Alison C.
Yelp
My brother and I were planning a trip to the New Jersey Food and Wine Festival at Mountain Creek. Based on our previous experiences with similar events, we knew that the evening would be full of culinary and beverage delights, so it would be best to reserve a room so that we could spend the night locally. After looking into a few dingy motels, we decided to pursue a bed and breakfast. Though these spaces are often romantic, they can also be very affordable and offer fabulous home-cooked meals. We luckily came across the well-regarded Alpine Haus, which was in an ideal location and even had a space with two beds. We reserved the room as soon as possible.
We arrived at the quaint inn on that fun-filled Saturday morning and were greeted with an ample parking lot and safely looked front door. We rang the doorbell and were greeted by the friendly owners.
We were given the details of the morning's breakfast and were shown to the decently-sized Primrose Room, which was located on the lower floor. The room contained two twin beds and a small sink with a vanity, as well as a separate private wash room with a toilet and stall shower. The TV was outdated, but did provide digital cable and HBO. A wall air conditioner was available, though we did not need it. The room was completely spotless; the shower had substantial amounts of hot water; and the beds were extremely comfortable.
We were able to easily let ourselves in and out of the facility via a key and numerical code. This came in handy upon our late return after the festival. In the morning, we headed upstairs for our allotted early breakfast time (there are two seatings, and the later one books up fast) and grabbed a spacious table next to a young couple. We noticed that a large selection of teas, juices, and coffee were available in addition to the meal that was served to us table side. Our first course was a half of a baked peach that was topped with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola. The nutritious starter was followed by the best French toast I have ever had. The thickly sliced bread was served "upside-down" with a crispy top layer and a pond of fresh maple syrup beneath it. Our dessert of blueberry coffee cake was a continuation of this high-carbohydrate feast. Though it lacked the desired crumb topping, it was extremely moist and fresh.
In addition to the morning yumminess, chocolate chip cookies and coffee were available throughout the day in the relaxing library. I should note that these cookies were a bit hard and likely made from refrigerated dough. Plus the den's display of local attraction pamphlets were largely outdated by several years. I supposed you could say that it was the thought that counted...
Regardless, I feel like it could be difficult to find a flawless bed and breakfast. The Alpine Haus did deliver the comfort and sincere care that we were looking for. The location was also great, as it provided convenient access to restaurants, shopping, and Mountain Creek.