What a find!! Being in the hospitality business over 35…read moreyears and to experience a Beauty with David as the owner, that truly knows how too entertain on highest level. We felt so welcomed. When we drove up that little Mansion we could not believe our Eyes. Directly on the water in a magical setting...something we will never forget and definitely will revisit! We were greeted and got a tour that justified its history. We did have perfect weather conditions, so when we came back from dinner, we enjoyed ourselves for a little walk around the gardens and lake. The view from our balcony was stunning...you really have to pinch yourself...just making sure you're not dreaming...it made us feel happy as can be. The next morning...David prepared a beautiful spread of breakfast. Crab &Swiss cheese omelette, roasted Yukon potato, turkey bacon, country sausage, the bread basket had lavish varieties and customed as well towards my girl who has celiac disease with gluten free options, Room tempered butter, I think even the raspberry marmalade was homemade, fresh berries...I mean nothing was missing and it was put together with such care. Since we were the first of the season...David was able to join us. What a great morning we had thanks to him...thank you so very much!! A must see venue, that is highly recommended!

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Ultra clean room. Built before exercise rooms were popular. The lady who manages the place is…read morevery friendly and trustworthy. Have stayed there zillions of times when I've been in town, and my room is always clean and ready on time. Gourmet coffee shop down the street 3 blocks. Regarding the review from Ju L, about a monopoly, Ju is dead wrong. There are other motels, two in fact. You didn't look very hard. The only ferry boat? Wrong again. There are at least four boats that go back and forth to Smith Island. The only restaurant? You guessed it, wrong again. There are other places. But, I'll still stay at the Paddlewheel because they do business the right way. Ju, do me a favor and don't come back. It will make it easier for me to get a room when I need one.

Pros: Hotel name has changed, though I forgot to what. Expect small town hospitality, along with…read morethe gossip and the noisiness. Rooms are reasonable for the location and the price. Cons: Small town monopolies - one owner owns the hotel, the ferry boat and the restaurant. Best of luck bargaining!

I brought my 10 year old son over on one of the ferry's from Crisfield to visit Smith Island this…read morepast weekend, we stayed at the Smith Island Motel with Allen and Dory as our hosts. My boy loved the boat ride over, and just about every second of it except for leaving. Allen took us fishing and we caught Rockfish (my sons first Rock), Drum, and trout. Dory made us homemade pizza and a wonderful breakfast with eggs and scrapple. The photo's and memories we made will be with us forever even though we were only there for a night. If you want to experience true Smith Island living for a little while this is where to go and the right people to be with. If you haven't been to Smith Island read up on it a little ahead so you know what to expect, time stands still here but that is the entire point of going. Ask a lot of questions and learn, your hosts will be proud and happy to talk to you about the Island We are already planning a trip back in the spring!

I want to thank Dory and her husband, Allan, for their great hospitality. I felt right at home at…read moretheir place and the visit felt more like visiting a friend. The room was clean and comfortable. I loved learning about the crabbing business. I definitely have a better appreciation of it and will never again complain about the price of them on the menu. They are worth every penny and then some. These guys work really hard. Smith Island is enchanting and is definitely a place worth coming back to when one wants to escape the everyday life of work, consumerism, traffic, and the like. Everyone on the Island both at Ewell and Tylerton were so warm and welcoming. I've never experienced anything like this before. I was there for the 4th of July weekend and it experienced a bit of Americana with the kids parading in their decorated bikes and the adults in the golf carts. Dory made sure that I enjoyed all the festivities taking place on the island. She is definitely the hostess with the mostest.

You should know all rooms are on either the second or third floor, accessed by steps only, and…read morethere is no one there to help with your luggage. You reach the second floor via steep, narrow steps (about 30) with one hand rail. Assume third floor is similar. Not senior citizen friendly. And don't believe the description that says there is a chair lift. During our stay, my wife slipped on about the fifth step from the top and tumbled to the bottom. Fortunately she survived the fall, with some damage to her knee and bruising all over. Local rescue squad was prompt and professional. Ownership never reached out to us which is disappointing. We will find somewhere else to stay on our frequent visits to the Shore.

The bloom is off the rose under the new management unfortunately…read more Where before you were greeted by Gary or Charlotte at reception when you checked in, you are now greeted in an unstaffed and unlit vestibule with a letter containing directions to your room. Where before a breakfast was included each morning of your stay, you now are offered 15% off you breakfast, but more on that later. The dining area is a fraction its former charm, but still charming. The dinner menu is pretty good and both of our dinners each night of our stay there were excellent. For this reason I have given two stars. It would be impossible to say the same about breakfast. In one location, an 8AM breakfast opening was listed. Our Welcome Letter stated 830AM was the opening time. Neither time mattered, because on both mornings the Breakfast service wasn't even open. The entry to it was locked up like an after hours NYC Subway entrance. Saturday morning no human being could be found. We even went back at 10AM to see if it had opened yet, with no change. Sunday morning it was locked up, but there a woman behind the bar to give our key to as we checked out. On both mornings we had breakfast elsewhere. We stay at the hotel for special occasions, and this stay was no exception. Staying at the Charlotte Hotel and not having to leave it was always something we appreciated and looked forward to during the previous dozen or so times we had stayed there before. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be coming back.

