This B&B was beautiful and well kept. The location was quiet yet convenient to just about everything in Keuka Lake area.

The owner was quite pleasant and helpful when you asked for assistance. She was very reserved, but there when you needed something. The only thing she hesitated to do was offer suggestions about good restaurants/dining ideas. She had many sample menus and offered a couple ideas, but was very reluctant to make a firm suggestion on local places to eat.

The large, shared breakfast table approach gave you a chance to get to know and meet others guests which was fun.

Would definitely return and recommend to others.

My Trimmer House stay was for one night, but I wish I could have stayed the week. The cozy B&B is just of the beaten path, so I was thankful for a quiet night. "Bessie's" room was nicely appointed and comfy. I was graciously checked-in by host Yang and she had some good tips as to dinner choices in town. I especially liked the guest fridge under the stairs with free soft drinks and a snack to try after a long drive. I had coffee on the front porch and watched a Mennonite wagon clip clop down the street. Breakfast was hearty and served family style. I would return again, for a longer stay.

Though my wife and I are very familiar with the Finger Lakes wine region, this was our first stay at a B&B in Penn Yan. We chose The Trimmer House based on numerous recommendations from locals we know both personally and professionally, which raised our comfort level even before checking in.

The inn's location is on a quiet, tree-lined section of Penn Yan's Main Street, and the owner was waiting for us when we arrived. We settled quickly into our beautiful room, and as it was a trip to wine country, we were ready to apply the "When in Rome …" philosophy at our earliest convenience. We'd brought a special bottle of wine (it was our anniversary) and some cheeses, and though it was certainly a special request, the owner graciously provided us with a serving tray, cheese knives, and wine glasses for us to enjoy our wine. Even better, though, was the front porch of the inn where we spent the evening. We relaxed, chatted with the owner and his wife (as well as other guests returning from their busy days), and enjoyed the sounds of horses pulling Amish wagons into and out of town as a backdrop. It couldn't have been more enjoyable. As we considered our itinerary for the next day, the owner was very helpful in helping us plan the best route to experience the signature wineries on Keuka and Seneca lakes, with plenty of insider's tips for good measure.

Our room, as mentioned, was beautifully-appointed, and perhaps most importantly, the bed was VERY comfortable. Plenty of room for our things, and a private bathroom, too. The bathroom was not en-suite, but contrary to what others have posted, there was really no danger of exposing yourself to other guests in the house. Our room was at the end of a quiet hallway, and it's about two steps from the bathroom to the bedroom. As long as you're not pre-disposed to lingering in the foyer without a bathrobe or towel around you, your modesty will be preserved.

Breakfast the following morning was delicious - an impressive spread of fresh belgian waffles, french toast made with the owner's homemade bread (including the most important component: top-quality maple syrup), egg dishes, perfectly fresh fruit, and various breakfast meats. Perhaps better than the food, though, was the effortless conversation that took place between us, the owners, and the other guests. We all shared our impressions of the area, our plans for the weekend, and exchanged tips and well-wishes before heading out for the day. To me, that's what the B&B experience is all about.

I have had as many poor B&B experiences as I have had great ones, but our stay at the Trimmer House falls safely into the latter category. In fact, my only regret is that our stay was limited to one night. It is a sure bet that we'll return to the Trimmer House in the future.

We all know that there is seldom a 100% true representation of anything via the internet. I assumed that "private bath" would be the scenario most would expect, which is a bathroom en suite. We arrived to find our "private'" bath was a room across the hall from us. Yes..it was only a few steps away, but our room was located on the first floor just near the main staircase and in full view of the front door, dining room area. I was horribly uncomfortable with that to start with. I feel the owner should have explained the setup to us when we booked the room. We did not request a specific room, so perhaps it was the only one left ? Had we known that in advance we would have never booked it, and would have requested a different room or gone elsewhere. Price wasn't an issue.
I think the owners are interested in making money like everyone in this economy. We were in the area to attend another event so didn't want to waste any time chatting or making friends with other guests. My fiance emailed the owner weeks in advance to ask if there was an option for a private breakfast. We were told that it would not be a problem. Once again..he should have been honest and said "we don't really want to do that " Honesty would have once again resulted in our looking elsewhere..When we did arrive and remind them of the private breakfast request ,it suddenly became an issue. She was quite hesitant and didn't seem to want to comply. The first morning they brought a small tray to our room which was fine with us. The second morning when my fiance went to get coffee early ,she asked if we would come out and get our own breakfast. In other words..they seemed lazy and not willing to ensure your comfort once they have your credit card number. As I previously stated, we would have never booked there in the first place if we had been dealt with honestly..
In the interest of fairness..the B&B itself is immaculately clean and beautifully furnished.