We came down to Chincoteague in August and the place we had rented did not look at all like the…read morepictures online. The outside paint on the house was pealing. There was supposed to be a fenced in yard for our dog but it was only partially fenced and the the grass hadn't been cut in awhile not to mention the bugs were horrible. The TVs did not work and the remotes were sticky. I do believe that they needed new batteries. The sofa in livingroom you sat down to the floor. No curtains and the few shades there would not pull down. When I called harbour rentals about how to get the TV to work they said well they couldn't come till the next day. No offer to move us to another house. We packed up and left. I did call them the next day to complain about the property. They said oh you should have called us. I did . I told them. I only received half of my money back minus the taxes there. Very disapointing. I had rented with them several times. They need to upgrade the pictures online and make sure the owner replaces things like a crappy sofa you can't sit on. Don't advertise you have something when it's not true. Sad to say we will no longer be working with Harbour rentals again.

If you want to stay in well maintained homes, without insect problems, that also have good customer…read moreservice to assist when problems arise, do NOT rent through Harbour Rentals. After our experience with Cattail Cottage and Harbour Rental's staff and management, we will never be booking them again. Arriving at Cattail Cottage this year, everything seemed to be okay except that the only actual couch in the house in the back room is stained. We did not mind this much because we were not visiting Chincoteague to sit on the couch. One day, after getting back from dinner and hanging out in town, we arrived back to see that the house had become infested with hundreds of ants. Most of the ants were located in the bathroom right off of the bedroom, which unfortunately has a type of barn door on a slide which does not reach the floor to close off the bathroom to separate this issue from where we would be sleeping. We reported the infestation to Harbour Rentals that night and followed up again in the morning and repeatedly throughout our week in Chincoteague after sleeping elsewhere beginning that night. The office only gave us six Terro ant bait traps for hundreds of ants. After spending most of the next day playing exterminator and cleaning the house on vacation, the ants seemed to subside for that day, however, they returned and were now also in the kitchen, especially by the sink, even though we did not use the kitchen other than storing things in the fridge. We repeatedly reached out to Harbour Rentals requesting a call from the manager, named Anita according to office staff Bill and Sandy, throughout the remainder of our stay and never heard from her. Upon dropping off our keys on the last day, Sandy was in office and stated that Anita had visited the house without telling us and while we were not there. Sandy stated that Anita did not find any evidence of ants in the home, however, prior to us dropping off the keys, we did our own walk through of the cottage and found even more ants, both dead and alive, all around the home and took a video which showcases this. We still have not heard from or seen the manager, Anita, after having repeatedly requesting a call, sending an email, and visiting the office in person multiple times.

First of all, this place is wonderful. It's newly renovated and had everything you need to cook. My…read moreonly regret is not staying longer. The beach is only about 15 minutes away, and it's beautiful. My husband and I had a great time, and I loved that everything was nearby. The people were very nice and friendly. The only issue we had was when we arrived, there was no one at the front desk to help us, but thankfully a kind lady who lives there helped us out. If you decide to stay here, I highly recommend getting a first-floor room -- the view is magnificent.

What a wonderful and charming place. When you're on a budget it's so hard to find a place you can…read moreafford for vacation. The Assateague inn has allowed my fiancé and I to be able to afford a week away which is everything to me. I'm in college so vacations are hard to afford and let's be honest... sometimes cheaper places are just gross. But the Assateague inn is gorgeous, has a sparkling clean pool, and fun dock! I love how they have changed their system to be more customer friendly. They did get rid of their daily maid service but it's absolutely worth it because it brought down prices so much for customers. I love being able to enjoy the room without worrying about maids coming in in the morning, you can just enjoy your day. A tip I have for anyone visiting is bring extra towels! It's now like staying at a beach house for the week. Not a hotel. But, personally I prefer that. It gives you a sense of privacy. They have streamlined the entire system. You don't have to worry about checking in, they have created a system where you just unlock the room. Like an Airbnb for anyone familiar with that. It's a cozy, wonderful, vacation spot. Another tip I have is opt for the second floor! You will have gorgeous views of the marsh. Chincoteague is such an incredible place and I love staying at the Assateague inn. So many restaurants and cool little places within walking distance. Their prices are unbeatable for the quality and beautiful location. So many amenities and a lovely place to stay.

