Aberdeen Stone Cottage B+B

When we arrived, we were greeted with open arms. Very friendly and it felt like home. Breakfast in the morning was pretty good also. Since we weren't from that area we were provided with maps and told of things to do in the area. I would go back definitely!!

Our stay at Aberdeen was once again a real joy. We will be back!

It feels like home away from home.

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway this January. Bill and Bonnie were both so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Their pup Harry was such a sweet and spunky dog and made our stay much more interesting and enjoyable. The Aberdeen Stone Cottage B+B is close to downtown (about 9 blocks away) so it would be good for walking to downtown in the summer, but is also a quick drive in the winter. The room was clean and spending time in their comfortable living room was one of the most relaxing parts of our trip. The breakfast was amazing .. Make sure you get Bonnie's scone recipe! Overall, we had a really great time and would stay again.

We had a lovely 4 night stay over Thanksgiving weekend at Aberdeen Stone Cottage. We were visiting our daughter who lives in TC. Bill and Bonnie were great hosts - very friendly, made great breakfasts, and suggested fun things to do. The room was very comfortable and there was plenty of space. It was great that they were open and welcomed us into their house at the holidays.

For $119 per night, this was a good deal. Bonnie and Bill are a nice couple, very personable. Their black Scottie terrier, Harry, was nice, too! Located just shy of a mile from downtown Traverse City, our room was cozy, the breakfast was great, and there is plenty of room to hang out in the den and living room, too! If we come back to T.C. we'll definitely consider staying there again. I wish they participated on the BedandBreakfast.com $25 off deal but, oh well.

Spent a night here as part of my 60th birthday. Greeted by host and hostess and felt at home instantly. Great people, great location,great time. And you have to love Harry the dog.

They treated us like part of their family. It was relaxing and comfortable to stay with Bill and Bonnie.

We spent 5 nights with Bonnie and Bill. The house is beautiful. Our 2 couple group took the upstairs bedrooms and shared the bathroom. With a little scheduling it was a breeze. Bonnie pointed out a half bath downstairs that was avialable incase upstairs was being used. In the morning, Bill makes the omelets and yogurt. Bonnie makes the scones. Our coffee cups were never empty! What a feast to have every morning! We were able to head out for Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wine tasting each day with a full stomach. Bonnie engaged us each morning at breakfast. She was delightful with a story or a suggestion for our day trip. They have a full slate of brochures for Traverse City, Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula things to do, places to see and where to eat. No review would be complete without mentioning Prince Harry. The Scottish Terrier, he was very well behaved. He gave us our dog fix as we left our dog at home. The rooms upstairs are spacious. There is a sitting area that has a table for game playing and a small fridge. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom clean.WiFi is available in the house. Bill and Bonnie are certainly gracious hosts. They open their house to you. Engage you in conversation to make you feel at home and help with suggestions for things to do in the area. Overall it was a wonderful stay. I would highly recommend staying at the Aberdeen Stone Cottage B&B!

Our recent stay was just wonderful. Bonnie and Bill are wonderful hosts very friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable of the area and Bill's breakfast were a great way to start the day . Would we recommend our friends to stay there? Yes we would Roger and Marilyn Orillia, On.

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very nice and would do anything to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We stayed in the lower bedroom which has its own separate entrance though a fenced in patio area. This worked well for us because we we had bikes we could store there at night. Breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend staying here.

My husband and I stayed here for one night during our honeymoon. The breakfast is delicious! The hospitality we received here was so wonderful. The owners, Bill and Bonnie are very kind and friendly and make sure you feel "at home". Their black scottie dog, "Sir Harry" was very sweet and unforgettable. I highly recommend staying here. We stayed in the Celtic Garden Room on the first floor which has it's own private bath and private garden. There is a tea kettle and instant coffee and tea available in the room in case you want to have coffee throughout the day. There is also a microwave oven and some snacks are provided for you such as microwave popcorn and some granola bars. Bill and Bonnie are very knowledgable about the area and are happy to make suggestions as to where to eat, what to do, etc.. They have a lovely home filled with interesting and beautiful artwork and furniture. I felt right at home there and look forward to going back for another stay.

This B & B was the last stay for me and my boyfriend on our week long Michigan vacation. I chose it because because of the charming architecture in the pictures and it did not disappoint! Our morning breakfast were delicious and homemade by Bill, while Bonnie served the most delicious scones I've ever had! While we ate, they shared all kind of interesting facts about the area (they have a wealth of info!) and ideas of places to visit and things to do. They were exceptionally warm and accommodating hosts...we felt more like visiting friends than guests. The inn itself is beautiful and has a home-like feel...Harry, their Scottish terrier doled out even more warm greetings and made everyone smile. The location is ideal in relation to Traverse City and various beaches and is located in a peaceful residential area. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and were sad to leave! Definitely book a room at this place for a relaxing, quite get away with warm and accommodating hosts. You won't be disappointed!

