Tour a "Mirror Victorian"
Built circa 1889, this unusual twin Victorian structure has the distinction of providing for the needs of the guests while maintaining separate living quarters for the family. The building is comprised of two identical houses adjacent to one another, leading to the current name, The Looking Glass Bed and Breakfast. Guests are provided a high level of privacy and a feeling of being in their own home.

Innkeepers Cari and Philip Meltzer assumed ownership of the Bed and Breakfast three years ago and treasure the elegance and authenticity the house provides. Philip grew up in the village of Rhinebeck and after spending several years in Boston, MA and Washington, D.C., has taken residency in his hometown. Cari, too, is a native of New York State, growing up in the small village of Marathon, several hours to the west of Rhinebeck. Their son, Connor Brown, was born in February of 2007 and often joins Cari to greet guests and socialize at breakfast.

Every one of the rooms within the Bed and Breakfast has been restored using period wallpapers and fabrics along with an interesting color palette both inside and out. An exterior four color custom paint combination enhances the architectural details of this attractive home. The original "fish scale" shingles were discovered intact under a layer of aluminum siding, and tiny attic windows of stained glass and elaborate dentil moldings are among the many Victorian features you'll see on the house.

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The Looking Glass Bed and Breakfast
28-30 Chestnut Street, Rhinebeck NY 12572
845-876-8986

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