Homey independent inns

Set right on Tinker Street in the heart of Woodstock, this Victorian house has stood since 1847 and still feels like someone's home rather than a hotel — rooms dressed in homey, lived-in decor, a common room stacked with books and a TV for slow evenings. Snacks are out around the clock, which says plenty about the hosting style. With just nine reviews averaging 4.9, it's the kind of small, quietly beloved place guests tend to keep to themselves.