Bill and Bonnie were excellent hosts. The house is in a quiet neighborhood in walking distance of everything you'd want to see downtown and on the bay, and breakfast was delicious! Well worth the drive!

Our recent stay at the Aberdeen Stone Cottage was wonderful. Bonnie and Bill Mathias were very welcoming and took time to educate us on how best to spend our time and what sights to see while in and around Traverse City. We would definitely return if our travels take us there and will recommend the Cottage to our friends!

My mom and I stayed at Aberdeen for two days while attending some local festivals. It was so great! The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful and their dog was such a delight :) The house itself was clean, well maintained, and entirely charming. I would definitely stay at Aberdeen again!

Loved the quaint B&B style.....comfortable, inviting, Bill and Bonnie the inn owners were sweet and helpful with giving town tips and the breakfast was delish!!!!

Great stay, great company. Beautiful location and a nice pleasant walk to the beach and downtown shops and restaurants.

The host (Bill) and hostess (Bonnie) made this visit special. They made us feel most welcome and helped us enjoy our first visit to the area. Our "Garden Room" was beautiful and the unique little garden outside the room was a great added touch to the very wonderful accomodation.

We stayed at Aberdeen for three nights and it was a wonderful experience. The location was great, just a couple blocks from the water and a fairly easy walk to downtown. Bonnie and Bill are attentive hosts and just plain great people. We absolutely recommend Aberdeen!

Bill and Bonnie (and Harry) are a delight to deal with! They are very accommodating to your schedule, moving meals around to help. The place is clean, comfortable and very homey feeling. It was perfect for us as my fiancee was running the Bayshore Marathon and then we did some sightseeing the next day. I loved the little patio we had in our Celtic Garden room! The location is good too. VERY close to downtown and a quick easy drive to NW MI College, Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula. We'll be back!

The Stone Cottage is on the top of our favorite B& B list! We recently attended a wedding in Traverse City, and staying at the Stone Cottage provided us with a much needed peaceful space. Bonnie and Bill, the innkeepers, are as charming as can be, and their home reflects their wonderful personalities. We were treated to excellent meals, good conversations, and a beautiful room. Great place: hope we make it up there again!

Bill and Bonnie are great guests and made us feel at home immediately.

If you want your B&B owners to be out of their way helpful and friendly, then stay here! I was driving clockwise around Lake Michigan as a birthday treat and was caught on the wrong side of the lake when a huge snowstorm deluged Traverse City in 2 feet of snow. Power to the whole town was cut off for days and only returned on the night I was due to stay at Stone Cottage. The owners could have simply turned me away and left me to drive futher on and search for a place to stay, but they didn't, and even helped me push the car out of the snow the next morning. Together with a great breakfast I could not have asked for nicer rescuers from a snowy disaster.

The best part was the warm and welcoming hosts! This definitely is a very nice little B&B and we would definitely go back. Trisha and Janis S.

Genuine hospitality, beautiful cozy accommodations, wealth of information regarding the area, over all wonderful experience and would absolutely stay again.

Bill and Bonnie were excellent hosts - despite a winter storm and power outage, they managed to make our weekend stay very pleasant. We really enjoyed breakfast and conversation each morning, and they were very informative about places to go in the area. The B&B itself is great, and our room was clean and comfortable.

It was an ideal place for a ladies weekend away. We rented both rooms upstairs with a shared bathroom and enjoyed visiting across the hall without bothering anyone else. Even the little boy with us has his own "room" - an half door attic dormer just right for his size! The innkeepers are wonderful and gracious - the breakfast delicious, and Harry, the dog, was full of tricks yet well behaved! Make your next destination Traverse City, MI to stay at Aberdeen Stone Cottage.

Bob & Bonnie were great hosts. Very warm and engaging. The b&b was in a great location in Traverse city~close to all the great restaurants and shopping. The inn was very cozy and had an overall feeling of being in Scotland or Germany with all the treasures they have accumulated in their travels. Breakfast was absolutely awesome. Thanks again, Brian & Julie

what a wonderful place "to come home to" after a day of business meetings. so cozy and friendly...a real gem in a quaint neighborhood where people smile and say hi even if they don't know.

