My girlfriend and I were staying in Brooklyn for a week and we found this place online. We found a…read morefew reviews and decided to give it a try. We stayed 3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday. Josie was great. She showed us around our floor (when you rent a room you get the entire floor) and talked about locking up and things like that. The Breakfast portion is on the lighter side. Cereal and juice are available. Josie offered to get pastries in the morning but we said we didn't need it, there are too many great places for brunch in the neighborhood. The rooms were clean, the main bathroom seemed brand new (the second bathroom in the bedroom was nice to have as well) and the location was fantastic. I'd much rather pay a little more to stay here as opposed to getting a hotel on the other side of Park Slope. If you need a place to stay in Park Slope I recommend considering this place.

This is a charming 1840s three story Victorian home with parking right outside the front door. The…read moreproperty is gated which was nice. Art and Libby are lovely hosts. We had a nice room with bathroom ensuite. My friend and I were not able to stay for breakfast but they had a nicely appointed kitchen and island seating area, and other rooms where you could dine. Despite all rooms being filled with antiques, the house had a comfy feel to it. I really appreciated the ability to get into NYC easily and cheaply from this property . The NJ Transit station is about five minutes away (Maplewood Station). You can buy your tickets at a kiosk right at the station. In June of 2024, a round trip ticket into NYC was $15 and it's a 40 minute ride each way. Look at njtransit.com for train schedules - -generally a train every hour. You are dropped off right at Penn Station. When you are leaving NYC and going back to NJ , enter Penn Station from the corner of 7th Ave and 31st Street -- there is a NJ Transit entrance and you will see stairs or escalators and can get downstairs to access fare Kiosks as well as the tracks. (If you enter from other entrances at Penn Stations, it's a bit challenging to figure out how to get downstairs for the NJ Transit tracks)

We spent a long weekend at Les Saisons and really enjoyed our stay. The property was eclectic and…read moreextremely charming. We stayed in the Spring Room which was large and inviting. The attached bathroom was huge and had everything we needed. Erika took great care of us and cooked an amazing breakfast. Very friendly, relaxed and welcoming. We definitely will be back and have already recommended it our relatives who live in the area.

Stayed here with my three children about ten years ago. It fit our needs well and the kids loved…read morewatching the container ships go by in the harbor.

Great place to stay, good price, great location, quiet, magnificent view, always parking, safe…read morearea, and comfy beds! The host, Moe, pleasant, hospitable and accommodating.

To find this gem in Toms River was truly amazing! I stayed after Christmas and this Victorian…read moreMansion was heavenly! It was fully decorated for Christmas, with Christmas music playing throughout the house and my room even had it's own Christmas tree! I checked-in during tea time and live piano music was being performed in the lobby! My room was clean, warm and cozy. The shared common area had waters, a Keurig machine and delicious home-made treats available. The included breakfast was my favorite part! Everything home-made from the scones, to frittata, fruit salad, lemon cream and clotted cream. It was served in a delightful lavender room with a blazing antique fireplace. If you love antiques and old mansions and fully decorated rooms-this place is for you! Great for a romantic couple getaway, but I just felt like pampering myself for Christmas. Mathis House feels like a warm, cozy hug!

Leaving a review for the Mathis House is past due for me. I found this place doing a Google search…read morefor "hot tea" in Toms River. I called them and expected them to say that they had no vegan or gluten-free options. But the owner, Vicki, answered the phone and told me they had vegan and gluten-free tea service, including scones, sandwiches, desserts, and more. I was shocked! My mom and I went there for lunch about a week later. Our waitress was so knowledgeable about the house and the food options and she answered all of our questions. That was the beginning of a long history of coming to the Mathis House. I have since brought groups of friends ranging from five to twenty. We have attended a few Afternoon Teas, including the holiday sessions; Cinco de Mayo, and a Masquerade Murder Mystery. I recently celebrated my birthday there. My favorite thing about the house is how we can view the lovely decorations. The house is decorated to reflect every season. Plus, I love how vintage and classy the atmosphere feels. A visit to the Mathis House is always an enjoyable time!

My friends were visiting me in Bay Shore and I set up a stay for them here last year and they…read moreabsolutely loved it! Liz the general manager was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. The property itself is gorgeous and super cute (great Gilmore Girls/New England B&B vibes!!). The room was clean. My friends thought everything was super comfortable. Check-in was seamless. Breakfast was super tasty and fresh! Highly recommend!!