I've rented houses from this company three times. The first time was sort of a disaster, but they…read moremade it right for us and moved us into a house that was great. The second and third times were fantastic. Very good service, very helpful. I look forward to renting from them again.

We had never been to Chincoteague before and wanted just a little grab of beach when we thought the…read morepandemic was ending. Hahaha. Oh remember those days? Anyway we were looking for a place to stay where we could have our older dog with us. He's a nervous guy and unexpected noise (thunder, loud noises, the mailman, dropping my phone from the couch) make him anxious so I was a little worried but it was so quiet! The owners also kindly put us on the first floor (which was also great for me because I've been having some knee/ankle issues) so I really appreciated that. Were there some issues? Sure. The bathroom could use a few more towel hooks, and it's a little musty, but it's also august at the shore after like a week of rain so I'm not holding that against them. The rooms were basic but fine. The location was great. The pool was actually nice and you will get waved at from the people walking by on the sidewalk but they're just jealous you're in a pool and they're not. We didn't use the screened in patio but it looked really nice and gave the entire place a friendly vibe. Plus if you wanted to grill while it was raining you could! Anyway, I thought it was nice. The people that run the motel seem cool and they're doing a fine job.

One thing I realized on Chincoteague is there are a lot of Inns. The Lighthouse Inn is a quaint Inn…read morewith a screened in outdoors area that is nice too. It's a great place to sleep after touring each day. The beds are comfy. I've got torn discs in my lower back and I slept great on the bed! They are double beds however. Though some rooms may have queens. Erica, the manager or owner is great. She's second to none when it comes to guest service. She's available all around the clock, even though the hours are until 9pm. I highly recommend this place especially if you're looking for just a 2-3 night stay somewhere. The price is good too!

Best place in town! Great value, perfect location, big pool, friendly staff. We stayed in the…read morenewly renovated Seahawk Suite. It accommodated 7 of us with room to spare. LOVED the full sized kitchen, just remember to bring your own pots and pans if you plan to do any cooking. The private balcony was a real bonus, and it's equipped with a large table and plenty of chairs.