Bill & Bonnie (& Harry the dog) were warm and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed for a great time in Traverse City. They were able to accommodate a vegetarian diet at breakfast without trouble, and made good suggestions for local dining. My wife and I look forward to staying with them again.

My fiance and I stayed in the Heather room at Aberdeen for one night, and we both wished we could have stayed a week! We had the whole top floor to ourselves (it's the off-season) and the had a fridge, microwave, and tea/coffee service just steps from our room. The bathroom and shower were excellent. Everything was incredibly clean with new appliances and quaint decoration. Bonnie, one of our hosts, is an avid quilter which really lends to the personality of this place! Our bed was a king - firm, but comfortable, with nice quality pillows, linens, and beautiful handmade quilt. Our breakfast was excellent - fresh berries with yogurt, homemade cherry scones with homemade cherry jam, and a sweet pepper, ham, cheese, and pine nut egg skillet. They even grind their coffee beans (Eight O'clock brand) fresh for each pot! Bill and Bonnie were very knowledgeable about the area and what would be fun to do in late fall. They and their happy Scottish Terrier, Harry, made us feel right at home. We will absolutely be staying again, hopefully soon!!

This is the perfect location and setting for enjoying a weekend in beautiful Traverse City. Centrally located so its close to downtown and an easy, beautiful drive to either peninsula. Bill & Bonnie are a great hosts and such interesting people, we really enjoyed our time there!

Aberdeen was the smallest B & B we've stayed in but this contributed to the cozy and home like feeling. The innkeepers were very accomodating and made us feel very comfortable. They were also very knowledgable about the immediate area and made several good recommendations for eating and wine tastings. We are considering a trip in the spring and will inquire about a 2nd stay if possible.

Had a wonderful stay in this charming stone house. Bill and Bonnie were very nice, shared many interesting things to do in the area and served fabulous breakfasts. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Traverse City area.

My husband and I had a very nice stay at this adorable bed and breakfast. The room and house are very cute. The couple running it are super friendly, and made us a delicious breakfast!! Recommending this to all my friends!

This Bed and Breakfast completely exceeded our expectations!!! It is nicely located in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood, the hosts Bonnie and Bill are so welcoming and are awesome cooks, and the price is very reasonable! Can't wait to visit again!!!

My mom and I stayed here last weekend for a 'girls weekend' and had a great time! We stayed in the Celtic Garden Room and had our own private terrace to enjoy :) The B&B is decorated so nicely and we really felt at home there. The breakfast is wonderful! Bill makes great frittatas and Bonnie makes yummy scones (she even gave me the recipe). The B&B is located so close to town and the water. Bonnie helped my mom and I find a great neighborhood bar that was about 2 blocks away and then Front street so we could shop. Great place!!!

We stayed for 2 nights, along with 2 other couples. Bill and Bonnie were wonderful hosts. Although some of us were familiar with the area, they still gave us some great advice on places we would never have found. Breakfast was great, rooms were comfortable and clean, the grounds were lovely, and we definitely enjoyed the company of our hosts. Will certainly recommend to my friends.

We spent a lovely 3 nights. Bill and Bonnie are wonderful hosts, the room was comfortable and clean, and breakfast was delicious. Great location, too - walking distance from the beach.

This is a wonderful B&B - outstanding in all aspects. The owners have done a great job of taking care of all the details to make sure visitors have the best - service, cleanliness, meals and rooms - plus, the charm of their B&B. They are extremely generous with their time and personalize the stay, offering travel information while allowing guests their privacy. The location is also excellent for the entire Traverse City area - in a lovely neighborhood perfect for evening strolls.

Bonnie and Bill are fantastic hosts! Our room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was outstanding, and our hosts are very knowledgeable on the TC region.

We stayed at Aberdeen and we're very glad we did. Bill and Bonnie are exceptional and made us very comfortable. Its like staying with family. We will definitely stay again! They also provided great recommendations for restaurants and all sorts of activities.

This was a true B&B experience. The owners were very engaged with their guests. They were extremely friendly and accommodating and they prepared an outstanding breakfast - the best we had the entire 12 days we traveled through the region. The setting and house were very picturesque.

There's no doubt that Aberdeen Stone Cottage B & B is a great place to stay in Traverse City! The hosts attend to every detail, from clean towels to menus from local restaurants to a gourmet breakfast. The house is charming and the overall experience will make you want to extend your stay.

Although we have stayed at many bed and breakfast spots, this is far and away the best. Hospitality and friendly inn keepers, alone, made our stay worthwhile. Everything could not have been better but cannot say enough about the personalities of the owners....absolutely delightful. Would recommend to anyone staying in the Traverse City area. Location is perfect.

