique room and delicious breakfast. Easy walking distance to Baseball HOF, restaurants and shopping.

10

Michael

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great character and a great location - very walkable to town and restaurants.

8

Stanley

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very welcoming and personable! The inn was within walking distance to the Hall of Fame.

10

Michael

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The White House is a wonderful place with nostalgic pieces and a great history. It was like staying at a friend’s house. The hospitality was first rate and breakfast was wonderful. It was nice to converse with other guests. It was about 5 blocks from the Hall of Fame. Easily walkable.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently highlighted as delicious, plentiful, and occasionally locally sourced, with a convivial shared-table atmosphere. A few reviews mentioned mediocre coffee or lukewarm items.

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Nathaniel

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn is lovely, and Marge and Ed go to incredible lengths to make it feel like home--delicious home-cooked breakfasts are just one of the perks. It truly feels like you're with family! We could not have been happier with our choice of The White House Inn!

10

Landon

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, lovely old timey charm, the breakfast was delicious and it's right by everything in town, you can easily walk to downtown. Ed has some great stories about the place as well, I cannot recommend this place enough!

10

Kevin

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the morning breakfast and having conversations with the other guests. The breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with complete strangers was fun, informative and very easy. We looked forward to the next morning's conversations and discussions about what we each had done the day before.

8

Philip

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well-located and comfortable. Coffee at breakfast was mediocre, so we went to a coffeehouse in town (The Stagecoach), which was excellent.

10

Thomas

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and quiet, breakfast was terrific and they were exceptionally hospitable. The owner graciously gave us a tour of his “wall of fame”.

8

Gail

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was the absolute highlight of our 1-night stay!! Delicious locally sourced fare and lovely table setting fit for royalty. The staff was wonderful : full of stories and friendliness. This historic Inn is an experience of the past not to be missed.

8

Christine

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

The parking made me a little nervous. Extremely tight. Breakfast was ok. Little muffin was a little stale and hard, breakfast served lukewarm. Would have appreciated some homemade breakfast items from local bake shop on Main St and Chestnut. Just a suggestion. Ed and Sunday morning staff, extremely welcoming and kind. Thank you also for locating my medication. Most appreciative!!

10

Sheila

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was incredible! The breakfasts were wonderful and I enjoyed the"formal" place settings using the china and silver. Made us feel special I would highly recommend this place

8

Mary

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. Staff were friendly and provided good references for activities and restaurants. Breakfast was nice.

10

Michael

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The White House is a wonderful place with nostalgic pieces and a great history. It was like staying at a friend’s house. The hospitality was first rate and breakfast was wonderful. It was nice to converse with other guests. It was about 5 blocks from the Hall of Fame. Easily walkable.

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