I made an overnight visit to Chincoteague Island last month to attend my 50th high school reunion…read more Yep. I'm that old. Chincoteague was where I went to high school, and I lived there for five years. While planning my trip, I contacted a number of hotels and motels. The Seahawk Motel was the one that gave me the best rate. And so my reservation was made. Since I review mostly restaurants, I originally did not plan on a review of the Seahawk Motel. As a result, I did not take any photos. However, a number of attractive photos are featured on their web site linked below: http://seahawkchincoteague.com/ My drive from Norfolk took me about two-and-a-half hours. After crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, I drove at a leisurely pace until I made a pit stop at Stuckey's, located along Route 13 on the right in the town of Mappsville. I always stop into Stuckey's when driving over to the Eastern Shore. It makes for a nice rest area, and I always enjoy looking at their fireworks displays. I made a second stop at T's Corner in Oak Hall to top off my gas tank. This is where you make a right hand turn onto VA-175 East, also known as Chincoteague Road, and which leads directly to the island. The Wallops Flight Facility is located along VA-175. Formerly known as the Chincoteague Naval Air Station, it was acquired by NASA in 1959. I worked there during the summers while attending college. The name was changed to the Wallops Flight Facility in 1981 when it became part of the Goddard Space Flight Facility. About a little more than halfway along Chincoteague Road, I reached the John B. Whealton Memorial Causeway, which is more commonly known to the locals as the Chincoteague Causeway. It was rebuilt and completed in 2010. The original Causeway, which was in use during my high school years, stopped directly into downtown Chincoteague at Main Street. The new one stops at the intersection of Main Street and Maddox Boulevard, which leads directly to my motel, as well as to the Assateague Island National Wildlife Refuge. After reaching Main Street, I proceeded straight ahead along Maddox Boulevard. The Seahawk Motel is located less than a mile away on the right. It sports a colorful orange roof that is hard to miss. Across the street is the Island Creamery, which is Chincoteague's only homemade ice cream shop. It first opened in 1975 and is rated by another social media site as the number one ice cream shop in the United States. I meant to stop in, but it didn't happen. I'll be sure to do so during my next visit. The Seahawk Hotel is an old-fashioned Mom and Pop style motel, operated by Brenda and Carey Watson, both of whom are natives of Chincoteague Island. They treated me well and with a lot of hospitality. Outdoor amenities include a pool, shaded picnic areas with tables and chairs, a gas grill, a playground for children with swings included, bike racks, and plenty of parking for extra cars, boats, and trailers. Two-bedroom units and efficiencies are also available. The motel is also dog friendly. In fact, the operators have a friendly dog of their own, whose name is Abby, and who keeps a watchful eye on the office when they are off the premises. My room came with two Queen sized beds, cable TV, free WiFi. a microwave oven, a small refrigerator, and a coffee pot. My room was impeccably clean, and the bathroom was well furnished with clean towels. The beds were well made, and the one I slept in was more comfortable than the one I have at home. In fact, it was more comfortable than some of the beds I have slept in at a few higher end hotels elsewhere. Their window unit AC also cranked out a crisper level of coolness than my central air unit at home. As soon as I checked into my room, I unpacked and took a nap to rest up for my reunion, which was held at a local restaurant that evening. I slept like a baby, both during my nap and when I went to bed after the reunion. The Seahawk Motel has been described as a "no frills" motel. It actually contained more frills than I needed and used. I didn't even turn on the TV during my stay. Since I don't drink coffee, I didn't use the coffee pot. The Seahawk Motel provided me everything I could possibly want and ask for in a motel. I left early in the morning for my return to Norfolk. The proprietors hadn't arrived yet, so I dropped my keys in their mailbox, as instructed to do so. I drove straight home without any stops and arrived back to Norfolk in just a little over two hours. The Seahawk Motel provided me with a most relaxing overnight stay, and it will be my lodging of choice when I make my next trip to Chincoteague. In closing, I want to thank Brenda and Carey Watson for their warm and friendly hospitality, as well as for their exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well maintained accommodations.

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Fantastic location in every way possible that each has a great view. Walkable to waterfront and…read moreshops and very quiet rooms. Plenty of space in room, we had Queen bed and great view in morning. Wasn't much but now coming back again for sure.

Beautiful old house that was designed so beautifully! I had a late arrival but the owner had left…read moreall the instructions clearly and visibility for me! I had another question regarding a hairdryer in my room my that was responded and resolved immediately!!! We didn't book the breakfast but I heard lots of great things about it! The snack room had everything you need for snacking( coffee, tea" Variety of good quality tea,"Chocolate chip cookie, popcorn, and ....) ! The coffee in the morning was freshly made and was outstanding!!!! Drinking a great coffee in the morning is a blessing and Lin made my day by making outstanding coffee and of course her beautiful smile)! *** Lin is wonderful!!! ******