Our first Bed & Breakfast experience was wonderful! We felt so welcome the minute we walked through the door meeting Bill and Bonnie, and their very friendly dog Harry. The Aberdeen Stone Cottage was a perfect place to stay in Traverse City being within walking distance to the Bay, downtown shops, and bike trails. Bill and Bonnie were so accomodating, and helpful with information about the area. The home was beautifully decorated, quiet and very clean. Bill is a fabulous cook, and Bonnie's scones are the best!! We will definitely stay there again when visiting Traverse City! It's a beautiful area, and having a nice place to stay makes it that much better!

-Excellent innkeepers & resident dog, "Harry" -Wonderful nutritious & BIG breakfast -Lovely home -We will be returning!

Delicious meals, hospitable hosts and friendly resident dog. Wonderful area to walk in and a short distance from downtown. Very nice common area in which to visit and read. Lovely library in same room. Fridge came in handy. Microwave we didn't but nice for future. WiFi worked great. Wonderful shower. Ceiling fan in room very nice. Met our needs for allergy to foods very nicely.

This is a great place to stay in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from the bay. Our hosts Bonnie and Bill were gracious, and the room with a private bath was very nice. Bonnie was a great source of information on the area and even keeps a file cabinet full of things to do and see. Breakfast was delicious and included homemade scones. Loved this place and would happily stay again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Aberdeen Stone Cottage. The Heather Room was clean and comfy, breakfast was wonderful each day, and Bill and Bonnie were very gratious hosts. They had many good recommendations for our time spent exploring the area and good restaurant recommendations as well. We will definitely stay here again!

This is the second time we've stayed with them and would gladly do it again. Bill and Bonnie are wonderful hosts and make their guests feel so welcome. John and Ellie Alm

On a last minute whim we decided to take a weekend roadtrip to Northern Michigan and found Bonnie and Bill's stone cottage to be the perfect fit for us! It's a lovely cottage just a short distance from downtown situated on a quiet street. The breakfast was a wonderful start to our sunny, beautiful day and our hosts were suffiently knowledgable about activities and the history of the area which proved to be immensely helpful to us. We would definitely stay here again.

We stay with William and Bonnie each year and enjoy ourselves very much. They are so accomodating and warm!! The home is beautiful and very clean. Plus the food is amazing:) Plus Harry (their dog) is a wonderful greeter.

Bill and Bonnie are great. So is their dog. Breakfast is very tasty. I recommend this place with enthusiasm.

This was our second stay, and certainly not our last. Compared to the other B & B’s in the area, it’s a great value. Bill and Bonnie are wonderful hosts. The breakfast was awesome. The room was clean and comfortable. Reading and snack areas are located between the two upstairs rooms. Since we were the only guests, we felt like we had our own apartment. If you want a great B & B, a beautiful area to visit, and a good value; this should be your first choice.

Bonnie & Bill are delightful hosts, with a lovely home they now share with their wee Scottie, Harry. Bill's asparagus & cheese omelette was delicious and Bonnie's scones are still scrumptious! We continue returning there 2 or 3 times every year. If you want personable hosts with great insights on the area, a wonderful breakfast, and lovely rooms in Traverse City - then go to Aberdeen Stone Cottage - you won't be disappointed!

We especially appreciated the hospitality - very welcoming and friendly and good at what they do! They had good suggestions for dining and tourism.

We'd definitely stay at Aberdeen Stone cottage again. The innkeepers, Bonnie and William, provided a wonderful personal touch!

Bill and Bonnie were wonderful Innkeepers! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Aberdeen Stone Cottage. Both were extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding area.

Was my wife and I's first time in a B&B, and it was wonderful. Very clean rooms, Bill and Bonnie were very accommodating with anything we might of asked. Breakfast was amazing, and could get your fill. They have a wonderful library with all the spots around Traverse City to go see. They told some of the better spots to go see, and were very helpful with directions. We will be going back to Aberdeen Cottage, and so much to do in Traverse City.

We had a wonderful time at Aberdeen! The host were delightful & very friendly. The room was very cozy and relaxing. The breakfast was fabulous & overall we had a very pleasant stay!

Bonnie and Bill are "real people", the bed and breakfast is just a way for them to meet new friends. They were our first B&B, and like your first boy friend or girl friend, we will always remember the first one.

Bill & Bonnie provided us with such a wonderful stay...clean , comfortable rooms ...good food...relaxing...great value. A stay at the Stone Cottage is a sure bet.