Lovely B&B on the Chincoteague Bay. It is just far enough away from everything, but reasonably…read morenear places like Ocean City, Chincoteague, Assateague, and the Virginia coast. Very nicely decorated, and just enough quirkiness to make the house very interesting to explore. The Ocean View room was very cozy and the bed very comfortable. There are porches on both the first and second floor, and we took advantage of the opportunity to just sit and relax each evening after dinner out. Our hostess, Carol, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the home and the area. Breakfasts were an absolute treat, both delicious and filling. Carol kindly made a fantastic gluten-free cinnamon apple coffee cake, which I really appreciated, and even my husband (who usually doesn't do gluten-free willingly) said it was top-notch. Definitely a place we plan to visit again!

What a wonderful place if you can appreciate the history of it. George and Carol were a delight and…read morewonderful hosts. Will certainly return again.

Stayed here for a night visiting a local school. Parking lot parking, wasn't a big lot but there…read morewere still plenty of spaces. HBO was advertised, but many of the cable/ premium channels didn't work. The internet was also spotty. The TV in the room had Netflix on it so you could sign in, but the net kept cutting out literally ever 1 min 30 seconds. The floors are hardwood and were really dusty. walking barefoot i could feel every single grain on the floor. The bathroom/ sink area were cool. coffe machine on the sink. microwave and mini fridge in room. The beds were pretty hard to sleep on. Breakfast was highly undesireable. The man who was putting food out, placed biscuits out with his bare hands. Mind you, he was also the receptionist. The food area is really small with 1 tv. Coffee is available, water was not. OJ was in a jug. There was a waffle maker, some cereal, bagels and muffins to choose from. The butter was the squeezable kind (yikes) and we all shared the cream cheese out of the tub. The bagel/ toaster barely toasted anything. Check out is at 11. We were granted late check out at 1130. The receptionist came around at 11:15 asking if we were leaving.. smh. Of course, we were running late than 11 so we asked for the late check out. That was pretty annoying. Cleaning kitchen supplies were right behind the counter for the breakfast food, smh. The pool is out front of the lobby and looks a hot mess right now. Its January but the pool has black looking filled water in it and the chairs seem to be all thrown about. There was a McDonalds, Burger King, Food Lion, Gas Station nearby. I would rather stay in Salisbury next time for an upgraded hotel/motel stay for the night.

Decent clean rooms. Had fresh towels without asking. The TV wasn't so good. They didn't have cable…read more Just the Vizio channels and access to paid services.

We stayed at this gorgeous bed and breakfast and fell in love with it. The rooms are straight out…read moreof the Victoran era with some modern comforts. The huge home is enchanting and comfortable and homey. Our hostess Grace was charming and friendly and welcoming. And the breakfasts were off the chart great, healthy and delicious. We will definitely stay there again and again. This is a wonderful year around destination. We highly recommend this B&B.

The "Operation" is run by a very pleasant, caring and kind couple. Visitors/Guests are granted free…read morerein and access to this five acre oasis. Conveniently located immediately off of Route 13 - very easy to find and access. Presently wrapping up an amazing, relaxing and stress-free three-night stay. Breakfast was incredible; Home-Cooked - made from scratch and delicious. Rooms are extremely comfortable, clean and up-to-date. Facility is very secured with easy gated parking. Couldn't be easier and more convenient. Staff truly caters to guest needs. The hidden jewel to this place is the lovely pool and lounge area. Great price - Andrea and I are VERY glad that we came. Our visit was truly A+ excellent!

We had a great time staying at the Inn. The people who run the inn are very friendly and met us at…read morethe dock when we arrived from the ferry. They helped us transport our luggage from the ferry and when we were preparing to return to the mainland. The rooms are comfortable and include private bathrooms. In the morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast of pancakes, fruit, potatoes, and bacon. I would definitely stay again. There are three rooms available for rent. We also enjoyed borrowing the bicycles and the kayaks to help us explore the island.

Best hotel on smith island. Me and my grandmother stayed in the first floor room, and it was very…read morecozy. We took the morning ferry going back, so we never got breakfast, except for the free cereal. All together, it was a great stay. Will come back

My 6th visit to the island and definitely the very best place to stay!…read more Very nice rooms and balconies. The rooms all look out at either the ponies or a serene courtyard. The staff is so friendly and professional. There is a cool spiral staircase that leads to the lookout. Nice breakfast served right to your room. Amazing pool in an exotic setting. Will definitely go back!

I was here for a few days with some friends and had a lovely stay at the Refuge Inn. Their…read moreelectronic check-in was super easy to complete before I arrived, making the actual check-in process a breeze. The room was spacious and very clean and had everything I needed for my stay. The brown bag breakfast was ideal and delivered precisely at the time requested. While I didn't partake of the pool or hot tub, they were each well kept and clean. All in all this is the ideal location for a trip to Chincoteague Assateague and I would highly recommend a stop here!