The property is professionally maintained and the room accommodations are wonderful; all nicely…read moreappointed. We have had three opportunities to stay at the Bay House and have never been disappointed by the service and hospitality. The morning breakfasts were absolutely scrumptious. They also are eager to accommodate any special food requests. Recently they hosted my sisters 70th Birthday party and it was perfectly managed and they made all her guests feel special. Eddie & Cindy

We have been coming here for 18 summers with the exception obviously of 2020. The owners are…read moreamazing even though they are on the older side. Everything is made for each guest perfectly ( the rooms, breakfasts, beach passes, etc). Most people there have been going for years because it's so nice. I do have to say though that if you are allergic to cats you may need to consider another place. Pets are allowed there and they have a lot of cats. There are 4 beautiful rooms with 3 of them having excellent views and 2 with balconies and 1 with a little porch. Sunrises are Amazing too.

As someone that has stayed here since my wedding night, with many times there after, I can safely…read moresay that this establishment has gone from a five star bed and breakfast to one that is coasting by. With our last stay (my weekend birthday gift to my husband) started out with seeing water stains above the staircase and the ever present smell of cat urine which apparently came from the many (eight we were told) cats that roam around. The room was very comfortable and romantic as always but chilly as the doors leading out to the balcony are old and in need of updating with newer weatherproof ones. The toilet dripping constantly was annoying but nothing to complain about but the breakfast area was cold and crammed with the door being left open so that the cats could come and go and stepping in their poop on the floor wasn't the start of how breakfast that was always our shining start of the day should be. All in all, much has decreased with the Seascape much to our regret.

I have always operated with a policy of preferring to support small and family-owned or independent…read morebusinesses as often as possible. They almost always tend to show more empathy and respect than chains or corporate conglomerates. Unfortunately this business also has a policy and it's to show zero respect for its customers. When the event you are traveling for is canceled due to 60 mph wind and the coastal flooding and torrential rain that accompanies a serious tropical storm, they're not even apologetic about taking your money for a service they don't render to you. It's one thing to have a policy, it's another to hide behind it to exploit someone else. I've never anywhere else seen a deposit required for a one-night stay (note to owners, a deposit is by definition something you get back). Had I booked a room at HGI Express like I was initially planning to, I wouldn't have had to discover that yet another "small business" turns out to be just as greedy as anyone else. I hope other customers are wary that you will be charged whether or not you actually stay in this hotel no matter what extenuating circumstances prevent you from doing so.

Called yesterday, was interested in having accommodations for a few weeks. The proprietor, after me…read moreinforming her that I was disabled, told me she didn't want me there because I could fall and sue her. I assured her I have stairs on my home, and would be fine. Once again, she refused, and at one point even called me a "liar". Horrific experience over the phone. Of you're disable, ask questions and think twice...

Tony and his wife are wonderful hosts. The premises are immaculate, the location is amazing (near…read morethe beach) and the breakfasts and baked goods (made daily!) are something special. From the moment my son and I arrived, we felt at home. Tony and his wife were heavily vested in making the guest experience a special one. My son and I appreciated the genuineness of their hospitality. We will definitely return!

My husband and I just enjoyed two nights here. This Bed and Breakfast surpasses every B and B…read morewe've stayed at, and it's a short walk to the beach. Our room (Wellington) was beautiful, with attention paid to every detail. The lighting includes four wall sconces, a brilliant crystal chandelier, and a beautiful lamp which ties the colors of the room together. The elegant window treatments 'make' the room, and the King bed was super comfortable. Everything here is immaculate, including the welcoming breakfast room. Breakfast was delicious and generous, beautifully presented and impeccably served by Anthony, the simpatico founder and owner. His kind wife Maureen bakes muffins, coffee cakes and cookies from scratch, and they are marvelous. Instead of a huge flat screen tv dominating the room, the tv was just the right size -and included are Netflix and Amazon Prime. We look forward to our next stay at The Tower Cottage.

We had a wonderful stay in Brooklyn at this spot. It had everything we needed. The garden in the…read moreback is delightful. Laura (the owner) was so gracious. It's clean. Great art work. We loved it. And it's in a great location: tons of great take-out in the area, Prospect Park is perfect for running, a stroll, biking, and lounging. The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens are close by. Easy to get on the subway to get to Manhattan. It's really just very nice.

From the owner: New York City's Garden Green is housed in a four-story red-brick row house, built in 1865 and…read morelocated in the culturally-diverse, historic Prospect Heights/Park Slope district, an integral part of "Brownstone Brooklyn". It is filled with antique furnishings. All lodging accommodations are air-conditioned. Choose from one of two guest rooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds, on the third floor. On the ground floor is a one-bedroom apartment rental fully furnished with a small kitchen, access to the rear garden, a private entry, telephone, television, and WiFi. Breakfast is not provided, but there is a variety of eateries in the local area. Notice: "We do not require a deposit, but we will be here when you arrive as we have been doing since 1992."