Minutes from bustling Orlando sits a charming pleaceful bed and breakfast with outstanding attention to detail. Innkeeper Carole Ballard goes over and above to make each guest's stay just right. Historic, breautiful and perfectly located. Rollins College & UCF. Near Winter Park as well.

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Greeted on the porch by Carole and Joe. Friendly and hospitable. Beautiful room, peaceful and quiet- newly furnished 1800's home- Beautifully decorated- spacious. Lake, train in distance. Perfect! Delicious breakfast!

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A wonderful, inviting, and cozy place to stay. It was 5 minutes from our touring spot - Winter Park. The room and bath were attractive and nicely appointed. Our hosts, the Ballards, were fun and congenial, they joined us for wine and cheese every evening on the porch overlooking the lake. A nice bonus was the detailed local driving, dining, and touring information. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again at Thurston House.

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I can not say enough good things about this B&B! The attention to detail, the great service, the beautiful house & room, the hosts, oh, and the breakfast! All within walking distance to a beautiful lake, park, shopping and restuarants. We enjoyed seeing the "otherside of Florida", meaning a great 1800's house in central Florida. Our only experience of FL before has been the southern parts in beach locations and in modern FL style houses. Our hosts, Carole & Joe were just the best. Wireless internet was great! We have stayed in 4 other B&B's and they can't touch this one! Looking forward to our next visit!

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It was as if I found the Secret Garden in the middle of Central Florida. Carole is a wonderful chef and hostess. She makes sure you feel at home during your stay at the Thurston House. I will definitely be back!

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Perfect location, excellent dining nearby, great nature walks close by, exceptionally well maintained B&B, great attention to detail throughout, candles in the fireplace and candles in bathroom with matches provided were a really nice touch, even considerate enough to provide relaxing CDs and CD player, from reservation to checkout, my stay was fantastic, I will be back!

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I am active duty military and am in Florida on assignment and it was my wifes B-day. So I set up a whole weekend including this lovely house. It far out did my expectations. The owner is a wonderful hostess and an excellent cook. The house and grounds are beautiful. I would recommend this house to anyone.

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The Thurston House is a place I love to stay at during my business travel. It is charming with well appointed rooms. Carole and Joe are delightful people, who always make you feel right at home. I always look forward to my next visit!

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the thurston house is just lovely, beautiful sounds, scrumptious breakfast, and attentive hosts. wonderful place to stay

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Very warm and oozy. Inn- Keepers Carol and Joe were extremely hospitable. Great breakfast.

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Thurston House was all I hoped for. Our host was extremely helpful with information, good food and good conversation. The house was comfortable with everything provided to make our trip one to remember.

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The Thurston House is a "Secret Jewel" for Orlando, the comforts of home, however close to great restaurants, shops and attractions. The way a B&B should be!

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We have stayed at Thurston House numerous times. It is our FAVORITE! Beautiful home and Wonderful breakfast!

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