We came to Traverse City for our honeymoon and had SUCH a wonderful time at Aberdeen! It's truly a block from downtown and an easy walk to the Traverse City Commons (Psych Ward) or the water, where we kayaked! Our lovely hosts were so wonderful & accommodating -- and cooked us QUITE the fabulous breakfast, full of homemade cherry and oatmeal scones and tea, mixed fruit and a spectacular egg, artichoke and pine nut dish. Amazing. We would absolutely stay here 1,000 times over and recommend you do the same! :)

Bonnie and Bill made us feel like this B&B was our home. It was clean, items left out for us, like coffee and tea bags, were always available and they made us feel so welcome. They provided us with lots of info as to where interesting places could be visited. We would go back again.

Bill and Bonnie were wonderful hosts, most helpful in helping us know the area and pointing out places of interest and places to eat. Made us feel completely at home. Forgot my medication and went out of their way to get it to me. Our home away from home. joe and hope

Aberdeen Stone Cottage is our favorite B&B in the Traverse City area. It is like you are going to your second home.

This was my first experience in a B and B. Bill and Bonnie welcomed my parents and I into their home and we felt like we were part of the family. The rooms, decor, food, were all a real treat. They were very helpful with any information we needed. I will stay there again whenever I have the opportunity to visit Traverse City. And I highly recommend their cottage to anyone who wants to stay in a B and B.

Warm Welcome, Cozy Heritage, Unusual History, Charming Hosts, Superb Breakfast, and absolutely all the warmth and amenities +++ for the great value! - Margaret Lennon

Bonnie and Bill are the perfect hosts! Their hospitality and thoughtfulness complement their lovely and confortable home. We felt right at home from the moment we came in. Their breakfasts are nutritious and well balanced. Their scones are out of this world! And yes, their home is PERFECTLY located just blocks away from everything. We give them FIVE stars. Marco and Clemy

Bonnie,Bill and Harry(the dog) are great, they make you feel very welcome in there B&B. Breakfast is wonderful. They know the area well if you need directions or suggestions. We would highly reccomend a stay if you are in the area.

The Aberdeen Stone Cottage is the perfect local getaway. I love seeing old houses, and I enjoyed the social and cultural benefits of meeting the charming hosts Bill and Bonnie. They are so willing to share their local knowledge with you. It's like having a personal guide to the city included in the price! It was great having my own local source of up-to-the-minute insider information about what's going on? Bonnie, our Hostess, gave us the best independent advice about places to eat, shop and the best time to visit the sights... all for free! We are dog lovers, We loved their puppy Harry. Our large and comfortable room , with Scottish Celtic tradition, has it's own private bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. It also offers room for persons with reduced mobility. The private garden was just getting ready for spring. I hope to go back and see it when its in full bloom. For breakfast, we had Gourmet food, indescribably creative and very tasty. Fresh ground coffee beans made the best French press. The innkeeper Bonnie, prides herself on her baking. She was really in her element when she made me homemade Scottish Oatmeal Scones with cherries., The owners sat down and chatted with us a little at breakfast. We found them very interesting and well cultured. Gina and, Dave West Olive Michigan

We had a wonderful time at Aberdeen Stone Cottage. It was a return visit for my husband and me, but it was our daughter Emily's first stay in any Bed and Breakfast. Gary surprised me with a stay here for my birthday and I was thrilled. Bonnie and Bob are extremely hospitable people who went out of their way to make us feel at home. Emily was excited to have her own room and absolutely loved the places they recommended for us to visit. We were extremely happy with our stay and will be returning in the future. Great breakfast in the morning, also. We've already used Bonnie's recipe for the scones.

Bill and Bonnie clearly know how to run a B&B, and it shows in everything they do. Their home is charming and the rooms are comfortable. They serve a delicious breakfast in their dining room. They truly love the Traverse City area, and are wonderful sources of info, even to veteran visitors! They guided us towards new trails to explore, and even lent us their snowshoes. They helped us find new and out-of-the-way dining options. We always enjoy our visits to Traverse City, and now have a new favorite lodging option to add to our list.

Since I travel to Traverse City frequently, Aberdeen has become my home away from home. Each room is spacious and nicely decorated, with very comfortable beds. The innkeepers, Bill and Bonnie, provide good breakfasts, gracious hospitality, and lively conversation, while respecting privacy. The rate is reasonable and a real value given the overall quality of this B & B.

Bill and Bonnie are wonderful hosts! Our room was wonderful and the meals they prepared for us were fantastic! I wished we could have stayed longer.

Very nice owners are most hospitable we enjoyed our stay and would go back again. They were interesting to talk to and served a very good breakfast. Nice clean rooms and very close to downtown Traverse City.