Thurston House Times – Maitland/North Orlando

ANNOUNCING…..new at Thurston House bed & breakfast – a Chickering circa 1858 rosewood Victorian Square Grand piano!!! It was a donation for the Maitland Historical Society, but they needed a place to house it until they have their new facility built. Since we already lease the building known as Thurston House from the City of Maitland, and we take wonderful care of that, they knew this was the right place for the piano. It is a beautiful piece of furniture, and fits right into the front parlour like it was made for it. Come see for yourself…book now!

circa 1858 Chickering Rosewood Victorian Square Grand Piano

circa 1858 Chickering Rosewood Victorian Square Grand Piano

Thurston House Times – Maitland book!

HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!!! I just took delivery of a brand new book, Images of America – Maitland. It is a beautiful book chronicling the history of the City of Maitland from it’s start as Fumecheliga (the muskmelon place) to today. It was written by Leslie Kemp Poole with a lot of help and resources from the Maitland Historical Society. You can find them for sale at Thurston House as well as other locations throughout the city.

Images of America - Maitland

Images of America - Maitland

North Orlando Bed & Breakfast – 125 “things”

In honor of  The City of Maitlands’ 125th anniversary of their founding and Thurston House becoming 125 – next July – I am posting 125 things about us, the city and Thurston House. At least two a week will be posted until the completion next July. I have already posted two on Facebook and Twitter – 1. “My Mr. Thurston” was from Minneapolis/St. Paul and one of the original snowbirds. 2. Joe loves cars and has been restoring a 1973 Porsche for a long time. ……that brings us to –

3.  Carole worked in corporate life for 18 years before becoming innkeeper. Her life at Norton Company got her involved in marketing, sales, customer service and even a stint as a dicing engineer to the electronics industry….fun-fun! This is what Norton (now St. Gobain) manufactures –

A variety of Norton grinding wheels.

A variety of Norton grinding wheels.

Maitland – Historical Society News!

Beautiful newly renovated interior!

Beautiful newly renovated interior!

Looking for that special place to hold a shower, meeting, party or even a wedding? The Maitland Historical Society just completed renovation of a charming cottage overloking Lake Lily Park. Brand spanking new from top to bottom, you couldn’t pick a more intimate and lovely location for your event. Call the society at #407-644-2451 for more information. The Cottage is just minutes away from us too!

North Orlando/Maitland – Bed, Breakfast & birds!

The National Wildlife Federation has long recognized bed & breakfast inns as places that do their part in creating wildlife habitats in their own communities. Offering wildlife habitat areas as an amenity to birds, butterflies and other wild critters is also considered an important amenity for overnight guests.

 Imagine being located just 5 miles from busy downtown Orlando, but set in the middle of 8 acres of beautiful treed land overlooking serene Lake Eulalia. This is what Thurston House offers and more! People who come through our doors can be everything from busy professionals, harried parents, people dealing with a personal tragedy or illness…and so much more. Our wildlife habitat provides these guests places to relax and enjoy the peace that you can find when surrounded by a natural environment.

 We are proud to be officially acknowledged as a Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat!  oddsize-backyardhabitat2

North Orlando – 4th of July is coming up!

Do you have your plans yet? Rooms are still open for this special holiday time. On July 3rd, Cranes Roost Park has their annual RED, WHITE & BOOM celebration. This beautiful park is in Altamonte Springs, and is just minutes north of us. On July 4th, Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando is host to their annual fireworks event. People come from all over to see this spectacular show. It is only 5 miles from Thurston House.    Book now!

July 4th

July 4th

North Orlando Maitland – New Openings!

Two long awaited luxury apartment home projects have opened for business. Right down the end of our street is the Village at Lake Lily. We are anxious to see what businesses will move in there! Also,

The Village at Lake Lily

The Village at Lake Lily

The Q at Maitland  is open just a few streets away. Both will be wonderful places to live in our beautiful city!

The Q at Maitland

The Q at Maitland