Aalsmeer Motel & Cottages
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Because we do not use booking services we are able to give personal attention and provide consistent, affordable rates. We realize the trend is to book on line. You may still do so by emailing us at aalsmeer@telenet.net and we will respond as quickly as possible to set you up. Of course even more personalized service is available by calling us at 607-547-8819 where you will always speak to us, the owners, personally.

Nestled on 5 acres of lakeside property, Aalsmeer Motel and Cottages is a 3rd generation family owned Resort enjoyable for ALL ages. The inviting acreage extends from the highway to the lake peacefully secluded away from the road ALL with lake views. It is located just 7 miles N of Cooperstown (National Baseball Hall of Fame), the Farmers & James Fenimore Museums, Ommegang Brewery. 1 mile S of the Glimmerglass Opera House (Glimmerglass Festival).

11 miles from Cooperstown Dreams Park. Also convenient to Bassett Hospital, NY Historical Association and Biological Field Station.
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Photo taken in 1936 shows original owner, Harold Rayford Fry Senior, with his daughter cutting the grass in front of the first two cottages before becoming a resort.
As you can see there is no driveway or grassy banks or other buildings.
The single story building is now cottage #6 and the 2 story in the distance is cottage #5.
Aalsmeer Motel and Cottagesis one of the last family owned and operated motels on Otsego Lake.
It is currently owned and operated by third generation owner Peter Fry.
Interestingly, the property started as an open hay field when purchased in 1925 by Harold Rayford Fry Sr., born in England.
Each clean, spacious room features a large scenic picture window with lake view and seating with table and 2 cushioned chairs, two double beds, full tiled private bath with tub/shower, blow dryer, cable flat screen TV, WIFI, individually controlled AC/Heat, small refrigerator.
Front door parking and back door large lakeview lawn.
Friendly, personal staff take care of your needs.
Large lawn outside each room with spectacular view of Otsego Lake has tables and chairs for relaxing after a busy day of driving or sightseeing or for sunning after a day on the lake.
Each housekeeping cottage has a cozy living area, cable TV hook-up and picture window.
A family dining area and kitchen with range, full size refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker and basic dishes and cooking needs gives you a home away from home.
Cottage 5, a two-story, has three bedrooms, one with double bed, one with two twins and one with a twin and a double.
All cottages are located within full view of the beach and lake, yet well away from the main highway.
Private lawn and parking spaces at each cottage.
Fall is apple season and a perfect time to visit Fly Creek.
There are many different special tasting weekends, comics & concerts, cider & apple festivals and even a Duck Derby weekend with rubber duck races down the creek.
Besides the incredible beauty of the Fall Foliage in upstate NY which is reason enough to pay us a vist, there is SO much to see and do!
Here is just a sample of what you will find.
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