Overall my husband and I had a good stay here over Memorial Day weekend. The inn itself is…read morewonderful and we loved the building and the amenities. *Negatives* 1. We reserved pretty far in advance (early February) and we mentioned that it was our anniversary. I didn't expect anything big, but I was surprised that there was no mention at all during our stay, even on our hand-written welcome note (found in all the rooms when you check in, personalized with your names). 2. We stayed in Sandy Dune on the third floor. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was large, but the shower was TINY. I'm pretty petite (5'3) and I thought the shower was tight. My husband, who is 6'1, definitely had a bit of trouble. The bathroom shower towels are also rather small. 3. Breakfast is served every day at 9:15am. I was a little surprised that it was so late and that there wasn't a wider range of times. For anyone looking to go on a 10am boat tour, Ben will tell you that you can make it, but you will definitely have to rush, because they won't serve you earlier than 9:15 and since everyone is seated and served at the same time, it's done as a very leisurely affair. 4. I woke up one morning with an allergic reaction to something - complete with a seriously swollen lip, hives, and difficulty breathing, and when I went downstairs and asked Ben if the inn had Benadryl or anything, he didn't seem very concerned (my face looked seriously deformed; I startled another guest). He checked the medical kit but it had nothing, and Ben's only suggestion was that I go to a pharmacy. I think he would have left it at that had I not pressed him for more information, such where I could go and if they would be open (it was 7am). I think it would have been more appropriate for him to offer to help a bit more, but in the end, I was fine. 5. Wifi is slow. This may be because the house was packed (22 people) and everyone seemed to be trying to use it at night. During the day it was better/faster. PROS 1. We arrived at around 11:30am, which is much earlier than 2pm check in, but Ben still showed us around the inn and let us drop off our stuff in our room. 2. FREE BIKES!! We used them every single day. They had many (at least 10) to pick from. We biked around town, to the beach, to dinner, along the trails on Assateague. Also, FREE BEACH TOWELS, SUNSCREEN, and DEET. I loved that nothing was locked up so we could get things whenever we wanted (no need to ask for permission or sign anything out). 3. The snack room, which was stocked with trail mix, homemade cookies and brownies, Keurig coffee, various teas, and a large pitcher of sweet iced tea and lemonade in the fridge. There were also plenty of clean plates, utensils, mugs, and glasses. 4. Breakfast was good. Every day you get a glass of OJ (no refills offered), hot coffee (with refills, if so desired) and a little fruit bowl to start. On the first day there was nut bread with butter and jam and an apple clafoutis (baked custard tart) with whipped cream and cooked apples. It was like dessert for breakfast; a little too sweet, but tasty. There was also one sausage and one strip of bacon per person. The second day, breakfast included a tiny little fruit jam tartlet and a crispy baked croissant, halved and topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and eggs and served with hollandiase sauce and cheese. The third day, breakfast was a savory herb scone with butter and a thick wedge of veggie omelette. 5. There is a beautiful garden/back courtyard area with tables and a fountain where you can eat/relax. There is also a chess/checkers table inside and multiple decks of cards.

not entirely experienced with the whole B&B thing, but i thought CMI was a good start, in a small…read morewharf town of onancock. i stayed for 2 nights at this quaint establishment and had a much-needed relaxing time. the innkeeper was accommodating on our rather late check-in and encouraged us to explore the house. room 4 (our room) was on the 2nd floor and located across the hall from a pretty diverse library, ornate w/ antiquities. actually, the ENTIRE inn is decorated w/ original oil paintings, antiques, and various knickknacks. room was accommodating and fit our needs. the host (linda's mother) makes scrumptious pastries for breakfast but she forgot the food allergies i had initially stated prior to arriving (for god sakes, no pineapple or meat please). but we never left hungry. ever. my favorite area of the inn was the enclosed front patio. though it is not air-conditioned and does get quite warm, there are patio furniture, and several board game tables to spend lazy summer nights playing w/ friends and family. for the price in comparison to other B&Bs in the relative vicinity, it was a nice stay.

It seems, more often now than ever, that truly-outstanding customer service is such a rarity that…read moreit leaves those seldom occurrences to be forever ingrained in our memory. I daresay our experience at Colonial Manor goes beyond even those scant bouts of exemplary service. Our accommodations were delightful, the atmosphere is second-to-none, and don't even get me started on what an incredible deal it was (I won't belabor the subject but it's well below the rate of the industry standard for far above the level of service which these establishments would provide). We felt very welcome, and were quite pleased with the degree of flexibility in which our stay was tailored to our needs. We did not worry once during the trip as we felt ourselves to be in expert hands. Our gracious hosts, themselves the embodiment of southern charm and hospitality, provided us with meals I'll never forget and with such immersive and knowledgeable stories that they will be forever used as a benchmark for others to live up to. We have since returned home, only to find ourselves utterly spellbound and captivated by the experience. How often is it that you return from a vacation truly relaxed and refreshed anymore? We most certainly will be back and could not even begin to attest to just how completely delightful this experience has been for us. Thank you again!